Jackie Robinson remembered around MLB on 77th anniversary of him breaking baseball's color barrier
Major League Baseball is marking the 77th anniversary of Jackie Robinson breaking the sport's color barrier.
Iowa coach Ferentz says the integrity of the game cannot be compromised as betting probe unfolds
Kirk Ferentz says it's a deal-breaker if it's proven some of his Iowa football players made wagers on their own games.
Cyclones' Brock and ex-Hawkeye Bruce are among latest players charged in gambling investigation
Jirehl Brock and three other Iowa State football players along with three current or former Iowa football players and a student assistant have been charged in connection with the stateโs investigation into illegal sports wagering at the two schools.
Trump-appointed judge rejects Tennessee's anti-drag law as too broad, too vague
A federal judge says Tennesseeโs first-in-the-nation law designed to place strict limits on drag shows is unconstitutional.
Avs raise banner, beat Blackhawks 5-2 to start title defense
Artturi Lehkonen and Valeri Nichushkin each scored two power-play goals, Mikko Rantanen had four assists and the fast-skating Colorado Avalanche began their Stanley Cup title defense with a 5-2 win over the Chicago Blackhawks.
Avalanche beat Lightning in OT to open Stanley Cup Final
Andre Burakovsky scored 1:23 into overtime and the Colorado Avalanche opened the Stanley Cup Final with a 4-3 victory over the two-time defending champion Tampa Bay Lightning on Wednesday night.
Tennessee governor's aide warned new COVID law was illegal
Emails obtained by The Associated Press show that Tennessee Gov. Bill Leeโs office warned top legislative staffers that a bill limiting public health measures during the COVID pandemic would violate federal law.
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Lafreniรจre scores 2nd of season, Rangers beat Capitals 4-1
New York Rangers left wing Alexis Lafrenire (13) scores a goal past Washington Capitals goaltender Vitek Vanecek (41) during the second period of an NHL hockey game, Saturday, Feb. 20, 2021, in Washington. Also seen are Capitals defenseman John Carlson (74) and Rangers center Mika Zibanejad (93). (AP Photo/Nick Wass)WASHINGTON โ Alexis Lafreniรจre scored his second NHL goal, Artemi Panarin had two assists and the New York Rangers made the best of a new-look lineup, beating the Washington Capitals 4-1 Saturday for their second consecutive victory. Panarin set up Lafreniรจre on the doorstep late in the second period, and his shot provided the rebound for Chris Kreider's power-play goal in the first. He's the second Rangers player in league protocol, along with injured forward Filip Chytil.
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Goalies get shuffled in NHL free agency; Lightning depleted
Jacob Markstrom left Vancouver to sign a six-year, $36 million contract with the Calgary Flames. The Wild quickly addressed their goaltending needs after trading Devan Dubnyk to San Jose, by signing Cam Talbot signing a three-year, $11 million deal. โ Veteran forward Wayne Simmonds was among the first free agents to sign, reaching a one-year $1.5 million deal with the Maple Leafs. With starting goalie Corey Crawford leaving for New Jersey in free agency, the Blackhawks also signed goalie Malcolm Subban to a two-year, $1.7 million contract. โ The Senators and newly acquired goalie Matt Murray agreed to two-year, $25 million deal.