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NHLCrosby still sidelined
Pittsburgh Penguins star Sidney Crosby is participating in light exercise but remains sidelined indefinitely with concussion-like symptoms. Crosby hasn't played since Dec. 5 and hasn't practiced in three weeks after getting jostled in a 3-1 loss to the Boston Bruins. Coach Dan Bylsma said Wednesday that Crosby is dealing with lingering symptoms and isn't sure when he'll return.
Petr Sykora scored two goals to lead the New Jersey Devils to a 3-1 home win over the Buffalo Sabres. Zach Parise scored the other Devils goal.
Wade's shot wins it
Dwyane Wade hit a bank shot over Gerald Henderson with 2.9 seconds left to lift the Heat (3-0) to a 96-95 victory over the host Charlotte Bobcats. Henderson had hit a three-pointer from the right wing to put the Bobcats up by one with 12 seconds left . . . Danny Granger scored nine of his 21 points in the fourth quarter as the Indiana Pacers beat the host Toronto Raptors, 90-85 . . . Jarrett Jack had 21 points and nine assists, and New Orleans dominated in its home opener, beating the winless Boston Celtics 97-78 . . . Andre Igoudala scored 15 points to lead six players in double figures and added six assists and the visiting Philadelphia 76ers routed the Phoenix Suns, 103-83 . . . Nene scored 25 points and the host Denver Nuggets rolled to a 117-100 win over the Utah Jazz.
Bengals get a sellout
The Cincinnati Bengals announced they had sold out the final regular-season game against the Baltimore Ravens, only the second time the Bengals have filled Paul Brown Stadium (65,000 plus) this season. A win over the Ravens (11-4) on Sunday would secure the final AFC wild-card berth. -- AP
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