Blackhawks’ Marian Hossa to Miss N.H.L. Season Because of Skin Disorder

Hossa, 38, said severe side effects associated with medication to treat a progressive skin disorder would make it impossible to play during the 2017-18 season.

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Twitter to Live-Stream Women’s Hockey

The partnership between the social media company and the National Women’s Hockey League includes 16 regular season games and the 2018 All-Star Game.

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Fleury and Neal Are Among the Top Players in the N.H.L. Expansion Draft

Vegas General Manager George McPhee will pore over the list of unprotected players and select one from each of the N.H.L.’s 30 teams by Wednesday.

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Essay: Still Chasing the Stratford Streak, 80 Years After He Left the Ice

Howie Morenz was an early N.H.L. great, before a shattered leg ended his career and broke his heart. Some still celebrate his beginnings and puzzle over his end.

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With Expansion Draft Looming, N.H.L. Teams Try to Protect Their Own

With Las Vegas getting ready to poach a player from each team, the league’s general managers are adjusting their rosters.

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N.C.A.A. Places Louisville on Probation and Suspends Pitino

The sanctions against Louisville’s basketball program are related to a scandal in which a former staff member provided strippers and prostitutes to players and recruits.

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Rangers Are Buying Out Dan Girardi’s Contract

After the Rangers’ second-round playoff loss to the Senators, Coach Alain Vigneault hinted at changes to his aging defense.

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