Wednesday, January 31, 2024

WS MVP Seager to miss most of spring training

Rangers All-Star shortstop Corey Seager had surgery Tuesday for a left sports hernia repair.

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Report: 4 NHLers directed to surrender in Ontario

NHL players Cal Foote and Michael McLeod of the New Jersey Devils, Dillon Dube of the Calgary Flames and Carter Hart of the Philadelphia Flyers have been directed to surrender to police in London, Ontario for sexual assault charges, TSN reported Tuesday.

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Devils' Hughes won't participate in All-Star events

New Jersey Devils star Jack Hughes will attend, but won't participate in the skills competition or 3-on-3 tournament at the upcoming NHL All-Star Weekend due to an upper body injury suffered in early January.

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Burned remnants of stolen Robinson statue found

The burned remnants of a Jackie Robinson statue that was stolen last week were found Tuesday.

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Tuesday, January 30, 2024

Passan: Latest on Oakland A's stadium plans, Las Vegas move

Even after securing their move to Vegas, the A's are facing an uncertain future -- including, crucially, where they'll play next season.

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NHL all-time goalie wins: Top 10 players to know

Goalies have one of the most demanding positions in the NHL. Which ones have secured the most wins? Check out this definitive all-time list.

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Monday, January 29, 2024

Fantasy hockey: Watch the Ducks, Avalanche and Sharks

Notes, pickups and trends from around the NHL before your fantasy hockey lineups lock this week.

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2023-24 Fantasy hockey top 250 player rankings

The top 250 fantasy hockey players, updated through the 2023-24 NHL season.

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San Francisco 49ers' NFC title win among most memorable championship comebacks in recent years

The 49ers made history by opening the second half with 27 consecutive points to defeat the Lions after trailing by 17 points at halftime. Their comeback is among the most memorable in recent championship history across sports.

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Rangers rule out center Chytil for rest of season

The Rangers said Filip Chytil had a setback from "an upper body injury," with sources telling ESPN late last week that it was related to head injuries Chytil had previously suffered.

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Sunday, January 28, 2024

'Keep it going': Oilers eye history, win 16th in row

Connor McDavid and Leon Draisaitl each had a goal and two assists and Edmonton won its 16th straight game to move within one of tying the NHL record, defeating the Nashville Predators 4-1 on Saturday in a game in which Corey Perry made his Oilers debut.

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Scherzer, deGrom aiming for mid-summer return

Max Scherzer says he and Jacob deGrom are aiming for a return to the Texas Rangers rotation in the middle of the summer.

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Maple Leafs' Jarnkrok (knuckle) out up to 4 weeks

A broken knuckle will keep Toronto veteran forward Calle Jarnkrok out for three to four weeks, Maple Leafs coach Sheldon Keefe told reporters Saturday.

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Saturday, January 27, 2024

Cubs' Peters handed season ban for positive test

Chicago Cubs right-hander Mathew Peters has been suspended for the 2024 season under the minor league drug program following a positive test for a performance-enhancing substance.

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Perry likely to debut for streaking Oilers on Sat.

Corey Perry's Oilers debut could come as early as Saturday against the visiting Predators, per coach Kris Knoblauch.

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Sources: Rangers' Chytil falls on ice, has setback

Rangers center Filip Chytil had a setback related to his suspected concussions while skating with the team Friday. The 24-year-old has not played since Nov. 2.

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Friday, January 26, 2024

Wild acquire defenseman Butcher from Penguins

The Minnesota Wild acquired veteran defenseman Will Butcher from the Pittsburgh Penguins in exchange for forward prospect Maxim Cajkovic on Thursday.

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Fantasy hockey goalie situations: Five teams to watch

The latest goalie crease breakdown from the Toronto Maple Leafs, Minnesota Wild and more. Read this before checking your league's waiver wire.

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Stars' Heiskanen returns after 10-game absence

Stars defenseman Miro Heiskanen, who has missed 10 games with a lower-body injury, will return against the Ducks on Thursday night.

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Thursday, January 25, 2024

The NHL's All-Value Team: The player on each club outperforming their contract

Getting big contributions from players with low salary cap hits is critical to success in today's NHL. Here is the best value for all 32 teams.

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'A long time without a parade': Minnesota is the capital of pro-sports heartbreak

None of Minnesota's four pro sports teams -- MLB's Twins, NBA's Timberwolves, NHL's North Stars (later the Wild) and the NFL's Vikings -- have advanced to a championship series or Super Bowl, much less won.

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MacKinnon's 2nd 4-goal game of season lifts Avs

Nathan MacKinnon scored three of his four goals consecutively in the second period for a natural hat trick and added an assist to help the Colorado Avalanche beat the Washington Capitals 6-2 on Wednesday night.

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Twins claim Thompson off waivers from Yankees

Bubba Thompson was claimed off waivers by the Twins from the Yankees, moving to his fourth team of the offseason.

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Wednesday, January 24, 2024

Flyers' Hart granted indefinite leave of absence

General manager Daniel Briere announced Tuesday that goalie Carter Hart had requested and been granted time away from the team due to personal reasons.

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Fantasy hockey heat index: Oshie, DeBrusk among hottest players of January

Time to check in on which players are hot and cold over the past four weeks. Check your waiver wire for T.J. Oshie, Jake DeBrusk, and more.

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Tuesday, January 23, 2024

Sources: Rangers' injured Chytil returns to U.S.

Filip Chytil, who hasn't played for the Rangers since Nov. 2, has returned to New York after training in Czechia while recovering from a head injury, sources told ESPN.

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'Not happening': Bergeron not returning to Bruins

Despite spending every Friday on the ice with a group of friends and former NHL players in the Boston area, former Bruins captain Patrice Bergeron, 38, told the Canadian Press this week that "I'm not making a comeback, not trying to make a comeback."

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Cubs icon Ryne Sandberg diagnosed with cancer

Ryne Sandberg, who played 15 seasons for the Chicago Cubs during a Hall of Fame career, said he has been diagnosed with metastatic prostate cancer.

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Monday, January 22, 2024

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

Track MLB free agency and trades with analysis from Tristan H. Cockcroft and Eric Karabell. Prepare fantasy baseball moves for the 2024 MLB season.

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'Nervous' Roy wins debut as Islanders edge Stars

A day after being named the club's new coach following the firing of Lane Lambert, Patrick Roy was behind the bench as the New York Islanders outlasted the Dallas Stars, 3-2, in overtime on Sunday night.

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Pinto gets assist in return from 41-game ban

In his return to the lineup from a 41-game gambling suspension, Senators forward Shane Pinto notched a point in the 5-3 win over the Flyers on Sunday.

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Sunday, January 21, 2024

Quick downplays return to L.A., Kings' tribute

Jonathan Quick, playing his first game in Los Angeles since being traded by the Kings last season, was honored with a 2-minute video tribute but afterward tried to deflect the attention he received and the significance of his return.

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Oilers' win streak hits 13, most by Canadian team

The Oilers beat the Flames 3-1 on Saturday night to break Montreal's record for the longest winning streak by a Canadian team at 13. Pittsburgh set the NHL mark of 17 in 1992-93.

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NHL reveals captains for ASG weekend in Toronto

The NHL has revealed its captains for All-Star Game festivities next month in Toronto, from the players themselves to some well-known celebrities.

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Reeling Islanders fire Lambert, hire Roy as coach

Struggling to keep pace in the Eastern Conference playoff race, the New York Islanders fired coach Lane Lambert on Saturday, replacing him with Hall of Fame goaltender Patrick Roy, who last coached in the NHL with the Colorado Avalanche.

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Saturday, January 20, 2024

Capitals lock up forward Protas with 5-year deal

The Washington Capitals have signed forward Aliaksei Protas to a five-year contract extension, ensuring he will further cement his place in the club's long-term plans.

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Yanks cut Jeter Downs, likely ending stint in N.Y.

Jeter Downs' career with the New York Yankees could end before it started, as the 25-year-old was designated for assignment on Friday.

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Fantasy hockey schedule hacks: How to use the NHL slate to your advantage

On busy nights, everyone plays and you have good players on the bench. On slow nights, you don't have enough players. Victoria breaks down the schedule to help you maximize your games played.

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Canucks extend prez of hockey ops Rutherford

The Canucks have given president of hockey operations Jim Rutherford a three-year extension.

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Friday, January 19, 2024

Kucherov bags 3 assists, ups career mark to 500

Nikita Kucherov achieved the 500-assist milestone in his 688th game, the third fastest to reach the mark among active players behind Connor McDavid (527) and Sidney Crosby (554).

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Giants bring Baker 'back home' as special adviser

Dusty Baker, who retired from the Houston Astros after last season, will return to San Francisco as special adviser to baseball operations, the Giants announced Thursday.

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Stroman: Cashman and I 'hashed out' past beef

Brian Cashman apologized to Marcus Stroman over 2019 remarks by the Yankees GM before New York negotiated a $37 million, two-year deal with the 32-year-old right-hander.

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Wild's Spurgeon (hip, back) out rest of season

The Minnesota Wild announced Thursday that team captain Jared Spurgeon will miss the rest of the season after having surgery next month on his left hip and a back procedure four weeks later in March.

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Thursday, January 18, 2024

Everything you need to know about the new Diamond-Amazon deal

On Wednesday, Diamond Sports Group announced a new deal with Amazon. What does it mean for the streaming rights of your favorite teams?

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Reports: Jays, Y. Rodriguez reach 4-year deal

Yariel Rodriguez, who made two starts with Cuba in the WBC after pitching in Japan for three seasons, has reportedly agreed to a deal with the Blue Jays.

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Mets to retire numbers of Gooden, Strawberry

Dwight Gooden and Darryl Strawberry, linchpins of the Mets' 1986 championship team, will become the ninth and 10th players to have their numbers retired by the franchise.

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Wednesday, January 17, 2024

A's get MLB, union OK to receive revenue sharing

The Oakland Athletics were approved by the MLB and the MLBPA to receive revenue-sharing money this year even if a binding agreement to construct a ballpark in Las Vegas was not in place by the Monday deadline.

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Bolts GM: Stamkos won't be traded at deadline

Steven Stamkos, who is in the final year of an 8-year deal, will remain with the Lightning at least through the end of the season, GM Julien BriseBois said.

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Dolan, Weinstein accused of sexual assault in suit

A Tennessee woman filed a federal lawsuit accusing Knicks and Rangers owner James Dolan, in part, of pressuring her into unwanted sex nearly a decade ago.

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Vegas F Eichel week-to-week following surgery

Vegas Golden Knights forward Jack Eichel is considered week-to-week after having surgery for a lower-body injury, the team announced Tuesday.

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Tuesday, January 16, 2024

Braves open signing period with $5M to Perdomo

Jose Perdomo agreed to a $5 million bonus with the Atlanta Braves on Monday, the largest amount on the first day of the 2024 international signing period and the highest for a Venezuelan-born international amateur.

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Mets agree to deal with son of HOFer Guerrero

Vladi Miguel Guerrero, an outfielder/infielder who is a son of Hall of Fame slugger Vladimir Guerrero and a half-brother of Toronto star Vladimir Guerrero Jr., agreed to a minor league contract with the Mets.

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'Special' Fleury all alone at No. 2 in all-time wins

Goaltender Marc-Andre Fleury, who stopped 21 shots in his first shutout of the season and the 74th of his career, took sole possession of second place with his 552nd win in the NHL, as the Minnesota Wild defeated the New York Islanders 5-0 on Monday.

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Avs' Nichushkin enters player assistance program

Colorado Avalanche forward Valeri Nichushkin has entered the NHL/NHLPA player assistance program and will be away from the team for an indefinite amount of time.

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Blackhawks' Bedard back on ice amid recovery

Blackhawks star rookie Connor Bedard returned to the ice 10 days after fracturing his jaw, but his timeline for return is still set at 6-8 weeks.

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Monday, January 15, 2024

Former NHL F Ryan, 47, fights in an ECHL game

Playing professionally for the first time in 20 years, former NHL player Terry Ryan celebrated his 47th birthday with a fist-flying return to the game, dropping the gloves and fighting Sunday for the Newfoundland Growlers in the ECHL.

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Sunday, January 14, 2024

Nylander among four Maple Leafs voted All-Stars

William Nylander, Mitch Marner and Morgan Rielly from the Toronto Maple Leafs were selected for the NHL All-Star Game on Saturday through the results of a fan vote.

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NHL, Adidas, Justin Bieber's Drew House collaborate on 2024 All-Star jerseys

The four different variations will be worn during All-Star Weekend, Feb. 1-3 in Toronto.

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Knights' points leader Eichel sidelined with injury

Golden Knights center Jack Eichel will miss an undetermined amount of time with an undisclosed injury suffered in Thursday's win over the Bruins.

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Saturday, January 13, 2024

Senators' Pinto nears return from gambling ban

Shane Pinto skated with the Senators on Friday and may play in an NHL game on Jan. 21 after becoming the first player in the league's modern era to be suspended for gambling.

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Imanaga embraces Cubs slogan, eyes growth

Known as the Pitching Philosopher in Japan, Shota Imanaga is hoping to improve his game as he moves to MLB and the Cubs.

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Hurricanes put Kochetkov in concussion protocol

Hurricanes goaltender Pyotr Kochetkov is in the concussion protocol, coach Rod Brind'Amour said Friday.

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Friday, January 12, 2024

Soto, Yanks agree to record $31M salary for '24

Juan Soto and the New York Yankees came to terms on a record-setting, $31 million salary for the 2024 season, topping the list of dozens of arbitration-eligible players who agreed on their compensation ahead of Thursday's deadline.

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Ducks' Zegras out 6-8 weeks with broken ankle

The Anaheim Ducks will be without Trevor Zegras for six to eight weeks after the forward suffered a broken ankle in Tuesday's 5-3 win over the Predators.

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Avs' Landeskog back on ice, still 'long ways out'

Gabriel Landeskog was back on the ice with his Colorado Avalanche teammates Thursday, his first time practicing since having cartilage replacement surgery on his right knee, but he's nowhere close to returning to game action.

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U.S. upends Canada in OT at hockey worlds

Jack Johnson scored his second goal of the game 1:47 into overtime to give the United States a 5-4 victory over Canada on Saturday in the hockey world championships.

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Thursday, January 11, 2024

Flyers' Tortorella blasts report on Gauthier trade

Flyers coach John Tortorella lashed out at a reporter for a report that former Philadelphia forward Kevin Hayes was partially behind the reason top prospect Cutter Gauthier wanted off the team.

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Rangers sign ex-All-Star Greene, others to deals

Former All-Star reliever Shane Greene is among three more right-handers who have been signed by the Texas Rangers to minor league contracts with invitations to spring training.

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Sources: Cubs, lefty Imanaga finalizing $53M deal

The Cubs and Japanese lefty Shota Imanaga are finalizing a four-year, $53 million deal with the option to extend it to $80 million over five years, sources told ESPN.

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Reports: Perry meets with NHL commish Bettman

Corey Perry met with NHL commissioner Gary Bettman this week and remains eligible to sign with any team, according to multiple reports.

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Wednesday, January 10, 2024

Matsui: Not expecting to close for SD right away

New Padres reliever Yuki Matsui said he is not expecting to come in and become the closer immediately but is looking forward to pitching in big late-inning situations.

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Source: Cubs, Japan's Imanaga working on deal

The Cubs are working toward an agreement with Japanese pitcher Shota Imanaga, who went 74-55 with a 2.96 ERA and 1,183 strikeouts over eight seasons with the Yokohama Bay Stars.

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New White Sox GM: Cease trade talks 'ongoing'

First-year White Sox GM Chris Getz says discussions centered around trading right-hander Dylan Cease are "ongoing," but is in no rush to make a deal.

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Tuesday, January 9, 2024

Flyers trade world juniors star Gauthier to Ducks

Cutter Gauthier, who helped lead the United States to a world junior championship, was traded Monday from Philadelphia to Anaheim in exchange for defenseman Jamie Drysdale and a 2025 second-round draft pick.

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Franco out of Dominican jail amid investigation

Rays shortstop Wander Franco was released from jail and is free to leave the Dominican Republic amid an ongoing investigation into an alleged relationship with a minor.

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Cards add former Red Sox exec Bloom as adviser

Former Red Sox exec Chaim Bloom, 40, fired by Boston in September as the club was near a last-place finish, was hired by the St. Louis Cardinals as an adviser Monday, bulking up the front office after the team's worst season in nearly 30 years.

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Monday, January 8, 2024

Fantasy hockey pickups: Add Rickard Rakell immediately

Notes, pickups and trends from around the NHL before your fantasy hockey lineups lock this week.

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Leafs give Nylander team-record $92M contract

The Maple Leafs have given William Nylander a new contract with the most total money in franchise history.

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Hollywood's finest: Betts hits red carpet at Globes

Mookie Betts walked the red carpet at the Golden Globes on Sunday night as the owner of his own media company, OMG.

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Sources: Dodgers keep busy, add OF Hernández

The Dodgers have agreed to a one-year, $23.5 million deal with Teoscar Hernández, with sources telling ESPN that $8.5 million of that will be deferred, to be paid off between 2030 and 2039.

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Sunday, January 7, 2024

PWHL game in Minnesota sets attendance record

The Professional Women's Hockey League game Saturday at Xcel Energy Center in St. Paul, Minnesota, a 3-0 Minnesota win over Montreal, set an attendance record for the most watched professional women's ice hockey event with 13,316 people on hand.

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Jack to miss second installment of 'Hughes Bowl'

New Jersey Devils All-Star Jack Hughes, injured in Friday's 4-2 victory over the Chicago Blackhawks, will not play Saturday against the Vancouver Canucks in Newark, a game both of his brothers, Luke and Quinn, will skate in.

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Kings' Copley has season-ending knee surgery

Goaltender Pheonix Copley will miss the rest of the season for the Los Angeles Kings after he underwent knee surgery earlier this week.

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Angels, RHP Plesac agree to 1-year, $1M deal

The Angels and Zach Plesac have agreed to a one-year, $1 million deal, bringing in the right-hander after five seasons with the Guardians.

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Saturday, January 6, 2024

Home-field advantage: Chiefs, Royals to stay put

The Chiefs and Royals announced Friday that both Kansas City franchises would remain in Jackson County, where Arrowhead and Kauffman stadiums are located.

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Catcher Nola lands Brewers deal, source says

Catcher Nola will make $975,000 if he makes the Brewers, with an additional $250,000 in bonuses based on games played.

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Giants land former Cy Young winner Ray from M's

The Giants acquired former Cy Young winner Robbie Ray from the Mariners in exchange for outfielder Mitch Haniger and right-hander Anthony DeSclafani, a swap of veterans that could portend more moves.

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Friday, January 5, 2024

Bauer admits 'mistakes,' wants 2nd shot in MLB

Former Cy Young winner Trevor Bauer, who hasn't pitched in the majors since June 2021 following sexual assault allegations, said he has "made a lot of mistakes along the way" and hopes for a second chance in Major League Baseball.

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Sharks' Benning has season-ending hip surgery

San Jose Sharks defenseman Matt Benning underwent surgery on his hip that will sideline him for the rest of the season.

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Canadiens C Dvorak (pectoral) out for season

Montreal Canadiens center Christian Dvorak will have surgery on a torn pectoral muscle and miss the rest of the season, the team announced Thursday.

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Thursday, January 4, 2024

Source: Korean RHP Go agrees to join Padres

The San Diego Padres have reached agreement on a two-year, $4.5 million contract with Korean relief pitcher Woo Suk Go, a source told ESPN on Wednesday, confirming a report by the New York Post.

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Pacioretty (Achilles) to make season debut Wed.

On Wednesday night, Max Pacioretty will play his first game since Jan. 19, 2023, when he and the Capitals face the Devils.

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Padres staff won't have traditional bench coach

New San Diego manager Mike Shildt will utilize the input of several coaches during games.

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Wednesday, January 3, 2024

Stock watch: Pay attention to these goalie moves

Notes, pickups, and trends from around the NHL to set your fantasy hockey lineups for the rest of the week.

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Matsui can get $33.6M if he becomes Pads closer

Yuki Matsui can earn $33.6 million over five seasons with the Padres if the Japanese reliever becomes the team's closer.

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Devils' Meier to miss game vs. Caps with injury

Devils forward Timo Meier suffered a "medium-body" injury vs. the Bruins on Saturday and will not play in Wednesday's game vs. the Capitals.

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Tuesday, January 2, 2024

Maple Leafs send struggling G Samsonov to AHL

The Toronto Maple Leafs loaned veteran goaltender Ilya Samsonov, who was placed on waivers Sunday, but cleared the 24-hour window without any claims from other NHL teams, to their AHL affiliate Monday, the team announced.

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Sources: Rays' Franco arrested for no-show act

Rays shortstop Wander Franco was arrested Monday in the Dominican Republic for missing a meeting with investigators regarding allegations of inappropriate relationships with minors, sources confirmed to ESPN.

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'He got 'er done!': Golden Knights, Kraken dress as fishermen, Elvis Presley in Winter Classic arrivals

Another Winter Classic means more irregular pregame arrivals, this time from the Vegas Golden Knights and Seattle Kraken.

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Wild without star Kaprizov, goalie Gustavsson

The Minnesota Wild forward Kirill Kaprizov and goaltender Filip Gustavsson both went down with injuries in Saturday's loss and will be sidelined for the near future.

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Monday, January 1, 2024

Still unbeaten, U.S. off to quarters at world juniors

Michigan's Rutger McGroarty, who was selected 14th overall by the Winnipeg Jets in the 2022 NHL Draft and has six goals and 18 points for the Wolverines this season, had a hat trick as Team USA beat Slovakia Sunday at the world junior hockey championship.

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'Flattered' Fleury reaches 1,000-game milestone

Marc-Andre Fleury became the fourth goaltender in NHL history to play in 1,000 games on Sunday afternoon in the Minnesota Wild's 3-2 loss to the Winnipeg Jets, joining Hall of Fame standouts Martin Brodeur, Roberto Luongo and Patrick Roy.

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Report: Leafs' Samsonov, Sabres' Comrie waived

The Maple Leafs waived underperforming goalie Ilya Samsonov and the Sabres ended their three-goalie rotation by waiving Eric Comrie, according to The Associated Press.

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