Ovechkin, Holtby lead Capitals past Rangers 3-1

Washington Capitals left wing Alex Ovechkin (8), from Russia, prepares to shoot the puck as New York Rangers goalie Henrik Lundqvist (30), from Sweden, prepares to block in the first period of Game 1 of a Stanley Cup NHL playoff hockey series on Thursday, May 2, 2013, in Washington. (AP Photo/Alex Brandon)

Washington Capitals left wing Alex Ovechkin (8), from Russia, prepares to shoot the puck as New York Rangers goalie Henrik Lundqvist (30), from Sweden, prepares to block in the first period of Game 1 of a Stanley Cup NHL playoff hockey series on Thursday, May 2, 2013, in Washington. (AP Photo/Alex Brandon)

New York Rangers defenseman Ryan McDonagh (27) comes around for the puck after colliding with Washington Capitals left wing Alex Ovechkin (8), from Russia, in the first period of Game 1 of a Stanley Cup NHL playoff hockey series on Thursday, May 2, 2013, in Washington. (AP Photo/Alex Brandon)

Washington Capitals goalie Braden Holtby (70) makes a save in the second period of Game 1 of a Stanley Cup NHL playoff hockey series against the New York Rangers, Thursday, May 2, 2013, in Washington. (AP Photo/Alex Brandon)

Washington Capitals center Marcus Johansson (90), from Sweden, celebrates his goal with New York Rangers goalie Henrik Lundqvist (30), also from Sweden, and defenseman Dan Girardi (5) standing nearby in the second period of Game 1 of a Stanley Cup NHL playoff hockey series on Thursday, May 2, 2013, in Washington. (AP Photo/Alex Brandon)

New York Rangers left wing Carl Hagelin (62), from Sweden, goes for the puck with Washington Capitals right wing Martin Erat (10), from the Czech Republic, in the first period of Game 1 of a Stanley Cup NHL playoff hockey series on Thursday, May 2, 2013, in Washington. (AP Photo/Alex Brandon)

WASHINGTON (AP) ? Alex Ovechkin and the Washington Capitals know they own the most effective power play in the NHL this season.

They also know it's vital to convert chances against their first-round playoff opponent, the New York Rangers, who were whistled for the fewest penalties in the league.

So after starting 0 for 3 in extra-man situations in Game 1 on Thursday night and trailing ? "We feel, like, a little bit maybe nervous," Ovechkin explained afterward ? the Capitals got a big boost when their captain put the puck in the net on their fourth power play.

Ovechkin's franchise-record 31st career playoff goal got Washington started before less-heralded teammates Marcus Johansson and Jason Chimera scored 46 seconds apart, Braden Holtby made 35 saves, and the Capitals came back to beat the Rangers 3-1 to begin the series.

When Washington defenseman Mike Green sent the puck past the net nearly seven minutes into the second period, it ricocheted off the boards and right to a charging Ovechkin, who flipped the puck past Henrik Lundqvist to make it 1-1.

"Kind of a lucky bounce," Ovechkin acknowledged, "but I'll take it."

Carl Hagelin had put sixth-seeded New York ahead 1-0 in the first period ? the only puck that made it past Holtby.

"We kind of hung him out to dry once or twice," Capitals forward Troy Brouwer said about the second-year goalie, "and he helped us out with some huge stops."

Game 2 of the best-of-seven series is Saturday in Washington.

It's the third consecutive season these two teams are facing each other in the playoffs and the fourth time in five years. The Rangers eliminated the Capitals in seven games in the second round last season.

But Washington is playing a livelier brand of hockey under first-time NHL head coach Adam Oates, a Hockey Hall of Fame forward who shifted Ovechkin from left wing to right wing and helped design the Capitals' league-best power play.

Oates also is not as apt to demand that his players sit back and protect a lead, the way his predecessor, Dale Hunter, did.

"We play more well-rounded now," defenseman Karl Alzner said. "We have guys that can score goals and are allowed to go up there and do their thing. There's really no reins on anybody. At the same time, they know what their defensive responsibilities are."

The Rangers drew six minor penalties, matching their regular-season high.

"Against a power play like that, if you're killing that much, eventually they're going to capitalize," Rangers captain Ryan Callahan said. "They've got enough talent out there to do that, and we've just got to stay out of the box."

Coach John Tortorella agreed, saying: "We can't take that many penalties. ... Hopefully we'll discipline ourselves in the next game."

Only 33 seconds after New York's Arron Asham was whistled for an illegal check to the head, Ovechkin broke his tie with Peter Bondra for most postseason goals by a Washington player.

Ovechkin slammed his shoulder into the glass to celebrate, and chants of "M-V-P!" cascaded from the red-clad fans in the stands.

Ovechkin put his name in that conversation by scoring 22 times in the last 21 games to collect his third Maurice "Rocket" Richard Trophy ? first since 2009 ? and propel Washington to the Southeast Division title.

That goal energized the Capitals. So did wiping away a 5-on-3 chance the Rangers had for nearly a minute in the second period.

Shortly after that power play ended, Capitals rookie defenseman Steve Oleksy ? who got hit in the face by a puck later in the second period ? sent a pass about 80 feet down the middle of the ice and between Rangers defensemen Dan Girardi and Ryan McDonagh to set up Johansson. The Swede collected the puck at the blue line and beat Lundqvist at the 14:21 mark to make it 2-1.

"We've got to know the guy's behind us," Girardi said. "That's not really acceptable."

It was Chimera's turn less than a minute later, when he took a pass from Mathieu Perreault, spun around near the boards and put the hosts ahead 3-1. That led to mocking choruses of "Luuuundqvist" from spectators.

"Anytime you kill a 5-on-3, especially in playoffs, the momentum goes the other way, for sure," said Chimera, who's scored six of his eight career playoff goals against the Rangers. "If they get a goal, they're feeling it. If we get a kill, obviously the crowd gets into it or we get into it. Everyone's pumped up."

Notes: The Rangers were 13-0-1 when leading after the first period during the regular season. ... Capitals RW Joel Ward returned to action after missing the last nine regular-season games with a bruised left knee. ... The Rangers were without injured LW Ryane Clowe, C Brian Boyle and D Marc Staal.

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Derby field will be full; Pletcher with 5 starters

Exercise rider Humberto Zamora rides Kentucky Derby hopeful Verrazano for a workout at Churchill Downs Wednesday, May 1, 2013, in Louisville, Ky. (AP Photo/Morry Gash)

Exercise rider Humberto Zamora rides Kentucky Derby hopeful Verrazano for a workout at Churchill Downs Wednesday, May 1, 2013, in Louisville, Ky. (AP Photo/Morry Gash)

Trainer Todd Pletcher watches morning workouts at Churchill Downs Wednesday, May 1, 2013, in Louisville, Ky. (AP Photo/Garry Jones)

An exercise rider takes Kentucky Derby hopeful Itsmyluckyday for a workout at Churchill Downs Wednesday, May 1, 2013, in Louisville, Ky. (AP Photo/Garry Jones)

Part-owner of Kentucky Derby hopeful Goldencents Rick Pitino, left, talks to jockey Kevin Krigger at Churchill Downs Wednesday, May 1, 2013, in Louisville, Ky. (AP Photo/Garry Jones)

Some jockeys watch as Kentucky Derby hopeful Oxbow walks to the track for a workout at Churchill Downs Wednesday, May 1, 2013, in Louisville, Ky. (AP Photo/David Goldman)

LOUISVILLE, Ky. (AP) ? Twenty-one horses have been entered for Saturday's Kentucky Derby, one more than the maximum field of 20.

The entry box closed Wednesday morning, with the draw to determine post positions set for later in the afternoon. The field is limited to the top 20 horses based on points earned in designated prep races.

Leading the way is undefeated Verrazano, winner of the Wood Memorial and Tampa Bay Derby. He's one of a record-tying five colts trained by Todd Pletcher.

Pletcher also will saddle Overanalyze, Revolutionary, Palace Malice, and Charming Kitten.

Oxbow and Will Take Charge will be the record 46th and 47th Derby starters for Hall of Fame trainer D. Wayne Lukas, a four-time Derby winner.

Doug O'Neill, who trained last year's winner I'll Have Another, has Goldencents. The colt is partly owned by Louisville basketball coach Rick Pitino.

The 21st horse on the points list is Fear the Kitten, an also eligible who would need a defection by early Friday morning to get into the 1 ?-mile race.

Other entries are Florida Derby winner Orb, Blue Grass winner Java's War, UAE Derby winner Lines of Battle from Ireland, Gotham winner Vyjack, and Florida Derby runner-up Itsmyluckyday.

The rest of the entries are Spiral Stakes winner Black Onyx, Wood runner-up Normandy Invasion, Arkansas Derby runner-up Frac Daddy, Louisiana Derby runner-up Mylute, Falling Sky, Golden Soul and Giant Finish.

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SEC's new network with ESPN to debut in 2014

ATLANTA (AP) ? The Southeastern Conference and ESPN on Thursday announced a 20-year agreement to operate a SEC network that is scheduled to debut in August, 2014.

SEC Commissioner Mike Slive said the SEC network will produce 1,000 live events each year, including 450 televised on the network and 550 distributed digitally. Slive says the network will carry approximately 45 SEC football games each year "and a depth of content across all sports."

No financial terms were released for the deal, which continues through 2034.

The announcement came at a news conference attended by Slive, ESPN President John Skipper, 32 SEC coaches and each of the league's 14 athletic directors. The emphasis was this is to be a national network.

"We believe this conference has national appeal," Skipper said. "This is a national network. This is not a regional network. We understand that in the 11-state footprint is where the most passionate fans are, but there are a lot of SEC fans in California and Texas and New York and Connecticut and Virginia and Nebraska."

The league's coaches and athletic directors said having the national network will make all sports more attractive.

"In volleyball, we may want to go after players in California or in the Midwest," said Georgia athletic director Greg McGarity. "Now they can see the SEC is going to have a broadcast of Georgia-Florida volleyball match on ESPN on Tuesday night at 9 o'clock. That's the type of stuff you can only dream about. Now we have it unfolding.

"Football, obviously, that's already well-populated. What it does for your Olympic sports is just immeasurable."

Kentucky basketball coach John Calipari, who already has a national recruiting base, said the network will make all SEC schools more attractive to national recruits.

"Everybody's recruiting stretches out because they already may want to play against Florida and Kentucky and everybody here, but being in the SEC means if you come with us, you're not a regional player, you're national," Calipari said. "You don't have to worry you have to stay home because that's your fan base. Your fan base is national. You don't have to worry about regional fan bases. You can go out and create what you want to create."

Still, there was no doubt what sport drove the deal ? football.

Calipari acknowledged he felt left out as he sat on the stage and heard only football-related questions. Asked where basketball fit in the SEC picture, Calipari said "I don't know. How many men's basketball questions were there today? Did we have any? No.

"In the room it was either they wanted to know about money, percentages or what it did with football. I was ready to stand up 'Can I ask a basketball question?' I almost did it, just to do it. Then I said no, I don't want to embarrass anybody."

Georgia football coach Mark Richt said the network should be another empowering tool for the SEC, already the national power with seven straight national championships.

"I don't think there's any doubt," Richt said. "It's not a regional network. It's a national network. It's going to appeal to people of all ages, including the people we're going to be recruiting. My guess is there will be content there that will showcase our players, showcase our facilities and showcase our coaching staff and what we've done in recent past and what we want to do in the future. It can only help us."

Slive also would not discuss details of the ownership arrangement with the SEC and ESPN.

"We would not have done this if we did not believe it would be in the long-term benefit of the league, both in terms of distribution and in terms of revenue," Slive said.

"We're both happy," Slive said.

The Big Ten and Pac 12 also have established networks, but Slive said the SEC's partnership with ESPN is different.

"What's unique and never been done before is partnering with our primary rights holder, which will allow us to move events seamlessly between various platforms," Slive said.

The SEC signed a 15-year deal with CBS in 2008. CBS will still have the first choice of SEC football games.

ESPN senior vice president Justin Connolly said AT&T U-Verse has signed on as the network's first distributor. He said talks are just beginning with other possible cable partners.

Connolly said the deal also gives ESPN rights to oversee the league's corporate partner program. In addition, ESPN will manage and run all of the SEC's digital platforms.

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Acorn image editor gets UI overhaul, non-destructive filters

Flying Meat Software (a.k.a. Gus Mueller) has released Acorn 4, the latest major update to its image editing software for OS X. Acorn 4 sports a new user interface, support for non-destructive filters, dramatically improved vector tools and enhancements to performance, among many other changes.

Acorn 4 is aimed at Mac users who need to edit images but don't necessarily need the extensive (and expensive) capabilities of Adobe Photoshop. It sports support for Macs with Retina displays, features masking, text tools, "Instant Alpha" for removing backgrounds and other content, multistop gradients, lots of nifty vector tools, PSD import and export and more.

To incorporate non-destructive filters, Mueller has merged layer styles and filters together. You can create chains of filters just like before, but you can remove them later if you change your mind, without altering the base image. And if you like to manipulate image tone and colors using curves, that's a new feature of Acorn 4 as well. New shape tools have been added, and a new filter HUD lets you manipulate radius and center points for filters.

Acorn 4 is normally $49.99, but Flying Meat is offering the app for $29.99 through May to give people an excuse to upgrade. The software's available both in the Mac App Store and direct from Flying Meat's web site.

If you've given it a try, let me know how you think it compares to the previous version, and to other photo editors you've used.

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Woman accused of tainting orange juice at Starbucks

SAN FRANCISCO (AP) ? A California woman faces attempted murder charges after police say she tried to sneak orange juice bottles spiked with a lethal amount of rubbing alcohol inside a Starbucks.

San Jose Police arrested Ramineh Behbehanian, 50, late Monday. A customer reported seeing the woman take two bottles of orange juice from her bag and place them in an open-air refrigerated display case at a Starbucks in San Jose around 3:45 p.m., Sgt. Jason Dwyer said Tuesday.

When the customer told a store manager what he saw, Behbehanian fled. A store employee followed Behbehanian to the parking lot and jotted down her license plate number as she drove off. Other employees called 911 after noticing the bottles had a toxic smell, Dwyer said.

Firefighters on the scene tested the contents and determined that the bottles contained a "lethal quantity" of isopropyl rubbing alcohol mixed with the juice, Dwyer said.

No one drank from the bottles, said Dwyer, who praised the customer's quick actions.

"This person was heads-up enough and reported suspicious activity," Dwyer said. "I think that person saved lives by doing that."

Officers tracked down Behbehanian Monday night at her San Jose home located about five miles away from the store. She was placed into custody on suspicion of attempted murder and felony poisoning, Dwyer said.

Police are still looking for a motive.

"We don't know if she has done this before or if she had plans to do this again," Dwyer said. "We have no reason to believe that there are other coffee shops with similar dangers."

Dwyer declined to say how much rubbing alcohol was actually in the bottles, but he said it was sufficient for police to charge Behbehanian with attempted murder.

The Starbucks store in San Jose was closed after Monday's incident but reopened the next morning, Starbucks spokesman Zack Hutson said Tuesday.

"We're immensely grateful to the vigilant customer who immediately did the right thing by notifying our store partners who immediately pulled the juice from the shelves and quickly notified the authorities," Hutson said.

As a precaution, Hutson said that the Starbucks store in San Jose pulled all of its remaining juices from the open-air refrigerator and destroyed them. Other Starbucks nearby were also alerted and told to check all their juice bottles to make sure none of its seals were broken.

Behbehanian could make her first appearance in court as soon as Thursday, authorities said.

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Mac Miller And Ariana Grande Might Have More Songs On 'The Way'

Pair found their 'chemistry' in the studio before creating 'The Way,' their first release.
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Fight breaks out in Venezuelan parliament

By Mario Naranjo and Eyanir Chinea

CARACAS (Reuters) - Fistfights broke out in Venezuela's parliament on Tuesday, injuring a number of legislators during an angry session linked to the South American nation's bitter election dispute.

The opposition said seven of its parliamentarians were attacked and hurt when protesting against a measure to block them from speaking in the National Assembly over their refusal to recognize President Nicolas Maduro's April 14 vote victory.

Government legislators blamed their "fascist" rivals for starting the violence, which illustrated the volatile state of politics in the OPEC nation after the death of late socialist leader Hugo Chavez last month.

The 50-year-old Maduro, who was Chavez's chosen successor, defeated opposition candidate Henrique Capriles by 1.5 percentage points. Capriles, 40, has refused to recognize his victory, alleging that thousands of irregularities were committed and the vote "stolen."

The vote exposed a nation evenly divided after 14 years of Chavez's hardline socialist rule.

"They can beat us, jail us, kill us, but we will not sell out our principles," one of the opposition parliamentarians, Julio Borges, told a local TV station, showing a bruised and bloodied face. "These blows give us more strength."

Government parliamentarian Odalis Monzon said she and various colleagues were attacked and beaten during the punch-up. "Today again I had to defend the commander's (Chavez) legacy," she said.

The fracas came after the government-controlled assembly passed a measure denying opposition members the right to speak in the chamber until they recognized Maduro as president.

"Until they recognize the authorities, the institutions of the Republic, the sovereign will of our people, the opposition deputies will have to go and speak (to the private media) but not here in this National Assembly," said Diosdado Cabello, the head of parliament.

Both sides accused each other of starting the incident, which took place behind closed doors without media present.

In a video that pro-opposition private TV station Globovision broadcaster said it obtained from a parliamentarian, various assembly members could be seen hitting each other and scuffling to cries of "stop" from others.

In another potential flashpoint for Venezuela, the government and opposition are planning rival marches in Caracas on Wednesday to commemorate May Day.

Venezuela has been on edge since the April 14 presidential election. At least eight people died in violent protests the day after the vote, while there have been scores of arrests in what the opposition is calling a wave of repression.

Maduro has accused the opposition of planning a coup. (Additional reporting by Marianna Parraga; Writing by Andrew Cawthorne; Editing by Paul Simao)

Source: http://news.yahoo.com/venezuelan-lawmakers-hurt-during-punch-parliament-012951286.html

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