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6 Ways Sports and Politics Will Collide in 2026

From college sports to league expansion, politicians are going to have plenty of sway over sports next year.

Reason · Dec 30, 2025

Reactions to the deaths of NHL star Johnny Gaudreau and his brother Matthew Gaudreau

The hockey world was not alone in sending immediate and heartfelt condolences following the announcement that Columbus Blue Jackets star Johnny Gaudreau and his brother Matthew Gaudreau died when, according to police, they were hit by a suspected drunken driver while riding bicycles in their home state of New Jersey

The Independent UK · Aug 30, 2024

Chiefs wish Kansas City Mavericks good luck in the ECHL Kelly Cup playoffs

The #Chiefs wished the Kansas City Mavericks good luck in the ECHL's Kelly Cup Playoffs in a social media post on Thursday.

USA Today Sports Media Group · Apr 18, 2024

Blackhawks give failed prospects Nicolas Beaudin, Evan Barratt fresh starts

Beaudin was traded to his hometown Canadiens and Barratt to his hometown Flyers during three minor moves by the Hawks on Wednesday.

Chicago Sun-Times · Oct 26, 2022

Anson Carter purchases professional hockey team

Anson Carter is getting into an ownership group of a professional hockey franchise:

USA Today Sports Media Group · Oct 20, 2022

Geoff Baker: New affiliation almost dragged Kraken into hockey's reckoning with sexual misconduct

SEATTLE — That's one Kansas City-sized cow pie the Kraken just barely avoided stepping in last week upon announcing their latest minor league affiliate.

Tribune News Service · Aug 5, 2022

Red Wings' coaching search likely nearing its end

DETROIT — The Red Wings' search for a new head coach is likely in its final stage.

Tribune News Service · Jun 27, 2022

Jacksonville Icemen defenseman Jacob Panetta suspended for racist gesture in ECHL hockey game

JACKSONVILLE, Fla. — Jacksonville Icemen defenseman Jacob Panetta was suspended indefinitely by the league and released by the club Sunday, accused of making a racist gesture toward the South Carolina Stingrays' Jordan Subban during Saturday night's ECHL hockey game at VyStar Veterans Memorial Arena.

Tribune News Service · Jan 23, 2022

ECHL Player Suspended, Released After Being Accused of Making Racist Gesture

The Jacksonville Icemen released defenseman Jacob Panetta after he allegedly directed a racist gesture toward South Carolina Stingrays defenseman Jordan Subban.

Sports Illustrated · Jan 23, 2022