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MVPs meet in Christmas Day matchup

 
Miami Heat forward LeBron James.
 
In the entire history of the NBA, a two-time reigning MVP has never met a reigning two-time NBA Finals MVP. That all changes Saturday afternoon as LeBron James and his Miami Heat visit Kobe Bryant and the Los Angeles Lakers in The Association's marquee Christmas Day matchup.
 
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Johnson: Bad Santa doles out gifts to struggling Flames

 
The task of doling out presents to the Calgary Flames wouldn't be anyone's idea of a jolly exercise this Yuletide. There's a decidedly shabby Billy Bob Thornton feel to the gift-giving - unfiltered cigarette dangling limply from cracked lips, bloodshot eyes, ratty red suit, bottle of scotch at the ready and a blowsy blonde perched on your lap.
 
 

Daughter of former NHLer Pierre Turgeon dies in car crash

 
The daughter of former NHL player and one-time Montreal Canadiens captain Pierre Turgeon was killed in a highway crash in New Mexico on Thursday, according to media reports.
 
 

Flames draft pick John Ramage named captain of U.S. junior team

 
The United States national junior team has tapped three returning players to lead the squad in defence of its world junior hockey championship crown.
 
 

Another shootout in L.A. takes down Oilers 3-2

 
The Edmonton Oilers and Los Angeles Kings just haven’t been able to settle the score in regulation at the Staples Center. Thursday’s tilt marked the sixth straight game the teams have gone to a shootout, with the Kings scoring a 3-2 win in this one.
 
 

Canucks get back on track in Columbus with 7-3 win against Blue Jackets

 
The W-Train, that Ryan Kesler-christened vehicle the Vancouver Canucks have been riding for the last month, is back on track. Just ask the Columbus Blue Jackets, who were run over by it on Thursday night. Several times, actually.
 
 

LeBron James says star-filled teams good for league

 
LeBron James again defended his decision to form a superstar trio with Dwyane Wade and Chris Bosh in Miami, saying Thursday that an NBA with more stars per team would be more popular.
 
 

Lemaire's return as Devils coach begins on a losing note

 
The New Jersey Devils have found themselves in unfamiliar waters this season and brought back a familiar face in an effort to right a sinking ship.
 
 

Sens edge Predators in Nashville

 
A successful trip to Music City helped the Ottawa Senators kick off their Christmas break on a high note Thursday night.
 
 
 
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Game Over: Calgary 3, Dallas 2 (SO)

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      Team Canada's Ryan Johansen (R) celebrates his goal with teammates Ryan Ellis (centre) and Marcus Foligno in the second period as Team Canada takes on Team Finland in 2011 IIHF World Junior Hockey pre-competition exhibition play December 23, 2010 at the Kitchener Memorial Auditorium in Kitchener, Ont.

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