Islanders take out Capitals
Andrew Ladd and Anders Lee scored 43 seconds apart early in the third period to lift the host Islanders over the Washington Capitals, 4-3, in Brooklyn on Tuesday night. Ladd had two goals and Cal Clutterbuck added another for New York, which improved to 14-14-6 overall and 11-7-4 at home.
PENGUINS 5, DEVILS 2: Sidney Crosby scored a goal for the fourth straight game and added two assists in leading visiting Pittsburgh over the Devils for its 10th win in December. PA Parenteau and Adam Henrique scored for the slumping Devils, who are 1-8-1 in their last 10.
WAKE HANGS ON
Wake Forest attached a positive ending to a season marred by scandal, using a strong performance by quarterback John Wolford to beat heavily favored Temple, 34-26, in the Military Bowl in Annapolis.
The victory gave the Demon Deacons something to talk about this offseason beside the troubling spy story dubbed “Wakey Leaks.” An investigation by Wake Forest revealed that broadcaster Tommy Elrod leaked or attempted to leak game plan information to at least three opponents. Though Elrod has not released a public statement on the scandal, the school has since fired him.
MINNESOTA 17, WASHINGTON ST. 12: Shannon Brooks caught a tipped pass from Mitch Leidner for a 13-yard, go-ahead touchdown in the third quarter and the Golden Gophers, beset by turmoil after 10 players were suspended after a sexual assault investigation, upset Luke Falk and the Cougars in the Holiday Bowl.
ARMY 38, NORTH TEXAS 31: Jordan Asberry ran for a 3-yard touchdown on fourth down in overtime, sending Army past North Texas ina rematch at the Heart of Dallas Bowl.
BRADLEY OUT OF PREMIER LEAGUE
Bob Bradley waited years for the chance to coach a team in one of Europe’s top soccer leagues. When he finally got it, the job proved too big for him.
The 58-year-old American was fired as Swansea manager on Tuesday, just 85 days after taking over at the English Premier League struggler. Bradley won two of his 11 matches in charge, with his fate sealed a day after a 4-1 loss at home to West Ham that left Swansea in the relegation zone.