4 Reasons the Tampa Bay Lightning Have Dominated the N.H.L.

Like last season, the team has had a strong first half. This year, it hopes to keep that momentum.

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Baylor 68, Connecticut 57: Baylor Hands Connecticut First Regular-Season Loss Since 2014

The Huskies’ loss on the road broke a streak of 126 regular-season victories.

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Islanders 3, Blackhawks 2 | OT: First Career Goal Gives Islanders an Overtime Win

Devon Toews, playing in his fifth N.H.L. game, gave the Islanders their fifth consecutive win.

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St. John’s Rides Transfers to Renewed Relevance

After years of struggling, St. John’s basketball is back, thanks to a roster filled with players who began somewhere else.

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On College Basketball: Patrick Ewing and Alonzo Mourning Create a Mighty Basketball Tree at Georgetown

They were stars at Georgetown and in the N.B.A., where they were also fierce rivals. Now these classic big men and close friends are linked by Georgetown again.

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N.H.L. Roundup: Alex Ovechkin Pulls Out of All-Star Game

The Capitals star will skip the All-Star Weekend in San Jose, Calif., to get some extra rest and will serve an automatic one-game suspension.

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In the U.S., Young Hockey Goalies Are Coming In From the Cold

For years, there was wasn’t much instruction available for youngsters who wanted to guard the net. Gradually, that has changed.

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