worldwide news: July 2019

Wednesday, 31 July 2019

NHL rumors: Rangers reportedly clear needed cap space with Kevin Shattenkirk buyout

The 30-year-old had 28 points and a plus/minus rating of minus-15 in 73 games with New York last season.

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Coyotes captain Oliver Ekman-Larsson bitten by dog, hospitalized

Ekman-Larsson was bitten by a family dog in his native Sweden and needed to go to the hospital for stitches.

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Avalanche extend defenseman Samuel Girard for seven years

Girard, 21, has one year left on his entry level contract.

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Pitt, Pat Narduzzi pick up ACC chase with bigger goals in mind: 'The only way to be happy now is to win'

Pitt coach Pat Narduzzi believes the Panthers aren't that far from Clemson heading into a 2019 season where they will try to get back to Charlotte.

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Big Ten predictions 2019: Odds, conference picks, sleepers, big games, Heisman hopefuls and more

Is Michigan or Ohio State the true favorite in the Big Ten? Sporting News finds the answer in its conference predictions for 2019.

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Tuesday, 30 July 2019

Wild oust GM Paul Fenton after disappointing 2018-19 season

Fenton had been the general manager of the Wild for just one disappointing season led owner Craig Leipold to fire him.

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NCAA to enact guidelines to offset non-traumatic deaths, won't punish schools that don't abide by them

The NCAA in April published guidelines and best practices for its member institutions to offset the number of non-traumatic deaths among student-athletes, Sporting News has learned.

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NHL rumors 2019: Could a Maple Leafs return be in the cards for Jake Gardiner?

The summer months are heating up with key players still available via free agency and the trade market. Lyle Richardson has the latest on UFA Jake Gardiner and whether Zach Parise and Jesse Puljujarvi will be sporting new jerseys come October.

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SEC predictions 2019: Odds, conference picks, Heisman hopefuls, biggest games and more

Alabama is favored to win the SEC again. What would it take to stop the Tide from winning a fifth conference title in six seasons?

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Chris Kunitz announces retirement, will join Blackhawks' staff

The four-time Stanley Cup champion spent 15 seasons in the NHL, racking up 619 points in 1,022 career games.

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Ranking Alabama's nine neutral site openers under Nick Saban

There's nothing neutral about Alabama's Week 1 blowouts.

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Kendall Milton, 5-star running back, picks Georgia over Alabama, LSU, Ohio State

Milton, a 6-2, 220-pound back from Fresno, California, is the fourth-ranked back in the 2020 class and the 22nd-ranked prospect overall.

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5-star running back Kendall Milton commits to Georgia

The Bulldogs have hauled in another five-star recruits to their 2020 class.

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Monday, 29 July 2019

NHL trade news: Devils acquire winger Nikita Gusev from Golden Knights

The team immediately signed the Russian national to a two-year, $9 million contract that will ensure the 27-year-old finally plays in the NHL this fall.

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NHL Draft 2020 prospect rankings: Preseason top 62 players on next year's big board

With talent coming out of the QMJHL, US-NTDP and more, Sporting News' Steve Kournianos ranks the top-62 prospects for the 2020 NHL Draft.

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Alex Meruelo purchase of Coyotes finalized, making him NHL's first Latino majority owner

The son of Cuban immigrants, Meruelo, who got his start in his father's tuxedo business, bought controlling interest from Andrew Barroway.

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'Good for college football': Inside Alabama's renewed focus on home-and-home series

Greg Byrne has wasted no time in scheduling several marquee series for Alabama football. The Tide's AD speaks with Sporting News about the shift in strategy.

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Andrei Vasilevskiy signs 8-year, $76M extension with Lightning

Vasilevskiy was set to become a restricted free agent next July but instead becomes the third-highest paid goalie in 2020-21.

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ACC predictions 2019: Conference picks, Heisman hopefuls, biggest games and more

Clemson is making a run at a fifth straight ACC championship. Sporting News dishes out its ACC predictions for 2019.

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College football rankings: SN's updated preseason top 25 for 2019

Sporting News' final preseason top 25 for the 2019 college football season. Alabama and Clemson lead the way as usual, but who follows behind?

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Sunday, 28 July 2019

Devils' P.K. Subban's top five quotes: 'I don’t play for New York'

The Devils' newest star defenseman said he is "willing to do anything" to win the Stanley Cup.

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Penguins' Alex Galchenyuk ready to fill big skates on offense

Joining one of the most lethal offenses in the league, Pittsburgh's new acquisition Alex Galchenyuk should be able to find his scoring touch with the Penguins.

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Shark Week 2019: Comparing the San Jose Sharks to... well... actual Sharks

Sporting News dives deep into the blue yonder to give you the best connection between the San Jose Sharks and their mascot.

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Saturday, 27 July 2019

Eyabi Anoma not attending classes at Alabama; linebacker explored transfer in February

The Crimson Tide may be without a rising underclassman when they begin fall practice.

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Flames secure goaltending tandem, re-sign David Rittich to two-year deal

The 26-year-old went 27-9-5 in 42 starts with Calgary last season.

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Friday, 26 July 2019

Phil Kessel excited to begin next phase in Arizona: 'I think it's going to be great'

The 13-year veteran, who will be 32 by the time the Coyotes begin their 2019-20 season, is ready to take on an unfamiliar role.

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NHL free agency: Rangers bring back Pavel Buchnevich, avoid arbitration

The third-year winger scored a career-high 21 goals last season.

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Blackhawks' Jonathan Toews on next season, Blues winning Cup: 'No part of me that was happy'

The Blackhawks captain added his take on his career season and how the squad is shaping up for 2019-20.

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UConn football to go independent starting in 2020 season

UConn and the American Athletic Conference have agreed to a $17 million exit fee, which must be paid to the conference after the 2026 fiscal year.

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Thursday, 25 July 2019

NHL free agency 2019: Sabres' Evan Rodrigues awarded $2 million contract

An independent arbitrator mostly split the difference between the sides' demands.

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Blues' Ryan O'Reilly brought his 99-year-old grandmother the Stanley Cup

The Stanley Cup playoffs' most valuable player celebrated his Stanley Cup victory with his hometown on Thursday.

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Big 12 coaches: It's patience, not shortcuts, that builds winning culture

The Big 12 adds four new head coaches in 2019: 40 percent of the league's head men. It will take patience — not shortcuts — for them to build lasting success.

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High school football rankings: Sporting News' preseason top 25 for 2019

Sporting News ranks the top 25 high school teams ahead of the 2019 season.

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Wednesday, 24 July 2019

Florida Panthers retool lineup, should make deep playoff run in 2019-20

The Panthers haven't made the playoffs in the last three years, but a busy offseason may finally help them climb the standings.

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Blues add former NHL center Marc Savard to coaching staff

Savard, who officially retired from the NHL in Jan. 2018, joins former Calgary Flames teammate Craig Berube's coaching staff.

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Phil Kessel has the world's loneliest home theater

But that wasn't the only weird thing about the winger's Pittsburgh home, which recently hit the market.

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Pac-12 Championship to be held at Raiders' Las Vegas Stadium in 2020, 2021

Las Vegas Stadium, the new home of the Raiders, will host the Pac-12 Championship in 2020 and 2021.

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Sporting News' top 40 college football players of 2019

Breaking down Sporting News' top 40 players of the 2019 college football season.

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Sporting News top 40 players of 2019: Trevor Lawrence, Tua Tagovailoa lead loaded class for Clemson, Bama

Sporting News top 40 college football players for the 2019 season are here, and the debate starts at the top with two Heisman Trophy-contending quarterbacks.

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Tuesday, 23 July 2019

Maple Leafs find way to create cap space, acquire David Clarkson from Vegas for Garret Sparks

The Maple Leafs will take back the hefty contract they gave David Clarkson in 2013, but the move will end up saving them a significant amount.

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Golden Knights sign veteran defenseman Deryk Engelland to one-year extension

The Golden Knights announced Tuesday that they had re-signed the 37-year-old to a one-year contract.

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NHL trade news: Maple Leafs send Garret Sparks to Golden Knights for David Clarkson, 4th-round pick

Sparks, 26, registered a 90.2 save percentage and the team was 8-9-1 in his starts last season.

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Mike Gundy would treat son the same at Oklahoma State — 'even if I'm sleeping with your mom'

Mike Gundy is a national treasure, as evidenced by his latest viral quote directed to his son.

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NHL rumors 2019: Chris Kreider, Kasperi Kapanen and the top candidates to change clubs this summer

As we head into the hottest month of the year, the NHL usually turns cold on the trade front. This year may actually be the opposite. Our Lyle Richardson has more.

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Predators sign Colton Sissons to seven-year deal

The two sides avoided an arbitration hearing that had been scheduled for July 26.

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Monday, 22 July 2019

Jay Bilas' 'if only there was enough money' strikes again after LSU football debuts new locker room

Jay Bilas went to Twitter when LSU unveiled its new locker room for the football team.

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Alabama among big winners — and losers — from college football media days

The Crimson Tide made headlines for all the wrong reasons at SEC Media Days — until they didn't. Check out the biggest winners and losers from college football's peak talking season.

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Blues sign Oskar Sundqvist to new 4-year, $11M deal

Sundqvist made just $700,000 last season as he helped the Blues win the Stanley Cup, and avoided arbitration by agreeing to an extension.

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Sunday, 21 July 2019

LSU showcases insane new football facility after $28 million renovation

The major overhaul to the Tigers' football facilities including a performance nutrition center and a new players lounge named after Tyrann Mathieu.

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Saturday, 20 July 2019

Alex Ovechkin's showing no signs of slowing down

The Capitals' captain led the league in goals for the eighth time in his career with 51. His teammates are confident he can keep up the pace moving forward.

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Friday, 19 July 2019

Rangers' Artemi Panarin speaks out against Russian president Vladimir Putin

In a candid interview, the Russian winger commented on Putin's authority.

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NHL trade grades: Oilers come out on top in Milan Lucic-James Neal trade

The Oilers acquired forward James Neal from the Flames in exchange for Milan Lucic. Here's how the deal stacks up for both sides.

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Rangers sign Jacob Trouba to long-term deal

Trouba, the No. 9 overall pick in the 2012 NHL Draft, tallied a career-high 42 assists and 50 points with the Jets last season.

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NHL trade rumors: Oilers trade Milan Lucic to Flames for James Neal

The Oilers and Flames are hoping a change of venue for both of these players will produce better results than last season.

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Jim Harbaugh's Urban Meyer comment elevates Michigan expectations even higher in 2019

Jim Harbaugh put the pressure on himself to deliver a victory against Ohio State, but the's not backing down from those expectations.

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How ACC Network deal impacts Notre Dame's football future

How will the ACC Network affect Notre Dame's relationship in football with the conference. Commissioner John Swofford spoke to SN about it.

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Thursday, 18 July 2019

Did Maple Leafs' Mitch Marner let something slip about his contract negotiations?

Mitch Marner remains a restricted free agent with the Maple Leafs.

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Shaquill, Shaquem Griffin claim former UCF coach George O'Leary made them cut their dreadlocks

The twins, who now play for the Seahawks, said it seemed personal with O'Leary, who reportedly said they couldn't play with dreadlocks.

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Virginia, the trendy ACC Coastal favorite, striving to take step from good to great

Virginia can be the seventh different Coastal Division champ in seven years. Will the Cavaliers cross the line from good to great in the ACC?

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Texas A&M nabs top uncommitted QB in 2020 class

Haynes King, who is rated the No. 3 dual-threat quarterback, has committed to the Aggies.

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Mack Brown explains why he returned to North Carolina — and why he left Texas

The Hall of Fame coach shed some light on the decision that brought him back to college football with the Tar Heels.

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David Cutcliffe, Duke treating Alabama as potential program-elevating opportunity

The 12th-year Blue Devils coach knows the challenge his team faces in Alabama in the Chick-Fil-A Kickoff Game. He also knows that means progress for his team.

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Jim Harbaugh takes shot at Urban Meyer: 'Controversy follows everywhere he's been'

Michigan coach Jim Harbaugh, who is 0-4 against Ohio State, took a swipe at former coach Urban Meyer before Big Ten Media Days.

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Clemson's John Simpson doesn't think Alabama was the best team the Tigers faced last season

The drama between the nation's two top teams has begun weeks before the season has even started.

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Capitals' Alex Ovechkin will travel to China as NHL ambassador

"I think it is very important to spend time to help make people all over the world see how great a game hockey is," Ovechkin said.

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Wednesday, 17 July 2019

KHL referees no longer allowed to use social media websites

According to head of the KHL referee department Alexei Anisimov, KHL refs will be restricted from using Facebook, Twitter or Instagram.

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Dabo Swinney insists Clemson won't change with ACC Network's bright spotlight

Clemson owns a bigger spotlight with the launch of the ACC Network, but Dabo Swinney insisted the program will stay true to its roots.

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Clemson's 'urgency' has translated to rest of ACC in 2019 — on how to beat Tigers

Clemson has distanced itself from the rest of the ACC over the last four seasons. That raises the question: What can the rest of the conference do to close that gap?

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Avalanche sign J.T. Compher to 4-year deal; Mikko Rantanen still waiting

J.T. Compher, 24, scored 16 goals and added 16 assists in his second full year with the Avalanche last season.

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Willie Taggart hot seat talk at Florida State is premature — at least, it should be

Florida State coach Willie Taggart faced questions about a 5-7 season in 2018, but the second-year coach is keeping the focus on 2019.

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Alabama's Tua Tagovailoa: I'm grateful for the championship game loss to Clemson

Tagovailoa said the loss allowed him to grow as a player, adding he learned more from losing than winning.

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NHL trade grades: Senators win Artem Anisimov-Zack Smith deal with Blackhawks

The Blackhawks acquired Zack Smith from the Senators in exchange for Artem Anisimov. We graded the deal from both sides.

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UFC's Josh Heupel on McKenzie Milton: He will play again on the same level

The UFC coach said he expects Milton to fully recover from his horrifying leg injury that will keep him out this season.

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College football predictions for every 2019 bowl game, Playoff semifinals, national championship

Sporting News predicts all 40 bowl games for the 150th college football season, including a familiar College Football Playoff championship game.

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College football bowl schedule 2019: Dates, times, TV channels for all 40 matchups

ESPN released dates and times for most of the 40-bowl schedule on Thursday. Find out where they are here.

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Tuesday, 16 July 2019

Seattle NHL team names Hall of Famer Ron Francis as GM, report says

Francis' deal is reportedly for five years with Seattle, which begins play in the 2021-22 season.

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NHL rumors 2019: Are Mitch Marner, Rasmus Ristolainen, Chris Kreider on the move this summer?

The Maple Leafs, Sabres and Rangers all have big decisions to make in the coming weeks and months as they wade through free agency and trade prospects.

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Sam Ehlinger, now Texas' unquestioned leader, ready to back up Longhorns hype in 2019

Sam Ehlinger had some early struggles at Texas. Then, he dealt with the criticism that comes from being the Longhorns' quarterback. Now, he's primed to lead them back to the national stage after a breakthrough in 2018.

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Capitals re-sign Jakub Vrána to 2-year deal

Vrána posted career highs in goals, assists and points for Washington last season.

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

Season 4 of "Last Chance U" is nearly here. Where are the players who helped make the Netflix show a hit?

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Wild, Ryan Donato agree to 2-year deal after solid run to end season

Donato had four goals and 12 assists after coming over to the Wild in a trade before the deadline for Charlie Coyle.

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NHL trade news: Blackhawks acquire Zack Smith from Senators for Artem Anisimov

Zack Smith was an alternate captain for the Senators and scored 28 points in 70 games.

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Big 12 says 'Horns Down' symbol only OK in certain situations

The Big 12 said players can flash the "Horns Down" symbol, but quickly and not directed at Texas players.

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Florida's Feleipe Franks calls baseball a 'backup plan'

The Red Sox selected Franks in the 31st round of last month's MLB Draft.

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Monday, 15 July 2019

Lincoln Riley on Jalen Hurts starting at Oklahoma: 'If he wins the job, then we'll talk about that'

"He's gotta win the job first," Riley said at Big 12 media days at AT&T Stadium, via ESPN. "If he wins the job, then we'll talk about that."

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Les Miles addresses Pooka Williams at Big 12 Media Days, stands by one-game suspension

New Kansas coach Les Miles addressed the one-game suspension of running back Pooka Williams at Big 12 Media Days, saying he stood by the decision.

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‘Last Chance U’ Season 4: Catching up with Jason Brown, ICC football and a disastrous 2018 season

With "Last Chance U" nearly back on Netflix, a recap of what happened to Jason Brown and the Independence Community College Pirates in 2018.

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Pac-12 Media Day 2019: Date, TV schedule and players attending

Everything you need to know to watch the 2019 Pac-12 Media Day, from TV schedules to team dates and players attending.

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Big 12 Media Days 2019: TV schedules, team dates and players attending

Big 12 Media Days moves to Arlington in 2019. Everything you need to know to tune in, from dates, team schedules and players attending.

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Big Ten Media Days 2019: TV schedules, team dates and players attending

Everything you need to know for the 2019 Big Ten Media Days, including dates, team schedules and the players selected to attend.

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ACC media days 2019: Live stream, team dates and players attending ACC Kickoff

Everything you need to know to tune in to the 2019 ACC Kickoff, from streaming, team dates and attending players.

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SEC Media Days 2019: Location, TV schedules, team dates and players attending

The SEC Media Days are nearly here. Everything you need to know ahead of the four-day event in Hoover, Ala.

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Saturday, 13 July 2019

Blues reward Jordan Binnington with 2-year deal after Stanley Cup win

Jordan Binnington took over as the starter in net for the Blues in January and led them to a Stanley Cup title.

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Friday, 12 July 2019

NHL free agency rumors: Blue Jackets among teams considering offer sheet for Mitch Marner

After losing star forwards Artemi Panarin and Matt Duchene to free agency, Columbus has reportedly looked at Mitch Marner as an option after he led Toronto with 94 points last season.

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'I think I fit right in': Ryan Dzingel eager to get started with Hurricanes

Newly-signed Ryan Dzingel feels that the Hurricanes are the right choice for his lifestyle and hockey career.

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College football 2019: Major media day storylines for each Power 5 conference

From Tua Tagovailoa to Les Miles, college football media days will produce these storylines next week.

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Devils sign No. 1 overall pick Jack Hughes

Hughes has been on the NHL's radar for years during an incredible junior hockey career.

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NHL free agency 2019: Hurricanes sign Ryan Dzingel to 2-year deal

Carolina will pay Dzingel $3.25 million in 2019-20 and $3.5 million in 2020-21.

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Thursday, 11 July 2019

NHL free agency 2019: Canadiens, Artturi Lehkonen agree to two-year contract

The three-year veteran posted career-highs in points and assists in the 2018-19 season.

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Rangers sign Kaapo Kakko to entry-level contract

Kakko was selected second overall in last month's draft behind Jack Hughes, who went to the Devils at No. 1.

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The NCAA is ridiculous, Vol. infinity: Tennessee violations included a Jeremy Pruitt tweet

The Vols' head football coach shouted out his high school alma mater for winning a championship. Can't do that.

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Wednesday, 10 July 2019

Micheal Ferland ready to continue elevating his game as he begins new chapter with Canucks

The 27-year-old forward said family had a big impact on his decision to return north of the border. He also discussed joining the Canucks and the role he'll play with the team next season.

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NHL free agency 2019: Kings re-sign forward Alex Iafallo to two-year deal

The 25-year-old impressed with 15 goals and 33 points in his sophomore season with the Kings in 2018-19.

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NHL free agency rumors 2019: Canucks reportedly sign Micheal Ferland to four-year deal

The five-year veteran posted a career-high 23 assists last season.

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UCF quarterback Darriel Mack Jr. suffers broken ankle, team announces

Darriel Mack Jr., who led UCF to the Fiesta Bowl last season after McKenzie Milton's season-ending injury, will be out indefinitely with a broken ankle.

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Longtime NHL star Matt Cullen announces retirement

Cullen is best known for playing a key role with the Hurricanes' Stanley Cup winner in 2006 and the Penguins championships in 2016 and 2017.

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Oklahoma running back Kennedy Brooks cleared in Title IX investigation, rejoins team, report says

Brooks rushed for 1,056 yards (8.9 yards per carry) and 12 touchdowns last season as a redshirt freshman.

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CFB 150 celebration kicks off at College Football Hall of Fame

The 150th anniversary of college football will kick off in Atlanta on Wednesday. Here is what you need to know for the event.

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Tuesday, 9 July 2019

NHL free agency 2019: Bruins bring back Danton Heinen on two-year deal

The 24-year-old forward finished his second NHL season with 34 points and a plus-13 rating.

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Avalanche sign head coach Jared Bednar to two-year contract extension

Bednar has led Colorado to the playoffs twice in his three years as head coach.

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Sabres add to defensive depth, acquire Henri Jokiharju from Blackhawks for Alexander Nylander

Jokiharju had 12 assists in 38 games with Chicago after making his NHL debut last season, while Nylander had four points in 12 games with Buffalo.

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NHL free agency rumors 2019: Is an offer sheet on the horizon for Patrik Laine, Mitch Marner?

Offer sheets may be coming down the line while the Sabres and Penguins could be looking to move a few pieces before the season opens in October.

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Former Predators captain Greg Johnson dies at 48

The Predators grabbed Johnson in the 1998 NHL Expansion Draft, and he served as the team's alternate captain or captain for six seasons.

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It's a trap! College football's most dangerous games for top 25 teams in 2019

These games carry the most risk of a letdown for Sporting News' top 25 teams. They can't be overlooked.

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Former Louisville players help pay for Kentucky legend Jared Lorenzen’s funeral

A Louisville native, ex-Cardinal Jamon Brown never met Lorenzen, who died at 38, but was keenly aware of the QB's accomplishments at UK.

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Monday, 8 July 2019

NHL free agency 2019: Sharks hold onto rising forward Kevin Labanc

The Sharks were able to work out a contract with the 23-year-old RFA, who has been a force with San Jose and only continues to improve.

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Sunday, 7 July 2019

NHL players A.J. Greer, Sonny Milano arrested on assault charges, report says

The duo were at a New York City apartment when they allegedly assaulted another man over an unpaid bill.

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Saturday, 6 July 2019

Former Clemson football player Tyshon Dye drowns in Georgia park

Tyshon Dye played three seasons for Clemson at running back, and was a member of the 2016 national championship team.

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NHL free agency news: Sabres sign Marcus Johansson to 2-year deal

Buffalo posted a 33-39-10 record this past season and scored just 221 goals, which ranked 23rd in the NHL.

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Friday, 5 July 2019

NHL free agency 2019: Jordan Binnington, Danton Heinen, Jacob Trouba among 40 to file for salary arbitration

Twenty teams had at least one player file for arbitration. Two teams may have up to four contracts to negotiate.

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Hawaii linebacker Scheyenne Sanitoa dies at 21, university announces

Scheyenne Sanitoa played in 12 games for the Rainbow Warriors as a sophomore in 2018.

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Penguins, Mike Sullivan agree to four-year extension

The Penguins bench boss won back-to-back Stanley Cups with the team in 2016 and 2017.

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Thursday, 4 July 2019

NHL free agency 2019: Maple Leafs sign trade acquisitions Kerfoot and Ceci

Toronto has Kerfoot locked up for three years while Ceci only agreed to one year with the Leafs.

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NHL free agency: Canadiens, Ben Chiarot agree to 3-year deal with $3.5M AAV

A 6-3, 219-pound left-hander, Chiarot has the size teams want along the blueline and the ability to use it as well.

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Wednesday, 3 July 2019

Duchene, Pavelski, Varlamov and the best & worst NHL UFA signings

Some teams made some good moves to shore up their rosters, while others made additions that could be considered risky — or even downright bad.

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Sporting News 2019 college football preseason All-Americans

Clemson's Trevor Lawrence and Alabama's Jerry Jeudy lead another onslaught of Tigers and Crimson Tide players on SN's preseason All-American team.

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Tuesday, 2 July 2019

NHL free agency winners, losers: Canadiens, Rangers go big; Oilers still lack depth

The opening day of free agency boded well for some teams, while others failed to address key needs. Here's the winners and losers from Day 1.

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Hurricanes will match Canadiens' offer sheet to Sebastian Aho

The deal is worth $42.27 million over five years with an average annual value of $8.454 million, running through the 2023-24 NHL season.

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Legendary coach John Robinson joins LSU staff as consultant

He coached USC and led the team to a national title, along with the NFL's Rams, where they had two appearances in the NFC Championship.

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College football 2019: Jim Harbaugh is fine, Urban Meyer isn't going to USC and other unpopular opinions

What is the most unpopular opinion you have ahead of the 2019 college football season? Sporting News shares its five favorites.

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Teen driver charged in crash that killed Auburn announcer, wife

Johnston Edward Taylor, 16, was speeding at the time of the fatal accident May 25 and tested positive for marijuana, police said.

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