NHL free agent tracker 2018: Latest news, signings of best available players

John Tavares' decision looms large in an otherwise unremarkable 2018 NHL free agent class. Sporting News has live updates on contract signings as they pour in July 1.

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Hurricanes sign No. 2 pick Andrei Svechnikov to entry-level deal

Andrei Svechnikov becomes the first 2018 draft pick to sign an entry-level deal.

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Sharks, Logan Couture agree to 8-year, $64 million extension, report says

Forward Logan Couture agreed Saturday to an 8-year, $64 million contract extension with the Sharks, the Associated Press reports.

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Capitals name Todd Reirden as head coach

The former NHL player has spent the past four years working with former coach Barry Trotz as an assistant and then associate coach.

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Oklahoma-Oklahoma State: Can Cowboys add chaos to Bedlam?

Bedlam has become a one-sided affair between Oklahoma and Oklahoma State. What can the Cowboys to catch up with the Sooners?

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NHL free agency rumors: Kings, Drew Doughty negotiating 8-year extension

"We have been in discussion this week but certainly not done yet," Kings GM Rob Blake said Friday of Drew Doughty contract negotiations.

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NHL free agency news: Capitals re-sign Michal Kempny to 4-year deal

Kempny is expected to make $2.5 million annually after agreeing to a four-year deal with the Capitals.

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NHL Rumor roundup: Tavares watch in full effect following free agency meetings

John Tavares's Los Angeles free agent summit has concluded, and the entire hockey world is hanging on his free decision.

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'Did this actually happen?': Behind the scenes of June 29, 2016 — the craziest media day in NHL history

On June 29, 2016, 23 minutes changed the landscape of the NHL. The reporters and insiders who worked that day tell the story of one of the most hectic afternoons in hockey history.

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NHL free agency 2018: Agent says Rick Nash undecided on future, to sit out July 1 frenzy

Rick Nash's agent said that his client will not solicit free agent offers as he contemplates his future.

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Penn State's Nana Asiedu ends football career over heart condition

Asiedu was diagnosed with hypertrophic cardiomyopathy and isn't able to play football anymore.

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Report: Eugene Melnyk declines offer to sell Senators

Report surfaces one day after team finalizes $135 refinancing loan.

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Look: Alabama shows off new $14M sports and nutrition facility

The area is 25,000 square feet and will feature five performance chefs and four dietitians with over 50 HD TVs.

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Ohio State-Michigan: Can Jim Harbaugh loosen Buckeyes' 15-year grip on 'The Game'?

Michigan is still trying to catch up to Ohio State in "The Game." What is the state of one of college football's biggest rivalry heading into 2018?

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NHL trade rumors: Sabres acquire Conor Sheary, Matt Hunwick from Penguins for draft pick

With this move, Pittsburgh clears $5.25 million in cap space, which will allow the Penguins to make a run at unrestricted free agents.

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NHL Draft big board 2019: Jack Hughes peerless atop way-too-early prospect rankings

American dynamo Jack Hughes is the favorite to go No. 1 overall in the 2019 NHL Draft, but Canadian centers Payton Krebs, Kirby Dach and Alex Newhook could become worthy challengers.

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Florida-Florida State: Dan Mullen, Willie Taggart must turn up offense in Year 1

The Florida-FSU rivalry hasn't been quite as big in recent years. Will first-year coaches Dan Mullen and Willie Taggart change that?

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Penguins re-sign Bryan Rust to 4-year deal worth $14M

Rust, who was paid $640,000 last season, boasted a career season in 2017-18 as he set highs in assists and points.

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Michigan State gets commitment from 5-star OT Devontae Dobbs

Michigan State has received a commitment from Devontae Dobbs, who would be the biggest recruit to sign with the Spartans since the 2014 class.

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Let's predict every college football bowl game and Playoff matchup for 2018-19

Sporting News' projections for the 2018-19 college football bowl season are here — including the College Football Playoff.

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NHL Rumor Roundup: John Tavares holding up free agency market

While the trade market has been slow in the weeks leading up to NHL free agency, teams may be waiting for the John Tavares domino to fall before making any other moves.

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USC-UCLA: Clay Helton, Chip Kelly must take Pac-12 rivalry to national stage

Chip Kelly is back on campus at UCLA, and Clay Helton has USC back in the limelight. Together, they must restore a national rivalry.

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Tyler Hilinski suicide: Washington State QB had CTE, his parents reveal

A medical examiner told Hilinski's parents that their son "had the brain of a 65-year-old" when he killed himself in January at age 21.

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Alabama-Tennessee: Will Jeremy Pruitt bring much-needed life to Third Saturday in October?

Will the Third Saturday in October have any extra meaning in the SEC race in 2018? We break down the state of the Tennessee-Alabama rivalry.

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College football rankings: SN's updated preseason top 25 for 2018

Sporting News has updated its preseason college football top 25 rankings for 2018.

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NHL free agency rumors: John Tavares gets bagel-bribe to re-sign with Islanders

John Tavares will hear a number of pitches as to why he should sign with a certain team this week, but one local business owner is attempting to keep him in New York.

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NHL free agency rumors: Blue Jackets at top of Rick Nash’s list

Nash, 34, played for the Blue Jackets from 2002-03 to 2011-12 and is the franchise leader in goals, assists, points and games played.

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NHL Draft grades 2018: Islanders, Red Wings earn full marks; Rangers tank big test

The 2018 NHL Draft is in the books, so it's time to hand out grades. Sporting News has report cards on every team's haul, from the Islanders down to the rival Rangers.

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NHL Draft 2018: Liam Kirk becomes the first English-born and trained player drafted with Coyotes' selection

The 18-year-old left wing, who played last season for the Sheffield Steelers in the United Kingdom, was selected at pick No. 189.

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Flames-Hurricanes trade grades: Carolina's new regime makes big splash, lands Dougie Hamilton

The Carolina Hurricanes made a big splash on the second day of the NHL Draft, acquiring both Dougie Hamilton and Adam Fox.

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NHL trade rumors: Flames, Hurricanes nearing 5-player blockbuster around Dougie Hamilton

The Flames and Hurricanes shook up a stagnant NHL Draft floor with their late-round blockbuster Saturday.

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NHL free agent rumors: John Tavares to meet with five teams, report says

John Tavares will reportedly enter the NHL's free agent negotiating window and meet with five teams about the possibility of leaving the New York Islanders.

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NHL free agent news: Ilya Kovalchuk agrees to sign with Kings in return to NHL

The former Devils and Thrashers star, now 35 after a stint in Russia, is headed to the West Coast to resume a once-dynamic NHL career in pursuit of a Stanley Cup.

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Introducing Quinn Hughes, the NHL's next hot American defense prospect

Quinn Hughes is next in a line of recent big-name U.S.-born defensemen headed for the NHL, and he has the tools to be the most exciting blueline prospect in years.

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NHL Draft winners and losers: The best, worst moves from a ho-hum first round

Day 1 of the NHL Draft mostly stuck to the script, to the chagrin of trade watchers intent on chaos. SN breaks down the winners and losers from a first round that lacked a blockbuster.

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NHL free agency 2018: Top 5 UFA goaltenders

There are several options this summer for teams seeking backup goaltenders.

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NHL free agency 2018: Top 10 UFA defensemen

Washington's John Carlson is the prize among unrestricted free agent defensemen this summer.

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NHL free agency 2018: Top 15 UFA forwards

John Tavares is the crown jewel of the 2018 NHL Free Agent class, though there are plenty of solid varied options available among UFA forwards come July 1, as well.

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NHL Draft 2018: Rasmus Dahlin can change conversation around defensemen taken No. 1 overall

With comparisons to Swedish countrymen Erik Karlsson and Victor Hedman, uber prospect and presumptive 2018 top pick Rasmus Dahlin defies the first overall defenseman stereotype.

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NHL Draft 2018: Why Andrei Svechnikov's star potential is on par with Rasmus Dahlin

Consensus says the 2018 NHL Draft class includes one elite prospect clearly above everybody else, but the difference between Rasmus Dahlin and Andrei Svechnikov is closer than you think.

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The best No. 1 and 2 overall duos in NHL Draft history

Connor McDavid and Jack Eichel. Auston Matthews and Patrik Laine. Nico Hischier and Nolan Patrick. History shows the top two picks to pan out and enjoy long, successful, even Hall of Fame careers.

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NHL Draft 2018: How Rasmus Dahlin can fit Sabres, fast-track league's slowest rebuild

In many respects, Rasmus Dahlin is the most complete defense prospect to come into the NHL in decades. The Swedish sensation should help solve the biggest of Buffalo's many problems.

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Best draft class for every NHL team

Before Sergei Fedorov and Nicklas Lidstrom were selected to the Hockey Hall of Fame in the same class, they were in the same Red Wings draft class in 1989. Here are the best draft classes for every NHL team.

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NHL Draft 2018: For polarizing talent Brady Tkachuk, rewards outweigh risks

Dispelling the myths of Brady Tkachuk, the 2018 NHL Draft's most polarizing prospect who has done more than enough to prove he is an elite power forward with star potential.

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NHL salary cap rises to $79.5M, up $4.5M for 2018-19

The $4.5 million increase is the largest jump since the 2013-14 season when the salary cap changed from $64.3 million to $69 million.

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Former 5-star WR Demetris Robertson leaving Cal

The top receiver in the class of 2016 cited "personal matters" in his decision to transfer with Ole Miss and West Virginia as possibilities.

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Alabama tried to make Lane Kiffin wear bulletproof vest at Tennessee

Alabama was reportedly unwilling to take a chance in Lane Kiffin's return to Knoxville.

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Barry Trotz to become Islanders' next coach, report says

Trotz resigned from the Capitals on Monday, but he's reportedly closing in on a five-year deal with the Islanders.

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Canucks' offseason to-do list: Keep adding young talent, feed the rebuild

The Vancouver Canucks rebuild will ostensibly take its next step this summer, with a high draft pick and lots of young talent waiting in the wings.

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Jets' offseason to-do list: Measured approach the best path in Winnipeg

After coming up just short in the Western Conference playoffs, the Winnipeg Jets are in a pretty good situation moving forward.

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College football's toughest places to play, from Death Valley to Husky Stadium

What are the toughest venues in college football? Sporting News finds the last places you'd want to play heading into 2018.

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WATCH: Missed the 2018 NHL Awards? Catch up in 8 1/2 minutes

Las Vegas was the place, NHL Awards night was the reason. See all the highlights in NBC Sports' video if you didn't have the time.

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Did Drake use an NHL reference to hint at Pusha-T diss track on upcoming album?

Drake posted a photo of Tie Domi on Instagram, and it may have a deeper meaning regarding the rapper's beef with Pusha-T.

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NHL schedule 2018-19: Capitals to raise banner vs. Bruins; season openers for all 31 teams

NHL fans wanted to see the Capitals and Penguins renew their rivalry to open the 2018-19 regular season. Naturally, that's not going to happen. Here's the first game on every team's schedule, starting in D.C.

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Darryl Sutter announces retirement: 'I’m totally at peace with not coaching'

Sutter was asked about taking the Caps job, but he said, "No way, I’d be too far away from the grandkids."

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Predators forward Austin Watson arrested, charged with domestic assault

Watson had his best NHL season in 2017-18 with 14 goals and five assists in 76 games.

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NHL Draft big board: Final rankings of top 100 prospects in 2018 class

Rasmus Dahlin and Andrei Svechnikov are all but guaranteed to be taken 1-2 in the 2018 NHL Draft, but there's plenty for other teams in a deep field. Sporting News ranks the top 100 prospects in the class.

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Rice DE Blain Padgett’s death caused by potent synthetic opioid

Padgett's death was caused by the "toxic effects of carfentanil," a synthetic opioid "10,000 times more potent than morphine."

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NHL trades 2018: Patient Dale Tallon lands Mike Hoffman for Panthers, says he'll 'fit in nicely'

The Florida Panthers thought they were out of the running for Mike Hoffman until a late-night phone call with the San Jose Sharks changed their thinking.

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Where are the star players of Netflix’s ‘Last Chance U’ now?

Season 2 of "Last Chance U" is nearly here. Where are the players who helped make the Netflix show a hit?

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Mike Hoffman trade grades: Senators wash hands; Sharks positioned for free-agent splash

The Senators traded Mike Hoffman, a forced move under less-than-ideal circumstances. GM Pierre Dorion was never going to receive fair value in return, and that proved true.

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'Last Chance U': Players you never knew went to East Mississippi Community College

Plenty of big names have already come through "Last Chance U." Could more stars be born from Season 2 of Netflix's hit show?

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Watch: 'Last Chance U' Season 3 trailer features new school

Season 3 of "Last Chance U" drops on July 20. Here's the trailer for the latest season, which centers on Independence Community College in Kansas.

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NHL Rumor Roundup: Oilers have interest in Erik Karlsson trade (join the club)

The Oilers reportedly have contacted the Senators to discuss a trade for Erik Karlsson, plus all eyes on Max Pacioretty in Montreal and the latest on Jeff Skinner and Ilya Kovalchuk.

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Josh Jackson to remain with Virginia Tech after status cleared, per report

The redshirt sophomore reportedly is cleared to stay with Virginia Tech after reports arose his status was uncertain due to an academic issue.

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Jim Harbaugh, Jalen Hurts headline unpopular opinions for 2018 season

A look at five popular college football opinions involving Jim Harbaugh, Jalen Hurts and others involved in the College Football Playoff race.

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College football 2018 over/unders: Win totals for every FBS team

The four teams that reached last season’s College Football Playoff are projected by an oddsmaker to lead the FBS in wins in 2018.

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NHL Awards 2018: Humboldt team to reunite for first time to be honored

On April 6, 14 were killed in Saskatchewan, Canada, after a tractor-trailer hit the bus carrying the junior hockey team.

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Senators trade Mike Hoffman amid cyberbullying allegations from wife of Erik Karlsson

Hoffman and his fiancee Monika Caryk have been accused of harassment and cyber attacks against Karlsson and his wife Melinda.

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Whether with Leafs or Marlies, Colin Greening remains true professional

Colin Greening has become a willing veteran mentor to Maple Leafs kids, even if it costs him spot in the NHL.

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Mike Leach ignites firestorm by tweeting doctored Obama video

The heavily edited video of then-President Obama's speech to the European Union has been trafficked for years.

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NHL Draft 2018: Biggest sleepers, risers and fallers to watch when your team picks

In the NHL, identifying talent in the later rounds can make or break a team's draft. Here are 10 of the biggest sleepers to watch in the 2018 class, plus other risers and fallers.

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'No words' as Capitals' Nathan Walker becomes first Australian Stanley Cup champion

In a season of firsts, Nathan Walker is the first Australian to play for a Stanley Cup champion.

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Texas Tech adds gigantic 7-foot offensive lineman

Roberson, a 3-star prospect form Wellington, Texas, chose Texas Tech over Arkansas, Texas A&M, Baylor and others.

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Penguins prospect Jordy Bellerive, 2 others hospitalized after fire

Bellerive "is in good spirits and expected to make a full recovery" after being injured during a bachelor party Saturday in Calgary.

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Former Oregon linebacker Fotu Leiato dies at 21 in car accident, report says

Fotu Leiato was dismissed from the team in May after an arrest in April.

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Senators timeline of dysfunction in 2017-18

It's been a long, miserable year for hockey fans in Ottawa.

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These six teams can shake up College Football Playoff race with a September statement

Here are a few off-the-radar teams that could mix it up if they pull off one big statement game.

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Texas Tech WR Quan Shorts, potential starter, kicked off team after arrest

Shorts played in all 13 games last season, starting four, and had been projected to take on a bigger role in 2018.

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NHL Draft 2018: Big defenseman Mattias Samuelsson follows in father's footsteps

Kjell Samuelsson played 14 seasons in the National Hockey League, and now his son, Mattias, is a highly-rated prospect entering the NHL draft.

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Vols add Alabama grad transfer Brandon Kennedy, report says

Kennedy decided on Tennessee over Auburn and has two years of eligibility remaining.

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West Virginia's Dana Holgorsen embraces expectations of pivotal season

West Virginia coach Dana Holgorsen isn't shying away from the demands and expectations of a pivotal season in the Big 12.

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NHL Draft 2018: Quinn Hughes 'as valuable as anyone' playing a style his own

Quinn Hughes plays his position unlike anything we've seen before, and is one of the more intriguing 2018 draft-eligible NHL prospects.

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John Carlson feature

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Incoming Cal freshman LB Chris Fatilua suffers 'significant, serious' spinal cord injury

Fatilua suffered the injury in an accident Monday afternoon in San Diego.

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NCAA showed progress with its latest rulings, and that's a start

The NCAA showed rare progress with a pair of rulings that should protect the current model, at least for a little while longer.

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New NCAA rules: Athletes don't need permission to transfer, redshirts can play in 4 games

Beginning in October, NCAA athletes won't need to ask their current school permission to transfer to another program.

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Senators' 'rock bottom' reaches new depths amid disturbing legal matters

The systemic dysfunction in Ottawa is more dire than ever with serious harassment allegations involving employees and their families, something the Senators and the NHL desperately need to resolve.

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Dismissed Kentucky DB Marcus Walker found with $95K, per report

The former Kentucky defensive back was reportedly found with $95,000 in cash, cocaine and marijuana at the time of his arrest.

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Capitals' Nicklas Backstrom reveals he played with broken hand in Stanley Cup Final

Backstrom won't need surgery after he fractured his finger during the Capitals' series against the Penguins.

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Ranking Pac-12 coaches: UCLA's Chip Kelly will challenge for top spot soon

Chip Kelly returns to the Pac-12 with UCLA, but he'll have to prove himself again to take the top spot from a group that includes a pair of top-10 coaches.

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Ranking Big 12 coaches: Should Oklahoma's Lincoln Riley hold top spot?

Oklahoma's Lincoln Riley enjoyed a fantastic debut with the Sooners, but he isn't the top coach in the Big 12 ... yet. Check out our rankings.

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Ranking ACC coaches: Will anybody challenge Clemson's Dabo Swinney?

Dabo Swinney leads our ACC coach rankings for 2018. Can anybody close the gap on his Clemson machine?

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Ranking Big Ten coaches: Where does Nebraska's Scott Frost fit in loaded field?

Nebraska's Scott Frost joins a loaded list of Big Ten coaches led by Ohio State's Urban Meyer. Where does the Huskers coach fit in his first year?

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Ranking SEC coaches: Nick Saban welcomes new challengers to his kingdom

Nick Saban is an obvious choice for No. 1 among SEC coaches, but how do the other 13 coaches shake out? Breaking the conference down:

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Ranking college football coaches from 1-130 for 2018 season

Sporting News ranks all 130 FBS coaches ahead of the 2018-19 college football season. Nick Saban is at the top again, but there's a change at No. 2.

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Wisconsin without two projected starting DEs because of injury

Junior Garrett Rand (Achilles) could miss all of 2018, while redshirt sophomore Isaiahh Loudermilk (knee) is rehabbing.

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Penn State long snapper surprised with scholarship

Penn State long snapper Kyle Vasey was told to quit his job Tuesday.

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Watch: Capitals go crazy at Stanley Cup parade

Washington celebrated its first Stanley Cup championship Tuesday as hundreds of thousands of fans joined the festivities.

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NHL trade rumors: What can the Senators expect to get in an Erik Karlsson deal?

If the Senators really do trade Erik Karlsson this offseason, here's what they can expect to receive based on similar, high-profile transactions.

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Capitals commemorate Golden Knights with full-page ad in Las Vegas paper

The Caps congratulated the Golden Knights on a competitive run in the championship series and a historic first season.

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NHL Draft 2018: For polarizing talent Brady Tkachuk, rewards outweigh risks

Dispelling the myths of Brady Tkachuk, the 2018 NHL Draft's most polarizing prospect who has done more than enough to prove he is an elite power forward with star potential.

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Michigan offers Ken Griffey Jr.’s son, Tevin, football scholarship

The 5-10, 160-pound cornerback is a class of 2020 recruit.

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Arkansas residents erect 25-foot Razorback statue

The "dancing hog" appears to the largest of its kind in the country.

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Predators GM Poile pens classy letter to former coach Trotz on Stanley Cup win with Capitals

"The hockey gods got it right" David Poile says about Barry Trotz finally hoisting the Stanley Cup.

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NHL free agency 2018: Top 5 UFA goaltenders

There are several options this summer for teams seeking backup goaltenders.

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NHL free agency 2018: Top 10 UFA defensemen

Washington's John Carlson is the prize among unrestricted free agent defensemen this summer.

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Watch: Alex Ovechkin throws out first (and second) pitch at Nationals game

The next stop for Alex Ovechkin and the Capitals will be a championship parade on Tuesday.

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NHL Rumor Roundup: Sabres weighing pros, cons of trading Ryan O'Reilly

After another dead-last finish, the Sabres are considering wholesale changes to their core. Ryan O'Reilly is front and center in the rumor mill, coveted around the league but still valuable to Buffalo's rebuild.

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For D.C. fans and Caps' long-suffering faithful, the agony is finally over

Of all the demons haunting Washington sports fans in their title drought, none was more haunting than those following the Capitals. It made the redemption for the Caps and Alex Ovechkin even sweeter.

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Capitals hit the Vegas Strip: Inside the Stanley Cup afterparty

Winning a Stanley Cup in Las Vegas has its perks, with the city's many temptations awaiting around every corner. Here's how the Capitals celebrated their first-ever championship.

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Stanley Cup Final 2018: After miraculous run, Golden Knights face even more interesting offseason

The Vegas Golden Knights nearly completed an unthinkable championship run, and now faces a number of difficult decisions in their first offseason.

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Stanley Cup Final 2018: Loss prevents sportsbooks from taking Knight-time bath

Las Vegas sportsbooks might've lost up to $6 million had the Knights, up to 500-1 long shots to win, brought home the Stanley Cup.

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Top 15 NHL stars without a Stanley Cup

Who are the top 30-somethings currently in the NHL who have yet to win a Stanley Cup? Start clicking and swiping to find out.

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Why Western Kentucky mascot Big Red is back in Italian court — seriously

The original suit started in 2003 when WKU sued the Italian company for $250 million over its similar-looking character Gabibbo.

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Pictures on ice: How the skate cam became an essential part of the Stanley Cup Final

A little bit of luck and a lot of hard work led to Zac Laszuk becoming CBC's on-ice camera operator during the broadcaster's Stanley Cup playoffs coverage.

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Islanders' five best coaching candidates to replace Doug Weight

The Islanders are searching for a new head coach after relieving Doug Weight of his duties and team GM Lou Lamoriello has no shortage of quality candidates to consider.

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Archie Manning humbled by World War II Museum, American Spirit Medallion honor

Archie Manning will join prestigious company when he's awarded with the American Spirit Medallion on Friday, an award highlighting his community service in New Orleans.

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NHL: free agency 2018: Top 15 UFA forwards

John Tavares is the crown jewel of the 2018 NHL Free Agent class, though there are plenty of solid varied options available among UFA forwards come July 1, as well.

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T.J. Oshie to be featured on D.C. Metro cards if Capitals win Stanley Cup

The Washington Metropolitan Area Transit Authority said it would make a card in Oshie's honor after he didn't have enough funds on his card.

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College Football Playoff poll: Would you bet against Clemson-Alabama IV?

Would you take Clemson and Alabama or "the field" when picking the 2018 College Football Playoff champion? SN explores that question.

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When is the 2018 NHL Draft? Order of picks, date, time & live TV coverage

Here is the 2018 NHL Draft date, time and live TV coverage from the American Airlines Center in Dallas.

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Former Oklahoma starting CB Parrish Cobb gets 18 years for robbery

Cobb, 20, pleaded guilty in the holdup of a Baylor student at gunpoint in January 2017 in his hometown of Waco, Texas.

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Kyler Murray, MLB Draft's No. 9 pick, vows he'll quarterback Oklahoma in fall

The A's say they have no problem with Murray skipping baseball this summer, playing football in the fall and then reporting in the spring.

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Should Oklahoma's Kyler Murray pick football or baseball? A case for each sport

Which sport should Oklahoma standout Kyler Murray pick after Oakland raised the stakes in the MLB Draft? The case for football and baseball.

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Long before Kyle Dubas, the Maple Leafs had another young GM, Gord Stellick

In an exclusive interview with Sporting News, Gord Stellick recalls his tenure as the 30-year-old general manager of the Maple Leafs, and offers some advice to the new 31-year-old Toronto GM, Kyle Dubas.

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Carson Palmer, Darren McFadden headline 2019 College Football Hall of Fame 2019 ballot

Carson Palmer and Darren McFadden headline the National Football Foundation's nominees for the 2019 College Football Hall of Fame ballot.

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Stanley Cup Final 2018: How Capitals' defense keeps adapting, frustrating NHL's fastest teams

After being defensively out of sync for the first three-quarters of the regular season, the Capitals all got on the same page. That continuity is now leading them closer to a Stanley Cup.

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Stanley Cup Final 2018: Capitals' Brooks Orpik 'fine' following James Neal's hit in Game 3

Brooks Orpik was delivered a hard hit courtesy of James Neal on Saturday night. But questions arose about Orpik's safety when he wasn't immediately evaluated for a concussion.

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Stanley Cup Final 2018: Mamma Lucia's fuels Alex Ovechkin, Capitals fans before Game 3

For every Capitals home game, Mamma Lucia's Italian restaurant provides a pregame meal for Alex Ovechkin. Prior to Game 3, the restaurant raised the stakes of what it was delivering.

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Stanley Cup Final 2018: Brooks Orpik will be ready for Game 3 despite needing nearly 15 stitches, report says

The Caps defenseman reportedly needed upwards of 15 stitches after taking a slash from Erik Haula in Game 2 but will be ready for Game 3.

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Minnesota now has one scholarship QB on its roster

Rising redshirt freshman Tanner Morgan is the one scholarship QB on the roster of a team that was 2-7 in the Big Ten (5-7 overall) in 2017.

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Watch: Nick Saban, Alabama players stuck on lake after boat runs out of gas

Alabama coach Nick Saban took his players out on the lake for a team bonding experience, but the outing didn't go exactly as planned.

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Syracuse QB Rex Culpepper cancer-free after chemo, his dad says

The 21-year-old will have one final scan in about six weeks to confirm his clean bill of health, but will be able to return to the team.

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Evgeny Kuznetsov injury update: Caps center on ice Friday

Washington's top scoring threat during the playoffs is listed as day-to-day after being injured in Game 2.

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Oklahoma QB Kyler Murray won’t play summer baseball, Lincoln Riley says

Murray, the expected successor to Baker Mayfield as Oklahoma’s quarterback, will be fully committed to the football team this summer.

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