Columnists

Drew Sharp: Blackhawks know not to mess around with the Red Wings

It didn't take long before this series' tone was established.

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NHL

Mark Purdy: Sharks' offense is devoid of power vs. Kings

LOS ANGELES - The Los Angeles Kings are not tricky or clever. They want to grind you down and wear you out. They want to keep you away from their goalie and not give you second chances. They want to make it as hard as possible for you to score a goal, even when you outshoot them.
COLUMNISTS

Leonard Pitts Jr.: What was the IRS thinking?

Well, this is a fine mess.
COLUMNISTS

Gail MarksJarvis: Thanks, Mom ï¿½ for the money advice

You probably didn't find a Mother's Day card thanking your mom for helping you figure out how to handle your money.
COLUMNISTS

Leonard Pitts Jr.: Ignoring the real while fighting the imaginary

It should've been the shot heard around the world. Chances are, you didn't hear it.
COLUMNISTS

Mary Sanchez: Conservatism needs to purge eugenics obsession

Jason Richwine is a type in American politics.
COLUMNISTS

Leonard Pitts Jr.: Running from life

Brenda Heist wanted to run away from life. Naturally, she went to Key West, Fla.
NBA

David Haugh: Bulls bloodied, unbowed against Heat

After his head hit the floor during a collision with LeBron James while diving for a loose ball in the first half of the Bulls' 93-86 stunner over the Heat on Monday night at AmericanAirlines Arena, Nate Robinson immediately grabbed his lip.
COLUMNISTS

Leonard Pitts Jr.: In Texas, black means future danger

If the state of Texas executes Duane Buck, it'll be because he is black.
MARK NALE

Mark Nale: Hook, line and stinker

The Pennsylvania Fish and Boat Commission’s trout-stocking trucks began their pre-season runs on March 1. However, the end is in sight for trout deliveries originating from the Bellefonte hatchery.
FOOTBALL

Penn State football: Nittany Nation breathing easier as O’Brien sticks with program

About year ago, the name Bill O’Brien meant very little to an angry and hurt Penn State fanbase.