Sidney Crosby has a chance to speak up after Mario Lemieux's statue in Pittsburgh is vandalized

Crosby has long been one of the NHL's most tight-lipped players, but he has an opportunity to weigh in on one of the most important issues in the U.S.

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Clemson's Trevor Lawrence knows white athletes can't ignore fight against racial injustice

The Clemson quarterback is using his platform to speak out against racial injustice, and that's a great thing.

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Sharks' Evander Kane asks top athletes to speak out following George Floyd's death

The San Jose winger appeared on ESPN's 'First Take' to express his outrage over the incident.

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Sabres star Jack Eichel admits he's frustrated with losing seasons

The Buffalo forward has missed the playoffs in each of his five NHL seasons.

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Oilers' Connor McDavid endorses playoff format as he discusses role in NHL return to play

The Edmonton superstar was part of the joint league-player committee to discuss plans to resume the season.

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Miami vs. Ohio State: How 2003 Fiesta Bowl call actually changed both programs

A controversial call changed the 2003 Fiesta Bowl result, but it also shaped the fortunes of Ohio State and Miami's programs.

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Lessons from the best (and worst) of Sporting News' college football predictions since 2014

How much value do bowl projections have? We look back at our College Football Playoff predictions from the last six years to check the accuracy.

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College football predictions for 2020 bowl games, Playoff semifinals, national championship

Sporting News projects all 44 bowl games for the 2020 college football season.

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Maple Leafs' John Tavares on integrity of Stanley Cup: 'It will be as deserving as any player or team before'

The Toronto Maple Leafs will face the the Columbus Blue Jackets in the play-in round of the 24-team playoff.

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NHL players look to manage uncertain injury risks after extended downtime

With the NHLon pause for months, this is likely the longest most players have been off skates since their youth hockey days.

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If college football limits fans this fall, who gets left out? 'I don't know where we'll end up'

NCAA athletic directors will face an immense challenge in deciding who to let in for a socially distanced 2020-21 season.

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College football 2020: Preseason top 25 rankings, bowl projections, All-Americans and more

Sporting News is preparing for the 2020 college football season, and we have all the offseason content you need here to get ready.

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NHL Draft Lottery 2020: Date, phases, best odds to win No. 1 pick and Alexis Lafreniere sweepstakes

Sporting News breaks down everything you need to know about the funky 2020 NHL Draft Lottery.

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NHL 2019-20 regular season: Bruins win Presidents' Trophy, Pastrnak and Ovechkin share Rocket Richard

The Boston Bruins win the Presidents' Trophy for the third time in franchise history.

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Jim Harbaugh, Michigan coaches perform cartwheel over linebacker commitment

Jaydon Hood has Michigan coaches flipping out.

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Jim Montgomery on Stars dismissal, road to sobriety: 'That firing was deserved'

The Dallas Stars fired the second-year head coach on Dec. 10 citing "unprofessional conduct."

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NHL Phase 2: Details, what's allowed, next steps for 2019-20 season return

Players will be able to hit the ice in small groups once Phase 2 commences, which is reportedly happening in June.

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Reggie Bush calls out ESPN because he doesn't understand how journalism works

The former Heisman trophy winning running back doesn't seem to understand what aggregated news is.

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May 24, 1990: Edmonton Oilers win fifth Stanley Cup

The Edmonton Oilers defeated the Boston Bruins in five games to win their fifth Stanley Cup in seven years.

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Sidney Crosby, Nathan MacKinnon, Mark Scheifele and more: A look at the NHL's best golfers

These guys put the "fore" in forecheck.

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Devils reportedly contacted Swedish coach Rikard Gronborg about head coaching position

The Devils switched coaches in December, with Gronborg reportedly considered for the job.

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Lightning's Alex Killorn explains why team voted 'no' on 24-team playoff format

Tampa Bay held the second-best record in the Eastern Conference when the season was paused on March 12.

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Power ranking all 31 NHL goal songs: Where does your team place?

Every goal song is accompanied by excitement, but some are much more iconic than others.

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Canadiens' Shea Weber excited about 24-team playoff: 'It gives us a chance to keep playing'

If proposed changes to the postseason format are approved, then the Montreal Canadiens would qualify for the Stanley Cup playoffs for the first time since the 2016-17 season.

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Winnipeg Jets' Patrik Laine on possible season return: 'My game's probably going to look terrible'

The Winnipeg forward had 63 points in 68 games before the season was paused on March 12.

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Stanley Cup playoffs 2020: Everything we know about the NHL's potential resumption

The NHL's 2019-20 regular season was paused in March; now, it's looking more and more as if hockey could return in July.

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Nick Saban takes Alabama mascot to task in PSA to fight coronavirus

A masked Saban encouraged people (including one wearing an elephant suit) to keep their distance and wear their own facial protection.

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NHL, NHLPA team up to donate tens of thousands of dollars to teachers

Three teachers across America received a donation to help fund in- classroom technology.

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Beating Ohio State is much more than a Michigan problem in the Big Ten

Michigan isn't the only Big Ten team with trouble beating the Buckeyes. Here's a breakdown of Ohio State's conference dominance.

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Ducks' Ryan Kesler posts gruesome surgery photo in Twitter meme

The Anaheim forward has missed the entire season following hip surgery this summer.

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Former Auburn coach Pat Dye tests positive for coronavirus while hospitalized

The Tigers legend is expected to recover from the kidney issues that sent him to the hospital.

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Joe Burrow once tried to fight an LSU teammate at practice, leading to an all-out brawl

This story adds to Burrow's legend in Baton Rouge.

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Ohio State should be back in football business June 8, but AD Gene Smith still uncertain about fall schedule

There were a lot of questions posed to Ohio State athletic director Gene Smith during nearly 50 minutes of interaction via teleconference with media, and the one thing that was obvious throughout was this: He does not have all the answers. No one does.

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Jim Harbaugh, Gene Smith address 100,000-fan question at Michigan, Ohio State

Michigan's Jim Harbaugh and Ohio State's Gene Smith shared different views on fans in the stands for the 2020 college football season.

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New hockey league 3ICE to feature eight Hall of Fame coaches

The three-on-three hockey league is set to debut next Summer.

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If you're mad about Power 5 lobbying over NIL issues, you don't understand how business gets done

Getting upset about this is like yelling at a couple who bought a new car a month before a flood wiped out their home. It surely was not clear in January and February what March would bring to the the world of college athletics.

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In essay, Akim Aliu lays out foundation for change: 'Hockey is not for everyone...But it damn sure should be'

The former Calgary Flames forward detailed in an essay for the Players' Tribune the racism he faced during his career and what the NHL can do to move forward.

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Lane Kiffin Bowl? Three questions Ole Miss, USC will answer before 2025

Ole Miss and USC scheduled a home-and-home series for 2025-26. Will Lane Kiffin be around to enjoy the fun?

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Art Ross Trophy 2020: Leaders in 2019-20 NHL points-scoring race, previous winners, history

Sporting News breaks down the winners, leaders and everything you need to know about one of hockey's most prestigious individual awards.

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Devils' Cory Schneider says a resolution to 2019-20 NHL season should be coming 'shortly'

The NHL season has been paused since March 12 as rumors continue to swirl about how the season will finish.

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Rocket Richard Trophy: Leaders in 2019-20 NHL goal-scoring race, previous winners, history

Sporting News breaks down the winners, leaders and everything you need to know about one of hockey's most prestigious individual awards.

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NHLPA Open: Participants, how to stream 'Fortnite' tournament

Sixty-five players will participate in a "Fortnite" tournament for a $200,000 charity prize pool

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Taulia Tagovailoa commits to Maryland, joins former Alabama assistant

Tua's younger brother has found a new home, and he's joining up with a familiar figure.

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Maple Leafs' Mitchell Marner raises concern about NHL returning: 'What if someone gets sick and dies?'

The NHL is hoping to resume the 2019-20 season in some capacity over the summer.

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College football's top 25 quarterbacks for 2020: Trevor Lawrence, Justin Fields fight for top spot

Trevor Lawrence and Justin Fields top Sporting News' list of the top 25 quarterbacks for 2020.

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Maple Leafs' Kyle Clifford says teammates are 'hungry,' want Stanley Cup for 'City of Toronto bad'

The Maple Leafs were in third place in the Atlantic Division when the season was paused.

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Devils' Connor Carrick focused on personal growth during NHL pause

The Devils defenseman said he was playing the best hockey of his career before the season's pause.

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Alabama, TCU could meet in Week 1 if unable to play USC, California, report says

Alabama and USC are scheduled to play in Week 1, but the Bama is preparing for backup options.

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NHL signings 2020: Complete list of all 31 teams' newest additions

The NHL's 2019-20 season is on pause, but that hasn't stopped teams from signing draft picks, college hockey UDFAs and players from Europe.

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Cal students build entire campus, including Memorial Stadium, with 'Minecraft'

The project has taken an absurd amount of effort. It has been worth the time.

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Why Nick Saban advised Jalen Hurts to transfer to Oklahoma over Maryland, Miami

Hurts had his best statistical season on record at Oklahoma, becoming a Heisman Trophy finalist and leading the Sooners to the College Football Playoff.

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Mack Brown open to Jim Harbaugh's NFL Draft proposal with underclassmen

Brown said Harbaugh's proposal is another way to benefit the student-athlete on top of recent rulings related to name, image and likeness compensation.

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Five-star Zachary Evans commits to TCU after long-winding recruitment

TCU landed its highest-ranked recruit in five-star Zachary Evans, ending a drama-filled path to college football for the running back.

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AHL cancels remainder of season, Calder Cup playoffs

After weeks of speculation, the league has finally pulled the plug on the 2019-20 campaign.

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From Bobby Orr to Tiger Williams: The best NHL goal celebrations of all time

What's a goal without a good "celly" to follow it up?

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Steve Yzerman's top five NHL career moments

In honor of Steve Yzerman's 55th birthday, here are the five best moments from his historic career.

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Alabama QB Taulia Tagovailoa in NCAA transfer portal, reports say

The younger brother of former Tide quarterback Tua Tagovailoa played as a freshman last season, attempting 12 passes.

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Wild's Devan Dubnyk, Canadiens' Phillip Danault raise concerns regarding NHL 'hub cities'

The NHL is reportedly considering 11 to 14 locations to stage games if season resumes.

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NHL Global Series 2020: League, NHLPA announce postponement of international games

The NHL announced on Friday the series has been canceled due to the COVID-19 pandemic.

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Capitals' Brendan Leipsic in hot water after vulgar messages surface on social media

The forward apologized for the messages, which he claimed were leaked after a friend's Instagram was hacked.

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Ex-Oilers Ethan Moreau, Jarret Stoll and Dwayne Roloson recount 2006 Stanley Cup Final run

Edmonton made it all the way to Game 7 of the 2006 Stanley Cup Final before falling to Carolina.

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SN Q&A: Denis Leary on 1970 Bruins, Bobby Orr, Cam Neely taking his money and why Boston should be 2020 Stanley Cup champs

Actor, comedian and die-hard Bruins fan Denis Leary looks back at the 1970 championship, the 2019-20 Bruins and more.

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Notre Dame's Jack Swarbrick 'not concerned' about any competitive disadvantage in reopening schedule

“There will be great disparities that are inevitable in this," Swarbrick admitted, as a wide range of state re-openings could create an uneven 2020-21 collegiate sports schedule.

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Lane Kiffin is still mad about USC firing: 'I wasn't graded on a fair scale'

Kiffin discussed the way the Trojans treated him on "The Herd."

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Texas gives coaches raises despite academic pay freeze, financial uncertainty

Salaries of three football assistants have been bumped by a combined $268,000.

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Devils' Mackenzie Blackwood hoping to re-sign: 'I would love to play here long-term'

The 23-year-old goaltender played in 47 games this season with a 2.77 goals-against average.

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Justin Trudeau: NHL players returning to Canada must quarantine

The Canadian Prime Minister warned that returning NHL players would have to follow strict guidelines.

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Dale Hawerchuk describes his battle against stomach cancer

The Hockey Hall of Famer was diagnosed with stomach cancer in Aug. 2019.

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Joe Thornton reveals he has shaved his iconic beard

The San Jose Sharks forward had been cultivating his facial hair for the better part of two years.

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Bruins' Jaroslav Halak happy to stay in Boston for another year

The 34-year-old is part of arguably the best goalie tandem in the NHL.

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NHL issues memo about potentially conducting June draft

June 5 is the rumored date for the 2020 NHL Entry Draft.

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Jaroslav Halak, Bruins agree to one-year contract extension

The Slovakian goaltender has been in Boston since 2018.

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Optimism and trepidation: Power brokers weigh in on 2020 college football season opening

Two university presidents and a conference commissioner had things to say Thursday, and they covered a lot of emotional territory.

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