The Seattle Kraken have had their first run-in with the NHL, as the free-agent deal they gave to goaltender Philipp Grubauer last week was rejected because it violated the rules for a front-loaded contract, a source confirmed to ESPN on Sunday.
American swimmer Lilly King doubled down on criticism of Russian athletes after the president of the Russian Olympic Committee said his teams’ medals are the “best answer” to critics who questioned why the country is allowed to compete following scandals.
Sharks forward Evander Kane on Sunday vehemently denied allegations made by his wife that he bet on his own games and has intentionally tried to lose for gambling profit — claims that are being investigated by the NHL.
The brash playmaker has embraced parenthood, confronted the end of her career and spurned Father Time. Diana Taurasi is a different woman as she goes for an unprecedented fifth basketball gold medal.