WPPA / T-102 SPORTS / Wednesday

WASHINGTON (AP) — Scott Hartnell extended his goal-scoring streak to six games, Marc-Andre Bourdon got his first NHL goal and the Philadelphia Flyers beat the Washington Capitals 5-1 last night for their sixth straight victory. Philadelphia, which owns the best record in the Eastern Conference, built a 4-0 lead in the second period and coasted to the finish.

PITTSBURGH (AP) — Pavel Datsyuk had a goal and an assist and Jimmy Howard stopped 25 shots to lead the Detroit Red Wings to a 4-1 victory over the injury-depleted Pittsburgh Penguins last night. Johan Franzen added his team-leading 14th goal for Detroit and Danny Cleary provided some insurance with a pair of late goals as the Red Wings won their third straight.

HARRISBURG, Pa. (AP) — Lawyers for two Penn State officials charged with perjury and failure to report suspected child sex-abuse say the two men won't waive their preliminary hearing later this week. Lawyers for Gary Schultz and Tim Curley say their clients are eager for Friday's hearing in Harrisburg. Meanwhile, former assistant football coach Jerry Sandusky waived his preliminary hearing yesterday on child sex abuse charges.

PITTSBURGH (AP) — Pittsburgh Steelers quarterback Ben Roethlisberger is questionable for next Monday's game at San Francisco because of a sprained left ankle. Coach Mike Tomlin says Roethlisberger is "day-to-day" but is working hard to be on the field against the 49ers.

UNDATED (AP) — Pittsburgh Steelers linebacker James Harrison has been suspended for one game without pay for his hit last week on Browns quarterback Colt McCoy. NFL officials say the suspension is the result of Harrison's fifth illegal hit against a quarterback in the past three seasons. The NFL says Harrison won't be allowed at team facilities until next Tuesday, December 20th.

PHILADELPHIA (AP) — A person familiar with the deal says the Philadelphia Phillies have agreed to a one-year contract with lefty Dontrelle Willis. The person spoke to The Associated Press on condition of anonymity because the deal is pending a physical. Willis will make about $1 million.

PHILADELPHIA (AP) — Mouphtaou Yarou had 13 points and 13 rebounds as rebuilding Villanova shook off a slow start to overcome Boston University 68-43 last night. Dominic Cheek chipped in with 14 points and seven rebounds as the unranked Wildcats avoided a third consecutive loss.

LEWISTON, N.Y. (AP) — Chris Fouch scored a season-high 24 points, hitting six 3-pointers, and Drexel held Niagara without a field goal for more than 14 minutes in the second half of a 71-58 victory last night. The Dragons had their own shooting woes in the first half, losing a nine-point lead en route to trailing 37-31 at the break. Drexel then broke the game open with a 29-4 run.


NHL
Tuesday's Games
Columbus 2, Vancouver 1, SO
New Jersey 3, Florida 2, SO
Colorado 4, San Jose 3, SO
Boston 3, Los Angeles 0
Ottawa 3, Buffalo 2, OT
Toronto 2, Carolina 1, OT
Dallas 1, N.Y. Rangers 0
Detroit 4, Pittsburgh 1
Philadelphia 5, Washington 1
Montreal 5, N.Y. Islanders 3
Nashville 2, Calgary 1
Winnipeg 2, Minnesota 1
Wednesday's Games
Boston at Ottawa, 7:30 p.m.
Chicago at Minnesota, 7:30 p.m.
Phoenix at Anaheim, 10 p.m.

TOP-25 COLLEGE BASKETBALL
Tuesday's Games
(14) Wisconsin 60 Milwaukee 54
(17) Mississippi St. 75 FAU 68
(20) Michigan 63 Ark.-Pine Bluff 50

Wednesday's Games
No. 2 Ohio State vs. South Carolina-Upstate, 7:30 p.m.
No. 6 Baylor vs. Bethune-Cookman, 8 p.m.

TOP-25 WOMEN'S COLLEGE BASKETBALL
Tuesday's Games
( 6) Tennessee 67 (11) Rutgers 61
(12) Ohio St. 83 Southern U. 49
(23) DePaul 78 Princeton 67

Wednesday's Games
No. 14 Louisville at Cincinnati, 7 p.m.
No. 24 Texas vs. Arkansas-Pine Bluff, Noon