Thursday, May 16, 2019

Sharks Beat the Blues on a Disputed Goal

Erik Karlsson scored 5 minutes 23 seconds into overtime after the officials missed a hand pass by Timo Meier.

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Tuesday, May 14, 2019

Joe Pavelski Sparks the Sharks, Whether He’s on the Ice or Not

After a terrifying crash to the ice in San Jose’s first-round playoff win, Pavelski needed staples to close a gash in his head and missed six games. His return has lifted the Sharks, and raised concern about brain trauma.

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Saturday, May 11, 2019

Putin Shoots, Scores and Falls Face First on Hockey Ice

President Vladimir V. Putin’s image of control slipped, just briefly, during a friendly game at the Bolshoi Ice Arena in the Black Sea resort of Sochi.

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Putin Scores, He Wins and Then Falls Face First on Hockey Ice

President Vladimir V. Putin’s image of control slipped, just briefly, during a friendly game at the Bolshoi Ice Arena in the Black Sea resort of Sochi.

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Friday, May 10, 2019

2019 N.H.L. Playoffs: In the Western Conference, Teams Known for Heartbreak Seek Glory

The St. Louis Blues are the only “Expansion Six” team left without a Stanley Cup. The San Jose Sharks came later, but have endured similar heartbreak.

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Thursday, May 9, 2019

2019 N.H.L. Playoffs: In the Eastern Conference, It’s the Upstart vs. the Mainstay

The Carolina Hurricanes had not made the playoffs since 2009. In the conference finals, they face a team with plenty of recent postseason experience: the Boston Bruins.

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Wednesday, May 8, 2019

N.C.A.A. Basketball Trial: Guilty Verdicts on Bribery Conspiracy

A prospective agent and a former shoe company consultant were convicted of conspiring to funnel money to coaches in exchange for help signing players to their agency.

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