Friday, January 24, 2020

Women Get a Spotlight, but No Prize Money, in New N.H.L. All-Star Event

Hoping to build on buzz from last year, the N.H.L. All-Star skills competition will add a U.S.A. vs. Canada three-on-three game.

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Thursday, January 23, 2020

UConn, Tennessee and the Gamesmanship of Auriemma and Summitt

Geno Auriemma, the UConn coach, has said he doesn’t see why the two-year resumption of its Tennessee rivalry is “such a big deal.” Tennessee Coach Kellie Harper sees past that. Let the games begin (again).

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Las Vegas Doubles Down on Sports, Live and Broadcast

The arrival of professional hockey and football teams dovetails with a surge in sports betting nationally that has inspired local casinos to redesign their betting areas.

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Wednesday, January 22, 2020

Thursday, January 16, 2020

N.H.L. Draft Pick Inspires Dreams as Big as the Yukon

Dylan Cozens became only the fourth Yukon-bred player drafted to the N.H.L. last year, giving juniors in his remote hometown a path to follow.

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Monday, January 13, 2020

Week of Upsets Shakes Up Women’s Basketball

The Nos. 1, 2 and 3 teams all lost, pushing South Carolina to the top of the poll.

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The Devils Have a New G.M., and a New Role for Martin Brodeur

Tom Fitzgerald was named interim general manager on Sunday. The team’s most famous ex-player may be getting a higher profile, too.

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Sunday, January 12, 2020

Arizona State Completes Oregon Sweep

The unranked Sun Devils took down No. 2 Oregon and No. 3 Oregon State this weekend.

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Thursday, January 9, 2020

UConn Loses to Baylor, and Home Winning Streak Ends at 98

It was the second consecutive year that the Bears (12-1) ended a long UConn run. Last season, Baylor stopped the Huskies’ 126-game regular-season winning streak.

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Wednesday, January 8, 2020

A Great Goaltending Hope Arrives With a Win

Igor Shesterkin of the Rangers got his chance as Henrik Lundqvist, the longtime goalie and perennial fan favorite, watched from the bench.

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Tuesday, January 7, 2020

Friday, January 3, 2020

The Sages of College Basketball: Older Coaches Helping Glory Day Hires

Juwan Howard, Patrick Ewing and Aaron McKie were big players in college and the N.B.A. Now, as coaches, they have help from assistants who were hired for their coaching experience.

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Thursday, January 2, 2020

N.H.L. Takeaways at the Season’s Midpoint

At the halfway mark of the season, five head coaches have been fired, and the St. Louis Blues are thriving as the reigning champions.

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