McLellan: Maroon’s lower-body injury not considered serious

Good news for the Oilers.

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Ben Simmons rolls ankle in practice, likely out for preseason opener next Tuesday

Sitting him in the preseason is a nobrainer.

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Watch the 50 best long-distance shots of last season (video)

There’s something majestic about the ball floating through the air on a long shot headed toward the rim, especially when it splashes through the net. Enjoy the top 50 of those baskets from last season.

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Patrik Laine to make highly anticipated preseason debut for Jets

Winnipeg plays the Edmonton Oilers tonight.

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Kevin Durant doesn’t like Durantula nickname either

Kevin Durant is long and thin, a combination that has inspired two great nicknames: “Durantula” and “Slim Reaper.” Durant has already disavowed “Slim Reaper.” Now, he’s professing his dislike for “Durantula.” Henry Wofford of CSN Bay Area: https://twitter.com/HenryWoffordCSN/status/780502572264075264 I see Durant is embracing his role as villain. This is a terrible opinion. That leaves just […]

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Joakim Noah skips Knicks dinner with West Point cadets due to anti-war stance

The Knicks have held training camp at West Point the last few years, and last night, the team dined with Army cadets: The #Knicks eat with the cadets & listen to a memorable speech @WestPoint_USMA. #KnicksCamp pres. by @SAPSports http://pic.twitter.com/f9vMX7rXAZ — NEW YORK KNICKS (@nyknicks) September 30, 2016 But Joakim Noah didn’t participate. Noah, via […]

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Murray: Ristolainen’s good-faith gesture unlikely to sway talks with Sabres

But hey, it probably can't hurt.

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