Sports Briefing: F.B.I. Investigated Bob Knight Over Women’s Complaints

Four women complained that Knight groped them or touched them inappropriately in a visit to a U.S. spy agency, The Washington Post said. There were no charges.

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Rangers’ Kevin Klein, Key in 2014 Playoff Run, Announces Retirement

The veteran defenseman, 32, played only 60 regular season games and one playoff game last season because of persistent back problems.

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Rangers’ Kevin Klein, Key in 2014 Playoff Run, Announces Retirement

The veteran defenseman, 32, played only 60 regular season games and one playoff game last season because of persistent back problems.

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Darrall Imhoff, a Decorated Basketball Center, Dies at 78

Imhoff led California to the 1959 N.C.A.A. title, won an Olympic gold medal and had a long career in the N.B.A., including two seasons with the Knicks.

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Rangers Reach a Deal with Defenseman Kevin Shattenkirk

Shattenkirk, a native of New Rochelle, provides the Rangers with an offensive-minded defenseman to run the power play.

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Dave Semenko, Gretzky’s On-Ice Bodyguard, Dies at 59

The forward was one of the toughest players in the N.H.L. in an era of hulking enforcers. And he fought three rounds against Muhammad Ali.

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Nico Hischier, the N.H.L.’s Top Draft Pick, Takes a Long Route From the Alps to the Devils

Hischier, a multisport athlete growing up, said he was drawn to hockey because of its speed, intensity and action.

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