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• Growing up an Avs fan, Jacob MacDonald has come full circle in Colorado
Photo courtesy of Jacob MacDonald’s Instagram (@jmac2304) Being raised in Oregon, hockey wasn’t a big sport, still — because of his first coach — MacDonald found a passion for the game and for the Avalanche At the age of seven, Jacob MacDonald was given a Colorado Avalanche jersey. It’s a moment he documents on his personal Instagram the da...2020
Colorado Avalanche
• New 3-on-3 summer league has high hopes
Capitalizing on the fascination that has become 3-on-3 overtime play in the NHL, a specific league, geared just for that format, 3ICE, will debut in North America in 2021....2020
• Twitter Tuesday: To re-sign, to trade or to not; Bowen Byram and goaltenders
Photo by Michael Martin/NHLI via Getty Images Is Tyson Jost or Colin Wilson worthy of staying? And here’s why Bowen Byram can’t play in the AHL The new decade has ushered in a new year of Colorado Avalanche hockey, and with it, more questions. After starting the year with a commanding statement 7-3 win over the Central Division-leading and d...2020
Colin Wilson
• Morning Flurries: Rest and Recovery Needed
Photo by Michael Martin/NHLI via Getty Images Colorado Eagles’ Martin Lind and Akim Aliu release joint statement A day of rest was needed for the Colorado Avalanche as they were delayed departing St. Louis and did not arrive to Chicago until 5am yesterday morning. Therefore practice was canceled and any lineup news is forthcoming at morning ...2019
• International Transactions: 12/12/19
The latest on player transactions from leagues outside North America… The Kiwoom Heroes of the KBO League have signed utilityman Taylor Motter to a one-year, $350K deal, as per a team announcement (hat tip to MyKBO.net’s Dan Kurtz). Motter has appeared at every position besides catcher and center field over his 141 Major League games&#...2019
• Watch: Kelly Oubre embarrasses Brandon Ingram with filthy poster
Young forward Brandon Ingram is having himself a tremendous first season with the New Orleans Pelicans after being acquired in the Anthony Davis trade this past summer. Just don’t tell that to Phoenix Suns forward Kelly Oubre. Check out Oubre embarrassing Ingram Thursday night by putting the former lottery pick on a poster. Not only did Oubre throw...2019
Kelly Oubre
• Cleveland Monsters : November 2019 in Review
Photo Credit: John Saraya/Cleveland Monsters At the end of October, the Cleveland Monsters rode a five-game win streak into the month of November. After the win-streak ended, the Monsters started a losing streak that lasted for the same amount of time. By the end of the month, the Monsters posted a record of 6-6-1-0. Top Goal Scorers The Mo...2019
Cleveland Monsters
• Carlos Vela is not just MLS MVP — he may be the best player in all of North America
2019
• From Russia, with goals: Five KHL players who could sign with NHL teams soon
The NHL free agency period doesn't open up for another two months, but the KHL kicked off its signing frenzy on Wednesday, with some players already inking deals in North America. Who else should we expect to see sign NHL deals in the near future? The post From Russia, with goals: Five KHL players who could sign with NHL teams soon appeared first o...2019
• Red Bull North America, USA Basketball announce multiyear partnership
The game of basketball has been played at the Summer Olympics since 1936, with it first appearing as a ��demonstration event�� at the 1904 Summer Olympics. Over a century after hoops first appeared on the international stage in St. Louis, Mo., 3x3 basketball will be featured at the Olympics for the first time in event history at the 2020 Olympics...2019
Summer Olympics

• Twitter Tuesday: To re-sign, to trade or to not; Bowen Byram and goaltenders
Photo by Michael Martin/NHLI via Getty Images Is Tyson Jost or Colin Wilson worthy of staying? And here’s why Bowen Byram can’t play in the AHL The new decade has ushered in a new year of Colorado Avalanche hockey, and with it, more questions. After starting the year with a commanding statement 7-3 win over the Central Division-leading and d...2020
Colin Wilson
• Everything You Need to Know About the PLL, Paul Rabil's Bold Venture
The most influential player of the millennial generation is putting it all on the line, with unwavering belief that lacrosse has reached its tipping point. P aul Rabil wants to be clear about one thing. He did not set out to start a new professional lacrosse league. He just wanted to help make the existing league better. Before the Premier Lacrosse...2018
Premier Lacrosse League
• Everything You Need to Know About the PLL, Paul Rabil's Bold New Venture
The most influential player of the millennial generation is putting it all on the line, with unwavering belief that lacrosse has reached its tipping point. P aul Rabil wants to be clear about one thing. He did not set out to start a new professional lacrosse league. He just wanted to help make the existing league better. Before the Premier Lacros...2018
Premier Lacrosse League
• Urban Legends of the NFL: Andre the Giant, Defensive End, Washington Redskins
2016

Washington Redskins
• Fantasy Hockey 2016: NHL Player Rankings, Draft Strategy, Sleepers You Must Add
2016

• Growing up an Avs fan, Jacob MacDonald has come full circle in Colorado
Photo courtesy of Jacob MacDonald’s Instagram (@jmac2304) Being raised in Oregon, hockey wasn’t a big sport, still — because of his first coach — MacDonald found a passion for the game and for the Avalanche At the age of seven, Jacob MacDonald was given a Colorado Avalanche jersey. It’s a moment he documents on his personal Instagram the da...2020
Colorado Avalanche
• Twitter Tuesday: To re-sign, to trade or to not; Bowen Byram and goaltenders
Photo by Michael Martin/NHLI via Getty Images Is Tyson Jost or Colin Wilson worthy of staying? And here’s why Bowen Byram can’t play in the AHL The new decade has ushered in a new year of Colorado Avalanche hockey, and with it, more questions. After starting the year with a commanding statement 7-3 win over the Central Division-leading and d...2020
Colin Wilson
• Watch: Kelly Oubre embarrasses Brandon Ingram with filthy poster
Young forward Brandon Ingram is having himself a tremendous first season with the New Orleans Pelicans after being acquired in the Anthony Davis trade this past summer. Just don’t tell that to Phoenix Suns forward Kelly Oubre. Check out Oubre embarrassing Ingram Thursday night by putting the former lottery pick on a poster. Not only did Oubre throw...2019
Kelly Oubre
• NLL To Stream Remaining Games To Viewers Outside North America
NLL To Stream Remaining Games To Viewers Outside North America The National Lacrosse League (NLL), the largest and most successful professional lacrosse property in the world has announced a partnership with Fanseat to offer the live streaming of all NLL games, including playoffs, to viewers outside of North America for the remainder of the 2018-20...2019
National Lacrosse League
• Atlanta's sale of Miguel Almiron proof tops clubs taking notice of MLS - president

Paul Mariner offers his thoughts on why Toronto FC decided to part with Sebastian Giovinco. Atlanta United president Darren Eales said the move for Miguel Almiron from Major League Soccer to Newcastle in the Premier League is further proof that clubs all around the world are taking notice of the talent in North America's top flight. And Almir...2019
Miguel Almiron

• Twitter Tuesday: To re-sign, to trade or to not; Bowen Byram and goaltenders
Photo by Michael Martin/NHLI via Getty Images Is Tyson Jost or Colin Wilson worthy of staying? And here’s why Bowen Byram can’t play in the AHL The new decade has ushered in a new year of Colorado Avalanche hockey, and with it, more questions. After starting the year with a commanding statement 7-3 win over the Central Division-leading and d...2020
Colin Wilson
• Post to Post: What If Jaromir Jagr Never Left the NHL?
2016

Jaromir Jagr
• Surging NHL Players Most Likely to Stay Hot in 2016-17
2016
• World Cup of Hockey 2016: Semifinal TV Schedule, Live Stream and Predictions
2016
• World Cup of Hockey 2016: Dates, TV Schedule, Live Stream and Predictions
2016

United States

• Growing up an Avs fan, Jacob MacDonald has come full circle in Colorado
2020

Colorado Avalanche
• Everything You Need to Know About the PLL, Paul Rabil's Bold Venture
2018

Premier Lacrosse League
• Everything You Need to Know About the PLL, Paul Rabil's Bold New Venture
2018

Premier Lacrosse League
• Hills East, West Genny Advance in NYS Playoffs, Nike/USL HSB Top 25
Lacrosse’s version of the New York Marathon is setting up for a feverish finish— next up: sectional finals Wednesday — and the results between now and the championship games June 9 will be most pertinent in determining the final Nike/US Lacrosse High School Boys’ National Top 25. Suffolk County (Section 11) and Central New York (Section 3) finalist...2018
Nike/US Lacrosse High
• View from Above: Missing football? Let it spring eternal

We're getting a little anxious. A little apprehensive. Maybe even a little bit nervous over the days and weeks to come before the NFL mainstreams itself back into the public's consciousness? Oh, the NFL will try to keep us informed and entertained with something called The Combine, and I suppose that's fine if that's all there is – especially if ...2018
National Football League

• NBA Twitter Fan Follower Map Shows Lakers Are Most National Team
2015

National Team
• Report: Adidas Didn't Offer Michael Jordan a Sponsorship
2015

Michael Jordan
• Best of Bake: With fiancee Amy's help, Dale Jr. shares special ritual with dad
Dale Earnhardt Jr. stands on the grid with fiancee Amy Reimann. Jonathan Moore Getty Images North America(Note: As 2015 comes to an end, we're looking back at some of the top Shake and Bake stories of the year. The following was originally published on June 11.)Each week before a driver climbs in his or her car, they typically have a pre-race ritu...2015
• Nationals First Baseman Adam LaRoche Bags Monster Rocky Mountain Elk
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• Full spring schedule unveiled: What 2 watch 4
Major League Baseball released its full Spring Training schedule Thursday, featuring a number of notable firsts and must-see matchups in both the Grapefruit and Cactus Leagues, as well as exhibitions in non-traditional Spring Training venues across North America....2016
Major League Baseball
• First EA Sports FIFA 16 trailer teases potential CenturyLink Field inclusion | SIDELINE
2015

CenturyLink Field
• James Harden Talks About the Future of Adidas, Is All About Swag
2015

James Harden
• What will $100 million buy you? San Jose Earthquakes are ready to find out as Avaya Stadium opens doors
2015

Avaya Stadium
• JR Smith is Opening a Sneaker Store in New Jersey
2016
• MLS maintains status as most diverse professional sports league in North America
2015

Major League Soccer

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GA Cup: North America’s Most Important Youth Tournament
North American MLS Fans vs Australian A-League Fans Part 2 | Football (Soccer) Ultras Comparison
MLS Names St. Louis as 28th MLS City | Full Expansion Announcement
Don Garber: MLS is a league for a new America | SportsCenter
“Hell Is Real” | Expect Chaos from MLS’ Newest Rivalry
The Growth of MLS in America | Gillette World Sport
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• Five ways to make the All-Star Game even more fun
Our writers have some radical ideas on how to improve the NHL's midseason classic, such as turning it into a four-team international tourney, pitting the defending Cup champs against the world, restoring the fantasy draft and reuniting Team North America....2018
All-Star Game
• Fantasy Hockey 2016: NHL Player Rankings, Draft Strategy, Sleepers You Must Add
2016
• Mike Freeman's 10-Point Stance: Cam Newton Putting NFL Officials in Tough Spot
2016
• Mike Freeman's 10-Point Stance: Cam Newton Putting NFL Officials in Tough Spot
2016
• FANTASY PLAYS: Strategies to consider for draft-day edge
Fantasy football draft strategy has evolved considerably the past 10 years, from the days of picking running backs early, saving kickers for last and avoiding sitting near opponents who look at your cheat sheets. The reason is simple: The game has grown rapidly, with now 56 million people in North America playing fantasy sports, according to the Fa...2016