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Caption Close FILE – In this Feb. 18, 2014, file photo, NHL Players’ Association Executive Director Don Fehr, left, International Ice Hockey Federation President Rene Fasel, center, and NHL Commissioner Gary Bettman, right, answer questions during a news conference at the 2014 Winter Olympics in Sochi, Russia. A year away, the NHL, NHLPA, International Ice Hockey Federation and International Olympic Committee still don’t have an agreement to send NHL players…

Can a sport played on the ice do well in the scorching desert? Since at least 1991, the National Hockey League has shown interest in Las Vegas through the hosting of exhibition games, player awards and even two minor league franchises. Yet after years of talk and negotiations, Sin City will have its own professional hockey franchise at last — the Vegas Golden Knights, the NHL’s 31st team. Clad in…

A Muslim woman in a hijab skated at a practice last week with Alex Ovechkin and the Washington Capitals. Fatima Al Ali is a member of the women’s national hockey team in the United Arab Emirates who performs tricks with a puck and a hockey stick. Her visit was part of the NHL’s “Hockey is for Everyone Month” to attract more fans worldwide. “I was so nervous going…

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Can a sport played on the ice do well in the scorching desert? Since at least 1991, the National Hockey League has shown interest in Las Vegas through the hosting of exhibition games, player awards and even two minor league franchises. Yet after years of talk and negotiations, Sin City will have its own professional hockey franchise at last — the Vegas Golden Knights, the NHL’s 31st team. Clad in…

  It’s a rainy Saturday afternoon in Miami, and a couple dozen teenage soccer players are on the field behind Edison high school, in Little Haiti, trying to run a scrimmage in the mud. Frederman Mendoza, or Freddy, a 23 year old who grew up in Honduras, stands at midfield with a whistle in his mouth, his clothes soaked through. “Nice halftime, nice play,” he says. “We’re gonna balance out…

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Can a sport played on the ice do well in the scorching desert? Since at least 1991, the National Hockey League has shown interest in Las Vegas through the hosting of exhibition games, player awards and even two minor league franchises. Yet after years of talk and negotiations, Sin City will have its own professional hockey franchise at last — the Vegas Golden Knights, the NHL’s 31st team. Clad in…

There will be at least a dozen rookies running full-time in NASCAR’s three national series this season – Monster Energy NASCAR Cup, Xfinity and Trucks. As is usually the case, some will make bigger impacts than others. This season’s rookie classes include several up-and-comers who have already demonstrated their talent and will drive for organizations capable of producing winners – and even championships. Here’s a look at five…

Take a look at the latest from the Gypsy Sport collection from designer Rio Uribe being shown Feb. 12, 2017 at New York Fashion Week. The fashion label is based in New York and says all of its clothing is made in America. Click here if you’re having trouble viewing the gallery on your mobile device.

The current captain for the University of Denver hockey team and the potential next one are becoming immortal figures for the program with national championship-or-bust aspirations. Senior Will Butcher, the captain, has a 14-2 career record against Colorado College, and sophomore Colin Staub, a Colorado Springs native with remarkable leadership qualities, scored Saturday in his eighth consecutive victory over the Tigers. The Pioneers have defeated CC 12 consecutive times. Indeed,…

Last month, three-time Monster Energy Cup Series champion Tony Stewart was slated to run 80 races in 2017, mainly focusing on sprint cars and late models. But after two finishes of 17th and 21st to start off the Artic Cat All-Start Circuit of Champions season at Bubba Raceway Park in Ocala, Florida, Stewart may be reconsidering his schedule due to other responsibilities involved in owning the sprint-car racing series. Stewart…

Can a sport played on the ice do well in the scorching desert? Since at least 1991, the National Hockey League has shown interest in Las Vegas through the hosting of exhibition games, player awards and even two minor league franchises. Yet after years of talk and negotiations, Sin City will have its own professional hockey franchise at last — the Vegas Golden Knights, the NHL’s 31st team. Clad in…

CLOSE x Embed x Share Michigan coach Red Berenson pointed out a few positives after the Wolverines’ shoot-out victory over Michigan State, 5-4, at Joe Louis Arena on Friday. Video by Brandon Folsom/Special to DFP Buy Photo Red Wings owner Mike Ilitch talks to Free Press reporter, October 24, 2003 in his suite prior to the start of the Red Wings and Dallas game at Joe Louis Arena.(Photo: Julian H….

Working memory and other cognitive functions in children and young people can be associated with how successful they are on the soccer field, according to a new study. Researchers at the Karolinska Institutet in Sweden note that clubs that focus too much on physical attributes risk overlooking future stars. Physical attributes such as size, fitness and strength, in combination with ball control, have long been considered critical factors in the…

In November, San Diego voters famously rejected a taxpayer subsidy to build a stadium for the Chargers, ushering the team to Los Angeles. Now comes a group of wealthy investors with a concept to build a stadium for Major League Soccer and share it with San Diego State University’s Aztecs football team at the city-owned, 166-acre site of Qualcomm Stadium in Mission Valley. Crucially, the group says it won’t demand…

Mane has been involved in 15 league goals for Liverpool this season (11 goals, four assists), more than any of his team-mates Sadio Mane lifted Liverpool’s recent gloom by scoring twice in two first-half minutes to see off top-four rivals Tottenham Hotspur at Anfield. The forward put the Reds ahead when he ran onto Georginio Wijnaldum’s pass, holding off Ben Davies to fire in. He doubled the lead 138 seconds…

Post to Facebook Posted! A link has been posted to your Facebook feed. 1 of 5 2 of 5 3 of 5 4 of 5 5 of 5 Last SlideNext Slide In this Feb.4, 2017 photo, children play near the Olympic Park sign in Rio de Janeiro, Brazil. Rio organizers still owe creditors about $40 million. Four of the new arenas in the main Olympic Park have failed to find…

NASCAR star Brad Keselowski has married his longtime girlfriend Paige White. Check out the wedding video with all the charming thoughts each has about the other. Last night will live on forever, an amazing night w/my bride @PaigeKeselowski & our family/friends!https://t.co/UY2rcSMJwh 👨🏼‍⚖️👰🏼 — Brad Keselowski (@keselowski) February 11, 2017 😊 wedding silliness w/ @paigekeselowski pic.twitter.com/mbB93mfLOX — Brad Keselowski (@keselowski) February 12, 2017     This tweet might have tipped everyone…

In a truly remarkable race and one of the greatest upsets in sports history, Bayne captured the 2011 Daytona 500 in only his second career NASCAR Premier Series start. Bayne’s victory, which came one day after he turned 20, is the first for the Wood Brothers in a decade. Neither Bayne, who now drives for Jack Roush, nor the Wood Brother,s have won since. © Nigel Kinrade 1240 Briers Creek…