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Scott O'Neil takes over as the CEO of Saudi-funded LIV Golf
WEST PALM BEACH, Fla. (AP) — Scott O’Neil was formally introduced Wednesday as the new CEO of Saudi-funded LIV Golf, which enters its fourth season next month while its financial backer is negotiating an investment deal with the rival PGA Tour. O’Neil, who takes over for Greg...
Late NHL star Johnny Gaudreau's No. 8 jersey retired by the USHL's Dubuque Fighting Saints
DUBUQUE, Iowa (AP) — Late NHL star Johnny Gaudreau's No. 8 jersey was retired by the Dubuque Fighting Saints on Saturday night during an emotional ceremony before their United States Hockey League game against Sioux City. Gaudreau and brother Matthew died Aug. 29 when they were...
Alex Ovechkin is on track to break Wayne Gretzky's NHL career goals record
Alex Ovechkin of the Washington Capitals is closing in on the NHL career goals record of 894 held by Wayne Gretzky. Ovechkin has 873 goals and needs 22 to set a new record. Ovechkin entered the season 42 short of breaking a record by “The Great One” that long...
Johnny Gaudreau's number will be retired by the junior USHL's Dubuque Fighting Saints
Johnny Gaudreau's jersey number will be retired by his junior team at a ceremony this weekend honoring him and his late brother, Matthew. The Dubuque Fighting Saints of the United States Hockey League will raise Gaudreau’s No. 8 to the rafters on Saturday with the brothers’...
NHL postpones LA Kings' home game against Calgary due to wildfires while NFL, NBA monitor situation
LOS ANGELES (AP) — The NHL postponed the Los Angeles Kings' home game against the Calgary Flames on Wednesday with several massive wildfires burning across the greater Los Angeles area. The Kings and Flames were scheduled to play Wednesday night at the Kings' downtown arena. The...
Outdoor hockey is coming to Florida. The NHL will have games in Miami and Tampa next season
MIAMI (AP) — Hockey. Outdoors. In Florida. Next season, the NHL is making it happen — twice. The NHL announced Wednesday that the Stanley Cup champion Florida Panthers will play host to the New York Rangers at loanDepot Park in Miami — home of baseball’s...
Rangers claim Arthur Kaliyev off waivers from the Kings
The New York Rangers claimed winger Arthur Kaliyev off waivers from the Los Angeles Kings on Monday, giving the struggling team a low-cost, low-risk young player to fill the void left by trading Kaapo Kakko to Seattle last month. Kaliyev, 23, has yet to play in the NHL this season...
Quite a Sunday: Frank Vatrano signs 3-year contract extension with Ducks, then scores 2 goals in win
ANAHEIM, Calif. (AP) — Not many players will have as good a day as Frank Vatrano had on Sunday. Vatrano agreed to a three-year contract extension through the 2027-28 season with Anaheim and then had two goals and an assist in the Ducks' 4-1 victory over the Tampa Bay Lightning. ...
Expansion-seeking PWHL ready to drop puck on 9-game neutral site Takeover Tour in Seattle
Of all the places Hilary Knight has played competitive hockey — from Beijing to Utica, New York — during her 17 U.S. national team seasons, the Boston Fleet captain holds a soft spot for Seattle, not far from her home in Sun Valley, Idaho. Two years have passed, but the four-time...
Alex Ovechkin scores on Marc-Andre Fleury for a 28th time to move 24 away from the NHL goals record
WASHINGTON (AP) — Alex Ovechkin moved another step closer to breaking Wayne Gretzky’s NHL career goals record by tormenting Marc-Andre Fleury one more time. The Washington Capitals captain scored his 871st goal by beating Fleury on a power play in the second period against...
