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NEW YORK -- Scott Darling is more comfortable in his second full NHL season and hes been coming up big for the Chicago Blackhawks with starting goalie Corey Crawford out.Darling stopped 33 shots, Artem Anisimov scored the tiebreaking goal late in the second period and the Central Division-leading Blackhawks beat the New York Rangers 2-1 on Tuesday night.Darling has started the last six games while Crawford has been recovering from an appendectomy. Darling has been stellar over the last four games, allowed just three goals on 116 shots while helping the Blackhawks go 3-0-1.You just get into a rhythm, you get comfortable, not as nervous, said Darling, who upped his record to 7-2-2 this season. You can just relax and have fun out there. ... Last year was my first full year. I was still nervous about my role, my position within the organization. Coming back now, Im not one of the new guys, Ive been here for 2 1/2 years.The Rangers had some chances in the final minutes, but Darling stopped Mats Zuccarellos slap shot with about 3 minutes to go, and then a tip-in attempt by Jimmy Vesey less than a minute later.The guys did a good job of keeping a lot of it from the outside, Darling said. They had their chances and so did we. ... It was a fun game, a great hockey game and a big two points.Trevor van Riemsdyk also scored, Artemi Panarin had two assists and Anisimov had one as Chicago got even with New York following a 1-0 overtime loss at home to the Rangers last Friday.Jesper Fast scored for the Rangers and Antti Raanta, starting for the fourth straight game, made 24 saves. Raanta had won three consecutive starts, including shutouts in the last two. New York had won four of its last five.I think it was pretty much the same deal as it was Friday night in Chicago, Raanta said. Two teams, both have good offenses and both love to play with pace. They got a couple odd-man rushes there; they got two goals from those and we didnt capitalize on our chances. A 2-1 loss, its not a great way to lose the game when its so close.Blackhawks captain Jonathan Toews was activated from injured reserve earlier in the day after missing nine games with an upper-body injury.Anisimov put Chicago ahead for good with 1:09 left in the middle period, taking a centering pass from Brian Campbell in front and firing it past Raanta for his 13th goal.I just play my game, go hard to the net, said Anisimov, who was drafted by the Rangers in the second round in 2006 and spent parts of four seasons in New York from 2008-12. This is my first team in the NHL, its a special feeling when you score here.After a scoreless first period, Chicago got on the scoreboard at 5:18 of the second as van Riemsdyk took a pass from Panarin and wristed it past Raanta for his first of the season. It ended Raantas shutout streak of 176:22.The Rangers tied it less than 3 minutes later when Fast, standing at the left side of the net, batted the puck out of the air for his third at 8:15.Vesey had a chance for the Rangers on a rush minutes before Chicagos goal, but Darling made a nice pad save on his attempt.He made some key saves as the game went on, Blackhawks coach Joel Quenneville said.Game notes Toews had four goals and eight assists in 21 games before he was injured in Chicagos 2-1 loss at San Jose on Nov. 23. The Blackhawks were 5-2-2 in his absence. The 28-year-old center has no points in his last six games, and just two assists in his last nine. ... Campbells assist on Anisimovs goal was his 16th assist and 20th point in 40 games against the Rangers. ... New York starting goalie Henrik Lundqvist was the backup in a fourth consecutive game for the first time in his career. ... The Rangers were without D Ryan McDonagh due to an illness. 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"We went through so much adversity," teammate Ray Allen said. "We did everything we could to fight, scratch and claw to put ourselves in that moment." James beat out Miguel Cabrera of the Detroit Tigers, Minnesota Vikings running back Adrian Peterson and Olympic swimmer Michael Phelps for male athlete honours. James mentioned his fellow nominees, then told them, "This is for all four of us, man, but Im just keeping it at my house." Serena Williams won two awards, including female athlete of the year. She defeated a pair of Olympians, gymnast Gabby Douglas and swimmer Missy Franklin, and former Baylor basketball star Brittney Griner. Williams didnt attend because shes playing a tournament in Sweden. Peterson and Phelps also won two awards each. Canadian snowboarder Mark McMorris was nominated for best male action sports athlete, but the 19-year-old Regina native did not win. 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The boy from Atkinson, Neb., has brain cancer. As his father spoke, Jack held the big trophy that blocked part of his face. Sidney Crosby won NHL player, while Thierry Henry of the New York Red Bulls won MLS player. South Carolina football player Jadeveon Clowney won best play for his hit on Michigans Vincent Smith in which he knocked the runner on his back with a helmet-toppling smack, then reached out with one hand to snare the ball. Helping out Hamm with comedy bits were Jack McBrayer of "30 Rock" as a befuddled NFL replacement referee and Jay Pharoah of "Saturday Night Live" as Jay-Z explaining how in his new gig as a sports agent he only represents winners. Former "SNL" star Bill Hader spoofed Russian president Vladimir Putin, who was accused by New England Patriots owner Robert Kraft of stealing his 2005 Super Bowl ring. In the bit, Hader showed off his other sports collectibles, including the Stanley Cup, some of Phelps Olympic gold medals and "the ring Kobe gave his wife that one time for no reason." The Arthur Ashe Courage award went to "Good Morning America" co-anchor Robin Roberts, who underwent a bone marrow transplant last fall to treat a life-threatening blood and bone marrow disease. She was off work for five months before returning to her TV job. James presented Roberts with the award, and first lady Michelle Obama saluted her via video. Roberts received a standing ovation and noted her friendship with the late Ashe. "At this moment Im filled with such gratitude," she said. The Jimmy V Award for Perseverance was given to father-and-son duo Dick and Rick Hoyt by actor-director Ben Affleck. The younger Hoyt was born with cerebral palsy and is unable to use his hands and legs. His 73-year-old father Dick pushes him in a custom-made running chair, and together they have participated in more than 1,000 endurance events, including 31 Boston Marathons. "I dont think you could find two guys more proud to represent the city of Boston," Dick Hoyt said. His son spoke through computer-generated voice technology, saying, "I cant hardly believe we are here. Thirty-seven years ago nobody would even talk to us ... It only proves the wisdom of Jimmy vs words, Dont give up, dont ever give up." The winners in most categories were determined by fan voting. ' ' '