NHL Western Conference

NHL draftee Viktor Tikhonov has a taskmaster's pedigree

Detroit could keep its roster intact and return as a favorite. Pittsburgh has some work to do

The dynamic Red Wings held off the Penguins in a taut, six-game series that reminded the nation just how compelling the NHL can be

By closing in on its fourth NHL title in 11 years Detroit proved it could win on a budget, while team captain Nicklas Lidstrom helped change perceptions on the limits of European players

Adopted By the NBA, a policy that will fine players for flopping. The league has yet to determine how much players who dive will be fined or whether there will be an escalating series of fines and suspensions, as...