Devils Snare Scorer and All-Stars Trade Places in Flurry of N.H.L. Deals

The Devils acquired Edmonton’s Taylor Hall, and Nashville and Montreal swapped Shea Weber and P. K. Subban. And Steven Stamkos indicated he was staying with Tampa Bay.

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Sports of The Times: Early Entry? One and Done? Thank Spencer Haywood for the Privilege

In 1971, Spencer Haywood sued for the chance to join the draft without completing four years of college. Now he is pushing for the rule that allows underclassmen into the N.B.A. to bear his name.

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Sports of The Times: Pat Summitt’s Real Talent: Making a Difference

The late Tennessee basketball coach had something to teach you whether you were a player, a fellow sufferer of Alzheimer’s or even a student sports reporter.

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Pat Summitt, Tennessee Basketball Coach Who Emboldened Women’s Sports, Dies at 64

Ms. Summitt led the Tennessee women’s basketball team to eight national titles in 38 seasons, winning more games than any other Division I coach, male or female.

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For Eric Lindros, Opportunity Is Knocking on the Door to the Hockey Hall of Fame

Lindros, a dominant player whose career was shortened because of injuries, has a good chance to become a member of the class of 2016 thanks to a weaker crop of first-time eligibles.

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Youth Hockey’s Growth in U.S. Reaches First Round of the N.H.L. Draft

There has been a surge in the number of United States players selected in the N.H.L. draft in recent years, owing in part to borrowing of tactics from Canada.

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After Draft, Rangers Turn Their Attention to Deals and Free Agency

On Day 2 of the N.H.L. draft, the Rangers selected two defenseman, three forwards and a goaltender and acquired defenseman Nick Holden from the Avalanche for a fourth-round pick next year.

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