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How do you watch NHL in 2021-22?

A complete guide to watching NHL games during the 2021-22 season whether on the tube or via live stream.

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NHL 2021-22 predictions

We can all agree that the start of an NHL season brings renewed excitement, but we won't all agree on who will be the best.

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Opening games for all 32 teams

Here's everything you need to know about the start of the NHL's 2021-22 season, including the opening games and TV schedules for all 32 teams.

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Devils sign Frederik Gauthier after Ex-Leaf commits to change: 'I have a lot more to offer'

The Devils open the 2021-22 NHL season at home on Oct. 15 vs. the Blackhawks.

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2022 Winter Olympics rosters: Canada, USA

With the Olympics just over 100 days away, NHL players who will compete in China are being named.

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Ranking the top 10 NHL forwards entering the 2021-22 season

The NHL season is just around the corner so no better time than the present to rank the top guys by position.

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Carey Price enters NHL/NHLPA player assistance program: What it means for the Canadiens goalie

Price is expected to be away from the team for at least 30 days.

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NHL awards 2021-22: Odds, predictions for Hart

The 2021-22 NHL season is here and Sporting News looks into the future to make predictions.

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Ranking the top 10 NHL defensemen entering the 2021-22 season

The NHL season is just around the corner so no better time than the present to rank the top guys by position.

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NHL awards 2021-22: Odds, predictions for Norris

The 2021-22 NHL season is here and Sporting News looks into the future to make predictions.

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Ranking the top 10 NHL goaltenders entering the 2021-22 season

The NHL season is just around the corner so no better time than the present to rank the top guys by position.

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NHL awards 2021-22: Odds, predictions for Vezina

The 2021-22 NHL season is here and Sporting News looks into the future to make predictions.

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NHL top 25 under 25: Ranking hockey's best young stars

The NHL's youth movement rolls on with some of the best in the game still not in their prime but dominating.

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NHL awards 2021-22: Odds, predictions for Calder

The 2021-22 NHL season is here and Sporting News looks into the future to make predictions.

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NHL free agency tracker 2021: Full list of signings, best available players

Free agency began July 28 at noon ET. Where will the top unrestricted and restricted free agents go?

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All 31 NHL teams' free agents

The new NHL contract year begins on July 28 at noon ET. Sporting News has put together team-by-team lists of the players on the market.

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NHL odds 2021-22: Avalanche No. 1

Here are the latest odds to win the Stanley Cup in 2022 as the calendar flips to the start of the NHL's 2021-22 season.

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Vesey ready for a chance at new deal with Devils

The forward reflects on his 2021 in Canada with the Maple Leafs and Canucks and how he's ready to reinventing — and reignite — his game in New Jersey.

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NHL 2021-22 breakdown: Key dates, divisions and more on upcoming season

The NHL is back! The 2021-22 season begins Oct. 12.

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NHL 2021-22 preseason schedule

The action begins on Saturday, Sept. 25 and runs for a total of 15 days.

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NHL gears up for return to normal in 2021-22

Gone are the "crazy schedules" and buildings sans fans. It's back to a normal season for the NHL.

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Explaining the great divide between Jack Eichel and the Sabres

The latest on the rift between the Sabres' top guy, who failed a physical and hasn't played since March because of a herniated disk in his neck, and the club.

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Tkachuk, Pettersson, Hughes still unsigned for 2021-22

Time is ticking down to the start of the season and five guys are still waiting to ink new deals.

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Djokovic cannot complete Grand Slam; Medvedev wins US Open

The world No. 1 had a chance to make history times two on Sunday but lost in straight sets.

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US Open prize money

While the 2021 US Open will be handing out a record amount in prize money this year, the winners will be taking a pay cut.

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Previewing the US Open final men's showdown

Novak Djokovic can make history times two with a win.

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Who has won most men's Grand Slam titles?

Novak Djokovic is just one US Open title away from breaking a three-way tie with Roger Federer and Rafael Nadal.

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Can Djokovic win the Grand Slam?

2016 US Open champion Stan Wawrinka knows a thing or two about playing against Djokovic — he's faced him 25 times and won their last two meetings, both at the US Open. The former champ weighs in on Djokovic's bid for history at Flushing Meadows.

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Raducanu wins 2021 US Open

In the battle of two teenagers — the first since 1999's final — at the US Open, it was the 18-year-old Raducanu who came through.

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Previewing the US Open Final teenage showdown

For the first time since 1999, two teenagers will battle it out for the US Open final.

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What is the Grand Slam?

Novak Djokovic is just one US Open title away from the first calendar Grand Slam in 33 years.

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Tunnel to Towers: How Stephen Siller's 9/11 heroics endure 20 years later

"He came out the other side of the tunnel to save people. We've come out the other side of the tunnel as a family to help people in his honor."

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Projecting Olympic rosters for USA, Canada hockey

The NHL is officially heading to China in February.

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Stefanos Tsitsipas and bathroom breaks: Explaining 2021 US Open's biggest controversy

Bathroom breaks; Toilet breaks; Washroom breaks. Whatever you call it, it's become a hot issue in New York.

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Why Serena Williams, Roger Federer, other tennis stars aren't playing in 2021 US Open

The U.S. Open begins Aug. 30. Some of the sport's biggest names will not be there.

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US Open: Full draws, TV coverage, channels & more

Here's everything you need to know about watching the US Open in 2021, including a full TV schedule and live streaming information.

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IIHF Women's World Championship 2021: Time, TV channel, schedule

The women's tournament is set to take place Aug. 20-31 in Calgary.

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Canada wins gold

Sporting News had all the action as Canada snapped the Americans streak of world championships to win gold.

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Hurricanes' offer sheet to Canadiens' Jesperi Kotkaniemi: Enjoy the pettiness

It's fair to say the Hurricanes have not forgotten the Habs' 2019 offer sheet to Sebastian Aho.

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Canada wins big to take Group A

Sporting News had all the action as Canada and the United States renewed their rivalry at the women's worlds.

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Miller re-joins USHL's Storm one year after bullying revelations

The Coyotes renounced the drafting of Miller in 2020.

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Former NHL forward Jimmy Hayes dies at 31

The Massachusetts native died Monday.

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'It's time': Henrik Lundqvist announces retirement

The Hockey Hall of Fame will surely be calling in a few years.

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Sabres No. 1 pick Owen Power reportedly heading back to Michigan

Selected first overall in July, Power is reportedly heading back to Ann Arbor.

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NHL offseason power rankings

The weather is heating up and so is the NHL offseason. Sporting News looks at the how things are shaping up as the days to the 2021-22 season count down.

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NHL offseason trade tracker

It's expected to be a busy offseason with a flurry of activity.

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Jack Eichel's agents blast Sabres for handling of neck injury: 'process is not working'

The star centerman missed the Sabres final 33 games after injuring his neck in March.

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NHL free agency winners & losers: Bruins, Devils look smart; Canadiens, Hurricanes make disturbing moves

The NHL offseason kicked into overdrive with a busy 2021 free agency period. Now that the most expensive contracts have been handed out, let's take a look at the biggest winners and losers.

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Tony DeAngelo needs to prove Hurricanes were right to give him yet another shot

Carolina signed the controversial defenseman Wednesday to a one-year deal.

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NHL free agency tracker 2021

Sporting News has complete coverage as it tracks and analyzes the latest NHL signings, trades and everything related to free agency.

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NHL Free agent frenzy begins

The NHL's 32nd are gong shopping. Here's everything to know about the NHL's free agent frenzy.

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Marc-Andre Fleury trade grades

The Golden Knights have shipped the three-time Stanley Cup champ to Chicago.

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NHL Draft 2021 order by team

Here is the complete order of picks for the 2021 NHL Draft, organized by team.

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NHL Draft picks tracker 2021: Full list for Rounds 1-7

Sporting News tracked all 223 picks (of 224 slots) in the 2021 NHL Draft. Here are the complete results.

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NHL Draft trade tracker 2021

Sporting News tracked every trade, big or small, in each round of the 2021 NHL Draft.

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NHL Draft order by round 2021: Complete list of all 224 picks for Rounds 1-7

The 2021 NHL Draft is scheduled for July 23-24.

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NHL Draft tracker 2021: Trades, picks and more

The draft usually brings about wheelin' and dealin', and 2021 is already not disappointing.

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When is the NHL Draft 2021?

It's not October, but it's also not June. The 2021 NHL Draft is here, and the big-time question about who will go No. 1 overall has been answered.

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What channel is the 2021 NHL Draft on today? Time, TV schedule, live stream to watch Day 2

The 2021 NHL Draft is upon us. Here's what you need to know to watch Rounds 1-7 on Friday and Saturday, including the TV channel, start time and complete draft order.

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NHL Draft 2021: Why did the Coyotes have to forfeit their first-round pick?

There are 224 slots for the 2021 NHL Draft but only 223 names will be called. Here's everything you need to know as to why that is.

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Entire Seattle Kraken roster leaks before expansion draft broadcast, spoiling ESPN's NHL debut

Who will get picked by the Kraken? Well, we already know.

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Tracking the NHL Expansion Draft picks

Sporting News tracked the picks and the initial rumors through the Kraken officially announcing the players who are now a part of the NHL's 32nd franchise.

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NHL expansion draft is around the corner

The NHL's 32nd franchise is ready to get Kraken on building its organization. Here's everything to know about the 2021 NHL Expansion Draft, including the date and how to watch on TV.

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What channel is the NHL Expansion Draft on today? Time, rules, top players for Seattle Kraken team selection

The 2021 NHL Expansion Draft is upon us. Here's what you need to know to watch the Kraken pick their roster.

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NHL Mock Expansion Draft 2021: Carey Price, Vladimir Tarasenko headline Seattle Kraken picks

The Kraken will be selecting their roster soon but first Sporting News took a shot at picking the 30 guys that could head to Seattle.

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Expansion Draft: Players available

The NHL Expansion Draft is Wednesday at 8 p.m. ET.

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NHL Expansion Draft 2021: Full list of players protected by all 30 teams

The NHL Expansion Draft is set for Wed., July 21 at 8 p.m. ET.

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Expansion draft frenzy as players swapped before trade freeze

A number of teams made trades to get something for players they probably would have lost in the expansion draft for nothing.

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Canadiens' Shea Weber reportedly to be left unprotected in expansion draft, miss 2021-22 season

Weber has had lingering foot and ankle issues since the 2017-18 season.

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Oilers add three-time Stanley Cup champion

This trade had a lot of layers to it.

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Djokovic defeats Shapovalov in tight three-setter

Sporting News has all the highlights and results from Novak Djokovic's win over Denis Shapovalov in the 2021 Wimbledon men's semifinals.

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What channel is Novak Djokovic vs. Denis Shapovalov? TV coverage, live stream for Wimbledon semifinals

Here's all the information you need to watch Djokovic take on Shapovalov in the Wimbledon semifinals.

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Lightning's Nikita Kucherov rips Canadiens' fans, Vezina voting in epic shirtless rant: 'No. 1 bulls—'

Kucherov not only ripped Canadiens fans in his postgame presser, but also the NHL for not awarding Vasilevskiy the Vezina Trophy.

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Alex Killorn injury update: Lightning forward reveals broken leg kept him out of Stanley Cup Final

Tampa Bay's five-tool player had been out since getting injured in the second period of Game 1 of the Final.

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Lightning win the Stanley Cup

Sporting News had all the action as Tampa Bay won its second straight Stanley Cup.

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Blue Jackets confirm Matiss Kivlenieks' death occurred at coach Manny Legace's home

Kivlenieks was just 24 when he died as a result of a mortar-style firework hitting him in the chest.

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Wimbledon: Full draws, TV coverage, channels & more

Here's everything you need to know about watching Wimbledon in 2021, including a full TV schedule and live streaming information.

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NHL playoff games today: Full TV schedule to watch 2021 Stanley Cup playoff games

Here's everything to know about watching NHL playoff games in 2021, including a complete TV schedule updated with start times and channels for every series.

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Lightning, Canadiens headed toward Tropical Storm Elsa in Tampa

Elsa is scheduled to make landfall in Tampa Bay on Wednesday morning. Game 5 is scheduled for that night.

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Canadiens win Game 4

Sporting News had all the action as Montreal sent the series back to Tampa Bay.

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NHL playoffs schedule 2021: Full bracket, dates, times, TV channels for every series

Here's everything you'll need to know about watching the 2021 Stanley Cup playoffs, including series-by-series TV schedules and live streaming information for every game.

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How to watch Lightning vs. Canadiens

The grand finale of the 2021 NHL season begins Monday, June 28.

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Canadiens' Jesperi Kotkaniemi a healthy scratch for Stanley Cup Game 4

The 20-year-old will be watching Game 4 from the press box.

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Blue Jackets goalie dies from 'firework malfunction'

Police said the 24-year-old Latvia native "slipped and fell and hit his head on the concrete" while exiting a hot tub Sunday during a Fourth of July celebration.

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Why Canadiens' Cole Caufield can be America's next star

The rookie winger has the skill, competitiveness and experience to become a fixture with the national team.

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Lightning one win away

Sporting News had all the action as the Lightning won Game 3.

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Where is Dominique Ducharme? Canadiens coach back for Stanley Cup Final Game 3

The Canadiens' bench boss missed the first two games of the Stanley Cup Final.

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André Tourigny named Coyotes' new head coach, leaving hole for Hockey Canada

The Coyotes' gain is Canada's loss.

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Predators deal Viktor Arvidsson to Kings

Filip Forsberg posted a thumbs down emoji to his IG story after the news broke.

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Lightning vs. Canadiens: Tampa Bay goes up 2-0

Sporting News had all the action as the Lightning won Game 2 of the Stanley Cup Final.

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NHL awards tracker 2021

Sporting News lists all the NHL awards from the 2021 season as they were handed out.

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Gary Thorne not part of ESPN's NHL roster, fans not happy

ESPN is back as the home of hockey in the U.S., alongside TNT.

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Lightning take Game 1

Sporting News had all the action as the defending champs and the NHL's most-storied franchise began their showdown for Lord Stanley's Cup.

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Commissioner Gary Bettman addresses Blackhawks scandal, refereeing, 2021-22 NHL season

The NHL's commissioner spoke about a number of topics including whether or not the league will pause for its players to attend the 2022 Olympics.

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Conn Smythe power rankings 2021

Who's the favorite to be named this year's Stanley Cup playoff MVP? Sporting News ranks the top six candidates entering the final.

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Lightning vs. Canadiens: Breakdown, predictions, odds

Everything you need to know about the Tampa Bay Lightning and Montreal Canadiens before they go toe-to-toe in the 2021 Stanley Cup Final.

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NHL playoff schedule 2021: Semifinals

Here's everything to know about watching the 2021 NHL playoffs third round, including a complete TV schedule updated with start times and channels for every series.

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Lightning win Game 7

It came down to one game. Sporting News had all the action as the defending champs earned a chance at winning back-to-back Cups.

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Canadiens ready for next step in 2021 journey: Franchise's first Stanley Cup Final since '93

For the first time since 1993, the Canadiens are headed to the Stanley Cup Final.

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Cole Caufield continues red-hot play with goal in Canadiens' Game 6 overtime win

The diminutive winger has already won a World Juniors gold medal and the Hobey Baker Award in 2021. Now he's looking to add a little silver as Montreal heads to the Stanley Cup Final.

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Spiegel: If this was it for Nassau Coliseum, it was quite a memory

The Nassau Coliseum is closing its doors when the Islanders 2021 Stanley Cup playoffs run ends — whenever that may be.

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Islanders force Game 7 in (possibly) last game at Coliseum

The 2021 Stanley Cup semifinal series is heading back to Tampa.

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Mathew Barzal's Game 5 major, game misconduct makes status for Game 6 now questionable

The Islanders may be without their best player for a must-win Game 6.

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Pulock saves Isles' Game 4 win — and likely their season, too

The defenseman played goaltender with just under three seconds remaining in the game to preserve New York's Game 4 win.

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U.S. Olympic swimmer Katie Ledecky's connection to Islanders

The Islanders are playing in the 2021 Stanley Cup semifinals.

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Canadiens defenseman Jeff Petry returns despite nasty-looking eye condition

The blueliner missed the last two games after getting injured in Game 3 of the second round against the Jets.

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Islanders' Semyon Varlamov returns in Game 2 after collision with Lightning's Brayden Point

Varlamov was making his seventh straight start for New York.

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Islanders-Lightning Game 1 takeaways

The Islanders took Game 1 in the best-of-seven series.

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Breaking down Golden Knights vs. Canadiens

Everything you need to know about the Vegas Golden Knights and Montreal Canadiens before their 2021 Stanley Cup semifinal series.

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French Open prize money

The French Open has cut the amount of money winners will take home in 2021.

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NHL playoff schedule 2021: Round 2

Here's everything to know about watching the 2021 NHL playoffs second round, including a complete TV schedule updated with start times and channels for every series.

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Breaking down Lightning vs. Islanders

Everything you need to know about the Tampa Bay Lightning and New York Islanders before their 2021 Stanley Cup semifinal series.

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French Open schedule 2021: Full draws, TV coverage, channels & more to watch every tennis match

Here's everything you need to know about watching the 2021 French Open, including a full TV schedule and live-streaming information.

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IIHF Men's World Championship 2021: Time, TV channel, live stream, where, when, schedule

The Men's World Championship is set to take place from May 21 to June 6

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Lightning, Hurricanes combine for eight-goal period: 'Damn circus out there'

Tampa Bay now has a 3-1 series lead over Carolina.

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Jets' Mark Scheifele suspended four games for charging: Explaining the NHL's decision

The Canadiens' Jake Evans is out indefinitely with a concussion following the play.

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Canadiens, Jets react to Scheifele's brutal hit on Evans

The Canadiens forward gave a thumbs up as he was being taken off the ice.

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Sabres have chance to take franchise from dumpster fire to respectability

Taylor Hall's ex-team snags the first-overall pick.

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NHL Draft lottery results 2021: Sabres snag No. 1 overall pick

The order of the first round's top 15 picks has been determined.

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Stephen A. Smith mocks Maple Leafs: 'Dallas Cowboys of the NHL'

The Maple Leafs lost in Game 7 to the Canadiens on Monday night.

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NHL playoff bracket second-round predictions

Sporting News projects the entire NHL playoff bracket, including expert predictions for each second-round series and our pick to win the 2021 Stanley Cup.

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Canadiens vs. Maple Leafs: Live blog

It'll be Montreal vs. Winnipeg in the second round.

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Jake Muzzin injury update: Why isn't Maple Leafs defenseman playing Game 7 vs. Canadiens?

The Leafs will be without one of their top defensemen for Game 7.

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David Pastrnak sets tone with suit, hat trick in Bruins' Game 1 win vs. Islanders

The forward was flashy on and off the ice in Boston's victory Saturday night.

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Leafs-Canadiens: Kotkaniemi scores in OT, sends series to Game 7

It'll come down to one game on Monday. Oh, baby, Game 7 is coming.

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Canadiens vs. Maple Leafs: Montreal forces Game 6

After seeing their 3-0 lead evaporate, the Canadiens win in overtime and send the series to a Game 6 on Saturday.

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Foligno out vs. Canadiens

Toronto was without the centerman in Games 3 and 4 and will now be without him in Game 5, too.

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Naomi Osaka says she will not speak to press at 2021 French Open, citing mental health

Osaka is ranked No. 2 in the world.

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Jets vs. Oilers: Live blog

The Jets forward's triple-overtime game-winner sends the Oilers packing and his team into the second round.

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Islanders' Josh Bailey scores 2OT winner off Penguins goalie Tristan Jarry's giveaway

With the win, New York takes a 3-2 lead in their best-of-seven series back home to Long Island.

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Back in the Old Barn — and one step closer to normal

Things are starting to feel more familiar at NHL arenas.

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Here's Zach Wilson's beer-chugging, mullet-wearing lineman Dan Feeney

Members of the Jets were sitting rinkside for the Islanders Game 4 win over the Penguins on Saturday.

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When is the NHL Draft lottery?

Who will get to make the all-important first overall pick in July? Everything you need to know about the 2021 NHL Draft lottery drawing.

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After John Tavares is injured, Nick Foligno fights Corey Perry; Twitter asks why

The Leafs captain was stretchered off.

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Jets' Dominic Toninato scores game-winning goal vs. Oilers in Game 1 after being inserted into lineup

Winnipeg took a surprising 1-0 lead in its best-of-seven series with Edmonton.

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Bruins' Craig Smith wins Game 3 in 2nd OT after Capitals' miscommunication

Boston now has a 2-1 series lead over Washington.

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Jets injury updates: Why aren't Pierre-Luc Dubois, Nikolaj Ehlers playing vs. Oilers?

The Jets' lineup will be missing two key players for Game 1 vs. the Oilers.

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NHL playoffs bracket 2021: North Division series predictions, odds, breakdowns, Stanley Cup predictions

Maple Leafs vs. Canadiens. Oilers vs. Jets. Who will advance? Sporting News breaks down the first-round matchups.

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Hall of Famer Mike Modano chats Wild, Auston Matthews, USA Hockey and ... interior design

Modano stands at the top of the NHL's list when it comes to American-born goal scorers and points guys.

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Mets' Kevin Pillar tweets he's 'doing fine' after taking 94 mph fastball to the face

It was a scary scene in Atlanta on Monday night.

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Former Predators goalie Chris Mason talks Nashville's Stanley Cup chances, season turnaround and Connor McDavid

The ex-goalie-turned-broadcaster will be on the air as the Predators are set to take on the Hurricanes in the first-round of the Stanley Cup playoffs.

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NHL playoffs bracket 2021: Central Division series predictions, odds, breakdowns, Stanley Cup predictions

Panthers vs. Lightning. Hurricanes vs. Predators. Who will advance? Sporting News breaks down the first-round matchups.

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NHL playoffs bracket 2021: West Division series predictions, odds, breakdowns, Stanley Cup predictions

Avalanche vs. Blues. Golden Knights vs. Wild. Who will advance? Sporting News breaks down the first-round matchups.

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Stanley Cup predictions: SN's 2021 playoff picks

It's about to get funky across the U.S. and Canada. Who will skate away with Lord Stanley's Cup is anyone's guess, but Sporting News takes a stab at it.

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NHL playoffs bracket 2021: East Division series predictions, odds, breakdowns, Stanley Cup predictions

Buckle up, the East Division is set to be a doozy. Sporting News breaks down the first-round matchups.

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How will NHL playoffs work in 2021?

Because of the COVID-19 pandemic, things were a little different for the NHL in 2021. That trend continues into the postseason.

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NHL standings: Seedings, breakdown for final playoff spots

The NHL's 2021 Stanley Cup playoff race is in the home stretch. Here are the current odds and projections for every team still in the hunt.

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When do the NHL playoffs start? First-round schedule, odds for 2021 Stanley Cup chase

The NHL playoffs are here and Sporting News has everything you need to get ready for your team's Stanley Cup run, including the first-round schedule and the full bracket.

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Bryan Trottier enters NFT world

The Hockey Hall of Famer is delving into the art world once again.

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Hurricanes broadcaster Tripp Tracy talks Stanley Cup playoffs

Tracy has been around the club since 1998 and thinks this team could make a similar Stanley Cup playoff run as the 2006 champs.

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Connor McDavid hits 'impressive' 100-point mark in Oilers' 53rd game

The Oilers captain made NHL history Saturday night.

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Blue Jackets, John Tortorella reportedly parting ways; five landing spots for the veteran coach

If Tortorella is, in fact, done in Ohio, where will he go next?

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NHL COVID-19 case tracker: Updated list of players to miss games during 2021 season

Which NHL players have tested positive or otherwise missed games due to COVID protocol-related reasons so far in the 2021 season?

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IIHF U18 Men's World Championship 2021: Time, TV channel, live stream, where, when, schedule

The annual U18 Men's World Championship is set to take place from April 26 to May 6.

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Rangers, Capitals start off game with six fights in first five minutes

Before the clock hit five minutes played, 72 penalty minutes had been handed out.

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Rangers 'disappointed' Tom Wilson not facing suspension

John Scott and Paul Stewart also weighed in on what occurred.

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Capitals delete tweet lauding Tom WIlson

Tom Wilson was handed 14 minutes in penalties Monday night.

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Canucks' Jake Virtanen placed on leave following sexual misconduct allegations

The alleged incident occurred in September 2017 in a Vancouver hotel room.

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TNT-NHL kerfuffle: Shaq struggles, network runs promo showing Oilers captain Andrew Ference — not Connor McDavid

The NHL heading to Turner Sports is a good thing, but Shaquille O'Neal and the crew need to read up on the, er, present day of the league.

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Logan Paul vs. Floyd Mayweather fight announced for June 6 and Twitter had some thoughts

"I’m still going to beat the s— out of Floyd Mayweather. Or, maybe he’s going to beat the s— out of me, who knows?"

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NHL's new TV rights, explained: What to know as ESPN, TNT replace NBC in USA

The NHL has officially completed a new round of U.S. television deals that will see the sport move away from NBC, its domestic home for a generation of hockey fans.

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U18 World Championship 2021: Rosters, NHL draft status

The 2021 IHF U18 Men's World Championship will see 250 of the game's top players under 18 compete for national pride and a gold medal beginning April 26.

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USA, Canada players on 2021 IIHF Women's World Championship cancellation: 'Women's hockey . . . deserves more'

Teams were following strict protocols even before they were to arrive in Halifax but the 2021 IIHF Women's World Championship was canceled just 15 days before puck drop.

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IIHF 2021 Women's World Championship canceled: Dates, teams, why, what's next

The tournament was scheduled to begin in 15 days but was canceled Wednesday morning.

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Robin Lehner slams NHL for 'blatant lie' regarding vaccinations, easing COVID protocols

The league denied the outspoken netminder's claims, saying that no agreement was reached to ease restrictions once a certain percentage of persons in an organization were vaccinated.

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Leafs' Joe Thornton hilariously congratulates Patrick Marleau on NHL record

Joe Thornton is a former teammate of Marleau, now the NHL's all-time leader in games played.

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Sports world congratulates Patrick Marleau for setting NHL's all-time record for games played

One of the most respected guys in the NHL world, Marleau got a ton of love for breaking Gordie Howe's record.

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Sharks' Patrick Marleau gets (grammatically incorrect) gloves commemorating NHL-record 1,768th game

On Monday night, Patrick Marleau will skate in an NHL-record 1,768th game.

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Patrick Marleau’s ex-teammates reflect on beginnings as Gordie Howe's record falls: 'I still think he's underrated'

Monday night, the 41-year-old forward is set to break a tie with Gordie Howe and become the NHL's all-time leader in games played.

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List of games postponed, rescheduled because of COVID-19

Sporting News is keeping track of all NHL games postponed because of the COVID-19 pandemic in the 2021 season.

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NHL trade deadline 2021 winners and losers

The NHL's trade deadline day always brings out the best and the worst deals. Let's break down who won, who lost and who's moves are still to be determined.

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NHL trade tracker: Completed deals

The NHL trade deadline is fast approaching. Here's a list of every completed deal before the 2021 cutoff on April 12.

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NHL trade deadline tracker: Latest rumors, news, updates for 2021 deadline day

The trade deadline is just hours away and Sporting News is tracking all the hot gossip and the deals as they're finalized.

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Taylor Hall trade takeaways: Bruins get a bargain from Sabres in head-scratching deadline deal

After a season gone awry in Buffalo, Taylor Hall is officially a Bruin and can close the miserable 37-game chapter of his career.

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Nick Foligno trade grades: Maple Leafs add Blue Jackets captain

Foligno: "This is an opportunity for me, guys. I mean, let's be honest it's been a tough year here in Columbus and I take a lot of that responsibility so this is an opportunity that I get that I'm not going to waste."

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Men's Frozen Four 2021: How to watch

Can Minnesota Duluth win its third straight title? Or will 2021 see a first-time champion?

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Taylor Hall trade rumors: Four potential landing spots for the Sabres winger

One thing is certain: Taylor Hall will be traded before the 2021 NHL trade deadline. The only question is where? Sporting News gives for landing spots.

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Kyle Palmieri, Travis Zajac trade grades: Devils ship duo to Islanders in mega deal

After dealing players in 2020, the two division rivals again swapped guys in 2021.

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When is the 2021 NHL trade deadline? Date, time, top targets

The trade deadline is fast approaching. Here's what to know, including biggest trade targets.

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Easter eggs in 'The Mighty Ducks: Game Changers'

The 2021 version of the Mighty Ducks may be for kids but the episodes are filled with throwbacks for the original fans of the scrappy kids from Minnesota.

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Minnesota Boys' Hockey State Tournament 2021

The showcase starts Tuesday and features some of the best high school players in the U.S.

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Mets, Francisco Lindor reportedly agree to 10-year, $341 million extension and Twitter explodes with joy

The Mets have locked down the four-time All-Star shortstop for a decade.

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Ex-NHL enforcer Daniel Carcillo forges new path using psychedelics

After years of searching for a way to treat his post-concussion syndrome, Carcillo found psilocybin. Now, his company Wesana Health will soon be running preclinical trials on psychedelic drug-assisted therapy to treat TBI-related depression.

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The Sabres' nine best coaching candidates to replace fired Ralph Krueger

The Sabres are once again the laughingstock of the NHL. Here's a look at nine coaching hires who could help the franchise get back on track after firing Ralph Krueger, Buffalo's fifth head coach since 2013.

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NHL games returning to ESPN for 2021-22 season after 16 years apart

ESPN was the home of the NHL from 1992 to 2004 in the U.S. It seems that may be the case again starting with the 2021-22 season.

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Five NHL coaches on the hot seat

When one coach goes, there's a good chance that others will follow.

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Mike Babcock pushes back on coaching controversies, says 'smell test doesn't add up'

The ex-Red Wings and Maple Leafs coach sat down with Sportsnet to discuss comments that arose after his firing in 2019.

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Tiger Woods was reportedly on way to meet Drew Brees, Justin Herbert when he crashed car

Woods was involved in a single-car accident on Tuesday that saw him suffer multiple injuries.

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NHL heads outdoors at Lake Tahoe

The Flyers and Bruins take their rivalry outdoors.

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A guide to NHL Outdoors weekend

Picturesque Lake Tahoe and the Sierra Nevada Mountains will serve as the backdrop for the NHL's 2021 iteration of its outdoor game.

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NHL heads outdoors at Lake Tahoe

The Avalanche and Golden Knights take their rivalry outdoors.

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What channel is USA vs. Canada? Time, TV schedule, streaming for SheBelieves Cup game

The USWNT begins its title defense against Canada, which is making its debut.

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Dominant Osaka advances to 2021 Australian Open finals

Sporting News covered all the action as Serena Williams' quest for No. 24 came to an end in Melbourne.

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Padres' Fernando Tatis Jr. reportedly agrees to eye-popping 14-year, $340 million deal

The shortstop is just 22-years-old with 143 MLB games under his belt.

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Serena Williams vs. Naomi Osaka time, TV channel, live stream for 2021 Australian Open semifinals

Here's a complete guide to watching Serena Williams vs. Naomi Osaka in the 2021 Australian Open, including the start time and TV channel for Wednesday's women's singles semifinal match.

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Australian Open schedule 2021: TV coverage, channels & more to watch every match in tennis Grand Slam

Here's everything you need to know about watching the 2021 Australian Open, including a full TV schedule and live-streaming information.

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Happy Gilmore's still got it as Adam Sandler lets one rip on 25th anniversary

Gilmore's rival Shooter McGavin responded to the deep drive on social media.

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Ex-NFL wide receiver Vincent Jackson found dead at 38

Jackson spent 12 seasons in the NFL, including the last five of his career in Tampa Bay. The cause of death has not been determined.

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Golden Knights wear gold chrome helmets and Twitter had some thoughts

The Golden Knights lived up to their name and debuted shiny gold chrome helmets Thursday night.

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Laine already bench by Torts

The 22-year-old Finn was acquired by Columbus back in late January from Winnipeg and spent the majority of Monday night's win riding the pine.

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