There’s a first time for everything, as the saying goes.  Since the Nordiques moved from Quebec to Denver to become the Colorado Avalanche, they’ve made the Stanley Cup playoffs every year, including 2 titles in 1996 and 2001.  The Av’s are chasing the Calgary Flames for the 8th place seed in the West, but it’s looking like it’s too little, too late.

Shop.NHL.com has got the long sleeve T’s with player numbers and names, and now they’ve got the short sleeve T’s, too.  Get your Joe Sakic shirt and all your Avalanche gear today!

Is the Kid the real deal or what?  In just his 2nd year, Sydney Crosby is leading the NHL in total points and is tops on the Penguins in total goals.  Now that Pittsburgh is keeping the team, this kid can be the focal point of the league (just don’t join Ben Roethlesburger’s  motorcycle club anytime soon).

Check out Shop.NHL.com for all the gear, including the new Long Sleeve Name & Number T-Shirt, personalized for your favorite player.  Only $22.99!

Opening day is just a few days away, but there’s still plenty of time to get signed up for Yahoo’s Fantasy Baseball.  Sign up your team or join a league on your own. 

Kyle Busch wins the Food City 500 and the first race featuring the Car of Tomorrow, the new version NASCAR has invested seven years of research to make the stock car more safe.  The biggest changes:  moving the steering wheel three inches to the right to move the driver further away from crash impact, and the wing spoiler instead of the blade to give the car better aerodynamics.  Most drivers weren’t in favor of the new car, including Tony Stewart saying it’s “like driving station wagons”.

If you’re a big NASCAR fan, DIRECTV has teamed with NASCAR to offer Hot Pass.  Get behind the scenes and behind the wheel with NASCAR HotPass™, Only From DIRECTV. 37 races, 5 drivers/week* 2/18/07 -11/18/07 Details    

Also, NASCAR Superstore has got 15% off all Daytona 500 Gear until 03/31/07.

Talk about your top-heavy Final Four!  2 #1 seeds will play 2 #2 seeds in the National semifinals for the right to play for the NCAA basketball championship.  Let’s take a look at the matchups:

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UCLA Bruins vs Florida Gators

The Bruins defense has been dominating throughout the tournament, and showed up big time in shutting down Kansas to win the West Regional.  Arron Afflalo and Darren Collison are leading the Bruins into the rematch of last years Championship game against Florida, who dispatched Oregon with clutch shooting and rebounding at the end of the game.

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Georgetown Hoyas vs Ohio State Buckeyes

The Hoyas are back in the Final Four after 22 years, and yet they look like the same team lead by Patrick Ewing.  Stout defense and strong inside play got them past North Carolina in overtime.  They’ll need every bit of that defense when they take on Ohio State.  While teams pack the zone to crowd Greg Oden, Mike Conley Jr. and Ron Lewis continue their awesome guard play with timely outside shots.  We’ll pulling for the Hoyas, but Ohio State has too much talent.  

Football Fanatics has your team gear lined up and ready to go!  Also, check out CBS Sports Store and ESPN Shop for March Madness gear! 

Allen Iverson, traded from Philidelphia to Denver earlier in the year, has his new Answer X Pump shoe available soon.  It offers automatic custom fit and provides you with the ability to further customize your fit with the on-board adjustable dial. 

Reebok Store is exclusively giving you the ability to reserve your pair. 

Only the most popular sport in America can put its image not only on purses, but now on shoes.  The NFL has joined with Crocs and put your favorite team’s logo on the popular sandal.  Look casual and represent your team!

See more Sport Crocs here!