WPPA / T-102 SPORTS / Friday

PITTSBURGH (AP) - James van Riemsdyk and Jeff Carter scored two
goals each, Matt Carle had a goal and two assists, and the
Philadelphia Flyers beat the Pittsburgh Penguins 7-4 on Thursday
night. Chris Pronger added a goal and an assist in the win.

ARLINGTON, Texas (AP) - Dallas Pro Bowl linebacker DeMarcus Ware
missed practice Thursday because of a sore back. The problem isn't
considered serious and Ware is expected to play in Saturday night's
home playoff game against Philadelphia.

PITTSBURGH (AP) - The Pittsburgh Steelers have added running
back Isaac Redman and six other practice squad members to their
offseason roster. Also signed were tight end Eugene Bright, wide
receiver Jason Chery, safety Tuff Harris, defensive tackle Steve
McClendon, running back Justin Vincent and cornerback Trae
Williams.

PITTSBURGH (AP) - The Steelers have fired special teams
coordinator Bob Ligashesky. He was the second assistant coach
tossed by coach Mike Tomlin in as many days. Ligashesky lost his
job Thursday following a poor season by the Steelers' kick coverage
units.

NEW YORK (AP) - Kyle Johnson scored 22 points, including five in
the final minute, to help Long Island University beat Robert Morris
74-64 on Thursday night. Kenny Onyechi added a career-high 17
points for the Blackbirds. Rob Robinson led the Colonials with 13
points.

STATE COLLEGE, Pa. (AP) - DeShawn Sims scored a game-high 25
points, leading Michigan over Penn State 64-55 on Thursday night.
Laval Lucas-Perry keyed a second-half spurt with four 3-pointers to
help Michigan erase a 16-point deficit.

NEW YORK (AP) - Akeem Bennett scored 18 points and had 10
assists to help St. Francis (N.Y.) beat St. Francis (Pa.) 69-57 on
Thursday night. Kayode Ayeni scored 15 points and Ricky Cadell
added 11 for the Terriers. Umar Shannon finished with 18 points for
the Red Flashes.

PHILADELPHIA (AP) - Jordan Crawford scored 22 points to lead
Xavier to a 68-62 win over La Salle on Thursday night in the
Atlantic 10 Conference opener for both teams. Jason Love added 11
points for Xavier. Rodney Green scored 20 points, Kimmani Barrett
11 and Mekongo 10 for La Salle.



NBA
Thursday's Game
New York 97, Charlotte 93
Friday's Games
Toronto at Philadelphia, 7 p.m.
Orlando at Washington, 7 p.m.
Indiana at Minnesota, 8 p.m.
Boston at Atlanta, 8 p.m.
Utah at Memphis, 8 p.m.
New Jersey at New Orleans, 8 p.m.
Dallas at San Antonio, 8:30 p.m.
Chicago at Milwaukee, 8:30 p.m.
Miami at Phoenix, 9 p.m.
L.A. Lakers at Portland, 10 p.m.
Sacramento at Golden State, 10:30 p.m.
Cleveland at Denver, 10:30 p.m.

NHL
Thursday's Games
Atlanta 2, N.Y. Rangers 1, SO
Washington 5, Ottawa 2
Chicago 5, Boston 2
Philadelphia 7, Pittsburgh 4
Montreal 2, Florida 0
Nashville 4, Carolina 2
Columbus 4, Edmonton 2
Vancouver 4, Phoenix 0
Anaheim 4, St. Louis 2
Detroit 2, Los Angeles 1
Friday's Games
Tampa Bay at New Jersey, 7 p.m.
Colorado at Carolina, 7 p.m.
Toronto at Buffalo, 7:30 p.m.
N.Y. Islanders at Dallas, 8:30 p.m.
Columbus at Calgary, 9 p.m.

BCS
Alabama 37, Texas 21

NFL PLAYOFFS
Wild-card Playoffs
Saturday, Jan. 9
N.Y. Jets at Cincinnati, 4:30 p.m. (NBC)
Philadelphia at Dallas, 8 p.m. (NBC)
Sunday, Jan. 10
Baltimore at New England, 1 p.m. (CBS)
Green Bay at Arizona, 4:40 p.m. (FOX)

Divisional Playoffs
Saturday, Jan. 16
Philadelphia, Green Bay or Arizona at New Orleans, 4:30 p.m.
(FOX)
Baltimore, N.Y. Jets or Cincinnati at Indianapolis, 8:15 p.m.
(CBS)
Sunday, Jan. 17
Dallas, Green Bay or Arizona at Minnesota, 1 p.m. (FOX)
New England, N.Y. Jets or Cincinnati at San Diego, 4:40 p.m.
(CBS)
Conference Championships
Sunday, Jan. 24
AFC, 3 p.m. (CBS)
NFC, 6:40 p.m. (FOX)
Pro Bowl
Sunday, Jan. 31
At Miami
AFC vs. NFC, 7:20 p.m. (ESPN)
Super Bowl
Sunday, Feb. 7
At Miami
NFC champion vs. AFC champion, 6:25 p.m. (CBS)