Monday, January 31, 2022

F1 to make COVID vaccine mandatory in 2022

Formula One will make it mandatory for all personnel working in its paddock to be fully vaccinated against COVID-19, without exemption, starting this season, a spokesperson for the sport's commercial arm said on Monday.

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F1 declares mandatory COVID-19 vaccines

Formula One will make it mandatory for all personnel working in its paddock to be fully vaccinated against COVID-19, without exemption, starting this season, a spokesperson for the sport's commercial arm said on Monday.

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Nearly two months into MLB lockout, when is it time to worry about spring training and Opening Day?

When baseball's work stoppage began, the one silver lining was there was plenty of time to reach a deal. As the calendar turns to February this week, that is no longer the case.

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Preds' Josi, Caps' Kuznetsov join All-Star rosters

Predators defenseman Roman Josi and Capitals forward Evgeny Kuznetsov have been added to the NHL All-Star Game roster, the league announced Sunday.

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Castroneves finds latest crown jewel at Rolex 24

Helio Castroneves climbed the fence for the third time in a calendar year after earning another crown jewel victory, this time a second consecutive win in the Rolex 24 at Daytona.

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Sunday, January 30, 2022

Colliton to coach Team Canada after Julien hurt

Jeremy Colliton has been elevated to head coach of Canada's men's hockey team for the Beijing Olympics after Claude Julien slipped on the ice and fractured his ribs.

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Australian Open: Rafael Nadal wins record-breaking 21st grand slam after beating Daniil Medvedev in epic final



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Kane scores early in debut, ignites Oilers' victory

Former San Jose Sharks forward Evander Kane scored in his Edmonton debut, capping a whirlwind week for the veteran 30-year-old winger, and the Oilers handled the struggling Montreal Canadiens, 7-2, on Saturday night, their fourth-straight victory.

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Saturday, January 29, 2022

Avs' MacKinnon has facial fracture, concussion

Avalanche star center Nathan MacKinnon, who was bloodied on a hit Wednesday, has been diagnosed with a facial fracture and concussion, coach Jared Bednar confirmed Friday.

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Herta to replace injured Pastrana in ROC event

Colton Herta will represent the United States in next weekend's international Race of Champions as the replacement for injured driver Travis Pastrana.

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Friday, January 28, 2022

Nadal is one win away from record grand slam title after reaching Australian Open final

Rafael Nadal is just one win away from winning a record-breaking 21st grand slam title after the Spaniard reached the Australian Open final on Friday.

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How Evander Kane ended up in Edmonton and how he'll fit in

After a tumultuous start to the season, Evander Kane has a deal with the Oilers. We answer the biggest questions about the move.

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Thursday, January 27, 2022

Sabres' Dell banned 3 games for hit on Batherson

Buffalo Sabres goalie Aaron Dell received a three-game suspension after body-checking Drake Batherson in Tuesday night's game, causing the Ottawa forward to break his left ankle.

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Blackhawks' GM search to extend outside hockey

The Chicago Blackhawks' search for their next general manager will include candidates "both inside and outside hockey," CEO Danny Wirtz said.

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Canucks turn to Penguins' Allvin to fill GM job

Patrik Allvin, who had served as the Pittsburgh Penguins' assistant GM since November 2020, was hired as the Vancouver Canucks' general manager on Wednesday.

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Pens, veteran Carter agree to 2-year extension

The Penguins and forward Jeff Carter have agreed to a two-year extension, the team announced Wednesday.

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Wednesday, January 26, 2022

Ortiz accepts Hall call; Bonds, Clemens shut out

With the class being announced Tuesday night, Former Boston Red Sox slugger David Ortiz is the lone player to receive the necessary votes for induction into the Baseball Hall of Fame this year, while Barry Bonds and Roger Clemens fell short.

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A Babe Ruth-type savant": David Ortiz stories on the day of his Hall of Fame election

As David Ortiz gets his Cooperstown call, we asked those who played with, against and covered him to tell their best Big Papi stories.

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Winners, losers, and fallout from the 2022 Baseball Hall of Fame election

Who is headed to Cooperstown? Who got close? Who got left out? We break down the HOF voting results.

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White Sox bring on Cuban outfield slugger Colas

The White Sox added another name to their rich Cuban history when they announced Tuesday they had agreed to a contract with outfielder Oscar Colás.

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Tuesday, January 25, 2022

Yandle, 35, ties NHL mark for consecutive games

Philadelphia's Keith Yandle, a well-traveled, skilled defenseman who has avoided injury and transitioned his game as he has aged, tied the NHL record for consecutive games at 964 on Monday night, when the Flyers took on the Dallas Stars.

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Waiver watch: Here's why Dumoulin, Savard are consistent defenseman pickups

Being able to score fantasy points even without scoring goals, is the mark of a solid defenseman. Victoria Matiash looks at some defensemen who have a high floor.

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Pens' Blueger out 6-8 weeks after jaw surgery

The Pittsburgh Penguins expect forward Teddy Blueger to miss 6-to-8 weeks after having surgery to repair a fractured jaw.

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Sources: MLB, PA to continue talks amid progress

After a face-to-face meeting that lasted about two hours and saw some progress, Major League Baseball and the MLB Players Association plan to meet again Tuesday, sources told ESPN's Jeff Passan.

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Monday, January 24, 2022

NHL midseason report: Grades, MVPs, players who need a reset for all 32 teams

With around 41 games in the books for each club, who has stood out (in good or bad ways)? We break each team down here.

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How a tweet led to a Louisiana Flyers fan attending his first game in Philly

A COVID-19 postponement in December left 29-year-old Joe Boustany crestfallen. But that wasn't the end of the story.

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NHL betting report: Top five longshot futures and more

Greg Wyshynski discusses some prime longshot futures as the NHL seasons hits the halfway mark. Plus, Trick or Trend!

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What to know about 2022 Baseball Hall of Fame vote: Is Ortiz getting in? Will Bonds, Clemens fall short?

Cooperstown's newest inductees will be revealed Tuesday. Here's who is most likely to make it and the big stars who won't.

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Subban 'embarrassed' for game after racist taunt

New Jersey Devils defenseman P.K. Subban spoke emotionally on Sunday night, saying "for us, this is life," a day after his brother, Jordan Subban, was the recipient of a racist taunt in a minor-league game.

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NHL veterans fill up Russian Olympic hockey club

Nikita Gusev, 29, who was in training camp with the Toronto Maple Leafs this season before ultimately signing in the KHL, is among several NHL veterans on Russia's Olympic men's hockey roster, announced on Sunday.

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Sunday, January 23, 2022

Australian Open No. 3 seed Alexander Zverev stunned by Denis Shapovalov in fourth round

No. 3 seed Alexander Zverev was stunned by Denis Shapovalov in the fourth round of the Australian Open Sunday.

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Bruins star Marchand returns, 'felt OK' after injury

Boston star forward Brad Marchand, the team's leading scorer who was injured in Thursday's game vs. Washington, returned to the lineup Saturday in a 3-2 win over Winnipeg, much to the delight of the Bruins' faithful at TD Garden.

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Saturday, January 22, 2022

Iconic Isles star, Hall of Famer Gillies dies at 67

Hall of Famer Clark Gillies, a stalwart on the New York Islanders' dynasty that won four straight Stanley Cup championships in the early 1980s, has died. He was 67.

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Fantasy hockey: Who benefits from the revised NHL schedule?

With the NHL rescheduling their postponed games, Victoria Matiash breaks down which teams will benefit the most from a busy February.

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AHL player gets 30-game ban for racist gesture

The AHL has suspended San Jose Barracuda forward Krystof Hrabik for 30 games for making a racist gesture at Tucson Roadrunners player Boko Imama, who is Black.

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Ducks coach Eakins tests positive for COVID-19

Anaheim Ducks coach Dallas Eakins will not be behind the bench for Friday night's game against the Tampa Bay Lightning after testing positive for COVID-19. Assistant coach Mike Stothers will run things in Eakins' absence.

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Friday, January 21, 2022

Defending champion Naomi Osaka knocked out of Australian Open

Two-time winnerNaomi Osaka has been knocked out of the Australian Open by unseeded American Amanda Anisimova.

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Marchand exits hurt as hit leaves Bruins irked

Brad Marchand left the Bruins' dramatic win Thursday night with an injury on a hit that coach Bruce Cassidy later called "cheap." Both he and Anton Blidh will be reevaluated Friday.

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USA Hockey's 'Star Wars' jerseys impress Luke Skywalker

The USA Hockey National Team's under-17 jerseys featuring "Star Wars" received a shoutout from actor Mark Hamill - aka Luke Skywalker himself.

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Sources: MLBPA to make counteroffer Monday

The MLB Players Association is expected to make a counteroffer to the league on Monday, 11 days after clubs gave the union a proposal, sources told ESPN.

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Robot umpires to be used in Triple-A in 2022

Major League Baseball is expanding its automated strike zone experiment to Triple-A, where it will deploy robot umpires at home plate for the 2022 season.

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Thursday, January 20, 2022

Inside Nazem Kadri's career year -- at age 31

The veteran has produced wherever the Avs have needed him this season, in part due to a new mindset in 2021-22.

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Deaths in fall at Petco ruled homicide-suicide

San Diego police said Wednesday that a woman who fell to her death at Petco Park while holding her 2-year-old son died by suicide and that the boy's death was classified as a homicide.

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NHL plans to end regular season on time in April

The NHL on Wednesday revealed new dates for 98 games postponed for coronavirus-related reasons, keeping the end of the regular season on schedule for April 29 with the playoffs up after that.

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Wednesday, January 19, 2022

O'Ree 'overwhelmed' as Bruins retire his jersey

Willie O'Ree, the first Black player to appear in an NHL game, finally had his No. 22 retired by the Bruins on Tuesday night, before Boston played host to the Carolina Hurricanes at TD Garden.

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Stamkos, Kadri among fans' choices for NHL ASG

Tampa Bay's Steven Stamkos (Atlantic), Colorado's Nazem Kadri (Central), Anaheim's Troy Terry (Pacific) and Pittsburgh's Jake Guentzel (Metropolitan) will participate in the NHL All-Star Game. The Rangers' Mika Zibanejad was voted in but cannot attend.

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McLaren boss 'won't be shocked' if Lewis leaves

McLaren boss Zak Brown has said Formula One should not assume Lewis Hamilton will stay in the sport after the hurt of missing a record eighth title in controversial circumstances.

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Dodgers promote ex-pitcher Gomes to GM role

The Dodgers have promoted Brandon Gomes to the role of general manager -- a position that had been vacant since Farhan Zaidi's 2018 departure to the rival Giants.

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Tuesday, January 18, 2022

O'Ree humbled, honored Bruins will retire jersey

Willie O'Ree, 86, who broke the NHL's color barrier in 1958 with Boston and was inducted into the Hockey Hall of Fame in 2018, will have his No. 22 jersey retired by the Bruins on Tuesday night at TD Garden, an honor he calls "simply amazing."

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Fantasy hockey waiver watch: ikheyev, Zuccarello on hot streaks

Surprising contributors on the Los Angeles Kings and Florida Panthers, as well as a few players riding hot streaks, among the players to add to your fantasy hockey team.

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Chicago reporter Grobstein who got Elia rant, dies

Les Grobstein, a longtime Chicago sports radio reporter and talk show host who recorded Lee Elia's famous profanity-laced postgame rant about Cubs fans, has died.

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Monday, January 17, 2022

Novak Djokovic arrives back in Belgrade

Novak Djokovic has arrived back in Serbia's capital Belgrade after his deportation from Australian ended the world No. 1 tennis player's hopes of playing in the Australian Open.

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'Drawing Mike Trout every day until the lockout is over' -- How an MLB fan's tribute turned into an internet sensation

Mike Trout as Bruce Willis? Mike Trout as Beyonce? Mike Trout as a trout? One amateur artist is keeping his love of baseball alive during the lockout in a unique way.

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Naomi Osaka cruises to Australian Open first-round victory; Rafael Nadal record bid off to perfect start

Reigning Australian Open women's champion Naomi Osaka said she's been keeping a journal to document how she's been feeling before defending her title.

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Sunday, January 16, 2022

Death of Rays BP catcher Ramirez ruled a suicide

The death of Tampa Bay Rays bullpen catcher Jean Ramirez near his home in Fort Worth, Texas, has been ruled a suicide.

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Saturday, January 15, 2022

Julien to coach Team Canada hockey; Doan GM

Claude Julien will coach Team Canada's hockey team at the Beijing Olympics, while Shane Doan was named general manager.

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Maple Leafs put three players on COVID list

The Toronto Maple Leafs have added three more players to the NHL's COVID-19 protocol as an outbreak on the team that started in December continues to drag on.

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A's add Ausmus as bench coach under Kotsay

The A's have hired Brad Ausmus as the team's bench coach under first-time manager Mark Kotsay. Ausmus previously was the manager for the Tigers and Angels.

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Fantasy hockey forecaster: Jan. 17 to Jan. 23

Your essential guide to setting fantasy hockey lineups that take full advantage of every NHL team's strength of schedule.

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Friday, January 14, 2022

Ranking MLB's top 10 teams: A Braves repeat? Are Mets N.Y.'s best? Who will own the AL?

With moves left to be made once the lockout ends, Buster Olney rates baseball's best teams as 2022 begins.

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Sources: MLB proposal does little to sway players

MLB's first labor proposal since locking out players Dec. 2 did little to encourage players and heightened the likelihood of spring training being postponed, sources told ESPN on Thursday.

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Atlantic League axes farther mound, robo-umps

The Atlantic League is restoring its pitching mound to 60 feet, 6 inches from home plate and returning strike zone judgment to umpires after experimenting with the rules since 2019.

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Thursday, January 13, 2022

Snider retires after 8 major league seasons

Travis Snider says he has retired after eight major league seasons.

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Top 10 at each outfield spot: It's still Trout in center, but who leads in right -- baseball's most stacked position?

Soto? Acuña? Betts? Judge? Harper? Buster Olney rates MLB's best across the outfield for 2022.

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Six betting tips for new bettors in New York

Sports betting has gone live in New York with an expected $1 billion in annual gross gaming revenue. What should bettors in New York expect and how should they approach this new world? Erin Dolan provides some advice.

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Wednesday, January 12, 2022

Mets to retire No. 17 jersey of Keith Hernandez

Former first baseman Keith Hernandez in July will join Tom Seaver (41), Mike Piazza (31) and Jerry Koosman (36) as the only Mets players to have had their uniform numbers retired when his No. 17 will be added to the list.

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Islanders coach Trotz put in COVID-19 protocol

Islanders coach Barry Trotz and defenseman Ryan Pulock were placed in the NHL's COVID-19 protocol on Tuesday.

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Wild look long term, secure Merrill with extension

Minnesota veteran defenseman Jon Merrill, 29, has been a low-budget, effective surprise on the back line for the Wild this season, and the club rewarded him Tuesday with a new three-year contract.

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Eichel joins Knights skate: 'An emotional moment'

Jack Eichel said he was like a kid on Christmas morning during his first skate with the Vegas Golden Knights on Tuesday.

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Reports: Rask returns to Bruins on prorated deal

Tuukka Rask is signing a prorated, $1 million contract for the rest of the season with the Bruins, according to multiple reports.

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Indy 500: Montoya rejoins Arrow McLaren

Juan Pablo Montoya will rejoin Arrow McLaren in a bid to complete an Indianapolis 500 hat-trick of wins, the IndyCar team said on Tuesday.

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Tuesday, January 11, 2022

Ranking MLB's top 10 at each infield spot: Is Freeman No. 1 at 1B? Which SS is best?

Buster Olney circles the bases to rate the best in baseball for 2022.

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Novak Djokovic is 'the best player in the history of men's tennis' but he is leaving a 'complicated' legacy off the court

Even by the standards of Novak Djokovic's eventful tennis career -- replete with trophies and jaw-dropping performances, but also peppered with controversy -- the circumstances ahead of this year's Australian Open have been extraordinary.

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Renata Voracova: Czech player caught in Australian row over vaccine status hopes Novak Djokovic can play

Czech tennis player Renata Voracova said she hoped Novak Djokovic would be able to compete at next week's Australian Open but admitted she was still frustrated that she was forced to leave Melbourne after her visa was canceled.

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Bernard Tomic says he will test positive for Covid during Australian Open qualifying loss, told to isolate

Bernard Tomic says he was told to isolate by Australian Open doctors after the tennis star crashed out of qualifying for the season's first grand slam.

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The key dates for testing and F1's 2022 season

F1 has completely new look cars this year - when will we first see them? When's testing? And when does the season start? Here's all you need to know about the new season.

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Monday, January 10, 2022

Baseball's best arms: Ranking MLB's top 10 starters & relievers for 2022

If Jacob deGrom is healthy, there's no one better. Who else cracks the list? Buster Olney ranks this year's aces and firemen.

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Ducks first-rounder McTavish switches OHL teams

Anaheim Ducks first-round pick Mason McTavish switched Ontario Hockey League teams Sunday, moving from the Peterborough Petes to the Hamilton Bulldogs.

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Devils, Oilers have COVID issues; 2 games ppd.

Monday's games between the Lightning and Devils as well as the Senators and Oilers have been postponed over COVID-19 issues affecting New Jersey and Edmonton.

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Sunday, January 9, 2022

Rafael Nadal delighted with 'special' title win on return from injury

Former world No. 1 Rafael Nadal said his title win at the Melbourne Summer Set 1 on Sunday was one to cherish, as the Spaniard made a successful return to competition from a niggling foot injury that had kept him out for nearly four months.

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Novak Djokovic's visa hearing looms as Australian government request for delay is rejected

An Australian government request to delay Novak Djokovic's visa hearing by two days has been rejected, according to court documents published on Sunday.

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5 more Oilers players in NHL COVID protocols

Five more Edmonton Oilers players and six support staff were placed in the NHL's COVID-19 protocols Saturday.

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Sharks place embattled wing Kane on waivers

The San Jose Sharks have placed Evander Kane on waivers on Saturday, and told him they plan to terminate his contract for "breach" and for violating the AHL COVID-19 protocols.

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Friday, January 7, 2022

How Hayley Wickenheiser is pushing for women's equality in hockey -- one stick at a time

Female hockey players have had to make do with equipment designed for men, among other inequities in the sport. That's about to change.

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NHL Awards Watch: Ovechkin leads MVP race, Makar for Norris

With the calendars flipped to 2022, new leaders have taken command in the major awards races. Get caught up here.

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Thursday, January 6, 2022

How Jack Hughes leveled up his game -- and personality -- this season

From tossing a stick into the crowd in celebration, to the kind of plays that cause that celebration, it's been a big year for the No. 1 pick of the 2019 draft.

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Nevin among 3 Angels hires; Eaton could be next

The Angels have hired Phil Nevin, Bill Haselman and Benji Gil to undetermined coaching roles, while Adam Eaton also may join the staff, a source confirmed, if the 33-year-old outfielder opts to retire as a player.

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Tuesday, January 4, 2022

Cardinals cancel winter warmup due to lockout

The Cardinals have canceled their annual winter warmup promotional event because of Major League Baseball's lockout.

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Are the Astros favorites? Will the Rangers keep spending? What to make of wild AL West

It's been quite an offseason already in the AL West -- with more surprises to come. We break down the division.

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Novak Djokovic says he's heading to Australia after being granted 'exemption permission'

Nine-time Australian Open champion Novak Djokovic says he has been granted "exemption permission" and is heading to Australia ahead of this year's tournament.

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Naomi Osaka secures win in first appearance after four-month break from tennis

Naomi Osaka made a triumphant return to tennis in her first match since her hiatus from the sport, defeating Alizé Cornet in the 2022 Melbourne Summer Set.

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Sens-Kraken 92nd game postponed this season

The NHL on Monday postponed the Seattle Kraken's home game scheduled for Thursday against Ottawa because of COVID-19 problems with the Senators.

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Waiver watch: Ryan Johansen and Jeff Skinner turn back the calendar

With most NHL teams back in action, Victoria Matiash looks at which players have prime roles and lines this week.

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Monday, January 3, 2022

Fleury out of protocols, Panarin enters them

The Blackhawks removed goaltender Marc-Andre Fleury from the NHL's COVID-19 protocols Sunday while Rangers forward Artemi Panarin was added to it.

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Sunday, January 2, 2022

Lionel Messi tests positive For Covid-19, says Paris Saint-Germain

Lionel Messi is one of four Paris Saint-Germain (PSG) players to have tested positive for Covid-19, the club said in a statement on Sunday.

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Vancouver Canucks equipment manager thanks fan who noticed his melanoma at game against Seattle Kraken. 'You changed my life'

Two NHL teams have combined to give ice hockey fan Nadia Popovici a $10,000 scholarship for medical school as a thank you for advising Vancouver Canucks assistant equipment manager Brian "Red" Hamilton to get a mole behind his neck checked out.

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Blues defeat Wild in coldest game in NHL history

Ivan Barbashev, Torey Krug and the St. Louis Blues made the most of their national stage on Saturday night, outlasting the Minnesota Wild, 6-4, on a frigid night at Target Field, home of the Minnesota Twins, during the league's annual Winter Classic.

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Saturday, January 1, 2022

Arsenal vs. Manchester City: Rodri seals win for Premier League leader in controversial thriller

Premier League leader Manchester City moved 11 points clear of Chelsea after a 2-1 win over 10-man Arsenal in a game filled with drama and controversy.

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Dan Reeves, former NFL coach and player, has died

Dan Reeves, the former National Football League head coach and Dallas Cowboys running back, has died, according to NFL.com. He was 77.

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Fantasy hockey forecaster: Jan. 3 to Jan. 9

Your essential guide to setting fantasy hockey lineups that take full advantage of every NHL team's strength of schedule.

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Devils coach Ruff tests positive, out vs. Oilers

New Jersey coach Lindy Ruff tested positive for COVID-19 hours before the Devils' game against the Oilers on Friday and was isolated from the team.

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