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18 — Age of Sidney Crosby (plus 253 days), who became the youngest NHL player to… 18 — Age of Sidney Crosby (plus 253 days), who became the youngest NHL player to reach 100 points. Crosby reached the century mark on an assist (he tallied three assists) in the Penguins’ 6-1 win over the Islanders.

7 — Number of active MLB pitchers who have accumulated 200 wins in their career. Pedro Martinez did it on Monday in the Mets’ 4-3 win over Atlanta.

35 — Number of MLB players to homer in four consecutive at bats, the most recent being Cardinals’ slugger Albert Pujols. Pujols added a first-inning homer last night at PNC Park to three he hit on Sunday against Cincinnati.

4 — Number of NBA Playoff teams in the Eastern Conference that have at least 40 losses. These teams are the Wizards, Pacers, Bucks and Bulls. Five Eastern Conference teams made the playoffs with at least 40 defeats two seasons ago.

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