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Kovalchuk’s epic contract rejected: Daly

admin — Wed, 21 Jul 2010 15:40:16 +0000

NHL deputy commissioner Bill Daly says the 17-year, $102-million US deal Ilya Kovalchuk signed with the New Jersey Devils is being rejected because it circumvents the league’s salary cap.

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Kovalchuk’s epic contract rejected: Daly

Sharks defenceman Blake retires

admin — Fri, 18 Jun 2010 18:08:28 +0000

San Jose Sharks captain Rob Blake has retired after a 20-year career as one of the league’s top defencemen.

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Sharks’ Blake to retire: report

admin — Mon, 14 Jun 2010 23:48:09 +0000

San Jose Sharks captain Rob Blake is reportedly retiring from the NHL after a 20-year career as one of the league’s top defencemen.

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NBA final a homecoming for Pierce

admin — Mon, 31 May 2010 23:09:00 +0000

Paul Pierce is excited to return to the NBA finals and his hometown for the next round in the league’s greatest rivalry.

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NBA final a homecoming for Pierce

NFL appeals ruling on Williamses

admin — Thu, 13 May 2010 20:02:01 +0000

The NFL is asking the U.S. Supreme Court to overturn a decision that allowed Minnesota Vikings defensive linemen Kevin and Pat Williams to challenge their four-game suspensions for violating the league’s anti-drug policy.

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NHL playoff ratings in U.S. up 24%

admin — Sat, 01 May 2010 00:02:16 +0000

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Hawks’ Crawford wins NBA’s Sixth Man award

admin — Tue, 27 Apr 2010 20:02:12 +0000

Jamal Crawford of the Atlanta Hawks was an overwhelming choice as the NBA’s Sixth Man award, announced by the league on Tuesday.

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Bruins’ Chara in hot water

admin — Sat, 24 Apr 2010 05:49:41 +0000

Bruins defenceman Zdeno Chara was given an instigator penalty in the closing seconds of Friday’s Game 5, which should mean he would be automatically suspended for the next game, according to NHL rules. Still, it would be surprising if the league held up the penalty.

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Thunder’s Brooks named NBA coach of year

admin — Wed, 21 Apr 2010 23:35:16 +0000

Oklahoma City Thunder coach Scott Brooks was recognized on Wednesday by the NBA for guiding the youngest roster in the league to a 50-win season and a playoff berth just one season after a 3-29 start.

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NBA salary cap to dip slightly

admin — Fri, 16 Apr 2010 19:32:59 +0000

NBA commissioner David Stern said Friday the league is projecting the salary cap to come in at about $56.1 million US in 2010-11, lower than this season’s $57.7 million cap but better than estimates from last summer.

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