Kings’ Pearson to have hearing for illegal hit to head

He was ejected for a high hit on Edmonton Oilers defenseman Brandon Davidson.

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Rumor: Agent Rich Paul won’t let injured Ben Simmons play for 76ers this year

Ben Simmons reportedly wanted the Lakers to draft him. The 76ers selected him with the No. 1 pick anyway – the right move, because they were positioned to force his hand. But what if Simmons balks at playing this season? How much pressure will Philadelphia apply this time? Simmons is expected to miss three months […]

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Las Vegas NHL team hires its first president

The team hired Kerry Bubolz who had previously worked for the Cleveland Cavaliers.

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Blackhawks’ Hjalmarsson suspended one regular season game for charging

He was given a match penalty for the hit on Blues forward Ty Rattie on Saturday night.

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Suns starting Eric Bledsoe and Devin Booker over Brandon Knight

The Suns have a dilemma. They have three valuable guards. Yup, it’s the good kind of dilemma. But Phoenix still needed to figure out which of Eric Bledsoe, Devin Booker and Brandon Knight would start. Paul Coro of The Arizona Republic: Earl Watson announced that Monday’s preseason starting lineup would be the regular-season starting lineup. […]

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Lightning couldn’t wait for James Wisniewski to get up to speed

The Lightning released him from his tryout contract on Sunday.

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LeBron James discusses concern with world his son is coming into, why he endorsed Clinton

LeBron James is like myself and every other father: He worries about his children. However, as the father of a young black man, he has an added set of concerns. Something reinforced every time he turns on the news lately. LeBron has been more outspoken lately on social issues — particularly in the wake of […]

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