David West has demonstrated during national anthem for years

The strangest part of Colin Kaepernick’s national-anthem protest is nobody noticing the first two games he did it. That nobody noticed wasn’t particularly strange. Some “patriotic” people didn’t start taking the Star Spangled Banner as seriously until Kaepernick “disrespected” it. But if Kaepernick is trying to raise awareness of an important issue – the oppression […]

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Ducks release Booth, Jones from PTO

The Ducks also sent 2016 first-round pick Max Jones back to his junior team.

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Thunder blow five-point lead in final 4.1 seconds of fourth quarter, lose to Real Madrid in OT (video)

An NBA team losing a preseason game to an international team is a near-annual occurrence. The Thunder suffered the indignity this year – and did it in dramatic fashion. Up five with 4.1 seconds left, Oklahoma City fouled Real Madrid forward Andres Nocioni on a 3-pointer. Nocioni made the first two free throws and missed […]

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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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