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May 19, 2009

In the proud history of Boston Garden, this was a night to remember. Phil Esposito can still close his eyes and see all those hats come hurtling out of the stands. ...more

February 28, 2009

They came from Pittsburgh wearing Steelers bandannas, yellow and black camouflage pants and miners' helmets with beer cans attached to the top. They had face paint, wide smiles and gulped $10 beer. ...more

February 2, 2009

Lightning center and No. 1 overall draft pick Steven Stamkos is making the transition this season from junior star to NHL regular. Throughout the season, the 18-year-old from Markham, Ontario, will share his experiences with Tribune writer Erik Erlendsson to give readers an insight into a new way of life during his rookie journey. ...more

January 11, 2009

Right around the time Ryan Malone puts his hotel key into the door to his room, his thoughts might drift. About the time Adam Hall finishes his pregame meal, he might try to find a TV. ...more

January 1, 2009

"The Phantom of the Opera" has all the ingredients of a hit. It has a proven track record for attracting huge audiences worldwide to wild applause. ...more

November 4, 2008

"The Phantom of the Opera" has all the right ingredients of a hit. It has a proven track record for attracting huge audiences worldwide to wild applause. But after Saturday evening's show at the Tampa Bay Performing Arts Center, it's clear even the most lauded productions — ones that seem to stand on merit alone — demand equally impressive performances from the cast. ...more

November 3, 2008

SEBRING -- Penne Manar says she still gets goose bumps when she recalls how, seven years ago, she came to volunteer for Habitat for Humanity of Highlands County. She balked at a friend's invitation to join this non-profit, Christian faith-based organization that helps hard working people work and save their way into a new home that otherwise would be unreachable. Nearing the end of two years as volunteer president of the Florida Hospital Auxiliary, Manar worried that joining another service organization would stretch her time and energy too thin. But she accepted an invitation to attend a Habitat home dedication. Manar watched as a single mother with three young children, having saved the down payment and completed her 400 hours of "sweat equity" work, was given a Bible and house keys and became a first-time homeowner. ...more

October 19, 2008

Tampa Bay Lightning forward Vinny Prospal will share a daily diary while the team is in Europe, including his native Czech Republic. The team finishes a two-game regular-season series today in Prague against the New York Rangers. ...more

October 5, 2008

Gary Sheffield's uncle stood outside a suite at Comerica Park late Saturday night. Sheffield had flown him to Detroit by private jet for the Tigers game with the Rays. But now the game was over. There would be no milestone this night. ...more

September 29, 2008