Penguins captain Crosby doubtful for playoff after hit in head

(Reuters) - Pittsburgh Penguins captain Sidney Crosby's playoff future looks doubtful after he took a hit to the head in the first period of his team's 3-2 loss to Washington on Monday.

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NHL: McDavid, Crosby and Bobrovsky finalists for Hart Trophy

(Reuters) - Edmonton Oilers sophomore center Connor McDavid, Pittsburgh Penguins center Sidney Crosby and Columbus Blue Jackets goalie Sergei Bobrovsky were named finalists for the Hart Memorial Trophy as the NHL's most valuable player on Monday.

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NBA: Bird officially steps down as president of Pacers

(The Sports Xchange) - The Indiana Pacers officially announced Monday that Larry Bird is stepping down as president of basketball operations.

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Athletics: Europe calls for new record ratification laws

(Reuters) - European Athletics called on Monday for new record ratification rules to maintain the integrity of the sport which could have a big impact on existing marks.

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Intense battle looming as Formula One heads home

SOCHI, Russia (Reuters) - Formula One heads home after four opening long-haul races with the championship finely balanced between champions Mercedes and Ferrari and the prospect of an intense battle stretching out ahead.

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American football: Holyfield, son of boxing great, arrested

(The Sports Xchange) - Georgia sophomore running back Elijah Holyfield was arrested Monday on multiple misdemeanor drug charges.

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Golf: Smith and Blixt win Zurich Classic at fourth playoff hole

(Reuters) - Australian Cameron Smith and Swede Jonas Blixt won the Zurich Classic of New Orleans team event in a playoff on Monday.

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