Today: July 06, 2024
Today: July 06, 2024

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Class-action suit says North America's major junior hockey system violates US antitrust law

A class-action suit has been filed in federal court in New York arguing that the major junior hockey system violates federal antitrust law

Class-action suit says North America's major junior hockey system violates US antitrust law
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Return of 3ICE gives the NHL another chance to see how a potential 3-on-3 OT rule change works

When the NHL implemented 3-on-3 play in overtime nearly a decade ago, the idea was to see the most speed and skill hockey had to offer

Return of 3ICE gives the NHL another chance to see how a potential 3-on-3 OT rule change works
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Maple Leafs' Morgan Rielly suspended 5 games by the NHL for cross-checking the Senators' Ridly Greig

Morgan Rielly has been suspended five games for cross-checking Ridly Greig in the final seconds of a game over the weekend

Maple Leafs' Morgan Rielly suspended 5 games by the NHL for cross-checking the Senators' Ridly Greig
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Alex Ovechkin is on his longest goal-scoring streak in years. Talk of the Gretzky record is back

Alex Ovechkin has scored a goal in five consecutive games to make it his longest streak in nearly three years

Alex Ovechkin is on his longest goal-scoring streak in years. Talk of the Gretzky record is back
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Montreal Canadiens' Juraj Slafkovsky is learning to trust his shot early in his NHL career

Juraj Slafkovsky became the top pick in the 2022 NHL draft in part because he showed in the months leading up that he could score goals with an impeccable release

Montreal Canadiens' Juraj Slafkovsky is learning to trust his shot early in his NHL career
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New coach Dan Quinn's work with the Commanders is well underway with much more still to do

Dan Quinn’s work as Washington Commanders coach is already well underway

New coach Dan Quinn's work with the Commanders is well underway with much more still to do
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Trade deadline, MVP race and more outdoor hockey are on tap for the 2nd half of the NHL season

Two significant trades happened during the NHL's All-Star break

Trade deadline, MVP race and more outdoor hockey are on tap for the 2nd half of the NHL season
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Justin Bieber takes the ice, grabs the spotlight at NHL All-Star Weekend

Justin Bieber not only served as a celebrity captain at NHL All-Star Weekend

Justin Bieber takes the ice, grabs the spotlight at NHL All-Star Weekend
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Maple Leafs' Auston Matthews and Mitch Marner shine in NHL All-Star 3-on-3 on home ice in Toronto

Auston Matthews and Mitch Marner of the Maple Leafs shined in the NHL All-Star 3-on-3 tournament on home ice in Toronto

Maple Leafs' Auston Matthews and Mitch Marner shine in NHL All-Star 3-on-3 on home ice in Toronto
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New Jersey Devils say Jack Hughes is 'really close' to returning from injury

Injured New Jersey Devils All-Star Jack Hughes is close to returning to their lineup

New Jersey Devils say Jack Hughes is 'really close' to returning from injury
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Connor McDavid wins the NHL All-Star Skills competition he helped revive

Connor McDavid can add another individual honor to his resume after winning the NHL All-Star Skills competition

Connor McDavid wins the NHL All-Star Skills competition he helped revive
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Former NHL player Alex Formenton has been charged by police in Canada, his lawyer says

Former NHL player Alex Formenton has turned himself in to police in connection with an investigation into an alleged sexual assault by several members of Canada's 2018 world junior team

Former NHL player Alex Formenton has been charged by police in Canada, his lawyer says
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PWHL players joining NHL All-Star festivities is a chance to celebrate and grow the new league

Two dozen of the best women's hockey players in the world have converged on Toronto to be part of NHL All-Star Weekend

PWHL players joining NHL All-Star festivities is a chance to celebrate and grow the new league
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NHL All-Star Weekend has a new look, leaning into some old ideas after input from Connor McDavid

The NHL is reaching back into its history in an attempt to bring the fun back to All-Star Weekend

NHL All-Star Weekend has a new look, leaning into some old ideas after input from Connor McDavid
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Court documents show 5 players from Canada's 2018 world junior team are charged with sexual assault

Court documents show five players from Canada's 2018 world junior team have been charged with sexual assault

Court documents show 5 players from Canada's 2018 world junior team are charged with sexual assault
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NHL announces plans to send players back to the Olympics in 2026 and 2030 for first time since 2014

NHL players are returning to the Olympics for the first time in more than a decade

NHL announces plans to send players back to the Olympics in 2026 and 2030 for first time since 2014
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Taylor Swift gets an early reason to celebrate at AFC title game as Travis Kelce makes a TD catch

Taylor Swift celebrated Travis Kelce's latest touchdown catch in the playoffs early in the AFC championship game between the Kansas City Chiefs and Baltimore Ravens

Taylor Swift gets an early reason to celebrate at AFC title game as Travis Kelce makes a TD catch
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Islanders fire coach Lane Lambert and replace him with Patrick Roy

The New York Islanders have fired coach Lane Lambert and replaced him with Hall of Fame goaltender Patrick Roy

Islanders fire coach Lane Lambert and replace him with Patrick Roy
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Former NFL quarterback Norm Snead dies at age 84

Former NFL quarterback Norm Snead has died at the age of 84

Former NFL quarterback Norm Snead dies at age 84
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Washington Commanders hiring 49ers executive Adam Peters as general manager, AP source says

The Washington Commanders are hiring San Francisco 49ers executive Adam Peters as their new general manager, a person with knowledge of the move tells The Associated Press

Washington Commanders hiring 49ers executive Adam Peters as general manager, AP source says
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NHLPA unveils mental health initiative to help hockey players learn more, watch for warning signs

The NHL players union has launched a mental health program aimed at educating and helping players learn more about their own well-being and that of their teammates and families

NHLPA unveils mental health initiative to help hockey players learn more, watch for warning signs
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Eric Bieniemy's future is uncertain as the Commanders look for their next coach

Eric Bieniemy's future is up in the air again after the Washington Commanders fired coach Ron Rivera

Eric Bieniemy's future is uncertain as the Commanders look for their next coach
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Brock Purdy bounces back, 49ers clinch the NFC’s top seed by beating the Commanders 27-10

Brock Purdy threw two touchdown passes and the San Francisco 49ers clinched the top seed in the NFC by beating the Washington Commanders 27-10

Brock Purdy bounces back, 49ers clinch the NFC’s top seed by beating the Commanders 27-10
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Brissett to start for the Commanders against the 49ers after Howell was pulled from the last 2 games

Jacoby Brissett is set to start at quarterback for the Washington Commanders on Sunday when they host the NFC-leading San Francisco 49ers

Brissett to start for the Commanders against the 49ers after Howell was pulled from the last 2 games
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Senators fire coach D.J. Smith, replacing him with Jacques Martin on an interim basis

The Ottawa Senators have fired coach D

Senators fire coach D.J. Smith, replacing him with Jacques Martin on an interim basis

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