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Training camps open around the NHL with big questions to answer from Anaheim to Columbus

Sep. 20, 2023 19:02 PM EDT

Exactly 100 days after the Vegas Golden Knights beat the Florida Panthers to win the Stanley Cup for the first time, training camps open around the NHL on Thursday. The Golden Knights bring back nearly the same roster in their bid to repeat while the Panthers are still licking their...

QB Bryce Young's status for Sunday uncertain because of ankle injury; Andy Dalton may get start

Sep. 20, 2023 14:40 PM EDT

CHARLOTTE, N.C. (AP) — Carolina Panthers rookie quarterback Bryce Young did not participate in Wednesday’s walkthrough practice because of an ankle injury, opening the door for the possibility of veteran Andy Dalton starting on Sunday against the Seattle Seahawks. Panthers coach...

Lightning captain Steven Stamkos is disappointed about the lack of discussions about a new contract

Sep. 20, 2023 12:41 PM EDT

TAMPA, Fla. (AP) — Tampa Bay Lightning captain Steven Stamkos said he is disappointed about the lack of discussions with the team about a new contract. Stamkos’ current $68 million, eight-year deals ends after the upcoming season, and he said there have not been any conversations...

Tab Ramos hired as assistant coach of New England Revolution after Bruce Arena departure

Sep. 19, 2023 16:39 PM EDT

FOXBOROUGH, Mass. (AP) — Former U.S. star midfielder Tab Ramos was hired Tuesday as an assistant coach by the New England Revolution, whose staff has been in transition. New England announced on Aug. 1 that coach Bruce Arena had been put on leave after an investigation began into...

Michigan State tells football coach Mel Tucker it will fire him for misconduct with rape survivor

Sep. 18, 2023 17:48 PM EDT

Michigan State informed suspended football coach Mel Tucker on Monday that he will be fired without compensation for misconduct involving activist and rape survivor Brenda Tracy in a sordid case that dates back more than a year. “The notice provides Tucker with seven calendar days...

Daniel Jones throws for 321 yards, Giants rally from 21-point deficit to beat Cardinals 31-28

Sep. 17, 2023 20:55 PM EDT

GLENDALE, Ariz. (AP) — On the first play of the second half, New York quarterback Daniel Jones dropped back and heaved a 58-yard completion to rookie Jalin Hyatt over the middle of the field. The Giants had played some historically awful football this season until that moment....

Mike Babcock resigns as Blue Jackets coach amid investigation involving players' photos

Sep. 17, 2023 20:38 PM EDT

Mike Babcock, the coach with a Stanley Cup championship and two Olympic gold medals on his resume, has lost his last two jobs in the NHL. Last time, it was for losing too many games. This time, it was for his interactions with players that followed a disturbing pattern of past...

Richardson scores twice before leaving with concussion as Colts beat Texans 31-20

Sep. 17, 2023 18:33 PM EDT

HOUSTON (AP) — Indianapolis quarterback Anthony Richardson played a bit more than one quarter Sunday against the Houston Texans before departing because of a concussion. Gardner Minshew took over from there, closing out a 31-20 victory for the Colts. Richardson...

Zane Smith to join Trackhouse Racing. Truck Series champ to start Cup career on loan to Spire

Sep. 16, 2023 18:43 PM EDT

Truck Series champion Zane Smith has been signed to a multi-year contract with Trackhouse Racing in which he will be loaned to Spire Motorsports for a Cup Series ride in 2024. Smith, 24, will fold into the Trackhouse lineup when the team is able to expand to three full-time Cup...

With stars signed and coaches hired, newly founded women's pro hockey league looks ahead to draft

Sep. 16, 2023 10:20 AM EDT

The newly launched Professional Women’s Hockey League is quickly taking shape. Hilary Knight is in her familiar stomping grounds of Boston, Marie-Philip Poulin is home in Quebec and Kelly Pannek landed in her native Minnesota after becoming the league's first player to sign a contract. ...