NHL Western Conference News

In a season when nothing has been certain at Toyota Park, the Fire's shot at topping visiting Real Salt Lake on Saturday night seemed to be as sure as anything.

The Carolina Hurricanes will open the 2008-09 season on Oct. 10 against the Florida Panthers at the RBC Center, the NHL announced Wednesday.

The Orlando Pro Summer League featured top overall pick Derrick Rose and No. 2 choice Michael Beasley, but Nets' rookie center Brook Lopez might have been the best player in Disney World.

The San Antonio Silver Stars climbed to the top of the Western Conference with their longest win streak in seven years.

After losing a one-goal game at home against Long Island on June 21 to drop to 2-3, the Riptide felt like it was clicking, but only on a couple of cylinders.

The Silver Stars were in Chicago on Thursday night, riding the play of center Ann Wauters to a 75-67 victory against the Sky.

They've had injuries and are last in the Western Conference. Published 12:00 am PDT Thursday, July 10, 2008 Story appeared in SPORTS section, Page C6 It's not too late.

Some would call Darcy Tucker a "pest," but no one can doubt his commitment. Article Last Updated: 07/09/2008 01:38:26 AM MDT Darcy Tucker dons a Western Conference team jersey for the first time, having played ...

There will be nothing festive about the Minnesota Lynx's Fourth of July holiday weekend on the West Coast.

CARSON, California : Ante Razov scored on a free kick in the 88th minute, helping Chivas USA beat San Jose 1-0 at Home Depot Center on Saturday and move into a first-place tie in the Western Conference.

General manager Jeff Launius bristles when it’s mentioned that the Explorers missed the World TeamTennis playoffs last year by one match.“One match?” Launius said the other day from his office ...

His team had lost twice in three days this week to in-state rival Houston, and Silver Stars coach Dan Hughes knew an adjustment was needed.

Published: Tuesday, July 1, 2008 at 7:31 p.m. Last Modified: Tuesday, July 1, 2008 at 7:31 p.m. In this May 2, 2008 file photo, San Jose Sharks defenseman Brian Campbell skates during Game 5 of a Western ...

Despite Roberto Luongo's strong play in goal all season, the Canucks' lack of scoring caused them to miss the playoffs.

Detroit News sports writer John Niyo was honored by the Professional Hockey Writers Association in the group's third annual writing contest.

The San Jose Sharks signed forwards Joe Pavelski and Jeremy Roenick, along with goaltender Brian Boucher on Wednesday.

Allen Iverson has reportedly decided to return to Denver for at least one more season.

Jean-Sebastien Giguere insisted he didn't win the Western Conference finals. Dominik Hasek didn't necessarily agree.

New Orleans is a team on the rise. The Hornets were one of the league's biggest surprises this past season, as they won a franchise- best 56 games and were one win away from advancing to the Western Conference ...

In one week, the Storm has gone from among the league leaders in wins to one of the WNBA's biggest losers.