...second goal as Latvia's Guntis Galvins looks down during first-period action at the IIHF World Hockey Championship, Thursday, May 11, 2006, in Riga Latvia

...Backes, left, and Jack Johnson look on during second period action at the IIHF Men's World Hockey Championship Friday, May 8, 2009 in Bern, Switzerland. Russia won 3-2 and will for the gold...

U.S. rolls at worlds, set for Russia match

Six players scored for the United States in a 6-2 win over France in second-round play at the ice hockey world championship on Friday.

Russia, Canada win convincingly

Tournament favorites Russia and Canada posted convincing victories on the opening day of the ice hockey world championship on Friday.

Swiss get past U.S. in worlds warm-up

The United States lost to Switzerland 5-2 Tuesday in their final warm-up before the ice hockey world championships.

Anderson declines Worlds; Booth may

Florida Panthers goalie Craig Anderson has turned down an offer to play for the United States in the upcoming World Hockey Championship, and his teammate David Booth might follow suit.

U.S. women defend world hockey title

The United States defended its women's World Hockey Championship title Sunday, beating Canada 4-1 behind defenseman Caitlin Cahow's two goals.

Post-Chase odds and ends

...If we leave the racing world, the Boston Celtics are still...to seven consective NCAA basketball championships, beginning in 1967 and ending...company from 1949-53. • Hockey has had two four-time...

Blog Entry | Conversation | November 23, 2009

Jackson Cummings: State Boys Athlete of the Week

...Roseville. It was a victory that wrapped up the Thunder's first-ever Sierra Foothill League championship and kept the team a perfect 10-0 going into the Sac-Joaquin Section Division II playoffs...

Team signs letter of intent with KHL

Russia's KHL, in its second year of operation, announced Thursday it has signed a letter of intent with AIK Stockholm that would see the Swedish club join its league next season.

Actor Taylor Lautner

...American Sport Karate Association (NASKA) and at 12, he won the junior world championships. Having grown up in Michigan, his favorite hockey team is the Detroit Red Wings. Send your questions now and join...

ESPN Kids Writer Mailbag 19

Q: Which is harder, skiing or snowboarding? David from New Jersey A: David, that's an interesting question. I think it all depends on your experience. A lifelong...

ESPN Kids Writer Mailbag 19

Q: Which is harder, skiing or snowboarding? David from New Jersey A: David, that's an interesting question. I think it all depends on your experience. A lifelong skier would...

Power Rankings: 4th down edition

The Patriots' ill-fated fourth-down decision tops the charts in Page 2's Power Rankings this week.

Niedermayer on Ducks' struggles, NHLPA mess

...the most decorated skaters in hockey history. He has been a key contributor to four Stanley Cup champions, as well as gold medal squads at the World Junior Championships, World Championships, World Cup of...

Blog Entry | Conversation | November 13, 2009