North Carolina voted Tuesday to ban same-sex marriages with an amendment to the state's constitution. Supporters say it is needed to ward off future legal challenges.

After posting a dramatic comeback win in the last meeting,
the top-seeded New York Rangers will try to finish off the Washington Capitals
tonight in Game 6 of the Eastern Conference semifinals.

The Stanley Cup will be hoisted by a different
team this season.

The Steelers began the necessary process of getting younger
this offseason by bidding adieu to such old standbys as Hines Ward, James
Farrior and Aaron Smith, but there's still more work to be done to a roster
where age remains a concern. Fortunately, the 10 picks Pittsburgh...more possesses
presents an opportunity to bring in some desired new blood, particularly to a
defense that has seven current starters 30 or over. Finding an eventual
replacement for longtime nose tackle Casey Hampton, who's most effective in a
timeshare role at this stage of his career, will be among general manager
Kevin Colbert's top priorities, and the team could probably do better than the
modestly-talented tandem of Doug Legursky and Ramon Foster at guard. Veteran
Larry Foote is a capable substitute for Farrior at one inside linebacker slot,
but the 31-year-old is merely a stopgap option and depth is thin behind the
regulars. With top rusher Rashard Mendenhall's status for 2012 in question due
to a torn

Cam Ward came up with 38 saves, backstopping the
Carolina Hurricanes to a 2-1 victory over the Ottawa Senators at Scotiabank
Place on Tuesday.

Ottawa, ON (Sports Network) - Cam Ward came up with 38 saves, backstopping the
Carolina Hurricanes to a 2-1 ...

Toronto, ON (Sports Network) - Cam Ward turned away 32 shots to record his
fifth shutout of the season, as ...

Cam Ward turned away 32 shots to record his
fifth shutout of the season, as the Carolina Hurricanes blanked the Toronto
Maple Leafs, 3-0, on Tuesday at Air Canada Centre.

R.J. Umberger netted a hat trick and the
Columbus Blue Jackets breezed past the Carolina Hurricanes, 5-1, on Friday at
Nationwide Arena.

Columbus, OH (Sports Network) - R.J. Umberger netted a hat trick and the
Columbus Blue Jackets breezed past ...

The Carolina Hurricanes may be a longshot to make the
playoffs, but that won't stop them from trying to finish the season strong.

Eric Staal scored twice as Carolina put an end
to Florida's five-game win streak with a 3-1 victory on Wednesday.

Raleigh, NC (Sports Network) - Eric Staal scored twice as Carolina put an end
to Florida's five-game win streak ...

The term five-tool player is tossed around quite often in
baseball, but NFL players usually don't get many chances to personally flaunt
their multifaceted talents.