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Explaining the Olympic hockey rink controversy: Why it might jeopardize the NHL's return to the Winter Games

Substandard rinks may jeopardize the NHL's return to the Olympics

Michigan searching for new coach after firing Sherrone Moore; Pete Alonso signs with Orioles

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NHL Power Rankings: Stars, Avalanche on collision course for heavyweight bout in West

The Stars and Avalanche are headed for another epic playoff battle

Dodgers to sign former Mets closer Edwin Díaz; Knicks, Magic reach NBA Cup semifinal

Plus, the NCAA set a deadline for a decision on the future expansion of March Madness

Buccaneers sign Jason Pierre-Paul to practice squad after two-year absence from NFL

Pierre-Paul hasn't played in the league since December of 2023

Commanders TE Zach Ertz suffered season-ending ACL tear in loss to Vikings

Ertz left the game after taking a nasty hit to his leg

College football transfer portal tracker: Latest entries, player rankings, biggest transactions for 2026

Follow along for updates on the biggest news of the 2026 transfer portal cycle.

Bills vs. Bengals prediction: Josh Allen, Joe Burrow will produce a close, but high-scoring game

Cincinnati is fighting to get back into the playoff race, but it won't come easily against Buffalo

Browns vs. Titans (not so bold) prediction: This game will have a major impact on 2026 draft order

The Giants, Raiders and Saints will be among those interested to see who emerges 'victorious'

Eagles' Nick Sirianni has been 'more involved' with sputtering offense ahead of game vs. Chargers, per report

Sirianni is trying to find answers for a struggling Eagles offense

Projecting Canada's 2026 Olympic hockey roster: Connor Bedard playing his way onto loaded team

Bedard has earned his spot on the roster next to stars like Connor McDavid and Nathan MacKinnon

Projecting Team USA's 2026 Olympic hockey roster: Matthew, Brady Tkachuk lead gold medal contenders

The Tkachuk brothers will lead a star-studded Team USA roster

Austin Nivison developed a passion for hockey while growing up in football country. Despite middling performances in college math classes, he has always embraced the different perspective that analytics bring to the NHL. Austin joined CBS Sports in 2021, but as a Tennessee graduate living in Murfreesboro, he insists every year feels like 1998.

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