NHL
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The Joy of Six: sports executives who paid for their crimes in prisonDavid Lengel: Front office sports figures whose transgressions led them to prison form an exclusive club – one that may soon grow in the wake of Fifa scandals
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NHL free agency questions answered: did Stamkos throw hockey into chaos?Piles of cash that had been in reserve for the Lightning star will now be in play as teams look to rebuild for the news season
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Late goal lifts Pittsburgh Penguins past Sharks in Stanley Cup final openerNick Bonino’s third-period goal lifts Penguins to win in Game 1 of Stanley Cup final
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Stanley Cup finals: the crucial questions as the Penguins take on the SharksWhich player will make a difference? What will hockey fans be arguing about at the end of the series? A rundown of what to look out for in hockey’s showpiece
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Relentless Penguins top Lightning to reach Stanley Cup finalBryan Rust scores twice as Pittsburgh beat Lightning 2-1 in Game 7 to set up Stanley Cup clash against San Jose Sharks
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Lightning survive furious late Penguins rally to tie series at 2-2Ryan Callahan provided an early spark, Andrei Vasilevskiy made two big saves to avoid a total third-period collapse, and Tampa Bay held on to beat Pittsburgh 4-3
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The Chicago Blackhawks' season is done. Is their dynasty?The defending champions’ push for another Stanley Cup ended before it really began. So what happened? And more importantly, what happens next?
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The offside rule is ruining the NHL playoffs – and the mess could get worseHockey’s postseason is in danger of becoming bogged down by endless reviews – and the ghost of the 1999 Stanley Cup final floats in the background
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New York Islanders end 23-year NHL playoff series drought with OT victoryJohn Tavares tied it in the final minute of regulation and got the winner at 10:41 of the second overtime, leading the New York Islanders past the Florida Panthers 2-1
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What I learned from following pro athletes on SnapchatSnapchat, unlike Instagram, is messy, unfinished and honest, and shows athletes at their unfettered best – but man, the sporting lifestyle is boring
ESPN host John Saunders dies at 61: 'He was an extraordinary talent'