Thursday, March 31, 2022

Coyotes' Keller leaves on stretcher after hard fall

Clayton Keller, the Arizona Coyotes' top scorer, suffered an apparent leg injury after he crashed into the boards behind the goal Wednesday night against the Sharks.

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Sluggers who'd be a great fit for the new Home Run Derby X

Wily Mo Pena? Jim Thome? Sammy Sosa? There are plenty of former mashers who would definitely put on a show in the Home Run Derby X competition.

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Nats allow 29 runs as Cards cruise to spring rout

The Nationals' mascot did not pitch Wednesday in an exhibition vs. the Cardinals, but it may have seemed like it, after Anibal Sanchez and Cade Cavalli allowed 10 runs each as St. Louis cruised to a 29-8 win over Washington in West Palm Beach, Florida.

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Pujols debuts with mind on wife's brain surgery

Albert Pujols signed with the Cardinals and arrived in camp earlier this week knowing his wife was prepping for what doctors told them was relatively routine surgery.

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Hard-throwing RHP Greene makes Reds' rotation

Reds pitcher Hunter Greene, whose fastball was clocked as high as 104 mph in Triple-A last season, has earned a spot in Cincinnati's season-opening rotation.

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Braves tab Fried to start 2nd Opening Day in row

Max Fried has been named the Braves' Opening Day starter for the second consecutive season.

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Wednesday, March 30, 2022

Bauer files defamation suit against The Athletic

Dodgers pitcher Trevor Bauer sued The Athletic and former reporter Molly Knight on Tuesday, accusing them of "creating and spreading the false narrative" that he had fractured a woman's skull during a sexual encounter.

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Avs center MacKinnon (upper body) misses game

Avalanche center Nathan MacKinnon missed Tuesday's game against the Flames with an upper-body injury.

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Coyotes seek gambling law change for ASU arena

The Arizona Coyotes want a new state law that legalizes sports betting changed to allow them to keep running their mobile sports gambling operation when they move from Glendale to Arizona State University's hockey arena next season.

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Pirates' Cruz, ESPN's No. 13 prospect, to Triple-A

Pittsburgh Pirates shortstop Oneil Cruz, ESPN's No. 13-ranked prospect, will begin the season in the minors after the team optioned him to Triple-A on Tuesday.

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Yanks' Severino 'a little sore'; next start moved

The New York Yankees are pushing right-hander Luis Severino's next spring training start to Saturday because of body soreness.

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Cautious Astros won't start Verlander in opener

Astros ace Justin Verlander, who hasn't allowed a run in 8 2/3 inning during spring training, will not start Opening Day as the team wants to play it safe as he returns from Tommy John surgery.

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Takeaways from the NHL GM meetings: LTIR 'loophole' staying, World Cup of Hockey returning

Here's who benefits the most from the status quo remaining intact. Plus, intel on the next World Cup, next season's salary cap and more.

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Tuesday, March 29, 2022

Senators owner Melnyk dies from illness at 62

Ottawa Senators owner Eugene Melnyk has died from an illness, the team said Monday night. He was 62.

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Sources: Twins, RHP Archer agree to 1-year deal

Right-hander Chris Archer and the Minnesota Twins have agreed on a one-year, $3.5 million contract, sources familiar with the deal told ESPN's Jeff Passan on Monday.

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Girardi, Phillies prep for a 'tough' start to season

Philadelphia ace Aaron Nola, who will start the Phillies' season opener, is part of a rotation that will be short on rest with 13 straight games to start, and manager Joe Girardi knows he's "just got to find a way through it and keep everybody healthy."

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Why did F1 go racing in Saudi Arabia -- and will it be back?

This year's Saudi Arabian GP took place 10km away from a missile attack, prompting F1 drivers to demand talks over the future of the race. Laurence Edmondson looks at what happens next.

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Monday, March 28, 2022

Top seed Michigan wins, seals Frozen Four berth

Michigan, complete with a star-laden roster that includes four of the top five picks in the 2021 NHL draft, dispatched Quinnipiac, 7-4, on Sunday in the NCAA hockey tournament, securing the final bid to next month's Frozen Four at TD Garden in Boston.

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Verstappen, Leclerc entertain but shadow hangs over Saudi GP

Serious questions about the Saudi Arabian Grand Prix must be addressed before the sport can return following a missile attack near the F1 circuit this week.

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Rays option 2-way player McKay down to minors

The Rays have optioned two-way prospect Brendan McKay. McKay went 2-4 with a 5.14 ERA in 13 pitching appearances two years ago.

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Sunday, March 27, 2022

Blue Jays pitching coach Walker arrested for DUI

Toronto Blue Jays pitching coach Pete Walker apologized Saturday after being arrested on a charge of driving under the influence a day earlier.

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Mick Schumacher out of Saudi GP after quali crash

Mick Schumacher was ruled out of Sunday's Saudi Formula One Grand Prix after crashing heavily in qualifying and being flown to hospital in Jeddah for precautionary checks.

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Saturday, March 26, 2022

Sources: Dodgers give Roberts 3-year extension

The Dodgers and manager Dave Roberts agreed to a 3-year contract extension, sources confirmed to ESPN.

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Friday, March 25, 2022

F1's Las Vegas debut set for Thanksgiving 2023

Las Vegas will host its first Formula One race on Thanksgiving in 2023, Front Office Sports reported Thursday.

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Fantasy hockey: What to expect from those traded and those who were not

With the dust settled on the NHL Trade Deadline, Victoria Matiash breaks down what to expect from those who were traded, and those who were not.

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Thursday, March 24, 2022

Verlander aims to get sharper by Opening Day

Astros ace Justin Verlander pitched another scoreless outing Wednesday but hopes to get sharper by Opening Day after missing last season following Tommy John surgery.

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NHL nixes trade, sends F Dadonov back to Vegas

The NHL on Wednesday canceled the trade that sent Evgenii Dadonov from the Golden Knights to the Anaheim Ducks because it violated his limited no-trade clause, and so the 33-year-old right wing will rejoin Vegas in its quest to secure a West playoff spot.

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Yanks' Judge says talks ongoing about new deal

New York Yankees star Aaron Judge hopes fluid conversations on a one-year deal or long-term contract can be completed before the team's opener on April 7.

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Wednesday, March 23, 2022

'Looks good in blue': Freeman has Dodgers debut

With eight family members in the stands on Tuesday, Los Angeles first baseman Freddie Freeman made his spring debut for the Dodgers, lining an opposite-field single and grounding out against the Cincinnati Reds.

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Source: Change will help keep Ohtani's bat in play

MLB and the players' union have agreed to rule tweaks, a source confirmed -- including keeping the automatic runner in extra innings and a change that will make it easier for the Angels to keep Shohei Ohtani's bat in the lineup on his start days.

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Flames file $125M COVID-19 insurance lawsuit

The Calgary Flames filed a $125 million lawsuit against insurers due to "massive losses" "massive losses" suffered because of COVID-19 during the past two seasons.

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Sources: 1B Alonso, Mets agree on 1 year, $7.4M

Pete Alonso, coming off a season in which he led the New York Mets in nearly every major batting category, agreed with the team on a one-year, $7.4 million deal to avoid arbitration, sources told ESPN.

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Braves' Acuna to sit out spring amid knee rehab

Braves outfielder Ronald Acuna Jr. won't play in any of Atlanta's spring training games as he continues to recover from tearing the ACL in his right knee.

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Fantasy hockey rankings: Who benefits from post-trade deadline roles?

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

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Tuesday, March 22, 2022

Rangers secure depth up front, add Copp, Motte

The New York Rangers completed two significant trades under the wire Monday, acquiring forward Andrew Copp and a 2023 sixth-round pick from the Winnipeg Jets and forward Tyler Motte from the Vancouver Canucks before the trade deadline passed at 3 p.m. ET.

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Monday, March 21, 2022

Senators add defensive depth, acquire Hamonic

Veteran Travis Hamonic, 31, a defensive-first player who had seven points in 24 games for the Canucks this season, is on his way to the Senators after a Sunday trade between the two Canadian clubs.

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Norris 'expecting pain' with McLaren this year

Lando Norris offered a bleak outlook for McLaren this year after its cars finished 14th and 15th in the opening race of the F1 season.

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Sunday, March 20, 2022

Ferrari replaces Hamilton as Verstappen's F1 rival

It's official, Ferrari is back. And it seems as though Lewis Hamilton was right when he said Mercedes is not in the hunt right now. Here's the main talking points ahead of the Bahrain GP.

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Saturday, March 19, 2022

Sources: Castellanos joins Phils with $100M deal

Free-agent outfielder Nick Castellanos and the Philadelphia Phillies are in agreement on a five-year, $100 million contract, sources familiar with the deal told ESPN's Jeff Passan.

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MLB free-agency grades: Braves boost bullpen with former Dodgers closer Kenley Jansen

What can the World Series champs expect from the veteran righty this season?

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Did the Blackhawks win the Brandon Hagel trade?

The Lightning gave up a lot to the rebuilding Blackhawks to get the 23-year old forward, but it could pay off in a big way come playoff time.

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Friday, March 18, 2022

MLB, union extend Bauer's leave through April 16

Trevor Bauer will miss the start of the season after his administrative leave was extended through April 16 on Thursday.

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Dodgers: Hit a grand slam with Freeman addition

"It's a great day to be a Dodger," said manager Dave Roberts. And that was the constant theme in the clubhouse, too, as players marveled at team's latest big addition -- Freddie Freeman.

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Injury-plagued Rendon eager to bounce back

Anthony Rendon, who played just 58 games last year, said "it's like night and day" in terms of his health heading into this season.

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Thursday, March 17, 2022

Panthers free cap space, deal Vatrano to Rangers

The New York Rangers acquired veteran forward Frank Vatrano from the Florida Panthers on Wednesday for a 2022 fourth-round pick, a trade between two playoff-bound Eastern Conference teams that serves a different purpose for each.

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McLaren sign sponsorship deal with Google

The McLaren Formula One team announced a multi-year partnership with Google on Wednesday ahead of the new season starting in Bahrain this weekend.

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Wednesday, March 16, 2022

O's OF Mullins reveals Crohn's battle, surgery

O's OF Cedric Mullins revealed how he dealt with Crohn's Disease and major intestinal surgery prior to his record-setting 2021 season.

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Hip surgery shelves Stars' Khudobin for 6 months

The Dallas Stars, who have made a late playoff push in the Western Conference without 35-year-old goaltender Anton Khudobin, will continue their run without the veteran netminder, who is expected to miss six months after undergoing hip surgery.

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Tuesday, March 15, 2022

Avalanche bolster back line, add Ducks D Manson

The Colorado Avalanche, tops in the Western Conference, made the first major move ahead of next week's NHL trade deadline, acquiring Anaheim Ducks defenseman Josh Manson Monday in exchange for unsigned prospect Drew Helleson and a 2023 second-round pick.

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Fantasy hockey waiver watch: Underrated linemates to pick up

Here are the top players on hot streaks, or who have been getting prime minutes on top lines.

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Monday, March 14, 2022

Source: NHL to review Matthews' hit on Dahlin

The NHL's department of player safety will review the cross-check Leafs center Auston Matthews made on Sabres defenseman Rasmus Dahlin during Sunday's Heritage Classic, a source told ESPN, confirming a report by TSN.

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Healthy Kershaw: 'Good to be a Dodger again'

Dodgers pitcher Clayton Kershaw said he wouldn't have come back if he wasn't healthy. "Once I got healthy, it was no secret -- I was either gonna go play in Texas or stay here," he said.

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Boxberger agrees to 1-year deal with Brewers

Reliever Brad Boxberger and the Brewers are in agreement on a $2.5 million deal, sources told ESPN.

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Sources: Boxberger agrees to deal with Brewers

Reliever Brad Boxberger and the Brewers are in agreement on a one-year, $2.5 million deal, sources told ESPN.

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Trade grades: Twins show they are trying with Sonny Gray deal, which is more than Reds can say

For the second time this offseason, Cincinnati parted with a valuable starting pitcher. This time, Minnesota took advantage of the opportunity.

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Nationals' Strasburg to throw live bullpen session

Washington starter Stephen Strasburg played catch when the Nationals held their first official workout of spring training on Sunday in West Palm Beach, Florida, and is in line to throw a live bullpen session later this week.

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Verlander 'on cloud nine' after bullpen session

Justin Verlander threw about 40 pitches in two simulated innings Sunday in his first bullpen session with the Astros since having Tommy John surgery.

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Sunday, March 13, 2022

Sabres, Leafs prepared for wind, cold at Heritage

The Buffalo Sabres and Toronto Maple Leafs said high winds and temperatures near 10 degrees will present unique issues at Sunday's Heritage Classic at Tim Hortons Field in Hamilton, Ontario.

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Grades: Mets add All-Star Chris Bassitt to rotation as Athletics' rebuild begins

\With the free-agent starting pitcher pool thinning, New York opted for a trade to upgrade its staff. Which side made out best in the deal?

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Mets land All-Star pitcher Bassitt in trade with A's

Right-hander Chris Bassitt, who made a remarkable recovery from a frightening line drive to the head last year, was traded by the Athletics to the Mets on Saturday for a pair of minor league pitchers.

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Canada edges U.S. in women's hockey exhibition

Some three weeks after Marie-Philip Poulin scored the final two goals in Canada's 3-2 gold-medal win over the Americans at the Beijing Games, the two teams met again Saturday in an exhibition in Pittsburgh with a similar result.

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Avalanche captain Landeskog set for knee surgery

Colorado captain Gabriel Landeskog, 29, the Avalanche's leading goal scorer, will undergo knee surgery on Monday, coach Jared Bednar said Saturday, adding there is "no timeline yet" with regards to the left wing's rehabilitation and recovery.

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Saturday, March 12, 2022

Sources: Rodon goes to Giants for 2 years, $44M

Left-handed pitcher Carlos Rodón and the San Francisco Giants are in agreement on a two-year, $44 million contract that includes an opt-out after the first season, sources familiar with the deal told ESPN's Jeff Passan.

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Friday, March 11, 2022

Now we got bad blood: Ben Simmons latest to face wrath of jilted fans

Deion Sanders, Bryce Harper and even his current Nets teammate Kevin Durant know what Ben Simmons is about to go through in Philadelphia.

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Fantasy baseball: Hot stove analysis of offseason trades and free-agent signings

Keep up to date on MLB free agency and trading season with analysis from Tristan H. Cockcroft and Eric Karabell on all the fantasy-relevant moves with an eye toward the 2022 fantasy baseball season.

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Thursday, March 10, 2022

Opening Day delayed until April 14? What more canceled games, contentious negotiations mean for MLB

After labor talks fell apart again, here's what went wrong and where things could go from here.

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184 games (and counting?): How MLB's cancellations could rock the playoff races

Mismatched schedules will wreak havoc on this baseball season -- even if more games aren't lost. Here's how it could impact your team.

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Social media erupts after MLB's latest delay

The MLB's 2022 regular season has been delayed for a second week. Players expressed their unhappiness about the process on social media.

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MLB cancels 2nd week of season amid stalemate

Major League Baseball canceled the second week of the regular season Wednesday after days of discussion with the MLB Players Association failed to generate a new collective-bargaining agreement.

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Sources: MLB, MLBPA stuck on international draft

As the lockout moved forward on Wednesday, negotiations between Major League Baseball and the MLBPA centered around the potential for an international draft, sources told ESPN, something the union is not in favor of.

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Wednesday, March 9, 2022

MLB, PA to continue talks Wed.; no cancellations

MLB and the players' union plan to resume talks on a new CBA Wednesday morning after deep-into-the-night discussions produced enough progress toward a potential deal for the league to put off canceling another batch of regular-season games.

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Apple, MLB announce 'Friday Night Baseball'

Apple and MLB announced Tuesday that Apple TV+ will carry a weekly doubleheader on Friday nights in eight countries when the regular season begins.

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Tuesday, March 8, 2022

Sources: MLB to nix 2nd week if no deal by Tues.

MLB plans to cancel another week of games if it can't agree to a new CBA with the MLBPA by Tuesday night, sources said.

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Ex-Cards P Kim signs record deal with KBO team

Kim Kwang-hyun, who played two seasons with the Cardinals, signed a record 4-year, $12.3 million deal with the SSG Landers.

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Imola circuit to stay on F1 calendar until 2025

Italy's Imola circuit will continue to host Formula One until 2025, the sport announced on Monday.

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Monday, March 7, 2022

NHL redesigns Stanley Cup Playoffs logos

The NHL, on Monday, unveiled new postseason branding for the first time in 13 years, including a reimagined Stanley Cup logo.

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Stars' Robertson, 22, posts 2nd straight hat trick

Just 22 years old and already anchoring Dallas' top line, American forward Jason Robertson recorded his second hat trick of the weekend on Sunday afternoon, as the surging Stars outlasted the Wild 6-3 in Minnesota.

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Sources: MLBPA delivers new proposal to league

The MLBPA gave the league a new CBA proposal that includes a $5 million reduction in the union's previous offer on a pre-arbitration bonus pool, but no change in its CBT stance, sources said.

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Saturday, March 5, 2022

Sources: MLBPA plans written reply to MLB offer

Officials from the Major League Baseball Players Association are preparing a written response to MLB's last offer on a new collective bargaining agreement that preceded the league canceling the first week of the regular season, sources told ESPN.

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Sources: MLB teams ask about nixing Rule 5 draft

Amid the uncertainty of 2022, multiple MLB teams have inquired with the league about the possibility of canceling the Rule 5 draft for this season, sources told ESPN's Kiley McDaniel and Jeff Passan.

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Fantasy hockey rookie watch: Outlook on Zegras, Seider, Boldy and more

Let's check in on the top rookies around the NHL to see their present and future outlook.

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Friday, March 4, 2022

Oilers' Keith gets warm ovation in Chicago return

Duncan Keith returned to his first NHL home Thursday night, playing his first game in Chicago since he was traded to the Oilers in July.

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Caps to be Canes' opponent in '23 outdoor game

The Capitals will be the Hurricanes' opponent in the NHL's outdoor Stadium Series game on Feb. 18, 2023.

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Thursday, March 3, 2022

Formula One terminates Russian Grand Prix contract

Formula One has confirmed it has terminated its contract with the promoter of the Russian Grand Prix, meaning the sport has no plans to hold a race in the country in the future.

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Verstappen signs new contract to stay at Red Bull until 2028

Red Bull has confirmed reigning world champion Max Verstappen has signed a new contract to stay at the team until 2028.

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Sharks trade for Oilers' Stalock after Reimer hurt

A day after starting goalie James Reimer exited with a lower-body injury, the Sharks acquired goalie Alex Stalock from the Oilers on Wednesday for future considerations.

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'They need to stop treating us like we're idiots': How MLB can salvage this season

Opening Day has been canceled, negotiations have gone sideways and each day forward without a deal will get worse for baseball. Here's what can end the cycle.

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Ex-player Khristich still in Ukraine, vows to help

Dmitri Khristich, who played for the Capitals, Kings, Bruins and Maple Leafs, is staying in his native Ukraine and vows to fight for his country.

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Wednesday, March 2, 2022

Injured Nugent-Hopkins considered week-to-week

Edmonton center Ryan Nugent-Hopkins, out with an upper-body injury, left the Oilers Tuesday to return home before the end of an American road trip, and is considered week-to-week, coach Jay Woodcroft announced before a 3-0 victory in Philadelphia.

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Agent: Russian NHL players harassed, threatened

Dan Milstein, who represents a majority of the Russian-born players in the NHL, said his clients have been the targets of "discrimination and racism" after Russia's invasion of Ukraine and are concerned for their safety.

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Tuesday, March 1, 2022

NHL condemns Russia's actions, urges 'resolution'

In a press release on Monday, the NHL outlined measures it has put in place as a reprimand for Russia's actions in its ongoing invasion of Ukraine, and in doing so, the league said it is "suspending our relationships with our business partners in Russia."

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Fantasy hockey waiver watch: Top eight free agents to boost your team

Keep an eye on the New Jersey Devils and Montreal Canadiens for your fantasy hockey top pickups this week.

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IIHF bans Russia, Belarus from its competitions

The International Ice Hockey Federation has banned Belarus and Russia from participating in its competitions until further notice In reaction to Russia's invasion of Ukraine.

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