The San Jose Sharks have been in this position before, losing three straight to the Detroit Red Wings in the Western Conference semifinals back in 2011 only to prevail 3-2 in the final game. Whoever prevails will face the Anaheim Ducks in the second round.
Neither team has made it past the first-round of the playoffs in quite some time. The Avalanche last made the conference semis in 2008 and Minnesota hasn’t moved beyond the first round since their run to the conference finals in 2003.
Floyd Mayweather spoke to reporters on Tuesday ahead of his upcoming bout with Marcos Maidana, admitting that he contemplates retirement "every day" and revealing his interest in purchasing the Los Angeles Clippers.
A report from Tomahawknation.com was not confirmed by the Tallahassee Police Department.
In this most unpredictable of Premier League title races, there could yet be one final twist before the champions are crowned.
The young Raptors have put themselves in position to win the franchise’s first playoff series in 13 years behind excellent scoring from guards DeMar DeRozan and Kyle Lowry, and Lithuanian center Jonas Valanciunas dominating his veteran Nets counterparts.
John Terry has returned to fitness for the second leg of Chelsea’s Champions League semifinal with Atletico Madrid, as he looks to get a shot at redemption in a third final.
Donald Sterling might not want to sell the Los Angeles Clippers.
There have been developments in Manchester United’s pursuit of four of their leading transfer targets for this summer.
NBA referee Joey Crawford interrupted Kevin Durant before a crucial, game-tying free throw attempt on Wednesday, leading some to posit that he "iced" the Thunder star.
Donald Sterling could sell his team for more than double the record sale price for an NBA franchise.
A boycott was averted following NBA Commissioner Adam Silver's decision to ban Clippers owner Donald Sterling for life.
Donald Sterling's comments got him banned from the NBA, but some say not everyone is celebrating the NBA ruling as a win for social justice.
The Los Angeles Clippers owner has a history of bigotry and inept management of a big-market sports club.
Chelsea have received a triple fitness boost ahead of the second leg of their Champions League semifinal against Atletico Madrid.
His wife could be in charge -- but it's probably the team president.
The Oklahoma City Thunder host the Memphis Grizzlies in Game Five of their 2014 NBA playoff series.
Two goals apiece from Cristiano Ronaldo and Sergio Ramos propelled Real Madrid to a 5-0 aggregate win over Bayern Munich in the Champions League semifinals.
The Philadelphia Flyers host the New York Rangers in Game Six of their 2014 NHL playoff series.
In addition to a lifetime ban and a $2.5 million fine, the NBA will seek to force Donald Sterling to sell the Los Angeles Clippers, pending a vote among other owners.
Real Madrid took a 3-0 lead against Real Madrid in the second leg of their Champions League semifinal at the Allianz Arena.
NBA commissioner Adam Silver issued a lifetime ban on Los Angeles Clippers owner Donald Sterling.
The NBA's biggest fan base outside of the U.S. has chimed in on the Sterling scandal, and the Clipper Nation across the Pacific is not happy.
The Scot has sunk to eight in the ATP rankings.
Live blog: Sterling was also fined $2.5 million by the NBA.
League officials have spent the past few days investigating Sterling for alleged racist comments.
Arsenal continue to be linked with several high-profile strikers, while their current leading forward could yet be on his way out.
John Servati touched the hearts of Twitter users for saving his girlfriend.
Alleged recordings of Los Angeles Clippers owner, Donald Sterling, making racist remarks to his girlfriend surfaced on Friday sparking outrage over social media.
John Cena, The Shield and Evolution headline the match card at WWE Extreme Rules 2014.
