An N.C.A.A. for Esports? Rivals Angle to Govern Campus Video Gaming

With the N.C.A.A. slow to embrace video gaming on college campuses, opportunistic organizations are racing to fill the void.f

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N.H.L. Expansion, From Vegas to Those California Seals

Since 1967, there have been four periods of expansion in the N.H.L. The Vegas Golden Knights are hoping to be more like the Islanders than the Seals.

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Islanders Try to Focus on the Season Ahead, Not the Next One

Two major elements of uncertainty loom over the Islanders’ season: John Tavares’s contract situation and the team’s arena situation.

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The Devils and the Riveters Form a Hockey Partnership

The Devils are the first N.H.L. team to hold an ownership stake in a women’s pro hockey franchise and will help the Riveters with facilities, sponsorships and marketing.

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Brian Bowen’s Path to Louisville: A Federal Case Study

A criminal complaint unsealed last week said illicit, under-the-table tactics were part of the college recruitment of Bowen, a standout high school basketball player.

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N.H.L. Preview: Pittsburgh Seeks Another Cup; Vegas Seeks Its First Win

A new team in Las Vegas and an Olympics without N.H.L. players are among the stories to watch as the hockey season begins on Wednesday.

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Old Hand in a New Town: Marleau Set for His Maple Leafs’ Debut

Patrick Marleau spent 19 seasons with the San Jose Sharks. Now, he’s being asked to take on a leadership role with the young Toronto Maple Leafs.

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