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Wednesday, August 31, 2016

For Some N.H.L. Players, a Welcome Shot at Olympic Qualifying

Thanks to a scheduling change, players like the Flyers’ Pierre-Eduoard Bellemare, a Frenchman, can play for their countries in final qualifying tournaments.

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Friday, August 19, 2016

Rangers Sign Jimmy Vesey, Coveted by Much of the N.H.L.

The former Harvard forward signed a two-year contract with the Rangers, four years after the Nashville Predators selected him in the third round of the N.H.L. draft.

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Tuesday, August 16, 2016

Joel Cornette, Star Basketball Player for Butler, Dies at 35

Cornette, a forward and center, was a key part of the group that helped turn the Bulldogs into a regular N.C.A.A. tournament team.

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Thursday, August 11, 2016

Sports Briefing: Avalanche Coach Resigns Without Warning

Patrick Roy stepped down as the Colorado Avalanche’s coach and vice president for hockey operations, citing disagreements with the organization.

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Friday, July 22, 2016

N.C.A.A. Will Quiz Host Cities About Anti-Discrimination Policies

The N.C.A.A. unveiled a questionnaire Friday that requires current and prospective host cities of championship competitions “to specifically outline how they will protect participants and spectators from discrimination.”

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