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Here’s everything we know so far about 2021’s Stadium Series outdoor game. Who will host the 2021 Stadium Series? It’ll be a first-time affair for the Carolina Hurricanes, who were named the hosts of the game. The team has never played in an outdoor game and will now have one in their own backyard. “We’re proud to be the first NHL market in the Southeast to host an outdoor game,” said Hurricanes CEO, owner and governor Tom Dundon in the team’s press release....

The Canadiens have declined to offer a contract extension to Max Pacioretty and intend to trade the veteran wing “as soon as possible,” The Athletic’s Marc Antoine Godin reported Tuesday. Montreal’s longest-tenured forward has one season remaining on a six-year deal signed in 2013 and could become an unrestricted free agent next summer. Pacioretty has been the subject of trade speculation for a year. The rumors ramped up around last month’s NHL Draft, when TSN’s Pierre LeBrun reported a would-be trade with the Kings fell apart after Pacioretty refused to agree to a contract extension....

The Islanders winger looked to be in some discomfort after a botched 3-on-1 Thursday night against Calgary; after Vanek passed the puck to Kyle Okposo, Flames defenseman Mark Giordano, who'd been backchecking, slid into Vanek and appeared to pin Vanek's legs against the corner boards with less than a minute left in the second period. MORE NHL TRADE RUMORS: Sam Gagner to the Kings? After struggling to get to the Isles' bench, Vanek was back on the ice during the third period....

Perry delivered an elbow to the head of Nashville Predators defenseman Ryan Ellis, ending his afternoon way earlier than expected. Nashville went on to score two goals during the power play, one with a five-on-three advantage following a delay of game penalty. MORE: NHL Winter Classic 2020 updates and highlights Perry’s hit and subsequent ejection — which resulted in him having to walk all the way back to the locker rooms at Cotton Bowl Stadium in Dallas — paved the way for an intense and physical first period, with 27 hits total delivered between the Stars and Predators....

And now it appears that the Diaz brothers have been imposed a lifetime ban from all the events due to their misconduct. WSOF Vice President Ali Abdel-Aziz who was on the scene when the incident happened said: Source: mmamania 0 votes

Writing for the Daily Mail, Bollettieri lauded Raducanu’s extraordinary performance at Flushing Meadows. He also admitted to being “shocked” at the ease with which she conquered the US Open; the Brit didn’t drop a single set on her way to becoming the first qualifier to ever win a Grand Slam. The veteran tennis coach has worked with several high-profile tennis players - including Maria Sharapova and Andre Agassi - and founded the famous Nick Bollettieri Tennis Academy (now IMG Academy) in Florida, USA....

Ohio State defensive end Bosa and Alabama defensive tackle Quinnen Williams went into the draft regarded as the top two prospects. Yet the Cardinals, rivals to the 49ers in the NFC West, decided to take neither and select quarterback Kyler Murray. That provided the Niners with a difficult but enjoyable choice to make, and they settled on the draft’s premier edge rusher in Bosa. Younger brother of Los Angeles Chargers star Joey, Bosa missed the majority of his final season with Ohio State as he elected to focus on the draft early after suffering a core muscle injury....

Peña hit a flare into shallow right field. The contact wasn’t great. It was 68 mph off the bat. But the expected batting average was .480, pretty well in the Astros’ favor. MORE: Phillies-Astros World Series Game 1 live updates Instead, Phillies right fielder Nick Castellanos, who is hardly a Gold Glover in the outfield, darted in and made a sliding grab, sparing the Phillies a heartbreaking walk-off loss and propelling the game into extra innings....

The Broncos, who once had significant interest, opted instead to trade for Joe Flacco as their veteran stopgap option. That still leaves several QB-deficient teams for which Foles will be a hot topic of discussion heading into free agency. NFL FREE AGENCY:Ranking top players by position Foles rumors are swirling around six teams most. Here’s ranking Foles’ chances of signing with each. 6. Oakland Raiders (5 percent) First there is the matter of Oakland trading Derek Carr, because the Raiders will not spend big money on two veteran QBs....

Kyrgios, 20, caused widespread disbelief within the sport when he suggested to Wawrinka that fellow Australian Thanasi Kokkinakis had slept with his girlfriend at the Rogers Cup earlier this month. MORE: The bad boys of tennis | Serena Williams defends Cincinnati crown | Federer also wins “Kokkinakis banged your girlfriend. Sorry to tell you that, mate,” he was heard stating during the second-round clash in Montreal. Croatian tennis player Donna Vekic was later revealed to be the girlfriend in question, and the 19-year-old recently described Kyrgios’ comments as “very disappointing....

In looking for Week 1 value, our favorite targets to bet against are those teams that enjoy too much positive perception from the public. Conversely, we look to back those teams that are flying under the radar and, at least today, enjoy salivating matchup advantages. Without further ado, let’s hunt for betting value. MORE: Get the latest NFL odds at Sportsbook Review NFL Week 1 value picks Los Angeles Rams at Carolina Panthers (Rams -2, o/u 50)...

Here are the opening betting lines and totals for the week’s card. Point spreads are the Las Vegas consensus on Sunday night, with differences among sports books noted, and totals are from CG Technology. Check our odds page for updated spreads and totals from Vegas. Thursday, Dec. 3 Packers (-3, 47) at Lions Green Bay has dropped four of its last five straight-up and is on a 1-5 run against the spread....

As is tradition, multiple franchises are resting their starters in Week 17, either as a way to ensure their readiness for the playoffs or simply to prevent key injuries before the offseason. Here are the teams that are resting starters this week: NFL Week 17 rests: Buffalo Bills With the Bills (12-3) in a prime postseason spot, the team appears to be planning on giving standout quarterback Josh Allen some much-needed rest....

A midweek update on the NFL Week 3 point spreads and totals. Lines are the Las Vegas consensus on Wednesday morning. For updated numbers, visit our live odd page. Thursday, September 18, 2014 Bucs at Falcons (-6.5, 45) This line opened Atlanta -5.5 and was bet up to -6 at the Las Vegas SuperBook on Sunday and -6.5 on Monday. While the SuperBook returned to -6, most shops are dealing -6....

The NFL and the NFL Players' Association hired a specialist who "supervised inspection of the facility" and "conducted medical examinations," determining that the players already affected "did not pose a risk of transmission to other players." MORE: Bucs treated for MRSA | Patriots sanitize facilities | Tynes files grievance Rookie cornerback Johnthan Banks joined kicker Lawrence Tynes and guard Carl Nicks as the three players currently battling the highly contagious antibiotic-resistant infection....

There have been five head coaching changes and four interims currently serving as bench boss. Allegations tied to some of the coaches have resulted in the creation of NHL-mandated policies requiring teams to report inappropriate activity, both physical and verbal. Other changes were made simply because the team was underperforming. In the case of the Dallas Stars, we have almost no clue what the reasoning was for the change....

The “Two Man Advantage” may fill easily based on increased demand. That has an $8 entry with $40,000 prize pool. Also, with scoring expected up, Vegas has a six over/unders at 6 or greater, though there are some highly projected matchups that could dud. MORE: SN DFS | DFS Lineup Builder Because of the volatile nature of goalies (and other reasons), there will be more information on social media coming closer to roster lock....

One hundred eighty-five? How is that possible? Isn’t 31 multiplied by six 186? Why, yes, yes, it is. But as you’re scrolling down the draft order, you see the term “No selection.” So what exactly happened? How did a pick get forfeited? Here’s everything you need to know. Which team had to forfeit its pick, and why? Back in February, rumors began to circulate that the NHL was investigating the Coyotes for allegedly violating the predraft scouting process....

There are a number of big names that have everyone trying to figure out just what general manager Ron Francis will do. Will he take Canadiens netminder, and future Hall of Famer, Carey Price and his hefty cap hit? Is Vladimir Tarasenko the sniper he needs or is his health a big question mark? There’s also a number of guys who would fit in nicely but are free agents and the chances of signing them are not high (i....

Although the financial details were not disclosed, the deal would run through the term of the league’s Collective Bargaining Agreement with the NHLPA. Bettman, who has served as commissioner since 1993, earned about $9.6 million during the 2013-14 season. MORE: The art of the All-Star Game logo | P.K. Subban wins Breakaway Challenge — as Jaromir Jagr Bettman on Saturday addressed a number of topics buzzing around the league in a state of the NHL media session amid NHL All-Star weekend, including whether action should be taken to increase scoring in games....