Wednesday, August 30, 2017

Rollie Massimino, 82, Dies; Rode Dark Horse Villanova to Basketball Glory

For a coach who won more than 800 games, none was sweeter than the 1985 N.C.A.A. final against Georgetown.

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Jud Heathcote, 90, Dies; Coached Michigan State to Basketball Title

Coaching Magic Johnson and his teammates to the N.C.A.A. championship in 1979 was the “euphoric” height of Heathcote’s long career.

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Friday, August 18, 2017

Tommy Hawkins, Basketball All-American at Notre Dame, Dies at 80

Hawkins was the first black basketball player to earn All-America honors at Notre Dame and played for the Los Angeles Lakers during a 10-year N.B.A. career.

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Tommy Hawkins, Basketball All-American at Notre Dame, Dies at 80

Hawkins was the first black basketball player to earn All-America honors at Notre Dame and played for the Los Angeles Lakers during a 10-year N.B.A. career.

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Wednesday, August 16, 2017

Islanders’ John Tavares Focuses on Coming Season, Not Contract

Tavares, who as a free agent after this season could command a hefty deal, said he was committed to the team and looking forward to working with new linemates.

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Islanders’ John Tavares Focuses on Coming Season, Not Contract

Tavares, who as a free agent after this season could command a hefty deal, said he was committed to the team and looking forward to working with new linemates.

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Monday, August 14, 2017

Detroit Red Wings Denounce Use of Logo by White Nationalist Group

The N.H.L. team quickly condemned the use of a modified version of its logo by some marchers at the white nationalist rally in Charlottesville, Va., over the weekend.

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Detroit Red Wings Denounce Use of Logo by White Nationalist Group

The N.H.L. team quickly condemned the use of a modified version of its logo by some marchers at the white nationalist rally in Charlottesville, Va., over the weekend.

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Sunday, August 13, 2017

Bryan Murray, Who Turned Around Losing Hockey Teams, Dies at 74

Murray led the Florida Panthers, the Mighty Ducks of Anaheim and the Ottawa Senators to the Stanley Cup Finals and was named coach of the year in 1984.

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Bryan Murray, Who Turned Around Losing Hockey Teams, Dies at 74

Murray led the Florida Panthers, the Mighty Ducks of Anaheim and the Ottawa Senators to the Stanley Cup Finals and was named coach of the year in 1984.

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Wednesday, August 9, 2017

Neighborhood Joint: Long Island’s Hockey-Beach-Sandwich Connection

Blocks from the boardwalk, Brand’s Deli has become an essential stop for those seeking lunch to go before staking out a spot near the water.

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Neighborhood Joint: Long Island’s Hockey-Beach-Sandwich Connection

Blocks from the boardwalk, Brand’s Deli has become an essential stop for those seeking lunch to go before staking out a spot near the water.

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