Today: October 22, 2024
Today: October 22, 2024

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Bottoms up in the NHL standings? Some Stanley Cup contenders are struggling early this season

The first two weeks of the season have not been kind to a few of the top Stanley Cup contenders

Bottoms up in the NHL standings? Some Stanley Cup contenders are struggling early this season
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Commanders lose Jayden Daniels to a rib injury in a 40-7 romp over the Panthers

The Washington Commanders blew out the Carolina Panthers 40-7 after losing rookie quarterback Jayden Daniels to a rib injury

Commanders lose Jayden Daniels to a rib injury in a 40-7 romp over the Panthers
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Jayden Daniels to get further tests Monday after leaving the Commanders' game with a rib injury

Jayden Daniels will undergo further tests Monday after leaving the Washington Commanders' game against the Carolina Panthers with a rib injury

Jayden Daniels to get further tests Monday after leaving the Commanders' game with a rib injury
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Dallas Stars sign goalie Jake Oettinger to an 8-year, $66 million extension

The Dallas Stars have signed No. 1 goaltender Jake Oettinger to an eight-year extension worth $66 million

Dallas Stars sign goalie Jake Oettinger to an 8-year, $66 million extension
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Jackson outduels Daniels and Henry runs for two TDs as Ravens beat Commanders 30-23

Lamar Jackson threw for 323 yards and a touchdown to outshine rookie Jayden Daniels and the Baltimore Ravens beat the Washington Commanders 30-23 for their fourth consecutive victory

Jackson outduels Daniels and Henry runs for two TDs as Ravens beat Commanders 30-23
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Bobby Witt Jr. and the Royals go from 2 late 7-game losing streaks to the AL Division Series

The Kansas City Royals endured two seven-game losing streaks in the final month of the season

Bobby Witt Jr. and the Royals go from 2 late 7-game losing streaks to the AL Division Series
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NHL coaching carousel takes Berube to Toronto, Keefe to New Jersey and Ruff back to Buffalo

There were eight coaching changes around the NHL this past offseason

NHL coaching carousel takes Berube to Toronto, Keefe to New Jersey and Ruff back to Buffalo
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NCAA approves Gallaudet's use of a helmet for deaf and hard of hearing players this season

The NCAA has given full approval for Gallaudet's football team to use a helmet designed for players who are deaf or hard of hearing this season

NCAA approves Gallaudet's use of a helmet for deaf and hard of hearing players this season
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Washington's Luke McCaffrey looking to make his own name in the NFL following his dad and brothers

Luke McCaffrey this weekend will become the latest member of his family to play in the NFL

Washington's Luke McCaffrey looking to make his own name in the NFL following his dad and brothers
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Remembering Johnny Hockey: Johnny Gaudreau and brother Matthew shined on and off the ice

Johnny Gaudreau was known as “Johnny Hockey” for his lifelong journey in the sport he loved along with his family

Remembering Johnny Hockey: Johnny Gaudreau and brother Matthew shined on and off the ice
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Paris Olympics Day 6: Simone Biles shines for all-around gold; Summer McIntosh wins another medal

Simone Biles dazzled once again to win the gold medal in the women's all-around gymnastics final at the Paris Olympics

Paris Olympics Day 6: Simone Biles shines for all-around gold; Summer McIntosh wins another medal
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Horse racing leaders consider Paris Olympics equestrian scandal a lesson for their sport

The horse welfare scandal that has been the talk of equestrian events at the Paris Olympics is being noticed and highlighted by prominent voices in a related sport

Horse racing leaders consider Paris Olympics equestrian scandal a lesson for their sport
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Flyers sign All-Star Travis Konecny to an 8-year extension worth $70 million

The Philadelphia Flyers have signed All-Star forward Travis Konecny to an eight-year extension worth $70 million

Flyers sign All-Star Travis Konecny to an 8-year extension worth $70 million
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Columbus Blue Jackets hire Dean Evason as their next coach

The Columbus Blue Jackets have hired Dean Evason as coach

Columbus Blue Jackets hire Dean Evason as their next coach
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Capitals promote Chris Patrick to GM, Brian MacLellan remains president of hockey operations

The Washington Capitals have named Chris Patrick as their general manager with longtime GM Brian MacLellan remaining as president of hockey operations

Capitals promote Chris Patrick to GM, Brian MacLellan remains president of hockey operations
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Irvin allows 1 hit over 8 innings, Winker homers as the Nationals beat the Mets 1-0

Jake Irvin allowed just one hit and issued one walk in eight innings, Jesse Winker hit a pinch-hit home run and the Washington Nationals beat the New York Mets 1-0 in the traditional 11 a.m. Fourth of July game in the nation’s capital

Irvin allows 1 hit over 8 innings, Winker homers as the Nationals beat the Mets 1-0
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NHL free agency shows teams in states with no income tax have an advantage

Four of the past five Stanley Cup champions are based in a place with no state income tax, and the flood of talent to those locales continued in NHL free agency

NHL free agency shows teams in states with no income tax have an advantage
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'Unpredictable' free agency is on tap around the NHL as part of a fast-tracked offseason

The outlook for NHL free agency

'Unpredictable' free agency is on tap around the NHL as part of a fast-tracked offseason
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Tampa Bay Lightning acquire the rights to Jake Guentzel on the eve of free agency

The Tampa Bay Lightning got a head start on free agency by acquiring the rights to high-scoring winger Jake Guentzel

Tampa Bay Lightning acquire the rights to Jake Guentzel on the eve of free agency
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Steven Stamkos remains on course to become a free agent, Lightning GM and agent confirm

Steven Stamkos is still on course to become a free agent even after the Tampa Bay Lightning cleared significant salary cap space with trades made at the NHL draft

Steven Stamkos remains on course to become a free agent, Lightning GM and agent confirm
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Lightning and Capitals make significant trades on 2nd day of NHL draft

The Tampa Bay Lightning and Washington Capitals each made multiple trades on a busy second day of action at the NHL draft

Lightning and Capitals make significant trades on 2nd day of NHL draft
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NHL and Fanatics unveil new jerseys for the 2024-25 season

The NHL has unveiled new player jerseys for the 2024-25 season made by Fanatics

NHL and Fanatics unveil new jerseys for the 2024-25 season
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Opening trades of the NHL offseason contain several goalies but few surprises

Among the first handful of players to be traded around in the NHL this summer, there were few stunners

Opening trades of the NHL offseason contain several goalies but few surprises
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Roenick gets into Hockey Hall of Fame after a lengthy wait. 2024 class includes 2 US women's players

Jeremy Roenick has been elected to the Hockey Hall of Fame after being eligible for more than a decade

Roenick gets into Hockey Hall of Fame after a lengthy wait. 2024 class includes 2 US women's players
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Oilers' penalty kill has made a major difference in the Stanley Cup Final against the Panthers

The Edmonton Oilers' penalty kill has been one of the major difference makers in the Stanley Cup Final against the Florida Panthers

Oilers' penalty kill has made a major difference in the Stanley Cup Final against the Panthers

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