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Crews cover the ice at American Airlines Center in Dallas, home of the Stars, after the NHL season was put on hold due to coronavirus, last Thursday.

NHL pushes back timeline on potential resumption of season

by Stephen Whyno Associated Press, and John Wawrow Associated PressMarch 16, 2020

The Capital One Arena, home of the Washington Capitals NHL hockey club, sits empty Thursday, March 12, 2020, in Washington. The NHL is following the NBA’s lead and suspending its season amid the coronavirus outbreak, the league announced Thursday. (AP Photo/Nick Wass)

On ice: NHL suspends season amid coronavirus pandemic

by Stephen Whyno Associated Press, and John Wawrow Associated PressMarch 12, 2020

FILE - In this Dec. 3, 2019, file photo, Carolina Hurricanes' Lucas Wallmark plays against the Boston Bruins during an NHL hockey game in Boston. The Florida Panthers traded Vincent Trocheck to the Carolina Hurricanes for Erik Haula, Lucas Wallmark and prospects Chase Priskie and Eetu Luostarinen, Monday, Feb. 24, 2020. (AP Photo/Michael Dwyer, File)

NHL trade winds blow Hurricanes way in completing 3 deals

by John Wawrow Associated PressFebruary 24, 2020

FILE - In this April 23, 2018, file photo, new Calgary Flames NHL hockey team head coach Bill Peters speaks to the media in Calgary, Alberta. Calgary Flames general manager Brad Treliving said the team is looking into an accusation that head coach Bill Peters directed racial slurs toward a Nigerian-born hockey player a decade ago in the minor leagues, then arranged for the player’s demotion when he complained. Akim Aliu tweeted Monday, Nov. 25, 2019, that Peters “dropped the N bomb...

Flames coach Bill Peters quits; accused of slurs, abuse

by John Wawrow Associated Press, and Stephen Whyno Associated PressNovember 29, 2019

FILE - In this Oct. 25, 2019, file photo, Calgary Flames coach Bill Peters watches practice in Regina, Saskatchewan, ahead of the NHL Heritage Classic outdoor hockey game against the Winnipeg Jets. Calgary Flames general manager Brad Treliving said the team is looking into an accusation that head coach Bill Peters directed racial slurs toward a Nigerian-born hockey player a decade ago in the minor leagues, then arranged for the player’s demotion when he complained. Akim Aliu tweeted Monday, Nov. 25, 2019, that Peters “dropped the N bomb several times towards me in the dressing room in my rookie year because he didn’t like my choice of music.” (Liam Richards/The Canadian Press via AP, File)

Brind’Amour says Peters kicked, punched players in Carolina

by John Wawrow Associated PressNovember 27, 2019

Buffalo Bills quarterback Josh Allen, left, and New England Patriots quarterback Tom Brady speak at midfield after a Dec. 23, 2018, game in Foxborough.

Bills have made Tom look less than Terrific last 4 meetings

by John Wawrow Associated PressSeptember 27, 2019

Hall of Fame tennis player Billie Jean King, center, poses with hockey players, from left, Canadian Renata Fast, Canadian Rebecca Johnston, American Brianna Decker, King, American Kendall Coyne Schofield and Canadian Sarah Nurse at the U.S. Open in New York, Monday.

Top women’s hockey players announce series of tournaments

by John Wawrow Associated PressAugust 28, 2019

FILE - In this March 20, 2018, file photo, Columbus Blue Jackets left wing Artemi Panarin (9) is congratulated by teammates after scoring a goal against the New York Rangers during the second period of an NHL hockey game in New York. The New York Rangers' rebuild just took a giant leap forward. Winger Artemi Panarin, the top free agent available this offseason, signed a seven-year, 81.5 million deal to join the Rangers, a person with knowledge of the signing told The Associated Press on condition of anonymity because the team didn't announce terms of the deal Monday, July 1, 2019. (AP Photo/Julie Jacobson, File)

Breakup of Blue Jackets highlights start of NHL free agency

by John Wawrow Associated Press, and Stephen Whyno Associated PressJuly 1, 2019

New England Patriots quarterback Tom Brady looks on as he exits the field before the Patriots were forced to punt during the second half of an NFL football game against the Buffalo Bills, Monday, Oct. 29, 2018, in Orchard Park, N.Y. (AP Photo/Adrian Kraus)

McCourty’s pick-6 seals Patriots’ 25-6 win over Bills

by John Wawrow Associated PressOctober 30, 2018October 30, 2018

In this Aug. 9, 2018, file photo, New England Patriots quarterback Tom Brady smiles as he takes the field to warm up before a preseason NFL football game against the Washington Redskins, in Foxborough, Mass. Brady is so looking forward to making his annual trip to Buffalo, the New England Patriots quarterback posted a video on social media playfully announcing his impending arrival. Of course, it didn't sit well among Bills fans, who took Brady's comments as taunting them in advance of Buffalo (2-5) hosting New England on Monday night.

Brady eagerly looks forward to playing Bills on Monday night

by John Wawrow Associated PressOctober 29, 2018