Penguins wrong to accept Trump’s invitation with feeble statement

In the last 48 hours, President Donald Trump made “sticking to sports” impossible, because he stuck it to sports. Or, more specifically, to athletes of color who dared protest police brutality through peaceful demonstration at NFL games, or decided not to be a human political commercial for a president

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  Stanley Cup champion Penguins say they'll still visit Trump White House

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  Penguins announce they will keep White House visit amid turmoil in NBA and NFL

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Calgary Flames fall in Game 2 to Ducks, Anaheim leads second-round series 2-0

ANAHEIM, CALIF. — Karri Ramo gave his team an opportunity to steal a game. Unfortunately for Calgary, Frederik Andersen did the same for Anaheim. Andersen made 30 saves for his first post-season shutout as the Ducks blanked the Flames 3-0 on Sunday to take Game 2 of their second-round series. Ramo, making

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  Leafs goalie Frederik Andersen shapes up for season

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  Fans react to Calgary Flames arena proposals

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Meeting with Bach could boost NHL's Olympic prospects

NHL participation in the 2018 Olympics may get a much-needed boost on Friday. A source has confirmed to The Canadian Press that a meeting will take place in New York City between NHL commissioner Gary Bettman, NHLPA executive director Donald Fehr, IOC president Thomas Bach and IIHF president Rene Fasel