second chance

Larry Eustachy's career nearly ended in disgrace. But nine years after he resigned at Iowa State, Eustachy is making the most of his second chance at Southern Miss, writes Seth Davis.

Kevin Smith is back, and back with a vengeance . Finally fully healed after a few injury concerns, Smith got a second chance with the team that drafted him and discarded him.

The Canucks used a late goal to steal Game 1 of the Stanley Cup finals. Tonight, the Bruins get a chance to even things up before they head back to Boston.

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LeBron James and the Heat let Game 4 slip away late in Philadelphia on Sunday. Now, they get a second chance to set up a second-round date with the Celtics.

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No. 12 LSU blew one final chance, then made the most of another. The Tigers remained unbeaten with a 16-14 victory over Tennessee on Saturday after a Volunteers penalty for too many players on the field gave them a second shot at victory.

South Carolina shoppers will get a second chance to buy tax-free guns. The state Revenue Department sent out a reminder Wednesday of the upcoming "Second Amendment Weekend." The 48-hour tax break begins just after midnight the Friday after Thanksgiving.

PHILADELPHIA (AP) -- A remorseful Michael Vick wants a second chance and a fresh start with the Philadelphia Eagles -- and knows he won't be easily forgiven by fans.

Michael Vick's sentence is over. He has done his time, says Jim Trotter: Now it is time for the NFL to give Vick a second opportunity.