Monday, February 28, 2022

Hight races to second straight NHRA victory

Robert Hight raced to his second straight Funny Car to open the NHRA season on Sunday.

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McLaughlin gets 1st IndyCar win in 2022 opener

Scott McLaughlin earned his first IndyCar Series win Sunday in the season-opening race through the downtown streets of St. Petersburg.

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Sunday, February 27, 2022

Hagan has fastest NHRA Funny Car run in 4 years

Matt Hagan made the quickest Funny Car run in four years Saturday, giving the new Tony Stewart Racing NHRA team its first No. 1 qualifier at the NHRA Arizona Nationals.

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Custer nabs Xfinity Series win at Fontana

Cole Custer persevered through four late restarts to win a protracted NASCAR Xfinity Series race at Fontana on Saturday night, claiming the title at his home track for the second time.

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Cindric earns first NASCAR Cup Series pole

Austin Cindric followed up his Daytona 500 victory by earning his first career pole in the NASCAR Cup Series on Saturday at Auto Club Speedway during a tumultuous debut for the new practice and qualifying format at intermediate tracks.

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Saturday, February 26, 2022

Manfred part of talks as MLB, players meet again

With just over three days until Major League Baseball's deadline for a deal that would ensure a 162-game season, commissioner Rob Manfred joined the talks.

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Anthony Rizzo's offseason training regimen includes getting hit by pitches

Anthony Rizzo leads active major leaguers in getting hit by pitches, and it looks like he's preparing for more.

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Russian star Ovechkin makes plea: 'No more war'

In his first comments following Russia's invasion of Ukraine, Capitals star Alex Ovechkin -- who has been a vocal supporter of Russian president Vladimir Putin over the years -- made a plea for "no more war," adding, "we have to live in peace."

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MJHL player suspended for alleged racist gesture

The Manitoba Junior Hockey League has suspended Dauphin Kings defenseman Klim Georgiev a minimum of 18 games for making what appeared to be a racist gesture during a game.

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Friday, February 25, 2022

Chara breaks Chelios' games-played record

New York Islanders' Zdeno Chara broke Hall of Famer Chris Chelios' record for most games played by an NHL defenseman when he played in his 1,652nd contest Thursday in San Jose.

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Thin ice: Bruins' Marchand wary after second ban

Boston's Brad Marchand knows there's little room for acting out given the next level of discipline -- after his second suspension of the season -- could be far more punitive.

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Thursday, February 24, 2022

Newgarden, more IndyCar drivers to race in SRX

At least six drivers with IndyCar roots will compete in the second season of Tony Stewart's all-star racing league, including a surprising one-off appearance by a current Team Penske driver.

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PHF increases salary cap for remainder of season

The Premier Hockey Federation is increasing team salary caps for the rest of this season and next to go along with an expansion of the U.S.-based women's league.

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Wednesday, February 23, 2022

Progress minimal as MLB, MLBPA continue to talk

Day 2 of in-person meetings this week between Major League Baseball and the MLBPA in Jupiter, Florida once again produced little progress towards a new collective bargaining agreement while the league actually viewed the day as a step back.

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Hamilton gets probation in daughter-assault case

Former MLB slugger Josh Hamilton pleaded guilty Tuesday pleaded guilty Tuesday to unlawful restraint under a plea deal that dismisses a 2020 felony indictment for injury to a child.

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Fantasy hockey rankings update: Underrated defenseman picks

Who's up and who's down in the newest fantasy hockey rankings?

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Tuesday, February 22, 2022

Alonso optimistic in new F1 regulation era

Double world champion Fernando Alonso is heading into the Formula One season in an optimistic mood, with the Spaniard hoping the new 2022 rules can deliver enough of a shake up to put his Alpine team in the fight at the front.

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Sources: MLB tweaks offer but sides still far apart

Five hours in the boardroom on Monday didn't equate to major progress between MLB and the MLB Players Association as the sides remain far apart on a new collective bargaining agreement, sources told ESPN.

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Novak Djokovic wins first match of 2022 at Dubai Tennis Championships

World No. 1 Novak Djokovic defeated Lorenzo Musetti 6-3 6-3 in his first match of the year at the Dubai Tennis Championships on Monday.

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Monday, February 21, 2022

Andretti eyes F1 entry with U.S. driver

U.S. motor racing entrepreneur Michael Andretti has applied to launch a new Formula One team starting from 2024, according to his father Mario Andretti.

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'Comfortable' Eichel gets his 1st Vegas goal in win

Relieved to score his first goal as a Golden Knight, Vegas star Jack Eichel, who led a balanced attack in a 4-1 win over the Sharks Sunday, took a more aggressive approach in San Jose, which should allow him to "just keep playing hockey."

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Austin Cindric goes from relative obscurity to celebrity in one night

Few outside of NASCAR die-hards had heard of Austin Cindric, but the rookie Daytona 500 winner has found success at every level and isn't slowing down.

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Ashley wins Top Fuel final at Winternationals

Justin Ashley won the Top Fuel final in the NHRA Camping World Drag Racing Series opener Sunday, beating Austin Prock in the Lucas Oil NHRA Winternationals.

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Habs' Hammond posts first NHL victory since '16

Veteran goaltender Andrew Hammond, 34, playing in an NHL game for the first time in 1,425 days, made 30 saves and stopped two of three shootout attempts, leading the last-place Montreal Canadiens past the New York Islanders, 3-2, on Sunday.

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Sunday, February 20, 2022

Former Rangers GM, HOFer Francis dies at 95

Emile Francis, the diminutive goalie who became a Hall of Fame coach and general manager with the New York Rangers, died at 95 on Saturday.

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Coyotes acquire Ritchie in deal with Maple Leafs

The Toronto Maple Leafs sent forward Nick Ritchie and a conditional draft choice to Arizona Coyotes in exchange for defenseman Ilya Lyubushkin and forward Ryan Dzingel.

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Source: PHF commissioner resigns on 'her terms'

Tyler Tumminia has resigned as commissioner of the Premier Hockey Federation, ESPN confirmed on Saturday, though she will remain with the women's professional league through the end of its postseason run in late March.

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Penguins, Ruhwedel agree to contract extension

The Pittsburgh Penguins, who have rallied after a slow start to their season, locked up some defensive insurance Saturday, signing veteran Chad Ruhwedel to a two-year contract extension.

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NHL fines Stars' Benn $5K for squirting opponent

The NHL has fined Dallas Stars captain Jamie Benn $5,000 for squirting water from the bench into the face of an opponent.

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Saturday, February 19, 2022

Bettman upholds Marchand's 6-game suspension

Boston Bruins winger Brad Marchand's six-game suspension was upheld by NHL commissioner Gary Bettman, who said his conduct was "intentional and involved an excessive and unnecessary use of force" against "an unsuspecting player."

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Leafs, Raptors to drop fan vaccination requirement

Maple Leaf Sports & Entertainment, owner of the NHL's Toronto Maple Leafs and NBA's Toronto Raptors, said Friday it will discontinue the proof of vaccination requirement for fans entering its venues, beginning March 1.

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Canadiens add Lecavalier, Bobrov to front office

The Montreal Canadiens added Nick Bobrov and former NHL star Vincent Lecavalier to their front office Friday.

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Friday, February 18, 2022

Hamilton: I never said I would quit F1

Lewis Hamilton has dismissed the suggestion he considered quitting Formula One after losing the title on the final lap of the Abu Dhabi Grand Prix.

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Mercedes reveals Lewis Hamilton's 2022 F1 car

Mercedes has launched the car Lewis Hamilton and George Russell will drive in this year's Formula One world championship.

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Sources: MLB, players' union to meet next week

A bargaining session between Major League Baseball and the players' union lasted just 15 minutes Thursday and produced little progress toward a new collective bargaining agreement, sources familiar with the situation told ESPN.

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Jury finds ex-Angels staffer guilty in Skaggs' death

Former Los Angeles Angels communications director Eric Kay has been convicted of distributing fentanyl and causing the death of former pitcher Tyler Skaggs.

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Top fantasy hockey category specialists: Midseason edition

Nico Hischier for faceoffs? Calvin de Haan for blocks? If you're looking for the top available category specialists, Victoria Matiash has who the key pickups are.

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Jury deliberating case vs. ex-Angels staffer Kay

Jury deliberations began Thursday morning in the case against former Los Angeles Angels staffer Eric Kay and his alleged role in the drug overdose death of pitcher Tyler Skaggs in July 2019.

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Thursday, February 17, 2022

Villeneuve, 50, qualifies for his first Daytona 500

Jacques Villeneuve, the 50-year-old former Formula One champion and Indianapolis 500 winner, qualified for his first Daytona 500 on Wednesday night, a feat that he labeled "the biggest surprise."

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IIHF, NHL optimistic about deal for 2026 Olympics

International Ice Hockey Federation president Luc Tardif said Thursday he is optimistic NHL players will participate in the 2026 Winter Olympics in Milan and Cortina, though he wants an agreement reached further in advance than this time around.

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Kay trial heads to jury Thursday as defense rests

A jury will decide Thursday whether the government proved former Angels staffer Eric Kay distributed fentanyl, and that in doing so he caused pitcher Tyler Skaggs' death.

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Locked out players to reply Thursday to MLB plan

Negotiations aimed at ending Major League Baseball's lockout will resume Thursday.

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Official: Harvey faces MLB ban for giving opioids

Free agent Matt Harvey's admission in federal court Tuesday that he provided opioids to Tyler Skaggs on several occasions qualifies as distribution under MLB's drug policy.

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Wednesday, February 16, 2022

Penguins star Crosby, 34, nets 500th career goal

Pittsburgh captain Sidney Crosby, 34, scored his 500th career goal on Tuesday night, the second player in franchise history to do so, as the first-place Penguins took on the Philadelphia Flyers at PPG Paints Arena.

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Ticket broker gets prison time in ChiSox scheme

Bruce Lee, a ticket broker convicted of fraudulently selling tickets to White Sox games, was sentenced to 1.5 years in prison after a judge rejected his argument that he had actually helped the team by putting more concession-buying fans in the seats.

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Nats' Zimmerman retires after 16 MLB seasons

Ryan Zimmerman announced his retirement from Major League Baseball on Tuesday after 16 seasons, all with the Nationals.

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Tuesday, February 15, 2022

Eichel to make Golden Knights debut Wednesday

Jack Eichel is set to make his Golden Knights debut Wednesday in what will be the former Sabres star's first game action since March 2021.

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Meet the philosophy-quoting goalie with the fad diet who might lead USA to hockey gold

Strauss Mann has been perceived as too short for the NHL. He's been called "endearingly quirky." He's got his blue-light glasses, special diet and quotes from ancient Roman philosophers. Maybe that's what Team USA hockey needs to win gold in Beijing.

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Waiver watch: Tyler Toffoli fantasy hockey trade reaction and more

How has the trade to the Calgary Flames affected Tyler Toffoli's fantasy outlook? Victoria Matiash gives us her instant reaction as well as why you should monitor the Buffalo Sabres.

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NHL's first all-Black TV broadcast set for Thursday

Kraken announcers JT Brown and Everett Fitzhugh will headline the NHL's first ever all-Black television broadcast this week, when Seattle faces the Winnipeg Jets on Thursday night.

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Monday, February 14, 2022

Carlos Ortiz soaks up unique 'vibe' of Phoenix Open even after being 'nailed pretty hard on the back with a beer can'



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AlphaTauri releases first images of new AT03 F1 car

AlphaTauri has become the latest F1 team to reveal images of its new car, the AT03, ahead the 2022 Formula One season.

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Whitmarsh optimistic to return to F1 success

Aston Martin boss Martin Whitmarsh says leading the British brand to Formula One success would be the greatest achievement of his career, and he relishes the challenge.

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Avs' MacKinnon returns after 'really unlucky play'

Colorado star forward Nathan MacKinnon, out since Jan. 26 with a concussion and a facial fracture, took his rightful place on the Avalanche's top line Sunday, playing 17:45 of game action on 24 shifts in a convincing 4-0 victory over the Dallas Stars.

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Senators lose F Watson to two-game suspension

Ottawa forward Austin Watson was suspended two games on Sunday for a hit along the board boards on Boston defenseman Jack Ahcan during the Bruins' 2-0 victory over the Senators on Saturday.

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Saturday, February 12, 2022

Role of fentanyl in Skaggs' death a focus at trial

Dr. Richard Fries, who did not conduct the autopsy on Tyler Skaggs' body but reviewed the one done by his predecessor and the toxicology report, testified Friday that Skaggs died of an overdose caused by the fentanyl in his system.

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Fantasy hockey news and notes: Edmonton, Montreal, Boston roundup

Victoria Matiash breaks down the fantasy hockey impact of recent NHL news.

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Coroner: Former MLB'er Giambi died by suicide

The death of former major leaguer Jeremy Giambi was a suicide, the office of the Los Angeles County medical examiner-coroner said Friday.

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Friday, February 11, 2022

Skaggs trial: Autopsy results focus of Day 3

Dr. Marc Krouse, the medical examiner who did the autopsy on Tyler Skaggs, testified Thursday that fentanyl made his death a "greater probability" but couldn't say for certain that the opioid is what killed him.

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NHL suspends Wild's Foligno for kneeing player

Minnesota left wing Marcus Foligno "clearly and intentionally" used his knee to inflict force on the head of Winnipeg's Adam Lowry, resulting in a two-game suspension by the league.

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Thursday, February 10, 2022

B's Marchand gets 6-game ban as repeat offender

Bruins winger Brad Marchand was handed a six-game suspension -- the longest of his NHL career -- on Wednesday following his dustup with Penguins goaltender Tristan Jarry on Tuesday night.

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Former MLB player Jeremy Giambi dies at 47

Jeremy Giambi, who played six seasons in the majors and was a key figure on successful Oakland A's teams in the early 2000s, died Wednesday in Southern California, according to his agent, Joel Wolfe.

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'Thankful' Rask, 34, retires after 15 years in NHL

Bruins goaltender Tuukka Rask, 34, who helped Boston reach three Stanley Cup finals in his career, officially announced his retirement from the NHL on Wednesday after a brief comeback this season following offseason surgery.

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Blues sign coach Berube to 3-year extension

The St. Louis Blues announced a three-year contract extension Wednesday with coach Craig Berube.

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Riggleman, 69, takes minor league manager post

Veteran baseball manager and coach Jim Riggleman, 69, has accepted a position with the Billings Mustangs of independent Pioneer League to be the club's next manager.

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Red Bull name new title sponsor in $500m deal

The Red Bull Formula One team has secured a new title sponsorship worth around $500 million with technology firm Oracle, placing it among the most lucrative commercial deals in sports.

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Wednesday, February 9, 2022

MacKinnon skates; Avs 'targeting' Sunday return

Comfortably in first place in the Western Conference, but chasing the NHL No. 1 overall seed, the Colorado Avalanche could be boosted by the return of their best player this weekend, as Nathan MacKinnon might be in the lineup Sunday vs. the Dallas Stars.

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Niedermayer joins Ducks' front office as adviser

Former Ducks defenseman Scott Niedermayer has joined the team's front office as a special adviser to the hockey operations department.

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Ventura: 'Natural' to suspect bulked-up players

Robin Ventura understands why some people might be suspicious of any players who appear bulked up when they report for workouts following the lockout.

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Flyers name Briere assistant to the general manager

The Flyers have named former franchise great Danny Briere special assistant to the general manager. The 44-year-old most recently spent time as team president of the Maine Mariners of the ECHL.

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Tuesday, February 8, 2022

Matthews nets 2, leaves Leafs' OT win with injury

Toronto star forward Auston Matthews, the Maple Leafs' leading scorer, left a 4-3 overtime victory over the Carolina Hurricanes Monday night after a hard hit along the boards in the final minute of the third period.

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2022 Winter Olympics: What to watch for as U.S. women's hockey takes on Canada

The state of the rivalry. The names to know. The stats. Here's everything you need to know as USA women's hockey takes on Canada.

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Cubs exec Greenberg interviews with Blackhawks

Chicago Cubs assistant general manager Jeff Greenberg has interviewed with the NHL's Chicago Blackhawks for their general manager opening, becoming the first known candidate for the job from outside professional hockey.

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Waiver watch: Return updates on Jack Eichel, Connor Brown and more

Victoria Matiash breaks down the latest in the NHL on Jack Eichel, Connor Brown, Jordan Binnington and more to spotlight the best fantasy hockey moves.

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Monday, February 7, 2022

Blackhawks fire AHL trainer for sexual harassment

The Chicago Blackhawks fired the longtime head athletic trainer of their American Hockey League affiliate for sexual harassment, the team confirmed to ESPN's Emily Kaplan and Jesse Rogers in a statement on Sunday night.

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Blackhawks interview Blues exec Chiarelli for GM

The Chicago Blackhawks have interviewed longtime NHL executive Peter Chiarelli for their general manager job.

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Devils All-Star Hughes placed on NHL COVID list

New Jersey center Jack Hughes, 20, the Devils' second-leading scorer, was placed on the NHL's COVID-19 protocol list Sunday after returning to his team following All-Star Weekend in Las Vegas.

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Half of a Wagner card sells for more than $475K

A T206 Honus Wagner card sold at auction this weekend for $475,960 even though it was torn in half.

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Sunday, February 6, 2022

Takeaways from the 2022 NHL All-Star Weekend: Giroux's MVP turn, McDavid's tough weekend, Las Vegas shines

With a thrilling two-day event in the books, these were the key moments from Las Vegas.

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Flyers' Giroux named MVP as Metro takes ASG

Flyers star Claude Giroux was named MVP as he captained the Metropolitan to the All-Star Game championship, with the division's players splitting a $1 million prize.

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Saturday, February 5, 2022

Nilan says he lost radio job for refusing vaccine

Former NHL enforcer Chris Nilan says he was fired from a Montreal sports radio station for refusing to get a COVID-19 vaccine.

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Blues' Kyrou upsets McDavid to win fastest skater

Jordan Kyrou finished first with a time of 13.55 seconds while Connor McDavid finished fourth at 13.69 seconds.

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Bettman says Wirtz's outburst out of 'frustration'

NHL Commissioner Gary Bettman says the confrontational response by Chicago Blackhawks owner Rocky Wirtz to reporters' questions about the Kyle Beach report on Wednesday came out of 'frustration.'

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Friday, February 4, 2022

NHL All-Star Skills Competition: Info, participants and favorites for every event

The NHL skills competition always is fun, but this year it adds a Las Vegas flavor, two new events and some special guests.

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Pioneering NHL reporter Robin Herman dies at 70

Robin Herman, a gender barrier-breaking reporter for The New York Times who was the first female journalist to interview players in the locker room after an NHL game, has died.

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MLB asks mediator for help resolving lockout

Major League Baseball on Thursday requested assistance of a federal mediator to help resolve the sport's lockout -- now in its third month -- sources told ESPN.

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Leaf's Goyette to be ECHL's first female coach

Danielle Goyette, a two-time Olympic gold medalist, will make history Thursday as the first woman to act as an assistant coach in the ECHL.

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Thursday, February 3, 2022

Questions regarding Beach irk Blackhawks owner

During a town hall meeting on Wednesday, Chicago Blackhawks owner Rocky Wirtz shut down questions about fallout surrounding the Kyle Beach scandal that has embroiled the organization for much of the last year, saying "we're moving on."

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David Green, OF for 1982 Cardinals, dies at 61

David Green, who hit .283 as a part-time player for the St. Louis Cardinals en route to the 1982 World Series title, has died at the age of 61.

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Coyotes' win over Avalanche is NHL's biggest upset in 10 seasons

The Arizona Coyotes shocked the Colorado Avalanche on Tuesday night.

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Wednesday, February 2, 2022

Why it's so important to try to find out if Oscar Charleston is the best player of all time

Those who saw Charleston play say he was every bit as good as Willie Mays or Joe DiMaggio.

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Alfa Romeo to launch new car after first test

Alfa Romeo's new car will not be officially launched until after the opening test session of the season, but the car will still appear at the three-day session in Barcelona.

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New MiLB initiative focused on Black communities

Minor League Baseball announced Tuesday it is launching an outreach program focused on the Black community called "The Nine," which is designed to honor and celebrate the historic impact of Black baseball pioneers and civil rights leaders.

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NHL's fastest skater event will showcase McDavid

Edmonton Oilers captain Connor McDavid, a three-time winner of the NHL's fastest skater competition at All-Star Weekend, has entered the event this season, as well, and will compete in Las Vegas on Friday night.

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First female Pirates coach eyes work, not history

Player development coach Caitlyn Callahan is the first female coach in Pittsburgh Pirates history, but the 26-year-old she's just focused on doing the job.

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Sources: MLB talks stall; spring delay likely

MLB players and executives both anticipate the start of spring training will be postponed after Tuesday's collective bargaining negotiations led to no significant progress between the two sides, sources told ESPN.

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Tuesday, February 1, 2022

Fantasy hockey waiver watch: February's best goalie pickups

With the most unusual upcoming NHL schedule in recent memory, Victoria Matiash finds the best spot-starter goalies and defensemen to carry your fantasy hockey team in February.

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Ruff away from Devils following father's death

Devils coach Lindy Ruff will miss the next two games following the death of his father.

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