SPORTS NEWS
Is so much easier to initiate conversation with your teen when you have a few “soft” topics to discuss as well. If each nightly conversation brings a few new bits of cool information, your whole family will look forward to the dialogue you create, and the information you convey. If you then want to quickly address a more consequential topic, you can do so painlessly and inconspicuously.
Quickly scan this page for your family’s favorite teams, players or subjects. If none of them popped up in today’s news, just look for a story that sounds interesting. Remember, we’ve got plenty of other topics here, so don’t be afraid to shop around a bit!
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ESPN NATIONAL FOOTBALL LEAGUE NEWS
Loomis: Brees deal must be right for both sides - Fri, 18 May 2012
Saints general manager Mickey Loomis says he isn't taking any of Drew Brees' recent complaints about the slow pace of contract negotiations personally.
Ex-Pats LB Johnson: Seau death 'tipping point' - Fri, 18 May 2012
Junior Seau's death got former New England Patriots linebacker Ted Johnson thinking again about his own career in the NFL and his struggles with post-concussion syndrome after he retired in 2005.
Bucs' Price out amid grief over sister's death - Fri, 18 May 2012
Tampa Bay Buccaneers defensive tackle Brian Price missed the team's OTAs this week after being hospitalized for exhaustion and grief in the wake of his sister's death, his agent has told local media.
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ESPN NATIONAL BASKETBALL LEAGUE NEWS
Daily Dime - Fri, 18 May 2012
Roy Hibbert stood tallest in leading Indiana to a 2-1 series lead.
Iguodala, Sixers storm back to knot series - Fri, 18 May 2012
Andre Iguodala snapped a tie game with five straight points in the final 90 seconds to help the Philadelphia 76ers storm back from 15 points down and stun the Boston Celtics 92-83 on Friday night in Game 4 of the Eastern Conference semifinals.
Heat mum after deciding to cancel practice - Fri, 18 May 2012
The Miami Heat canceled practice and their media availability one day after a blowout loss in Game 3 to the Pacers.
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ESPN MAJOR LEAGUE BASEBALL NEWS
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NATIONAL HOCKEY LEAGUE NEWS
2012 Stanley Cup playoffs: Best and worst moments of the playoffs so far - Fri, 18 May 2012
Well, it's been a wild ride, hasn't it? Our experts take a look at all the best and worst moments of the playoffs, so far.
Kings on verge of sweep after Game 3 victory - Thu, 17 May 2012
Dwight King scored the tiebreaking goal early in the third period, Jonathan Quick made 18 saves, and the Los Angeles Kings rolled to the brink of their first Stanley Cup final in 19 years with a 2-1 victory over the Phoenix Coyotes on Thursday night.
Staples Center bracing for NHL/NBA marathon - Fri, 18 May 2012
The folks who run the Staples Center and the L.A. Live complex in downtown Los Angeles like to call it the sports and entertainment capital of the world. But even this is a bit much.
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