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NHL All-Star Game 2018: Full results, best moments as Pacific wins the 3-on-3 tournament

Sunday's All-Star Game, the NHL's three-on-three showcase, is the weekend's main event. Sporting News had live scoring updates and highlights from the best moments in the tournament.

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NHL All-Star skills competition 2018: Best moments and winners, event by event

The 2018 NHL All-Star skills competition underwent a format facelift to accentuate individual talents and personalities. Here are the full results from all six events.

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NHL All-Star Game 2018: Auston Matthews, Jack Eichel join forces to reenact 'good goal' celebration

Jack Eichel and Auston Matthews paired up during Sunday's NHL-All-Star Game, to the delight of many.

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When is the 2018 NHL All-Star Game? Date, rosters, how to watch

The 63rd edition of the NHL's All-Star Game takes place Jan. 28 in Tampa, Fla. Here's everything you need to know ahead of the weekend's festivities.

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NHL All-Stars' minds thousands of miles from Tampa as they ponder Olympic what-ifs

It's painfully obvious at the 2018 NHL All-Star Weekend in Tampa that players still pine for Pyeongchang.

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Gary Bettman talks NHL's Olympic future, expansion (sorry, Quebec City), goalie interference

Amid the NHL's infatuation with Seattle, Quebec City shouldn't get its hopes up for landing a franchise anytime soon. Plus, an update on how the league is handling the ongoing goalie interference controversy.

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Will John Tavares stay or go? As questions keep coming, Islanders star ups his game

The Islanders' All-Star captain spent much of his media availability Saturday answering familiar questions about his looming free agency decision.

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NHL schedule, Jan. 22-28: A viewer's guide to the week ahead

Before breaking for the All-Star Game, the Lightning will have to fend off several contenders for the No. 1 overall spot, including a possible Stanley Cup finals preview.

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Willie O'Ree, hockey's Jackie Robinson, honored by NHL on 60th anniversary of first game

The Bruins trailblazer became the first black player to compete in an NHL game on Jan. 18, 1958, which is now known as Willie O’Ree Day in Boston.

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Q&A: NBC's Jeremy Roenick talks Kid Rock, Anthony Duclair and the 2018 Winter Olympics

The ever-opinionated "NHL on NBC" analyst touches on the NHL's controversial booking of Kid Rock to headline the 2018 All-Star Game, plus much more.

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Winter Olympics 2018: Full USA men's, women's hockey schedules

The 2018 Winter Olympics open Feb. 8 in Pyeongchang, South Korea. Here's everything you need to know to watch Team USA in the men's and women's ice hockey tournaments.

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NHL schedule, Jan. 15-21: A viewer's guide to the week ahead

Don't look now, but the NHL's 2017-18 season has officially entered its second half. Here's how to watch this week's schedule of games.

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Winter Olympics 2018: USA Hockey announces teams it will send to Pyeongchang

The U.S. announced the final rosters for the men's and women's teams Monday during the broadcast of the NHL's Winter Classic amid much anticipation.

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Who is Tom Dundon? What to know about the Hurricanes' new owner

Everything to know about the Texas billionaire, best known as the primary investor in the Top Golf franchise, including the most pressing question: Will he relocate the Hurricanes?

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NHL All-Star Game 2018: Breaking down the worst snubs, best 3-on-3 combinations

The NHL revealed the complete rosters for the 2018 All-Star Game three-on-three tournament. These are the combinations we're most salivating over.

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Sabres' Evander Kane shoved in 'heat of the moment' practice spat with teammate

As the sagging Sabres sink to new depths in the NHL standings, it's difficult to point out where, exactly, rock bottom awaits.

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NHL schedule, Jan. 8-14: A viewer's guide to the week ahead

If this week's NHL schedule looks lighter than usual, well, that's because it is.

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World Junior Championship 2018: USA saves face, tournament in bronze blowout of Czech Republic

It's not gold, sure, but the United States will settle for bronze after a 9-3 victory over the Czech Republic, its third consecutive medal at the World Junior Championship.

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World Junior Championship 2018: Canada is golden again thanks to Tyler Steenbergen's late goal

Canada beat Sweden for its first World Junior Championship gold medal since 2015 after a little help from an unsung hero.

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World Junior Championship 2018: Sweden ends USA's gold medal repeat bid in semifinals

Sweden is headed to the World Junior Championship gold-medal game after a convincing 4-2 win over defending champion Team USA in the semifinals.

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World Junior Championship 2018: Tracking top NHL prospects at the tournament

For two weeks, the IIHF World Under-20 Championship serves as a glimpse into the NHL's future. Here are some of the top prospects we've got our eyes on in 2018.

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NHL schedule, Jan. 1-7: A viewer's guide to the week ahead

The New Year's Day tradition of taking hockey outside continues Monday with the 2018 Winter Classic between the Sabres and Rangers to begin the week.

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NHL Winter Classic 2018: How to watch, live stream Sabres vs. Rangers outdoor game

A complete broadcast guide for the 2018 NHL Winter Classic between the Sabres and Rangers, including how to watch the "Road to the NHL Winter Classic" docu-series.

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NHL Winter Classic 2018: Weather a cool, sunny outlook for Sabres-Rangers

The National Weather Service forecasts temperatures in the 15-20 degree range with partly cloudy skies when the puck drops around 1:25 p.m. ET.

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World Junior Championship 2018: USA caps third-period rally with shootout win over rival Canada

The long-awaited world juniors rematch between the United States and Canada is here, and they're taking this one outside. Sporting News is on site with live scoring updates.

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World Junior Championship 2018: Bundle up! Frigid temps forecast for USA-Canada outdoor game

Organizers announced Thursday the show will go on as planned at New Era Field despite temperatures forecast between 15 and 20 degrees.

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The evolution of Auston Matthews

Despite starring at the center of the known hockey universe, Auston Matthews remains a relative unknown for American sports fans. Here's why that's about to change.

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NHL schedule, Dec. 25-31: A viewer's guide to the week ahead

So much for the Christmas spirit. The NHL season resumes Wednesday with four matchups between division rivals to close out 2017.

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After Islanders' arena gamble pays off, question is: Will John Tavares cash in?

Now that the Islanders have a more secure future on Long Island, everyone wants to know: Will the captain stay or go? Don’t expect an answer right away.

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NHL schedule, Dec. 18-24: A viewer's guide to the week ahead

Blue Jackets-Penguins (Dec. 21) and Maple Leafs-Rangers (Dec. 23) highlight an abbreviated week of NHL action heading into the Christmas break.

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With Senators in disarray, GM Pierre Dorion says coach is safe, roster isn't

The struggling Senators are left doing damage control this week as their season spins out of control.

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David Leggio is up to his old tricks

Playing overseas in the DEL these days, goaltender David Leggio intentionally dislodged his own net Friday night instead of facing a breakaway. Again.

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Bo Horvat injury update: Canucks star out 'multiple weeks' with broken foot

Vancouver will be without its No. 1 center up to six weeks, the latest in a string of unfortunate injury news for a team that had a lot working for it early in 2017-18.

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Flames' Matthew Tkachuk suspended for 'junior-hockey' spearing incident vs. Maple Leafs

Calgary's resident NHL nuisance will sit out one game after prodding Maple Leafs forward Matt Martin with the blade end of his stick from the Flames' bench Wednesday.

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USA Hockey unveils initial roster to defend World Junior Championship gold

As host nation for the first time since 2011, the United States enters this year's IIHF Under-20 World Hockey Championship with high expectations and a loaded roster.

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Wisconsin vs. Ohio State: Buckeyes win Big Ten title, igniting College Football Playoff debate

It wasn't easy, but Ohio State won the Big Ten championship Saturday while Wisconsin's playoff hopes died with its undefeated season.

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Blackhawks' Corey Crawford heads to injured reserve with mystery ailment

The defensively challenged Blackhawks will have to make do without their starting goalie and early season MVP for an uncertain amount of time.

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Devils let the good times roll with heads-up trade for Sami Vatanen

Ray Shero's latest plunder puts New Jersey on the fast track to its first playoff appearance in six years.

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NHL's unofficial playoff predictor: Reading into the standings at Thanksgiving milepost

Too soon? The numbers say no. If your team is in or out of a playoff spot on U.S. Thanksgiving, odds are good they'll stay there come springtime. That's bad news for the Oilers and other underachievers.

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Predators expertly troll Tennessee fans over false Jon Gruden rumors

The Predators couldn't pass up the opportunity to poke fun at the #GRUMORS social media circus in the middle of their game against the Avalanche.

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Everyone (including the refs) fell for Grayson Allen's Oscar-worthy flop

Someone call the Academy.

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NFL player protests inspire new country song 'Take a Knee My Ass'

A country musician named Neal McCoy is not a fan of kneeling during the national anthem.

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Flames' Matthew Tkachuk gets one-game ban for starting line brawl

The NHL's Department of Player Safety handed out another suspension Friday stemming from this week's line brawl between the Flames and Red Wings.

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'That's hockey': Rangers' Jimmy Vesey gets tooth lodged in lip, plays anyway

In true hockey player fashion, a grinning Jimmy Vesey shared a gruesome postgame photo to show off his missing pearly whites.

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Back in KHL, Vadim Shipachyov warns Russian players: 'Think 10 times before leaving'

After a fleeting NHL career, Vadim Shipachyov took a parting shot at the Golden Knights Saturday upon re-signing with the KHL's SKA St. Petersburg.

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NHL trade rumors: Who's next? Eight players who could be dealt this season

Matt Duchene and Kyle Turris were two of the most obvious candidates to change teams in 2017-18. Now that they're off the market, who's next?

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Matt Duchene trade: Winners, losers from the three-team blockbuster

At long last, Matt Duchene is out of Colorado. His new team, the Senators, got the best player but may not be better for it, while the Predators joined in as a third party and sent a clear win-now message in the process.

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Matt Duchene rumors: Senators, Predators, Avs broke off three-team trade discussions

The reported trade would have sent Matt Duchene to the Senators and Kyle Turris to the Predators, but talks fell apart before a final deal could be agreed upon.

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KHL's Olympic power play could further deplete U.S., Canada talent pool

KHL president Dmitry Chernyshenko insinuated the league may pull its players from the Pyeongchang Olympics in protest of the IOC's doping investigations into Russian athletes.

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Capitals' Alex Ovechkin starts 'Putin Team' social movement to back Kremlin leader

On Instagram, the Capitals captain called for "a strong and united Russia" to support President Vladmir Putin, who's expected to run for re-election in the spring.

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USA Hockey, Hockey Canada unveil jerseys for 2018 Olympics

USA Hockey and Hockey Canada on Wednesday both unveiled the jerseys they'll wear in Pyeongchang come February.

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Connor McDavid's Donald Trump costume: Harmless, or sad?

The hockey world collectively cringed Monday when the face of the NHL did his best impression of the most controversial figure in North America, if only for Halloween.

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Alex Ovechkin's good deed: Capitals star gifts clothes to homeless man in Edmonton

Alex Ovechkin noticed a shirtless man on the street in chilly Edmonton Friday, so he came through with an act of kindness.

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World Series 2017: Astros' Yuli Gurriel appears to mock Yu Darvish after home run

Yuli Gurriel appeared to mock the Japanese pitcher with a slant-eye gesture following his first-inning home run in Friday's Game 3.

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Stars' Ben Bishop criticizes coach's decision to swap goalies in one-goal game

Ken Hitchcock said the Stars were lethargic and needed a jolt trailing 3-2 when he pulled starting goalie Ben Bishop early in the second period Tuesday.

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Ducks' Kevin Bieksa TKOs Radko Gudas with single leaping punch

It's a bird. It's a plane. It's a Superman punch-landing Kevin Bieksa.

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Penguins get center Riley Sheahan, Red Wings granted cap relief in trade

Pittsburgh gambles it can revitalize a once-promising player who'd become dead salary cap weight Detroit needed to move to clear space for Andreas Athanasiou.

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'All of that stuff is fluff': Mike Babcock's mission impossible to slow Leafs' runaway hype train

Newly installed as odds-on favorites to win the Stanley Cup, the fast-living Maple Leafs are the toast of the NHL while their coach attempts to keep them on the rails.

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Carey Price loses his cool as Canadiens' slide hits seven games

The Canadiens are 1-6-1 after a Friday night shellacking at the hands of the Ducks, their seventh straight loss to match the franchise's worst start since 1941-42.

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Kings' Jeff Carter needs surgery after being cut by skate blade

Jeff Petry's skate blade caught Jeff Carter in his lower left leg during the first period of the Kings' 5-1 win over the Canadiens Wednesday.

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Tuukka Rask injury update: Banged-up Bruins lose starting goalie to concussion

Tuukka Rask has been diagnosed with a concussion following a collision with Anders Bjork during practice Wednesday.

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A peek at Pyeongchang: USA Hockey announces roster for pre-Olympic tournament

The majority of the 2018 U.S. Olympic men's ice hockey roster will be made up by a relatively anonymous group of Americans playing professionally in Europe.

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Sidney Crosby's no-look, game-tying goal was pure hockey brilliance

There are smart hockey plays, and then there are Sidney Crosby-smart hockey plays. The Rangers fell victim to one in Tuesday's 4-3 overtime loss.

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Golden Knights come home to help Las Vegas 'grieve, heal and persevere'

Hockey was secondary as the NHL's 31st franchise took the ice for the first time in Las Vegas, a reprieve for a community dealing with unthinkable tragedy.

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Rangers send Filip Chytil to AHL after two-game experiment

It was a surprise Chytil, drafted 21st overall in June, made the opening-night roster in the first place, but his NHL trial run was shorter than expected.

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Lightning's J.T. Brown first NHL player to protest during U.S. anthem

The 27-year-old Brown, one of about 30 black players in the NHL, has said he hoped to join other athletes in bringing attention to police brutality and inequality for minorities.

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Panthers lock up Michael Matheson for eight years, $39 million

A core component to the Panthers' defense corps present and future has signed on long term.

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NHL trivia night: Golden Knights steal win from Stars, one of many franchise firsts

It was truly a night of firsts for the NHL's 31st franchise, which pulled off a surprise win in Dallas despite being outshot and outplayed much of the game.

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Golden Knights, Stars stand together in tribute to Vegas shooting victims

The Stars joined the Golden Knights along their blue line in a gesture of solidarity before Friday's game in Dallas.

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Watch: Connor McDavid starts 2017-18 highlight reel with opening-night hat trick

The reigning NHL scoring champ picked up where he left off, netting all three Oilers goals in their season-opening shutout of the rival Flames Wednesday.

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NHL opening night: Hat tricks, Patrick Marleau and Penguins' OT blues

The NHL regular season finally opened Wednesday with a few of its biggest stars in action.

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Kings to honor victims of Las Vegas shooting, including fallen staff member

Christiana Duarte, 22, had just begun a job working in the Kings' marketing department. She was one of the 59 killed in Sunday's mass shooting at a country music festival in Las Vegas.

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When does the NHL season start? Opening games, 2017-18 schedule for 31 teams

It's time to start counting down the days until the the start of the 2017-18 NHL regular season. The puck drops Oct. 4. Find your team's schedule here.

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Canucks take flier on Derrick Pouliot in trade with Penguins

Pittsburgh dealt its 2012 first-round draft choice to Vancouver Tuesday in exchange for a fourth-round pick in 2018 and depth defenseman Andrey Pedan.

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NHL award predictions 2017-18: Connor McDavid has company in MVP repeat bid

While the Oilers' wunderkind is the odds-on favorite to defend his Hart Trophy, expect a tight race this season. The same can be said about most of the NHL's other major awards.

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NHL playoff predictions 2017-18: Why the West will win back the Stanley Cup

Sporting News' hockey experts attempt a semi-scientific study to determine which team will hoist Lord Stanley's Cup eight months from now.

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Central Division 2017-18 predictions: Rising Stars, falling Blackhawks make for tight race

The Central no longer features a clear-cut favorite, meaning every team (outside the Avalanche) has a shot at the division crown. Easier said than done.

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Atlantic Division 2017-18 predictions: Lightning surge leaves Senators as odd team out

The last two Atlantic champions missed the playoffs a year before winning the division. Odds are good the Lightning are about to become the third, and that means someone will pay the price.

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Metropolitan Division 2017-18 predictions: Presidential Penguins catch Capitals

Inside the toughest division in hockey, the two-time defending champions reign supreme. But the Metro may be in for a surprise or two when it comes time to sorting out playoff contenders.

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Pacific Division 2017-18 predictions: Oilers' crown a long time coming

A handful of the NHL's worst teams reside in the Pacific, including the expansion Golden Knights (it's not their fault). But there's also a good chance we'll find the Stanley Cup champs here, too.

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Week 5 college football scores, highlights from Saturday's games

Get the latest college football scores and highlights from Saturday's games.

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Inside the 2017-18 Wild: Curing the Bruce Boudreau playoff blues

How one of the most accomplished regular-season coaches in NHL history remains a great mystery, but the Wild have a chance to solve it once and for all in 2017-18.

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Inside the 2017-18 Blackhawks: Don't write off Chicago yet

It's true the Blackhawks' championship legacy is bound together by a Patrick Kane-Jonathan Toews thread, but that strand is stronger than silk.

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Inside the 2017-18 Bruins: Seeing is believing beyond top trio

Brad Marchand, Patrice Bergeron, David Pastrnak may again form the NHL's most dominant line, but the Bruins' playoff quest has been slow to gather support.

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Inside the 2017-18 Lightning: Steven Stamkos' return means all systems go

With their captain back, healthy and looking like his old self, the Lightning have the look of a mature contender ready for a serious run at the Stanley Cup.

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Sharks' Joel Ward won't kneel for anthem, hopes to 'refocus' conversation

Joel Ward, one of about 30 black players in the NHL, explains why he won't join other athletes in the demonstrations against racial injustice this hockey season.

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Jaromir Jagr to the Blues? GM Doug Armstrong says possibility has been discussed

The injury riddled Blues are already without four forwards for various lengths of time and could turn to the 45-year-old free agent to patch their lineup.

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Blues dealt another blow with Robby Fabbri out for season

No team has been hit harder by the preseason injury bug than the Blues, who continue to fill the infirmary with players key to their Stanley Cup aspirations.

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Georges Laraque: Penguins' planned White House visit 'an embarrassment'

The retired NHLer, a former Penguin, was highly critical of the team's decision to accept President Donald Trump's invitation to the White House.

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Week 4 college football scores, highlights from Saturday's games

Get the latest college football scores and highlights from Saturday's games.

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NFL owners voice support for players after Donald Trump's call to 'fire' protesters

A handful of NFL franchises commented individually Saturday in response to the president's profane remarks against players who protest social justice issues during the national anthem.

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NFL players react to Donald Trump's comments about anthem protests

The president ripped NFL players who have demonstrated social activism before games, calling on owners to "get that son of a b— off the field."

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Inside the 2017-18 Blues: Boom or bust for Stanley Cup-minded St. Louis

St. Louis boasts one of the deepest forward groups in the NHL, but the same can't be said about its defense. Injuries and unpredictable goaltending could lead to the Blues' undoing.

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Inside the 2017-18 Panthers: Puzzling offseason brings change, for better or worse

After falling well short of expectations in 2016-17, the Panthers overhauled their roster and coaching staff with unknown commodities. Was it necessary, or an overcorrection?

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Inside the 2017-18 Red Wings: Bracing for a new kind of streak

A mismanaged salary cap situation will make it difficult for Detroit to turn things around quickly, lest the losing seasons start piling up like the playoff runs once did.

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Inside the 2017-18 Predators: Getting by without Ryan Ellis

One (very important) piece to the Predators' impregnable defense corps is expected to miss half the season. How will it affect the defending Western Conference champs?

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Inside the 2017-18 Stars: Redemption on the line in cutthroat Central

The Stars are coming off a trying season filled with injury and tough breaks, but they're once again a popular Stanley Cup pick after a summer overhaul.

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Inside the 2017-18 Sabres: The Jack Eichel Effect

Jack Eichel's star has been overlooked in the NHL's constellation of young talent. If he reaches the upper echelon this season, an end to the Sabres' playoff drought won't be far behind.

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Week 3 college football scores, highlights from Saturday's games

Get the latest college football scores and highlights from Saturday's games.

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Matt Duchene reports to Avalanche training camp 'for my teammates'

Things are going to be a little awkward around Denver until the Avalanche find a resolution to their Matt Duchene situation.

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Milan Hejduk to join ranks of Avalanche greats to have number retired

Patrick Roy. Ray Bourque. Peter Forsberg. Joe Sakic. Adam Foote. Milan Hejduk.

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Inside the 2017-18 Senators: No shortage of skeptics in Ottawa's Stanley Cup pursuit

Can the Senators recapture the magic that carried them to within one goal of the Stanley Cup Final?

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Panthers, Lightning pitch in on NHL's $2.7M donation to Hurricane Irma relief

The NHL, its players' union and both Florida franchises put together a sizable donation given to relief efforts across the state in the aftermath of Hurricane Irma.

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Inside the 2017-18 Canadiens: Jonathan Drouin takes center stage in Montreal

Jonathan Drouin is the Canadiens' No. 1 center by default, an experiment that ultimately will make or break their Stanley Cup aspirations.

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Inside the 2017-18 Maple Leafs: Pressure mounts for Auston Matthews and the kids

Playoff bubble team? Stanley Cup or bust? A case can be made for any scenario, which is indicative of Toronto's exciting but unpredictable youth as a long-suffering city hopes for expedited returns.

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Week 2 college football scores, highlights from Saturday's games

Get the latest college football scores and highlights from Saturday's games.

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Enforcer of a different kind: Notorious fighter George Parros named NHL's head of player safety

Parros amassed 1,092 penalty minutes — including 150 fighting majors — during his NHL playing career, but he's been much more than a set of fists as a cerebral league executive.

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Jets extend GM Kevin Cheveldayoff, coach Paul Maurice for some reason

Winnipeg's vote of confidence in its hockey braintrust will mean little if the Jets don't make the playoffs in 2017-18.

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Week 1 college football scores, highlights from Saturday's games

Get the latest college football scores and highlights from Saturday's games.

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NHL free agents: Thomas Vanek signs with Canucks, sixth team in four years

Vancouver will be the seventh stop in the veteran's winding 12-year NHL career.

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NHL free agents: Blue Jackets re-sign Alexander Wennberg to six-year deal

Columbus' No. 1 center will be sticking around long term at a reasonable rate.

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Mike Ribeiro to retire after relapse, agent says: 'We did everything we could to help him'

There are serious concerns about the health and career of the former Predators forward after "he returned to his old habits with alcohol," according to agent Bob Perno.

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NHL, NHLPA donate $200K to Houston flood relief efforts

Hockey's contribution adds to the millions of dollars raised so far from other professional sports leagues, teams and athletes toward Hurricane Harvey recovery efforts.

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Shane Doan retires from NHL with heartfelt letter to fans

The longtime Coyotes captain spent his entire 21-season career with the franchise, spanning to its days based in Winnipeg.

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Coveted college free agent Will Butcher picks Devils

The reigning Hobey Baker Award winner is headed to New Jersey after receiving interest from a third of the NHL.

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How Theo Fleury made it into 'Madden NFL 18'

That catchy country tune you hear while playing "Madden NFL 18" comes from a name well known in the hockey world.

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Avalanche land top college free agent Alex Kerfoot

Spurned by one top college free agent, Avalanche general manager Joe Sakic wound up with a pretty good consolation prize.

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Avalanche GM Joe Sakic: Matt Duchene trade talks 'quiet on all fronts'

Matt Duchene is expected to attend training camp with the Avalanche, though he remains on the trade block.

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'For me, there’s really no rush': John Tavares bides time on Islanders contract talks

The Islanders captain remains in wait-and-see mode about making a long-term commitment to the franchise, with training camp less than a month away.

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Matt Cullen, 40, goes home to Wild after Cup tour with Penguins

The 19-year NHL veteran passed on an offer to rejoin the Penguins on their three-peat quest to play one final season in his home state of Minnesota.

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NHL free agency tracker: Latest news, signings of top available players

Follow along with the latest NHL free agent rumors and signings as they happen July 1 and beyond.

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NHL trade rumors: David Pastrnak is staying put, Bruins GM Don Sweeney says

Is it possible the Bruins would look to trade away yet another young player on the cusp of stardom? That's not happening, if GM Don Sweeney is to be believed.

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Jaromir Jagr laments stalled NHL job search, could start season in Europe

Even at 45, it's hard to believe an NHL team has yet to sign Jaromir Jagr. The future Hall of Famer talks contingency plans if the right offer doesn't arrive soon.

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NHL clears the air: No Olympics for minor leaguers on two-way contracts

Given the opportunity to save face with some players still hopeful to compete in the 2018 Winter Olympics, the NHL drew a hard line Monday.

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NHL arbitration: Nate Schmidt gets two-year deal in case vs. Golden Knights

The 26-year-old's $4.45 million contract is the first awarded via arbitration since 2015.

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Is Bill Foley bluffing? Golden Knights owner claims ticket revenue among NHL's best

The Flyers, Penguins and Bruins all will rank behind the Golden Knights at the ticket window during Vegas' inaugural 2017-18 season, according to Bill Foley.

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NHL free agency: Five teams that should call Jaromir Jagr, age notwithstanding

Age is nothing but a number for the 45-year-old future Hall of Famer, who wants in on a 24th NHL season. So why haven't teams called? That should change soon.

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Florida ECHL team makes compelling 16-point pitch to lure Jaromir Jagr

Among the incentives: A readily available No. 68 jersey, $2 beer nights and the "opportunity to play against former NHL standout Trevor Gillies." That's going to be hard to top.

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No place like home: Top NHL free-agent reunions and their outlooks for 2017-18

Patrick Sharp, Justin Williams and Scott Hartnell are among a handful of free agents making a homecoming. How do they fit with their new/former teams?

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NHL trade tracker: Rumors, reported deals during free agency

Find out the latest on NHL trade rumors, reports and free-agent rumblings before, during and after July 1.

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NHL free agency: Jaromir Jagr and the biggest remaining offseason questions

Jaromir Jagr's cell phone, Ilya Kovalchuk's NHL future and whether Joe Sakic will ever trade Matt Duchene are a few of the intriguing storylines left to watch.

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NHL free agency: Maple Leafs' Patrick Marleau gamble clear win-now move

How much the soon-to-be 38-year-old will be able to help the upstart Leafs is a different question entirely.

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NHL free agency: Grading best, worst deals and how Carey Price fits in

NHL general managers displayed uncharacteristic restraint July 1, reluctant to hand out inflated contracts to free agents. Anomaly? Or a lesson learned?

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NHL free agency live blog: News, rumors and analysis as it happens

Follow SN's live blog for updates on news, rumors and analysis from around the NHL as free agency opens.

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NHL free agent rumors: Top five destinations for Kevin Shattenkirk

The NHL's top unrestricted free agent figures to have no shortage of suitors and will get the contract to match.

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Joe Thornton, Brent Burns pose nude for ESPN, in all their bearded glory

Add the bearded Sharks stars to the list of NHLers to bare all for ESPN's Body Issue.

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Ducks fly together: Careers entwined, Teemu Selanne, Paul Kariya cherish fitting joint Hall call

One of the mightiest duos in Ducks franchise history will head to the Hockey Hall of Fame as they were meant to be: side by side.

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NHL Draft 2017: List of picks, results for Rounds 1-7

Round-by-round picks and results for the 2017 NHL Draft.

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Rockets owner fined $100K

Leslie Alexander took it upon himself to complain to referee Bill Kennedy during live action of Tuesday's Game 5 win over the Thunder.

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NHL playoffs schedule 2017: Standings, bracket for postseason

Here's the schedule for the first round of the 2017 NHL playoffs bracket.

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NHL playoff predictions: Bracket picks for every first-round matchup

The 2017 NHL playoffs are underway, and we have predictions for each first-round matchup on the way to the Stanley Cup Finals.

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Westbrook ties Oscar Robertson's single-season triple-double record of 41

Russell Westbrook may or may not be this season's NBA MVP, but he'll go down in the record books nonetheless.

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Jeff Horn deal 'falls apart', Pacquiao in talks to fight Amir Khan

A fight between Manny Pacquiao and Amir Khan appears set to happen later this year.

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NHL books Snoop Dogg to perform at All-Star Skills Competition

The NHL wanted to add a little funk to its All-Star weekend. Enter Snoop Dogg.

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LeBron dismisses Carmelo rumours: 'We can't play fantasy basketball'

A frustrated LeBron James dismissed talk of the Cleveland Cavaliers trading for Carmelo Anthony following their shock overtime loss to the Sacramento Kings.

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Brown apologizes for 'distraction'

"I let my emotions and genuine excitement get the best of me, and I wanted to share that moment with our fans," the Steelers wideout wrote.

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49ers' coaching job is Kyle Shanahan's to take — if he wants it

The Falcons offensive coordinator reportedly will be offered the 49ers' head coaching gig after Tom Cable withdrew his name Tuesday.

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Bill Belichick doesn't care about Antonio Brown's 'InstantChat' video

The prickly Patriots coach downplayed the Steelers' social media distraction Monday the only way he knows how.

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Jerry Jones puts off questions on Tony Romo's future for another day

The Cowboys' 34-31 loss to the Packers in Sunday's divisional playoff game offered no clarity to Tony Romo's future in Dallas.

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Wade Phillips, 69, to join rookie Rams coach Sean McVay's staff in Los Angeles

After making history with the hire of the NFL's youngest-ever head coach, the Rams are turning to a seasoned veteran to run the defense.

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Johnny Manziel charging $50 per selfie during Super Bowl week

But wait, there's more.

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Giants GM Jerry Reese's message to Odell Beckham Jr.: 'Grow up'

Left to atone for the mess created by the Giants' franchise wideout, Reese spoke candidly about expectations for Beckham in 2017.

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Ben Roethlisberger emerges from Steelers' playoff win in walking boot

The hobbled Steelers quarterback insisted "I’ll be out there next week" when the teams vists Kansas City in the AFC divisional round.

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Cowboys' Randy Gregory loses suspension appeal, won't play in playoffs

After a Week 15 reinstatement, there was some optimism the pass rusher might have been allowed to join the Cowboys for their playoff run.

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J.J. Watt comes through with jerseys for young Texans fan struck by car

The Texans star hand-delivered a bunch of jerseys to a young fan recovering after being hit by a car on New Year's Eve.

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Brandon Marshall equates Jets' season to dirty diaper and 'never changing it'

The Jets stunk in 2016, but just how bad did their 5-11 season smell?

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Raiders' Matt McGloin a wild card at QB for playoff game vs. Texans

Injured in his first start, the Raiders quarterback says he plans to play in next week's AFC wild-card game against the Texans.

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Bills' Reggie Bush crowned NFL's new negative rushing yards 'leader'

Everyone, including Steve Gleason, had more rushing yards than Reggie Bush in 2016.

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Chargers fire coach Mike McCoy

San Diego fell 37-27 to the Chiefs hours earlier, sealing a 5-11 season, but the writing had already been on the wall.

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LeGarrette Blount rips 'dirty' Ndamukong Suh after dust-up

The Patriots running back didn't hold back about Ndamukong Suh following Sunday's win: "I don't think his own teammates like him."

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Alshon Jeffery guarantees Super Bowl for Bears next year

The Bears put the final touches on a 3-13 season Sunday, the worst 16-game finish in franchise history.

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Steve Smith gives emotional farewell to football after final game

The Ravens wideout played his final NFL game Sunday and couldn't hold back his tears afterward.

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Rex Ryan fired by Bills after two seasons; Tyrod Taylor benched

Rex Ryan failed to deliver the Bills to the playoffs, joining a coaching scrap heap that's accumulated in the franchise's 17-year drought.

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Browns finally win, but RGIII hurt and No. 1 pick in jeopardy

Even when the Browns win, they lose.

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Chargers plan to move on from coach Mike McCoy, report says

The Chargers "are almost certain" to fire McCoy following the season, his fourth in San Diego, according to a report.

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Todd Bowles rejoins Jets to coach vs. Patriots after hospital scare

The Jets coach did not originally travel with the team to New England when he was hospitalized Friday with an undisclosed ailment.

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Melvin Gordon might be stuck 3 yards short of first 1,000-yard season

Melvin Gordon, who's battling a hip injury, might not play again for San Diego this season.

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Bills GM Doug Whaley denies Rex Ryan rumors: 'None of us know our future'

Addressing speculation about Rex Ryan's job security for the first time, the Bills GM said little to indicate a 2017 return.

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Adrian Peterson's valiant return to Vikings short-lived

The Vikings on Friday ruled Adrian Peterson out for Saturday's game against the Packers.

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Coach K defends suspended Grayson Allen: 'Human beings do human things'

"Tell me that you haven’t made a mistake more than three times," the Duke coach said when pressed about the suspension Thursday afternoon.

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Ezekiel Elliott pledges $21K to Salvation Army after kettle jump

The Salvation Army credited Elliott's touchdown celebration Sunday night for a significant spike in donations Monday.

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Golden released from hospital

The 6-9 freshman is recovering from a series of unexplained falls during a game Saturday against Texas Tech.

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Fisher gets extension at FSU

Tack on a couple extra seasons to Jimbo Fisher's tenure at Florida State.

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Bills OC Anthony Lynn believes some teams use Rooney Rule to 'check box' on diversity

"Hire the best man for the job," says Lynn, who aspires to be an NFL head coach sometime soon. "That's all I want."

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Jameis Winston agrees to settle civil lawsuit with rape accuser

The Buccaneers quarterback has "reached a compromise with contingencies" with the woman who accused him of rape in 2012.

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MLB cracks down on hazing costumes, other rituals in new policy

MLB players will need to get a little more creative with their rookie hazing ideas going forward.

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Adam Jones uses garbage can as prop to inexplicably unload on Terrelle Pryor

Why does Adam "Pacman" Jones have it out for Terrelle Pryor? The world may never get a real reason.

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UPDATE: NHL won't reconsider Vegas Golden Knights name, despite trademark denial

The U.S. Patent and Trademark Office took issue with the “likelihood of confusion” with the NCAA’s College of St. Rose Golden Knights.

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Alex Galchenyuk, Canadiens' leading scorer, out 6-8 weeks with knee injury

Galchenyuk leads the Habs in points (23) and goals (nine). To make matters worse, David Desharnais, who centered Montreal's top line in Galchenyuk's stead, also will miss six to eight weeks.

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Aroldis Chapman returns to Yankees for five years, $86 million, per report

The flamethrowing closer is returning to the Yankees with a World Series ring and record contract in tow.

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MLB trade rumors 2017: Cubs acquire Wade Davis from Royals for Jorge Soler

Instead of paying a premium for an Aroldis Chapman reunion, the Cubs leveraged their outfield surplus for a less costly replacement.

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WATCH: Canucks' Philip Larsen motionless after hit by Devils' Taylor Hall, stretchered off ice

The defenseman appeared to be knocked unconscious by Hall's check.

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Brian Cashman dubs rival Red Sox 'Golden State Warriors of baseball' after Sale deal

With Chris Sale in the fold, the Red Sox have a star-studded "Big Three" that would rival one NBA team in particular, the Yankees GM says.

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President-elect Donald Trump to attend Army-Navy game

In keeping with a longstanding tradition, the president-elect plans to attend the 117th running of the rivalry game Saturday.

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Red Sox get Chris Sale at steep price: Yoan Moncada, Michael Kopech

Chris Sale will slot into a rotation that includes Rick Porcello and David Price, forming an imposing trio to face in a series.

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Chip Kelly's dad dies

Chip Kelly flew to New Hampshire late Friday upon learning about his father's condition. He returned to Chicago in time to coach Sunday.

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U.S. Army takes issue with NHL's Golden Knights nickname

It appears the hockey team has something in common with the U.S. Army Parachute Team, which has called itself the Golden Knights since 1960.

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Bills' Seantrel Henderson mulls legal action against NFL after latest ban, report say

The Bills offensive lineman has maintained he uses marijuana to help manage the pain of Crohn's disease.

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Johnny Manziel allegedly breaks bar employee's nose in latest incident

The Heisman Trophy-winning quarterback finds himself mired in another lawsuit, filed Monday in Texas.

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Snyder on big-business CFB

The Kansas State coach is concerned that recent spending trends by big-ticket athletic programs sends the wrong message.

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Panthers fire coach Gerard Gallant after slow start, reports say

A Jack Adams finalist in 2015-16, Gerard Gallant becomes a casualty of unprecedented expectations in Florida.

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Colin Kaepernick addresses 'false narrative' on Fidel Castro comments after Miami boos

Some of the boos heard Sunday at Hard Rock Stadium were for remarks the 49ers quarterback made about the controversial late Cuban president.

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Tom Brady goes deep with heartfelt Thanksgiving post

The Patriots quarterback ditched his turkey suit this year to send a more sentimental message to his Facebook followers.

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Tom Izzo apologetic about Michigan State's difficult schedule

A grueling November schedule has the MSU coach blaming himself for a 3-3 start to the season.

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Redskins' Jordan Reed separates AC joint, returns to catch two TDs vs. Cowboys

The Redskins' top pass-catcher fell hard on his left shoulder in the second quarter. He was "questionable" to return, the team said. He returned in the second half.

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Blackhawks captain Jonathan Toews exits early with injury vs. Sharks

The Blackhawks' captain suffered what coach Joel Quenneville said was an upper-body injury Wednesday.

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Colin Kaepernick has tense exchange with reporter over Fidel Castro T-shirt

The controversial 49ers quarterback was forced to explain his views on the former president of Cuba on Wednesday.

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NHL releases list of players exempt from Golden Knights' expansion draft, per report

A Sportsnet report Wednesday provided a first look at the list of 66 players who figure to be off-limits to the Vegas Golden Knights in June.

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Rob Gronkowski reportedly part of NHL's Vegas Golden Knights ownership group

Add NHL franchise to the Patriots tight end's growing list of off-field business interests.

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Redskins' Robert Kelley dishes 'Dallas Cowgirls' trash talk for Thanksgiving rivalry fodder

Riding high off a three-touchdown performance Monday night, the rookie got a little carried away talking about the key NFC East tilt.

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