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Crosby homers as Penguins take BP (AP) - If the Pittsburgh Pirates need an answer to their power-hitting problems, maybe they can find it across town in Penguins star Sidney Crosby. The former NHL MVP homered into PNC Park's right-field seats while taking batting practice Wednesday with eight Penguins teammates. Crosby, who played youth baseball in Canada until he was 13, was the only one of the group to reach the seats.

Wings re-sign F Maltby to 1-year deal (AP) - The Detroit Red Wings have signed forward Kirk Maltby to a one-year contract. Red Wings general manager Ken Holland announced the signing Wednesday. The two-way contract means he can play in Detroit and for the Grand Rapids Griffins, the team's American Hockey League affiliate. The 37-year-old Maltby has been a Red Wing since the 1995-96 season, helping the franchise win four Stanley Cups as a...

Corvo, Babchuk familiar to Hurricanes (AP) - Turns out two of the newest Carolina Hurricanes aren't really all that new. Former Hurricanes Joe Corvo and Anton Babchuk are back with the team after spending some time with other clubs. And while two of Carolina's most recognizable names may be gone -- now that Rod Brind'Amour retired and Ray Whitney left via free agency -- a pair of re-acquisitions certainly will provide a dose of...