ctor Rask scored the lone goal for the Checkers (22-24-2

RALEIGH, N.C. - Jonio Ortio made 29 saves as the visiting Abbotsford Heat downed the Charlotte Checkers 5-1 on Saturday in American Hockey League play. Blair Jones had a goal and an assist for the West-Division leading Heat (32-15-4) while Markus Granlund, Sven Baertschi, Ben Street and Ben Hanowski each scored once. Victor Rask scored the lone goal for the Checkers (22-24-2), who are on a five-game slide. John Muse turned away 28-of-33 shots in a losing cause. Granlund opened the scoring 1:32 into the game and Jones made it 2-0 for Abbotsford just 14 seconds into the second period. Rask responded for Charlotte with a power-play goal at 6:34. Baertschi, however, made it 3-1 for the Heat after 40 minutes of play. Street and Hanowski put the game away with power-play goals in the third period. Abbotsford went 2 for 4 on the power play while Charlotte scored once on three chances with the man advantage. The two clubs will meet again Sunday. Michael Porter Jersey .com) - No Sidney Crosby, no problem. Jamal Murray Jersey .C. -- LeBron James called comments on an audio recording of a man identified as Los Angeles Clippers owner Donald Sterling "appalling" and said hes not sure if he would suit up for the remainder of the NBA playoffs if he played for the Clippers. http://www.nuggetsproshop.com/Jarred-Van...ets-Jersey/.com) - The Minnesota Twins made it official on Wednesday, announcing the signing of outfielder Torii Hunter to a one-year contract. Carmelo Anthony Jersey . -- Nick Bjugstad snapped out of his scoring slump and spoiled Drew MacIntyres first NHL start. Nikola Jokic Jersey . Minutes before the final whistle of Sporting Kansas Citys 3-0 victory over a shorthanded Montreal Impact squad on Saturday afternoon, Saputo tweeted: "Our fans deserve better.KINGSTON, Jamaica -- The doping hearing in Jamaica for former 100-meter world record holder Asafa Powell has been adjourned until next month. The 31-year-old is trying to explain why he tested positive for the banned stimulant oxilofrone at national trials in June. The three-member panel of the Jamaica Anti-Doping Commission began hearing testimony from Powell and others on Tuesday and was supposed to sit for ttwo days but at the close of Wednesdays session, it was adjourned until February 12.dddddddddddd The case involving Powells former teammate Sherone Simpson has also been adjourned until February. Simpson, a three-time Olympic medallist , also tested positive for oxilofrone at the same meet. Powell lowered the world record in the 100 to 9.74 in 2008 before being eclipsed by countryman Usain Bolt. ' ' '