Today’s Best
Top performers from the Inland Northwest and beyond:
Eric Staal
Scored three goals in a span of 4:31 in the third period as Carolina beat Atlanta in an NHL game.
Chris Paul
Had 26 points and 10 assists as New Orleans posted an NBA win over Houston.
Jermaine O’Neal
Scored 36 points and pulled down nine rebounds to lead Toronto to an NBA win over Sacramento.