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Quick hits: Federer, Red Wings, OSU, Lions

By Cyd Zeigler | June 1, 2009, 4:46 pm PDT


  • Roger Federer (right) nearly blew his chance at his first French Open title a day after Nadal lost, but he rallied from a 2-set deficit to advance to the quarterfinals.

  • Red Wings take 2-0 series lead in the Stanley Cup Finals. Pittsburgh to rename their NHL team “the Bills.”

  • Shocking news of the day: Lions are the worst NFL franchise, Patriots the best.

  • Ohio State baseball puts up a score typical of one of their football team’s bowl appearances, losing 37-6 to Florida State.

  • Roger Federer (right) nearly blew his chance at his first French Open title a day after Nadal lost, but he rallied from a 2-set deficit to advance to the quarterfinals.
  • Red Wings take 2-0 series lead in the Stanley Cup Finals. Pittsburgh to rename their NHL team “the Bills.”
  • Shocking news of the day: Lions are the worst NFL franchise, Patriots the best.
  • Ohio State baseball puts up a score typical of one of their football team’s bowl appearances, losing 37-6 to Florida State.

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