Friday, 01 February 2013 09:33

Written by Seth Rorabaugh

Penguins/NHL

-Tomas Vokoun (above) leads the Penguins to a 3-0 shutout of the Rangers. 

-Highlights:

-“He tomahawked me right on top of the helmet, he dazed me. I don’t know how that’s not called or something. I understand we’re battling in front of the net but he’s falling down like he’s chopping wood across my head." - Rangers defenseman Marc Staal on a first period battle he had with Evgeni Malkin.

-The play in question:

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-Pascal Dupuis and Despres being popular:

-Kris Letang went stick on puck here against New York's Rick Nash:

-Malkin speaks:

-Vokoun speaks;

-Dan Bylsma speaks:

-"He has real good speed, creates opportunities with his speed, and can shoot the puck." - Ray Shero on new forward Zach Boychuk.

-“I have mixed emotions. Obviously it’s nice to know I’m going to Pittsburgh and get a new opportunity in the NHL. At the same time, it’s tough to leave some great teammates and people who have treated me so well all of my career at Carolina.” - Boychuk on joining the Penguins.

-The Islanders signed former Penguins defenseman Brian Strait to a three-year contract extension worth a total of $2.325 million.

Steelers/NFL

-Charlie Batch was awarded the NFL's Byron "Whizzer" White Award.

-Is former Steelers quarterback Dennis Dixon's the Ravens' secret weapon?

-Packers wide receiver Donald Driver announced he will retire.

-Seahawks linebacker Leroy Hill was arrested on two counts of alleged domestic violence.

Pirates/MLB

-Neil Walker James McDonald agreed to one-year deals to avoid arbitration.

-The Indians signed former Pirates pitcher Matt Capps to a minor league contract.

-The Diamondbacks signed infielder Martin Prado to a four-year extension.

College Basketball

-Pitt's Talib Zanna hits a slump.

-D.J. Newbill scored 20 points for Penn State which lost to Iowa, 76-67.

-Karvel Anderson and Anthony Myers-Pate each scored 14 points for the Robert Morris men's team in a 71-61 loss against St. Francis, N.Y.

-Kelly Olynyk had 15 points for No. 7 Gonzaga which routed Loyola Marymount, 88-43.

-Nick Johnson scored 15 points for No. 8 Arizona in a 57-53 win against Washington.

-Jordair Jett had 19 points for Saint Louis in a 75-58 upset of No. 9 Butler.

-Keith Appling had 24 points for No. 13 Michigan State in a 80-75 win against Illinois.