worldwide news: April 2017

Sunday, 30 April 2017

NHL playoffs 2017: Oilers fans succeed in hockey diplomacy

The U.S. and Canada are arguing over trade. Edmonton fans did a small, but significant, thing, to project solidarity.

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Stanley Cup playoffs three stars: Ducks jump back into series vs. Oilers with 6-goal outburst

For a few minutes, it seemed Edmonton might be on the cusp of advancing to the Western Conference finals. Then Anaheim buckled down.

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Saturday, 29 April 2017

Stanley Cup playoffs three stars: Capitals facing 2-0 hole to champion Penguins

Phil Kessel scored twice and added an assist in Pittsburgh's impressive 6-2 victory at Washington's Verizon Center.

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NFL Draft 2017: Another gap grows among college football's 'haves' and 'have-nots'

The competition gap is growing within the NFL Draft, and that showed. How will other schools catch up with the powerhouses in the arms race?

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Devils win NHL Draft lottery, Flyers picking second

The Devils now have their choice between top-flight centers Nolan Patrick and Nico Hischier.

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Jonathan Giles, Biletnikoff semifinalist, announces transfer from Texas Tech

Giles caught 69 passes for 1,158 yards and 13 touchdowns in 2016.

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NFL Draft Picks 2017: Alabama leads all schools with nine picks through Rounds 1-3

Alabama, Ohio State and Michigan are fighting for the most 2017 NFL Draft picks. Who will emerge as the winner after Day 3?

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NBC's Mike Milbury calls P.K. Subban a ‘clown’ for dancing in Predators warmups

The Predators defenseman was criticized for dancing and showing off some stick handling skills during the team's pregame warmups.

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Friday, 28 April 2017

Stanley Cup playoffs three stars: Blues end Predators' winning streak to even series

The Blues fell behind twice but fought back to hand the Predators their first loss in the 2017 Stanley Cup Playoffs.

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NHL playoffs 2017: Updated Las Vegas odds to win Stanley Cup

Who's favored to win the 2017 Stanley Cup? Here's how Vegas sees the remaining playoff teams.

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NHL Draft Lottery 2017: Odds, date, time, TV info

The 2017 NHL Draft Lottery is coming up, so here's everything you need to know about the event.

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David Letterman attends Penguins-Capitals to watch ‘roommate’ Alex Ovechkin

Gloriously bearded David Letterman sat rinkside at Verizon Center for Game 1 of the Penguins-Capitals series on Thursday night.

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Jim Harbaugh bursts out in song at morning presser

Reporters were surprised this morning at Jim Harbaugh's voice. Probably not pleasantly.

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Five-star CB Anthony Lytton commits to Florida State

Lytton's commitment gives the Seminoles the sixth-ranked class in the country.

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Thursday, 27 April 2017

Stanley Cup playoffs three stars: Penguins land first punch on Capitals behind Crosby, Fleury

Sidney Crosby and Alex Ovechkin traded goals but leave it to Nick Bonino — who else? — to kill the Caps again and give the Pens a 1-0 lead.

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NFL Draft 2017: SEC dominates first round with 12 picks

The SEC dominated the first round of the NFL Draft with 12 first-round picks.

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FSU's Jimbo Fisher sees Alabama on horizon, but knows much more lies beyond Tide

Jimbo Fisher knows Alabama awaits in the opener, but he's not biting into the talk about FSU's looming showdown in Atlanta.

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Kevin Fiala injury update: Predators forward suffers broken leg, out for rest of Stanley Cup playoffs

The 20-year-old rookie slid hard into the boards after getting tangled with Blues defenseman Robert Bortuzzo.

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Wednesday, 26 April 2017

Stanley Cup playoffs three stars: P.K. Subban, Predators make power play to seize Game 1

P.K. Subban put forth the sort of game-breaking playoff performance that made him a star in Montreal, tying a career high with three points.

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Stanley Cup playoffs: Predators winger Kevin Fiala carted off with knee injury

The 20-year-old Swiss slid hard into the boards after getting tangled with Blues defenseman Robert Bortuzzo.

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LSU offensive lineman suspended; arrest warrant issued for alleged burglary

Magee reportedly returned the stolen items while wearing his LSU jersey.

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Texas A&M dismisses WR charged with indecent exposure, report says

Oregon transfer Kirk Merritt reportedly exposed himself to two tutors in October.

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Stars' Tyler Seguin undergoes shoulder surgery

The Stars forward played through a torn labrum in his right shoulder for the majority of the season.

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Laremy Tunsil, Ole Miss don't want NFL Draft hacker ID'd

Tunsil and Ole Miss simply want the incident behind them.

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Jim Harbaugh gives Michigan helmet, maize-and-blue shoes to Pope Francis

The Wolverines brought some special gifts on their trip to Rome.

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Bruins name Bruce Cassidy head coach

Cassidy replaced Claude Julien after he was fired Feb. 8.

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Clemson players enjoy one more college moment before 2017 NFL Draft

Clemson is sending another large contingent to the 2017 NFL Draft. Jordan Leggett spoke with SN about that class.

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NHL playoffs 2017: Today's scores, game schedule, news and updates

Follow NHL playoff action with Sporting News' live scoreboard with stats, updates, news and highlights.

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Tuesday, 25 April 2017

Tommy Tuberville won't run for governor in Alabama

The former Auburn coach had been laying the groundwork for a potential campaign for months.

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Canucks to hire Travis Green as head coach, report says

Green has spent the last three seasons coaching Vancouver's AHL affiliate, the Utica Comets.

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How many College Football Playoff contenders have real quarterback controversy in 2017?

Several Top 10 college football teams, including three playoff teams from last year, might have some real quarterback drama in 2017.

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Monday, 24 April 2017

Oregon coach Willie Taggart says hospitalized players 'overworked themselves'

The new Ducks coach defended the team workout regimen that sent three players to the hospital in January.

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NHL playoffs: Sharks' Joe Thornton played with torn ACL, MCL

Thornton missed the first two games of the Oilers series but played Games 3 through 6 even though "basically his knee was floating."

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Former Michigan State football player in custody on felony sexual conduct warrant

Police had asked for help locating former Michigan State defensive end Auston Robertson, who is charged with sexual assault.

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College football isn't exactly brain surgery but sometimes they're related

It took Auburn assistant Herb Hand more than a decade, but you'll be surprised at how he thanked Dr. Max Medary for helping save his life.

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Brian Kelly's plan for Notre Dame football renovation starts with home improvement

Brian Kelly looks to renovate the Notre Dame program after a 4-8 season. That project starts at home in 2017.

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Intriguing top 5 QB recruit Dorian Thompson-Robinson commits to UCLA

The four-star dual-threat QB holds offers from several top Power 5 programs despite never having started a game at Las Vegas Bishop Gorman.

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Randy Moss’ son to transfer to LSU from NC State

A 6-4, 240-pound tight end from Charlotte, N.C., Moss started three games as a true freshman last season at NC State.

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Sunday, 23 April 2017

Stanley Cup playoffs three stars: Capitals avert crisis, take care of Leafs in classic

Toronto's band of youngsters gave the Presidents' Trophy winner all it could handle, but convention eventually won out in a classic series.

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UGA recruit arrested after allegedly choking girlfriend at Waffle House

D'Antne Demery was booked in the Athens-Clarke County jail after his girlfriend accused him of assaulting her at a local Waffle House.

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For Alabama, it's still Jalen Hurts and everybody else in quarterback battle

Jalen Hurts is still the man to beat in Tuscaloosa.

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Kings promote assistant John Stevens to head coach

Stevens previously served as head coach for the Flyers from 2006-09 and has been part of the Kings coaching staff the last seven seasons.

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Nigerian refugee asks Michigan's Jim Harbaugh why sport is called 'football'

The man brings up a good point.

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Saturday, 22 April 2017

Stanley Cup playoffs three stars: Blues, Rangers and Oilers all advance to the second round

The St. Louis Blues, New York Rangers and Edmonton Oilers all advanced to the second round of the Stanley Cup playoffs with wins Saturday.

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Ilya Kovalchuk reportedly wants to return to NHL after four years in Russia

IIya Kovalchuk could be sniping again in the NHL very son.

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NHL playoffs: Max Pacioretty, Jimmy Vesey drop mitts in first-period scrap

Max Pacioretty may be scoreless in the playoffs, but that's not stopping him from getting his nose dirty.

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Alabama still looking for lessons from title game loss to Clemson

Alabama isn't letting itself forget the lessons it learned from its loss to Clemson in the national title game.

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Minnesota Wild's Eric Staal hospitalized after headfirst slide into boards

Minnesota star Eric Staal crashed headfirst into the boards in the second period and has been hospitalized in alert and stable condition.

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Brandon Wimbush's next direction will set the course for Notre Dame in 2017

Brandon Wimbush had an up-and-down spring game for Notre Dame, but he's still the key for the Irish heading into 2017.

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Former Michigan State football player being sought by police in sexual assault case

Police are asking for help locating former Michigan State defensive end Auston Robertson, who is charged with sexual assault.

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Irish backup QB Ian Book among five standouts at Notre Dame Blue-Gold Game

Brandon Wimbush is Notre Dame's starting quarterback, but backup Ian Book had a solid spring game.

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Capitals’ Alex Ovechkin good to go for Game 6 after taking questionable hit by Nazem Kadri

Capitals star Alex Ovechkin is expected to be good to go for Game 6 of Washington’s first-round playoff series against the Maple Leafs.

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Friday, 21 April 2017

Stanley Cup playoffs three stars: Unlikely hero Sean Kuraly helps Bruins stay alive in 2 OT win over Senators

Facing elimination in Game 5, the Bruins battled the Senators into double overtime, with rookie Sean Kuraly scoring the game winner.

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NHL playoffs: Bruins force Game 6 after double OT win over Senators

After coming oh so close, the Bruins finally cash in.

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NHL playoffs 2017: Blackhawks’ playoff ousting means it’s time to seriously retool thin roster

Big changes need to be made to get Chicago back in Stanley Cup mode.

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Another Michigan State football player charged with crime

Spartans defensive end Auston Robertson was charged with third degree criminal sexual conduct Friday morning.

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Nick Saban: ‘I’ll never get over’ last-second title game loss to Clemson

Nick Saban will forever be haunted by Clemson

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Thursday, 20 April 2017

Stanley Cup playoffs three stars: Predators bounce top-seeded Blackhawks in statement sweep

Chicago was thought to be the team to beat in the Western Conference. Nashville needed only four games to finish the job.

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NHL official sues Dennis Wideman, Flames for $10.25M over on-ice collision

Don Henderson, a veteran of 22 NHL seasons, has not worked a game this season due injuries he claims were caused by a hit from Wideman.

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Nick Saban: Alabama 'protected' Jalen Hurts instead developing him late in season

Hurts, a true freshman in 2016, struggled with his passing late in the season. Saban accepts some responsibility for that.

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For Luke Fickell and Cincinnati, finding new identity will be no trouble

Fickell's entire coaching career has been spent in Columbus, but he's bringing those lessons to establish a new identity at Cincinnati.

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North Carolina football players lose their minds after finding out they're getting Jordan Retro 11s

The Jumpman announcement certainly made the team jump.

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Sabres fire GM Tim Murray, coach Dan Bylsma

Buffalo is cleaning house after missing the playoffs for the sixth straight year.

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Nebraska names Tulane transfer Tanner Lee No. 1 QB

He clinched the spot atop the depth chart by completing 13 of 19 passes for 190 yards and three TDs in Nebraska's spring game.

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Juwan Johnson's breakout potential another big piece for Penn State in 2017

Juwan Johnson has created a buzz this spring for the Nittany Lions heading into 2017. How does Johnson feel about those expectations?

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Wednesday, 19 April 2017

Stanley Cup playoffs three stars: With West in disarray, Ducks state case as team to beat

Lest the Blackhawks and Wild overcome near-insurmountable odds, the Ducks' path to the Stanley Cup is clear after a sweep of the Flames.

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Watch: Vanderbilt football team spoofs sororities in recruitment video

The Vanderbilt football team welcomes you to the Commodore sorority.

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NHL playoffs 2017: Oilers' Leon Draisaitl spared suspension for Game 4 groin shot

The Oilers forward instead was fined the maximum allowed under the league's collective bargaining agreement.

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Oklahoma State displays bowl rings with incorrect record

The Cowboys' Alamo Bowl rings display an 11-2 record, when they actually finished 10-3.

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Lane Kiffin on Nick Saban: 'I'm not really big on humiliating assistant coaches'

Kiffin apparently has a little left to say about his professional relationship with Saban while at Alabama.

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ACC votes to consider North Carolina for future championships

North Carolina is back in business with the ACC.

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Baylor hires first female president in wake of sexual assault scandal

Baylor still faces lawsuits from about a dozen women stemming from the sexual assault scandal.

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Tuesday, 18 April 2017

Stanley Cup playoffs three stars: Blue Jackets press pause on swan song to force Game 5

The Musical Tortorellas get to play another day after fending off the Penguins in Tuesday's do-or-die 5-4 win.

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NHL playoffs 2017: Oilers' Leon Draisaitl ejected for spearing Sharks' Chris Tierney in groin

Could Edmonton be without its second-leading scorer for Game 5?

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NHL playoffs 2017: Zach Werenski gives signed jersey to fan who wore tribute shirt to Game 4

Zach Werenski treats a crazy fan with a crazy nice gift.

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NHL playoffs 2017: Canadiens score first-period goal with 14 guys on ice

The Canadiens and Rangers get away with too many men on the ice — at the same time.

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NHL playoffs 2017: Sharks force Oilers to start practice in dark without nets

There's nothing like old-fashioned gamesmanship to get the juices flowing hours before puck drop.

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NHL playoffs 2017: Scores, schedule, news and live updates

Follow the NHL playoff action with Sporting News' live scoreboard with stats, updates, news and highlights.

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Goofy Gopher: P.J. Fleck uses fans to field live punts at spring game

Minnesota's new coach is taking unconventional to new levels.

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Video allegedly shows Tennessee's top recruit beating up Ole Miss signee

Video uploaded to Twitter on Sunday allegedly shows Trey Smith, Tennessee's top recruit, beating up Tony Gray, an Ole Miss signee, in a hotel room.

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Michigan fans name child after Wolverines coach Jim Harbaugh

Michigan coach Jim Harbaugh recognized a child with the same name. Meet Harbaugh Fettig.

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Next Mitchell Trubisky? Ohio State's Joe Burrow could share same arc

Could Joe Burrow take a Mitchell Trubisky-like leap up NFL Draft boards in a few seasons? Don't be surprised when it happens.

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Former agent pleads guilty to giving cash to North Carolina football players

Terry Watson acknowledged giving nearly $24,000 in cash, airline tickets or hotel rooms to Marvin Austin, Greg Little and Robert Quinn.

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Monday, 17 April 2017

NHL playoffs: Predators claim controversial OT win, take 3-0 series lead over Blackhawks

Both of Nashville's regulation goals came with controversy.

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Stanley Cup playoffs three stars: Maple Leafs crank up heat on Capitals with OT stunner, series lead

"It's not David vs. Goliath," the even-keeled Capitals coach Barry Trotz said after Monday's Game 3 loss. The Leafs made that much clear.

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NHL playoffs 2017: Scores, schedule, news and live updates

Follow the NHL playoff action with Sporting News' live scoreboard with stats, updates, news and highlights.

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Penguins-Blue Jackets needs one more thing for full-scale rivalry launch

The rivalry between the Penguins and Blue Jackets is growing, but it needs one more thing for a full-scale launch.

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Blue Jackets' Zach Werenski tweets gruesome selfie after taking puck to face

The 19-year-old rookie defenseman took a puck to the face in the second period of Sunday's 5-4 overtime loss to the Penguins.

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Sunday, 16 April 2017

Stanley Cup playoffs three stars: Jake Guentzel's hat trick has Penguins eyeing sweep

Pittsburgh's latest rookie revelation came through again when it matters. Plus, Jake Allen backstops the Blues to their own 3-0 series lead.

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Penguins have answer for everything in comeback win over Blue Jackets

Pittsburgh took a 3-0 lead on the road against Columbus on Sunday. The Penguins had a comeback for everything the Blue Jackets threw at them.

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NHL playoffs 2017: Blue Jackets' Zach Werenski takes puck to face, Pens go on to score

The Columbus defenseman was left bloodied by the shot. Worse for him and the Jackets, play was allowed to continue and the Penguins scored a tying goal.

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Marc Methot on suiting up with disfigured pinky: 'Everyone’s playing beat up'

A slash by Sidney Crosby nearly cost Marc Methot his pinky. He's downplaying the injury.

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Louisville TV station gets creative after being denied coverage of Cardinals' spring game

Louisville TV station WLKY had to get really creative to provide coverage of the Cardinals' spring game.

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No, Buckeyes don't have a QB controversy, but just wait until 2018

J.T. Barrett is the guy for Ohio State in 2017, but the future quarterback battle might be the biggest one yet under Urban Meyer.

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Saturday, 15 April 2017

Columbus newspaper scraps plan to pass out crying Sidney Crosby masks

Sidney Crosby's reputation as a whiner led to one poorly timed promotion that will never see the light of day.

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Stanley Cup playoffs three stars: Blackhawks blanked again, Predators open unexpected 2-0 lead

The Western Conference's top team has failed to score a goal in 120 minutes. Meanwhile, the Leafs and Senators pulled out OT thrillers.

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Stanley Cup playoffs: NHL suspends Blue Jackets' Matt Calvert one game for brutal cross-check

The Blue Jackets forward avoided a multi-game ban for his mugging of the Penguins' Tom Kuhnhackl late in Friday's Game 2.

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P.J. Fleck turns Minnesota Easter egg hunt into surprise scholarship reveal

Fleck had an excellent Easter surprise for one of his players this week.

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Ohio State's offense back on passing 'attack' with Kevin Wilson

Ohio State showed off a new passing attack with offensive coordinator Kevin Wilson, and the early results are good.

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Joe Burrow, Dwayne Haskins among five big Ohio State spring game winners

Ohio State's spring game didn't have tackling on Saturday, but there were several big-time play-makers in the process.

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Gators center T.J. McCoy hospitalized after being struck in alleged drunk-driving incident

Florida center T.J. McCoy remained hospitalized Friday evening after being struck by an alleged drunk driver early Friday.

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Friday, 14 April 2017

NHL playoffs: Oh goodness, Zack Kassian obliterated Logan Couture

Zack Kassian is a man possessed. Just ask Logan Couture.

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Stanley Cup playoffs: Likely suspension coming for Blue Jackets' Matt Calvert

The Blue Jackets winger broke his stick over the back of Pittburgh's Tom Kuhnhackl late in Friday's 4-1 to the Penguins.

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Stanley Cup playoffs three stars: Canadiens tie series with dramatic OT win over Rangers

Henrik Lundqvist made 54 saves for the Rangers Friday night, but Canadiens winger Alexander Radulov scored late in overtime for the win.

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Stanley Cup playoffs: This Henrik Lundqvist sequence is pretty bonkers

Playoff hockey means Henrik Lundqvist is in his element.

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Pitt to honor Steelers' Dan Rooney at Panthers spring game

Rooney wasn't just a Steeler — he was a Pittsburgher, and the Panthers intend to show that during their spring game.

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Stanley Cup playoffs: NHL scores, schedule, news and live updates

Follow the NHL playoff action with Sporting News' live scoreboard with stats, updates, news and highlights.

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Social media helps Chad Carr's family recover stolen photos

Hard drives holding photos of former Michigan football coach Lloyd Carr's late grandson were recovered.

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NCAA gives football early signing period initial OK, could dramatically change recruiting

If the NCAA votes this June to approve an early signing period for football, it would be the most dramatic change in recruiting in years.

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Wayne Gretzky compares Connor McDavid, Auston Matthews to Sid Crosby, Alex Ovechkin

It's been 12 years since Ovechkin and Crosby took the NHL by storm, now Auston Matthews and Connor McDavid are making a similar impact.

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MTSU football players suspended after slapping puppy in shocking video

MTSU linebacker Shalom Alvarez is seen in the video slapping the crying puppy several times.

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Randy Moss’ son says he’ll transfer from NC State

A 6-4, 240-pound tight end, Thad Moss started three games and finished his freshman season with six catches for 49 yards and a TD.

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Alabama DB Deionte Thompson among suspects in Texas assault, report says

Thompson and three others are named in warrants accusing them of felony aggravated assault stemming from a spring-break incident in Texas.

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Thursday, 13 April 2017

Stanley Cup playoffs three stars: Capitals survive against Leafs

The Presidents' Trophy winners spotted the Maple Leafs two goals before rallying for a 3-2 overtime victory.

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'A—hole' Jimbo Fisher made life 'hell' for FSU players during spring practice

The Seminoles went 10-3 in 2016 — not nearly good enough for Fisher.

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Female kicker Becca Longo makes college football history

Becca Longo signed a college letter of intent to play for Division II Adams State in Colorado. She is the first female to do so at the Division I or II level.

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Oklahoma's Parrish Cobb arrested again in connection with armed robbery

This is Cobb's second arrest in connection to an armed robbery since January.

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NHL playoffs: Scores, schedule with live updates, news and highlights

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Michigan State suspends another player after reported sexual assault

Three other unnamed players have been accused of sexual assault in connection with a separate incident in January.

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Penguins fan refuses treatment for stab wound to head until after game

Because it's the Cup.

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Nebraska, Mike Riley chasing 'special place' in Big Ten title race

What kind of energy will Nebraska bring in Mike Riley's third year? A look at the Huskers ahead of their spring game.

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West Virginia governor reportedly wants Marshall coach Doc Holliday fired

Gov. Jim Justice has twice met with university officials and urged them to make a change, a report says.

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Wilton Speight healthy, confident, ready for Michigan's next shot

Wilton Speight will be the key for an inexperienced Michigan team in 2017. Here's how Speight is preparing for his second season as starter.

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Gerard Gallant to coach expansion Vegas Golden Knights, report says

The Panthers fired Gallant in November, early in the season after he was a coach of the year finalist.

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Wednesday, 12 April 2017

Stanley Cup playoffs three stars: Penguins impressive in opening round

Stanley Cup Playoffs Three Stars: Penguins impressive in opening round

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Stanley Cup playoffs: Wild's Zach Parise sends game to OT after costing his team a goal

The Minnesota winger cost his team a goal that would have tied the game midway through the third period.

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NHL playoffs 2017: Senators' Mark Stone lays huge hit on Bruins' Dominic Moore

Mark Stone makes an early case for best hit of the playoffs.

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NHL playoffs 2017: Las Vegas odds for all 16 teams to win Stanley Cup

Who's favored to win the 2017 Stanley Cup? Here's how Vegas sees the 16 playoff teams.

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NHL playoffs 2017: Penguins goalie Matt Murray injured in warmups; Marc-Andre Fleury starts

A week after losing defenseman Kris Letang to a season-ending neck surgery, the Pens lost No. 1 goalie Matt Murray to an injury just prior to Game 1 vs. the Blue Jackets.

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Wayne Hardin, former Temple, Navy football coach, dies at 91

Hardin died Wednesday, one day after suffering a stroke, Temple says.

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NHL playoffs 2017: Scores, live updates and highlights from first-round games

Keep up with the latest scores and highlights from Round 1 of the Stanley Cup playoffs.

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Daniel Tosh pokes fun at Auburn girl hit in face by football

Ashley Ward went viral after she was struck in the face by a kickoff during last year's Auburn-LSU game.

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Two Middle Tennessee State football players suspended for alleged animal cruelty

Middle Tennessee State has suspended two football players who are being investigated by police for alleged animal cruelty.

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OK State's Mike Gundy wants a rules expert around after Central Michigan fiasco

The Oklahoma State coach does not want his team to suffer another controversial loss like it did last year.

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What happens to North Carolina, N.C. State if they're pulled from ACC?

What would the college landscape look like without UNC or N.C. State as members of the ACC?

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Migos' Quavo once threw three TDs on homecoming as a high school QB

The Atlanta rapper showed off his accuracy on Instagram Tuesday.

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Baker Mayfield: Bob Stoops not to blame for Oklahoma players' off-field issues

Mayfield and freshman quarterback Chris Robison have both been arrested in the past couple months.

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'I'm not for everybody': Where will P.J. Fleck fit for Minnesota in Big Ten?

How will P.J. Fleck fit at Minnesota? The Big Ten? That's one of the more interesting storylines heading into 2017.

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NHL playoff predictions: Bracket picks for every first-round matchup

The 2017 NHL playoffs start Wednesday night, and we have predictions for each first-round matchup on the way to the Stanley Cup Finals.

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NHL playoffs bracket: Why the Oilers will reach the 2017 Stanley Cup Final

Connor McDavid and the Oilers have the makeup of a serious contender in the NHL playoffs, and they're in the right conference to get to the Stanley Cup Final.

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Stars to bring back Ken Hitchcock for second stint as coach

Hitchcock led the Stars to back-to-back Stanley Cup Finals appearances nearly two decades ago.

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Islanders remove interim tag, name Doug Weight head coach

Weight led the Isles to the second-best record in the NHL after taking over for the fired Jack Capuano in mid-January.

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NHL playoffs 2017: Blue Jackets, John Tortorella eager for shot against Penguins

John Tortorella is back in the playoffs, and his Blue Jackets have the chance to make a statement against the defending champion Penguins.

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2017 NHL Draft lottery: Here are your crappy team's odds

The Avalanche, with the league's worst record, get an 18 percent chance of winning the No. 1 pick. Expansion Vegas gets a 10.3 percent shot.

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Look: Texas’ Tom Herman wants Longhorns to pee like champions

Texas coach Tom Herman preaches proper hydration with a unique visual aid.

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Tuesday, 11 April 2017

Former Purdue football player Michael Eargle shot and killed in New Jersey

Michael Eargle, a former defensive back at Purdue, was shot and killed in downtown Elizabeth, N.J., on Tuesday afternoon.

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Penguins' Evgeni Malkin set to return for opening playoff series

Carl Hagelin is also expected to return at some point during the series after missing the last 16 games with a lower-body injury.

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2017 Stanley Cup playoffs: Picking a winner for each Eastern Conference series

The Capitals are Stanley Cup or bust, but will they survive the Metropolitan Division's "Group of Death"? Oh, and the Maple Leafs are back.

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2017 Stanley Cup playoffs: Picking a winner for each Western Conference series

Connor McDavid promises to dazzle in his first playoffs, but how far can he carry the Oilers with tested Chicago and San Jose in the way?

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Chris Petersen extension makes Washington coach Pac-12’s highest paid, report says

Petersen, 27-14 in three years in Seattle, will make $4.875M per year, which is believed to push him past Stanford's David Shaw.

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Cup-winning Darryl Sutter, Dean Lombardi out in Kings shake-up; Luc Robitaille, Rob Blake in

Darryl Sutter and Dean Lombardi were fired by the Kings after delivering two Stanley Cups to Los Angeles.

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Monday, 10 April 2017

Chad Carr's family pleads for return of stolen photos, videos

The grandson of former Michigan coach Lloyd Carr was 5 years old when died from brain cancer in 2015.

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Former Texas Tech coach Spike Dykes dead at 79

His homespun humor belied coaching acumen that led the Red Raiders to seven bowl games in the 1980s and '90s.

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Bryan Bickell's dramatic final act as NHL player certain to endure

Bryan Bickell was forced to retire from hockey at age 31 because of multiple sclerosis. His team made his last moment on the ice as a player unforgettable.

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Canucks fire coach Willie Desjardins after disappointing season

Vancouver missed the playoffs for a second consecutive season and finished last in the Pacific Division after dropping its last eight games.

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Former Alabama QB AJ McCarron rolling back to Tuscaloosa with new sushi restaurant

McCarron is opening a build-your-own sushi restaurant in downtown Tuscaloosa, according to Alabama's student newspaper, The Crimson White.

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Spring game winners: Jarrett Stidham, Feleipe Franks make cases for SEC starting jobs

Auburn might have found its quarterback and a five-star playmaker is ready to take off. Those are the spring game winners from last Saturday.

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NHL playoffs 2017: First-round playoff schedule, matchups, bracket

A one-stop shop for how to watch the first round of the 2017 NHL playoffs.

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USC football preview: Trojans 2017 schedule, roster and three things to watch

The question for 2017 is whether the Trojans can handle the high expectations after a 10-3 season that culminated with a thrilling 52-49 victory against Penn State in the 2017 Rose Bowl Game.

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Michigan football preview: Wolverines 2017 schedule, roster and three things to watch

What kind of success will that lead to in 2017? The Wolverines are ranked No. 8 in Sporting News' Way Too Early Top 25, and here's a preview of Michigan's schedule, roster and biggest questions entering the season.

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Florida State football preview: Seminoles 2017 schedule, roster and three things to watch

Florida State enters the 2017 season with the same lofty expectations in the ACC under eighth-year coach Jimbo Fisher.

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Ohio State football preview: Buckeyes 2017 schedule, roster and three things to watch

Urban Meyer enters his sixth year at Ohio State after compiling a 61-6 record the past five seasons, and the coach has the Buckeyes in familiar territory heading into 2017.

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Georgia football preview: Bulldogs 2017 schedule, roster and three things to watch

The Bulldogs are No. 10 in Sporting News' Way-Too-Early Top 25 as a result, and here's a preview of Georgia's 2017 schedule, roster and biggest questions entering the season.

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Oklahoma football preview: Sooners 2017 schedule, roster and three things to watch

Oklahoma brings back Baker Mayfield and is looking for a third consecutive Big 12 championship. Here are three questions for the Sooners heading into the spring.

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Washington football preview: Huskies 2017 schedule, roster and three things to watch

The Washington Huskies won the Pac-12 and reached the College Football Playoff in 2016. Here are three questions for the spring.

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LSU football preview: Tigers 2017 schedule, roster and three things to watch

LSU enters Ed Orgeron's first full season with a new offensive coordinator, a Heisman candidate and questions at QB. A look at the Tigers heading into the spring.

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Wisconsin football preview: Badgers 2017 schedule, roster and three things to watch

Wisconsin heads into 2017 looking to get back to the Big Ten championship in Paul Chryst's third season. A spring preview for the Badgers.

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Tennessee football preview: Volunteers 2017 schedule, roster and three things to watch

Butch Jones enters his fifth season at Tennessee with a lot of holes to fill. Here are three questions for the Volunteers heading into the spring.

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Nebraska football preview: Huskers 2017 schedule, roster and three things to watch

Nebraska opens the 2017 season with a quarterback competition in Mike Riley's third season.

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Penn State football preview: Nittany Lions 2017 schedule, roster and three things to watch

Penn State is back in the national spotlight, and it will be intriguing to see how they handle that attention in 2017.

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Texas football preview: Longhorns 2017 schedule, roster and three things to watch

The Texas Longhorns open a new chapter under Tom Herman in 2017. Here are three questions for the Longhorns to address in the offseason.

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Auburn football preview: Tigers 2017 schedule, roster and three things to watch

Auburn enters Gus Malzahn's fifth season with another quarterback competition to settle. Here's a quick look at the Tigers.

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Florida football preview: Gators 2017 schedule, roster and three things to watch

The Florida Gators are the defending SEC East champions. Here are three questions for the Gators heading into Jim McElwain's third season.

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Notre Dame football preview: Irish 2017 schedule, roster and three things to watch

Notre Dame heads into a pivotal spring under Brian Kelly. Here are three things to watch with the Irish.

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Oregon football preview: Ducks 2017 schedule, roster and three things to watch

Oregon begins a new chapter under first-year coach Willie Taggart. Here are three things to watch heading into the spring.

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Louisville football preview: Cardinals 2017 schedule, roster and three things to watch

Heisman Trophy winner Lamar Jackson returns to lead Louisville in 2017. Here are three things to look for this spring from the Cardinals.

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Sunday, 9 April 2017

NHL Stanley Cup playoffs 2017: First-round schedule, dates, times, TV

A one-stop shop for how to watch the first round of the 2017 Stanley Cup playoffs.

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More Oklahoma players arrested, charged with public intoxication

Two more Sooners face public intoxication charges this offseason.

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Stars, coach Lindy Ruff part ways following disappointing season

The Stars announced Sunday they have begun a search to find a new head coach after the team underachieved in 2016-17 under the veteran Ruff.

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Saturday, 8 April 2017

Ole Miss AD jokes that team will name each regular season 'bowl' game

Ole Miss is under a postseason ban in 2017.

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Frozen Four 2017: Denver wins eighth national championship behind record performance

Denver sophomore Jarid Lukosevicius set an NCAA record for the fastest two goals scored by one player when he scored 16 seconds apart.

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Bryan Bickell announces retirement from NHL after emotional week

After being diagnosed with MS in November, Bryan Bickell had to fight just to get back to the NHL, his career is now coming to a close.

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Clemson players receive championship rings during spring game

Deshaun Watson and Mike Williams were among the Clemson players at Saturday's spring game to get their rings during a halftime ceremony.

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Top 2018 recruit Xavier Thomas chooses Clemson over South Carolina

Defensive end Xavier Thomas, the No. 1 player on ESPN’s Junior 300 rankings, has committed to Clemson instead of South Carolina.

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U.S. women's hockey team beats Canada in OT to win gold at world championship

The U.S. women’s hockey team beat Canada 3-2 in overtime in the gold medal game of the women’s world championship Friday night in Michigan.

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Friday, 7 April 2017

Penn State trustee who dismissed 'so-called' Jerry Sandusky victims asked to resign

Albert Lord's comments did not sit well with just about anyone — including his fellow board members.

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Texas A&M WR cites 'jock itch' as primary defense in indecent exposure case

Texas A&M wide receiver citing cause for indecent exposure as merely a case of bad 'jock itch.'

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Sabres' Kyle Okposo showing signs of improvement, report says

The former longtime Islander and 2016-17 All-Star with the Sabres reportedly is improving in neurosurgical ICU with an undisclosed illness.

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Cam Fowler injury update: Ducks All-Star defenseman out 2-6 weeks with knee injury

Fowler, 25, had played in all 80 games and has a career-high 11 goals with 28 assists and a plus-seven rating.

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Thursday, 6 April 2017

Bruins’ Brad Marchand suspended for spearing Lightning’s Jake Dotchin

The Bruins forward was issued a five-minute major penalty and a game misconduct for spearing Dotchin in the crotch on Tuesday.

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Senators' Erik Karlsson ruled out Thursday vs. Bruins

The Senators captain leads the team with 71 points and ranks fourth in the NHL in average ice time at 26:50 per game.

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Clemson's QB competition leads six spring game storylines we're watching

ACC powers Clemson and Florida State play their spring games on Saturday. Which players should you keep tabs on? A preview of six key spring games.

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Wednesday, 5 April 2017

Capitals clinch Presidents' Trophy again: 'It's always nice to win something'

The Capitals are champions of the NHL regular season for a second consecutive year. Will it finally translate to a Stanley Cup?

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Penn State trustee drops re-election bid after casting doubts about Sandusky victims

Al Lord has been a Penn State trustee since 2014

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Sabres' Kyle Okposo reportedly hospitalized in ICU; team 'very concerned'

"He's sick and ill. (I'm) very concerned," Sabres coach Dan Bylsma said earlier Wednesday.

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Penguins' Kris Letang to miss 4-6 months after neck surgery

The Penguins defenseman will miss the rest of the regular season and the playoffs due to a herniated disc in his neck.

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Tuesday, 4 April 2017

NHL needs to come down hard on Bruins' Brad Marchand for latest cheap shot

Bruins forward Brad Marchand was given a game misconduct after spearing Tampa Bay's Jake Dotchin in the groin Tuesday night. The severe penalties shouldn't stop there.

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Capitals' Alex Ovechkin defiant in wake of NHL's Olympics decision: 'I don't care, I just go'

The Capitals star and other NHL players are bullish on playing in the 2018 Winter Games regardless of the league's official stance.

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Kansas State's Bill Snyder puts cancer treatments behind him, focusing on next season

Kansas State coach Bill Snyder downplays his battle with cancer, saying, "It is what it is and you have to deal with it."

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IOC 'feels very sorry for athletes' after NHL denies Winter Olympics break

The NHL will not put the 2017-18 regular season on hold for the Winter Olympics, a decision the IOC branded "regrettable".

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Monday, 3 April 2017

Maple Leafs' Auston Matthews sets U.S. rookie goal-scoring mark

With a flick of the wrist, the American-born Maple Leafs wunderkind checked off two major milestones from his impressive rookie season.

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NHL's decision to bypass 2018 Olympics irks 'extraordinarily disappointed' players

NHL players won't be granted passage to Pyeongchang en masse, much to the chagrin of their union and fans of international hockey.

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NHL says it will not put season on hold for 2018 Winter Olympics

The decision is sure to anger players who feel strongly about representing their countries at the Winter Games.

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Rex Ryan to make full-time ESPN debut at Florida State spring game

The former Jets and Bills coach will handle mostly NFL duties at the network but gets his start in the collegiate ranks.

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Brian Lewerke needs to be 'the guy' who leads Michigan State turnaround

Brian Lewerke leads the Michigan State quarterback competition heading into the fall. Can he help the Spartans reverse last year's record?

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How a Gonzaga-like run to championship game could happen in college football

Gonzaga made the championship game in the men's basketball tournament. Here's how such a thing could be made possible in college football.

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