The recent proposed class-action lawsuit filed by Canadian junior hockey player Rylan Masterson against the NCAA and 10 universities has sparked controversy in the world of college sports. Masterson alleges that the NCAA is violating antitrust laws by preventing players who have appeared in major-junior hockey games from also playing in the NCAA. The lawsuit
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Evgeny Kuznetsov, the former center for the Carolina Hurricanes, has decided to return to Russia to continue his hockey career. The Kontinental Hockey League recently announced that Kuznetsov has signed a four-year contract with SKA Saint Petersburg. This move comes after Kuznetsov’s contract with the Hurricanes was terminated by mutual agreement, following his clearance of
After months of blackout, Comcast and Bally Sports channels have finally reached an agreement, much to the relief of baseball fans who have been eagerly awaiting the return of their favorite local teams. The deal, announced on Monday, is set to take effect this Thursday, the beginning of August. This agreement covers the 15 regional
Minnesota Wild defenseman Brock Faber recently signed an eight-year, $68 million contract extension based on his impressive rookie season. At only 21 years old, Faber showed tremendous potential and maturity on the ice, finishing second in Calder Trophy voting behind Connor Bedard for rookie of the year. Faber’s accomplishments as a rookie place him among
Patrik Laine, the forward for the Columbus Blue Jackets, has been cleared to return from the NHL/NHLPA Players Assistance Program. This announcement came on Friday after Laine entered the program on Jan. 28 due to a setback in his recovery from a broken clavicle, an injury he sustained in a game on Dec. 14 against
The Wells Fargo Center, known for hosting various sports events, concerts, and political conventions, will soon be undergoing a major change. The banking giant Wells Fargo has announced that it will not be renewing its naming rights deal with the arena in South Philadelphia. This decision marks the end of an era for the arena,
The recent hiring of Stan Bowman as general manager and executive vice president of hockey operations by the Edmonton Oilers has caused quite a stir in the hockey community. Bowman, a former executive with the Chicago Blackhawks, was involved in a sexual assault case that rocked the NHL a few years ago. Despite his resignation
The Columbus Blue Jackets have announced the hiring of Dean Evason as their new head coach, filling the final coaching vacancy in the NHL. At 59 years old, Evason will be leading the Blue Jackets into the upcoming season as the third coach in as many years for the team. This announcement comes after the
The Vancouver Canucks recently announced that they have reached an agreement with forward Daniel Sprong on a one-year contract. This contract comes after Sprong’s successful season with the Detroit Red Wings, where he managed to score 18 goals and 43 points in 76 games. The one-year deal seems to be a trend for Sprong, as
The Carolina Hurricanes made a bold move by placing Evgeny Kuznetsov on unconditional waivers with the intention of terminating his NHL contract. Kuznetsov, who was in the final season of a lucrative seven-year deal, was set to be paid $6 million of his $8 million salary before this decision was made. General manager Eric Tulsky
Steven Stamkos recently bid an emotional farewell to the Tampa Bay community in a heartfelt article published on The Players’ Tribune. In this article, Stamkos recounted his journey from being the No. 1 draft pick to becoming the team captain and winning two Stanley Cup championships during his 16-year tenure with the Tampa Bay Lightning.
The Dallas Stars have made a bold move by breaking away from traditional television networks like Bally Sports and venturing into the world of streaming. By partnering with A Parent Media Co. Inc., the Stars have paved the way for a new era in sports broadcasting. This shift to a direct-to-consumer platform called Victory+ marks