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3:14 PM ET The NHL expects negotiations with the Canadian government regarding travel across the border could extend through the opening rounds of the Stanley Cup playoffs. “It’s going to be down to the wire,” a source with knowledge of the talks told ESPN, indicating a decision on the border may not be made until

ProFootball Talk on NBC Sports Miami trades Ereck Flowers to Washington Ereck Flowers is heading for a second stint in Washington. The Dolphins and Football Team have agreed to a trade that will send Flowers to Washington for a swap of late-round picks, according to Ian Rapoport of NFL Network. Flowers previously played for Washington

The Telegraph Chris Froome’s struggles continue at Tour de Romandie as Rohan Dennis leads home Ineos Grenadiers one-two-three Tuesday April 27 — Oron, 4.05km (individual time trial) Rohan Dennis clocked on for his first race in over a month in impressive style when the Australian led home an Ineos Grenadiers one-two-three on the opening day

4:23 PM ET Associated Press Miroslav Frycer, who defected from Czechoslovakia and spent most of his eight seasons in the NHL with the Toronto Maple Leafs, has died. He was 61. He died after an unspecified brief illness, the Czech league team Orli Znojmo said on its website Tuesday. Frycer had been the team’s coach

The NHL and Turner Sports on Tuesday made their union official, as both parties announced they had reached a seven-year deal for what is widely referred to as the league’s “B” media rights package. Per terms of the pact, TNT will televise the three Stanley Cup Finals not already claimed by fellow newcomer ESPN, as

9:50 AM ET ELMONT, N.Y. — New York Islanders coach Barry Trotz surveyed the skeletal confines of UBS Arena, scheduled to open in November as his team’s new home. He could tell the sight lines around the rink would be good. His suggestions on how to make the arena more player-friendly had been implemented. But

NBCSN’s coverage of the 2020-21 NHL season continues with Tuesday’s matchup between the New York Islanders and Washington Capitals. Capitals-Islanders coverage begins at 6:30 p.m. ET on NBCSN. You can watch the game online and on the NBC Sports app by clicking here. Tuesday’s Islanders opponents, the Capitals, have enjoyed immediate returns from their big

7:10 AM ET Tim KavanaghESPN.com Close Tim Kavanagh is a senior NHL editor for ESPN. He’s a native of upstate New York. The Dallas Stars‘ 2021 season got off to a delayed start due to COVID-19 postponements, and through the season they’ve had some extra games remaining compared to their competition — a welcome sight

A broadcast partner for the last 16 years, NBC won’t air NHL games beyond the 2021 season, a person with knowledge of the situation confirmed to USA TODAY Sports. The person was not authorized to speak publicly on the matter. The NHL Board of Governors is expected to hold a call sometime this week regarding

3 Stars for Monday in the NHL 1. Connor McDavid, Edmonton Oilers Earlier on Monday, PHT’s Adam Gretz explored what Connor McDavid needs to do — not to lead the NHL in scoring, but somehow reach 100 points this season. By scoring four points, McDavid now needs 19 points in 10 games, as number 97

The Associated Press Schroder, Davis lead Lakers’ late rally past Magic ORLANDO, Fla. (AP) Dennis Schroder scored 13 of 21 points in the fourth quarter, Anthony Davis added 18 points and eight rebounds and the Los Angeles Lakers rallied in the fourth quarter to beat the Orlando Magic 114-103 on Monday night. Trailing 80-79 following

MMA Weekly UFC 261 results: Usman sleeps Masvidal, Namajunas reclaims belt, and Shevchenko dominates Though UFC 261 featured three championship fights, that fact was largely overshadowed in the lead-up by the idea that it also marked the promotion’s first event since the pandemic struck that a sold-out venue full of fans would be allowed in

4:29 PM ET ESPN News Services CALGARY, Alberta — Calgary Flames defenseman Noah Hanifin will need season-ending shoulder surgery. The 24-year-old was injured early in the first period of Saturday’s game against the Montreal Canadiens. Hanifin was tangling with Canadiens forward Corey Perry along the boards near the Flames bench when his left leg went

1:52 PM ET WINNIPEG, Manitoba — Winnipeg Jets coach Paul Maurice says forward Nikolaj Ehlers is out for the remainder of the regular season with an upper-body injury. Maurice said Ehlers suffered the injury in the Jets’ 4-1 loss to the Maple Leafs on Saturday. The Winnipeg coach said he couldn’t tell exactly when Ehlers

6:57 AM ET Tim KavanaghESPN.com Close Tim Kavanagh is a senior NHL editor for ESPN. He’s a native of upstate New York. The West Division has given us the first three teams to clinch playoff spots in 2021: the Vegas Golden Knights, Colorado Avalanche and Minnesota Wild. Meanwhile, the Arizona Coyotes, St. Louis Blues, Los

Getty Images Chicago Blackhawks forward Andrew Shaw is retiring from the NHL and, in an announcement on Monday, cited health concerns as the reason he is leaving the sport. Shaw, who is 29, said he is no longer in the right health to hit the ice and compete. “There comes a time when every athlete needs to realize

9:00 AM ET Chicago Blackhawks veteran forward Andrew Shaw is retiring from the NHL after doctors “highly recommended” he stop playing to care for his long-term health after several concussions. “I want people to know that I’m OK,” Shaw told ESPN. “I’m in a good place. But I’m going to miss it, I’m going to

The Canadian Press Mock Draft: As usual, it’s all about the quarterbacks Because they are make believe, mock drafts tend to go wild. Lots of projected trades. Runs on specific positions. A surprise pick or two. For this year’s selection process there is an obvious trend — one that should stun nobody. It’s all about