With Jack Capuano on the hot seat, Tavares backs the Islanders coach

These seem like uncomfortable times for the New York Islanders. Already sitting 15th in the Eastern Conference, the Islanders lost in disappointing fashion 4-0 to the Tampa Bay Lightning on Monday, as their record dropped to 5-8-3. This dreadful start to the season has once again raised questions about the future of head coach Jack […]

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Watch Kentavious Caldwell-Pope hit ridiculous circus shot

Give the Thunder an "H."

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Storm clouds gathering in Brooklyn? Lightning crush Islanders, who continue to struggle

The New York Islanders showed plenty of fight Monday. Except on the score board — where it matters most. Facing a lineup as skilled as the one the Tampa Bay Lightning possess is a challenge for any team. But the Islanders really didn’t offer much resistance until the third period and by then, they were […]

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Watch Russell Westbrook’s fierce high-flying dunk

Westbrook had 33 points, 15 rebounds, and eight assists.

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Watch James Harden drop 23 on Sixers — in first quarter

He was 8-of-8 shooting.

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Video: Brown rocks Tavares with open ice hit, drops the gloves with Mayfield

Tough night for the Islanders.

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IIHF president Fasel says ’50-50′ chance NHL participates in 2018 Olympics

The deadline to decide if NHL players go to the Olympics is Jan. 15, says the IOC.

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