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Cincinnati Reds' Nick Castellanos (2) is congratulated by third base coach J.R. House after hitting a solo home run during the sixth inning of a baseball game against the St. Louis Cardinals Friday, April 23, 2021, in St. Louis. (AP Photo/Jeff Roberson)
Molina HR, double before exit with sore foot, Cards top Reds

By David Solomon Apr. 23, 2021 11:52 PM EDT

FILE - In this Feb. 28, 2020, file photo, Carolina Hurricanes' Jordan Staal (11) controls the puck against the Colorado Avalanche during the first period of an NHL hockey game in Raleigh, N.C. Staal helped the Hurricanes reach the Eastern Conference finals in 2019 and return to the playoffs in 2020. (AP Photo/Karl B DeBlaker, File)
Carolina Hurricanes aim to build on 2 straight playoff trips

By Aaron Beard Jan. 05, 2021 03:26 PM EST

The face of a Carolina Hurricane's player shown on a specially constructed display is reflected on the ice as crew members work to install the goal posts ahead of a NHL first round Stanley Cup playoff game between the Carolina Hurricanes and Boston Bruins, in Toronto, on Saturday, Aug. 15, 2020. (Chris Young/The Canadian Press via AP)
Rask-less Bruins top Hurricanes 3-1, take 2-1 lead in series

Aug. 15, 2020 04:59 PM EDT

FILE - In this Feb. 20, 2020, file photo, Edmonton Oilers goalie Mike Smith warms up for the team's NHL hockey game against the Winnipeg Jets in Edmonton, Alberta. Deputy Commissioner Bill Daly told The Associated Press on Sunday, July 5, that the NHL and NHL Players’ Association have agreed on protocols to resume the season. Daly said the sides are still negotiating a collective bargaining agreement extension. A CBA extension is still crucial to the process. (Jason Franson/The Canadian Press via AP, File)
Illness and injury uncertainty abound as NHL camps open

By Stephen Whyno Jul. 12, 2020 05:54 PM EDT

FILE - In this Feb. 20, 2020, file photo, Edmonton Oilers goalie Mike Smith warms up for the team's NHL hockey game against the Winnipeg Jets in Edmonton, Alberta. Deputy Commissioner Bill Daly told The Associated Press on Sunday, July 5, that the NHL and NHL Players’ Association have agreed on protocols to resume the season. Daly said the sides are still negotiating a collective bargaining agreement extension. A CBA extension is still crucial to the process. (Jason Franson/The Canadian Press via AP, File)
NHL, players approve plan to resume season, extend CBA

By Stephen Whyno And John Wawrow Jul. 10, 2020 07:11 PM EDT

FILE - This Aug. 23, 2019, file photo shows International Ice Hockey Federation President Rene Fasel watching the opening ceremony of the 2019 Sirius Junior Club World Cup ice hockey tournament in Sochi, Russia. Fasel is encouraged upon learning the NHL’s tentatively agreed to labor deal opens the possibility of the league allowing its players to return to Olympic competition. Aside from the uncertainty raised by the global COVID-19 pandemic, Fasel told The Associated Press by phone Tuesday, July 7, 2020, he doesn’t foresee any major stumbling blocks that could derail negotiations leading up to the 2022 Beijing Games.(Alexei Nikolsky/Sputnik, Kremlin via AP, Pool, File)
IIHF encouraged by NHL's potential return to Olympics in '22

By John Wawrow Jul. 07, 2020 04:53 PM EDT