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NHL NEWS
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JAGR RETURNS
After missing the previous four games with a persistent groin injury, Jagr decided Sunday to play with the ailment in Game 6 of the Eastern Conference quarterfinal series. The Penguins trail, 3-2 in the series.
Pittsburgh surprisingly won its first two games without Jagr, the NHL's leading scorer, but has lost the last two to fall behind in the series.
Jagr was noticeably hampered by the nagging groin injury when he attempted to skate hard in Saturday's optional skate, making his status questionable, at best, for Sunday. But he skated in warmups today and was in the starting lineup alongside Kip Miller and Jan Hrdina.
Jagr, 27, is the leading candidate for the Hart Trophy as most valuable player. But he was injured in the third period of the series opener on April 22.
Jagr recorded his third 100-point season in four years with 44 goals and 83 assists. He tied for second in goals and had 16 more assists than his closest pursuer.
SERIES UPDATES
New Jersey leads Pittsburgh, 3-2
Buffalo defeats Ottawa, 4-0
Boston leads Carolina, 3-2
Toronto leads Philadelphia, 3-2
Dallas defeats Edmonton, 4-0
Colorado leads San Jose, 3-2
Detroit defeats Anaheim, 4-0
Phoenix leads St. Louis, 3-2
TODAY'S GAMES
(All Times Eastern)
New Jersey AT Pittsburgh
FOX
2:00 p.m.
Carolina AT Boston
WSBK, WKFT, WXIV
7:30 p.m.
Toronto AT Philadelphia
espn2, CBC, SRC, CSN
7:30 p.m.
Phoenix AT St. Louis
FOX, CBC
2:00 p.m.
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Football News
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SO LONG, JOHN
An era came to an end today in Englewood, Colo., when Denver Broncos quarterback John Elway officially retired from football in a tearful news conference.
"I couldn't do it anymore. I can't compete at the level I want to compete at. That's what it came down to," Elway said. "It's hard to walk away. I can't explain in words how much everyone has meant to me."
PATRIOTS CALL OFF MOVE TO HARTFORD
The Patriots announced that their deal to move to Connecticut has been terminated because a stadium could not be built fast enough. Team owner Robert Kraft signed an agreement with Governor John Rowland last December to move the team to a state-of-the-art facility in Hartford in 2001.
NFL EUROPE LEAGUE
Three league records fell in the Rhein Fire's 30-20 win over Amsterdam on Saturday. Kenny Bynum rushed for a single-game best of 214 yards and Derrick Clark scored his record 19th career rushing TD as the Fire amassed 323 yards on the ground. Get details on all Week 3 action from the league's official web site.
SPORTS FANATIC NEWS
Giants News: Luke Petitgout
Giants top draft choice Luke Petitgout told fans that "once I get used to playing guard again, it won't be a problem."
Ravens News: WR Jermaine Lewis
Ravens WR Jermaine Lewis told fans that Scott Mitchell is "a great quarterback" after working with the ex-Lion in minicamp.
COLTS DRAFT PICK KILLED IN CAR CRASH
Brandon Burlsworth, an All-American lineman from Arkansas drafted by the Colts this year, was killed in a car crash on Wednesday.
DEION UNDERGOES TOE SURGERY
Deion Sanders had toe surgery and may not be ready to play by the time training camps open.
1999 FREE AGENCY
The NFL's free agency signing period is underway. Get the latest signings and the breakdown of all 471 free agents.
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