Detroit Red Wings vs Columbus Blue Jackets
DetroitRed Wingsaway | Friday Mar 8, 2013 7:00 pm ET | ColumbusBlue Jacketshome |
Red Wings' Jonas Gustavsson gets second start of season as Detroit faces pesky Blue Jackets
Grand Rapids Press — Red Wings will go with same line combinations and defense pairs they've used in recent games. This game marks the start of the second half of the season for both teams. March 8, 2013
Knuckleballer R.A. Dickey stoked to pitch for the U.S. in World Baseball Classic
Plain Dealer — View full size Knuckleball pitcher R.A. Dickey wears a hat with a maple leaf on it when he pitches for the Toronto Blue Jays, but tonight he'll be wearing red, white and blue when he takes the hill for... March 7, 2013
Series Summary
| Game 1 | Fri 3/08 | 7:00 pm ET | ||
| Game 2 | Sat 3/09 | 7:00 pm ET | ||
Writer: Wings' Kronwall is leading candidate for Norris Trophy
Detroit Free Press — "It came down to Kronwall and (Kris) Letang for the midseason award. I chose the Red Wings veteran because, on a blue line that lost Nicklas Lidstrom and Brad Stuart and is trying to survive committee-style, Kronwall has had to do even more and has elevated his game in doing so." March 7, 2013
Edmonton Oilers sit Ben Eager, activate Chris VandeVelde for tonight's matchup against Detroit Red Wings
Edmonton Journal — The Edmonton Oilers will ice a lineup tonight in Detroit similar to the one that was on the ice for a 4-3 shootout loss against the Columbus Blue Jackets. The one change will be in the bottom six, with Ben Eager coming out of the lineup and Chris VandeVelde returning to centre. March 7, 2013
Morning report: Red, White, and Blue Hawaiian hits
Boston Red Sox Blog | ESPN Boston — FORT MYERS, Fla. -- Good morning from the Fort, where you can call off the dogs -- Shane Victorino is not going to go 0 for practice ball, after all. Not that anyone was worried, but the Red, White and Blue Hawaiian collected his first two hits of spring Wednesday night in Team USA’s 8-7 loss to the Colorado Rockies. Victorino, who entered the game as a pinch hitter for Joe Mauer and also played some center field, stole his first base as well. March 7, 2013
Timing forces Weaver, other Angels to pass on WBC
Orange County Register — TEMPE, Ariz. – Jered Weaver would love to represent the "red, white and blue" on the mound, but he had to settle for just the red. The ace right-hander was wearing his red Angels jersey, not the logo of Team USA, when he pitched an exhibition game... March 6, 2013
John Lannan catches up with his former teammates
Washington Post — John Lannan, 28, emerged from the Phillies dugout at Bright House Field in Clearwater this morning in a different variation of the red, white and blue uniform he has known his entire professional career. He made a beeline for the group of Nationals players gathered before stretching and batting practice. He shared hugs with Steve Lombardozzi and Tyler Moore, and chatted with Cole Kimball. And, he ran into Nationals Manager Davey Johnson, who had some choice words for his new attire. Read full article >> March 6, 2013
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John Lannan catches up with his former teammates
Nationals Journal | Washington Post — John Lannan, 28, emerged from the Phillies dugout at Bright House Field in Clearwater this morning in a different variation of the red, white and blue uniform he has known his entire professional career. He made a beeline for … Continue reading → March 6, 2013
Strong nations rise despite tyrants overseas
Daily Lobo — What greater pride can a nation have than that for having stood up and exercised self determination to free itself from tyranny? What better feeling can a nation feel when each July they see their flag — that red, white and blue — rise high, knowing the legacy that stands behind it? March 5, 2013