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Perhaps general manager Brian Burke isn't attempting to turn the Maple Leafs into a street gang, after all.

Democrat R. Creigh Deeds got support from corporate captains and venture capitalists yesterday in his run for governor, pledging to honor Virginia's right-to-work legacy if elected.

Brian Gionta is looking forward to a reunion with his former New Jersey linemate Scott Gomez now that both are members of the Montreal Canadiens.

Martin Havlat talks to the media after signing a six-year contract with the Minnesota Wild on July 3. When Chicago would no longer give him a long-term contract, Martin Havlat shifted his focus to Minnesota.

Self-interest : Show me a locker room with a cancer in it, and I'll show you an attribute they all have in common.

Alaska Gov. Sarah Palin surprised supporters Friday and announced she is resigning from office at the end of the month, leaving open the possibility she would seek a run for the White House in 2012.

Today: The photo gallery is always on target. Go to the gallery Komisarek can't wait to face Habs Do you know the enemy? That's what Mike Komisarek is now in Montreal.

Coyotes won't splurge on FA market Coyotes general manager Don Maloney. THE ASSOCIATED PRESS PHOENIX -- Phoenix Coyotes general manager Don Maloney wishes he had a larger budget for next season.

Oklahoma City will be without professional hockey this season. After 17 seasons, the Oklahoma City Blazers have suspended operations.

Johnny Boychuk Defenceman Johnny Boychuk is Boston bound. The 25-year-old has signed a one-year contract with the Boston Bruins.

Robin Gomez, 27, says he won't change the way he plays hockey. A former Victoria Salmon Kings hockey player has been found not guilty of assault causing bodily harm in connection to an on-ice fight.

Sidney Crosby, left off the team as an 18-year-old in 2006, is among 46 players invited to the Canada Olympic hockey orientation camp next month.

Mike Komisarek is about to see the other side of hockey's oldest rivalry. The free-agent defenseman signed a five-year, $22.5-million deal to join the Toronto Maple Leafs on Wednesday.

Marian Hossa has signed a 12-year, US$62 million deal with the Chicago Blackhawks.

You may have heard hockey skates have to be treated with caution. They are meant to cut into ice not skin.

Florida Booth gets long-term contract Forward David Booth, seen battling Toronto forward Nik Antropov during a game last January, has signed a six-year contract extension with Florida.

Ted Nolan is back with the Rochester Americans as the vice president of hockey operations.

A husband and wife have been jailed for smuggling $2.1 million worth of scrap silver out of a western Pennsylvania plant in their lunch boxes.

Nash, Jackets start talking contract Rick Nash. THE ASSOCIATED PRESS COLUMBUS, Ohio -- The clock begins ticking for the Columbus Blue Jackets and captain Rick Nash on Wednesday.

The City Council shot down a proposal to ban panhandling in medians and certain intersections.>> read more Sports 06/30/09 - 07:34 PM RSS Feed Matt Bill - bio Denver, Colo.