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NFL's Buccaneers relocating ahead of hurricane to practice for Sunday's game at New Orleans

Oct. 07, 2024 14:12 PM EDT

The Tampa Bay Buccaneers are planning to relocate to the New Orleans area to prepare for Sunday’s game against the Saints with Hurricane Milton expected to make landfall along Florida’s west coast. The Bucs intend to travel Tuesday and spend the rest of the week out of state...

Flyers' Matvei Michkov leads the latest infusion of Russian talent into the NHL

Oct. 07, 2024 12:20 PM EDT

Fears over getting Matvei Michkov out of Russia, combined with a lack of reliable scouting, led the skilled winger to slip in the 2023 NHL draft. The rebuilding Philadelphia Flyers took him with the seventh pick, willing to be patient and wait for Michkov to play out the final three seasons of his...

Florida Panthers cancel public championship ring ceremony, citing concerns over Hurricane Milton

Oct. 06, 2024 22:20 PM EDT

FORT LAUDERDALE, Fla. (AP) — The Florida Panthers have canceled plans to receive their Stanley Cup championship rings at a public event Monday night, doing so out of concerns about Hurricane Milton as it bears down on the state. Fans had been invited to attend the event for a $20...

Boston Bruins goalie Jeremy Swayman signs for 8 years, $66 million

Oct. 06, 2024 11:03 AM EDT

BOSTON (AP) — The Boston Bruins signed goalie Jeremy Swayman on Sunday to an eight-year contract that will pay him $66 million, ending a second straight summer of contentious negotiations just two days before the season opener. The deal comes a year after the team took Swayman to...

Cotter scores as Devils beat Sabres 3-1 to sweep season-opening series in Prague

Oct. 05, 2024 14:28 PM EDT

PRAGUE (AP) — Newcomer Paul Cotter proved his value, scoring again in Prague as the New Jersey Devils beat the Buffalo Sabres 3-1 on Saturday for a sweep of their regular-season-opening series in the Czech capital. Cotter, among New Jersey's new additions, also scored in a 4-1 win...

Devils beat Sabres 4-1 in NHL regular-season opener in Prague

Oct. 04, 2024 18:02 PM EDT

PRAGUE (AP) — Jacob Markstrom made 30 saves and Paul Cotter had an empty-netter and assist in their debuts with New Jersey as the Devils beat the Buffalo Sabres 4-1 on Friday in the NHL regular-season opener that was played in the Czech Republic capital. After former NHL great...

Detroit Red Wings goaltender Jack Campbell enters the NHL/NHLPA player assistance program

Oct. 04, 2024 16:54 PM EDT

NEW YORK (AP) — Detroit Red Wings goaltender Jack Campbell has entered the NHL/NHLPA player assistance program. The league and union said Friday that Campbell will be away from the Red Wings organization indefinitely while he receives care. He may return to practices and games when...

What to stream: Coldplay, an unhinged Charlie Puth, 'Salem’s Lot,' Sarah Paulson and NHL 25

Oct. 04, 2024 16:46 PM EDT

Coldplay's 10th studio album and the American Music Awards celebrating their 50th anniversary are some of the new television, films, music and games headed to a device near you. Also among the streaming offerings worth your time as selected by The Associated Press’ entertainment...

New-look Sabres face familiar challenge in attempting to end what's become a 13-year playoff drought

Oct. 04, 2024 05:11 AM EDT

BUFFALO, N.Y. (AP) — The Buffalo Sabres have a new coach in Lindy Ruff and a new captain in Rasmus Dahlin. They have an arena with a flashy new scoreboard and a newly installed roof to plug its many leaks. And with that comes a history of unfulfilled hopes accompanying the team's...

Golden Knights not afraid to cut loose popular players in pursuit of Stanley Cup

Oct. 03, 2024 20:57 PM EDT

LAS VEGAS (AP) — An original Golden Knight, Jonathan Marchessault wanted to stay in Las Vegas, but he also understood as well as anyone that this organization will do what it believes will put the team in the best position to win in the near and long term. Even if that means...