The NFL’s free agency negotiating window opens Monday at noon in the lead-up to the start of the new league year on Wednesday, as some of the league’s biggest players have some big decisions to make. Big-name quarterbacks Aaron Rodgers, … Read More
NHL.com staff writer Mike Zeisberger has been covering the NHL regularly since 1999. Each Monday he will use his extensive network of hockey contacts for his weekly notes column, “Zizing ‘Em Up.” TORONTO — The free agent spotlight has intensified … Read More
EDMONTON, Alberta — Dallas Stars forward Roope Hintz was hit by a puck shot by Edmonton Oilers center Adam Henrique and left the ice with a towel pressed against his bloody face Saturday night. Hintz extended his stick toward Henrique, … Read More
Brad Marchand kept his wits about him after an emotional day for the Bruins and their most recent captain. Boston was historically active before Friday’s NHL trade deadline. The B’s sending Marchand to the Florida Panthers was the Boston deal … Read More
Along with his offensive prowess, the 6-foot-4, 215-pound Rantanen displayed his toughness and ability to take a hit. He was drilled behind his own net by Oilers forward Max Jones at 11:36 of the second period, then got crushed by … Read More
Following the trade Friday, Rantanen signed an eight-year, $96 million contract ($12 million average annual value), avoiding unrestricted free agency July 1. The 28-year-old said he was happy to have the uncertainly regarding his future laid to rest after he … Read More
Kansas City Chiefs wide receiver Xavier Worthy was arrested in Texas Friday for an alleged assault, online jail records showed. Worthy, a first-round pick in last year’s NFL Draft, was booked by the Williamson County Sheriff’s Office on an assault … Read More
The Stars made the trade and signed Rantanen to an eight-year, $96 million contract ($12 million average annual value). He will make his Dallas debut at the Edmonton Oilers on Saturday (10 p.m. ET; CBC, SN, CITY, Victory+). Rantanen said … Read More
Wyatt Johnston signed a five-year, $42 million contract with the Dallas Stars on Saturday. The contract, which begins next season, has an average annual value of $8.4 million. The 21-year-old forward has 59 points (23 goals, 36 assists) in 62 … Read More
Brianna “Chickenfry” LaPaglia’s split with country music star Zach Bryan last year might have been the messiest public breakup of the year. LaPaglia accused Bryan of abuse, among other things, and … well, things got ugly there for a while. … Read More