Author: Mike Brehm, USA TODAY

Football league says decision was made with “health and safety of the entire XFL family as our top priority,” and adds that it plans a 2021 return.

Stanford University says it will cut athletic crowd size to one-third of capacity because of concerns about the coronavirus outbreak.

Montreal Canadiens’ Artturi Lehkonen fell and his skate came up and appeared to hit New York Islanders defenseman Boychuk in the face under his visor.

Calgary Flames star Johnny Gaudreau, who scored in the first period against the Florida Panthers, revealed that his grandfather had died on Saturday.

Ottawa Senators forward Bobby Ryan had entered the NHL/NHLPA assistance program on Nov. 20. He scored a hat trick in his first home game back.

David Ayres, who played in 6-3 win after injuries to Carolina Hurricanes goalies James Reimer, Petr Mrazek, drives a Zamboni for the Toronto Marlies.

Washington Capitals star Alex Ovechkin scores 700th goal in his 1,144th game; can he reach 895 to break Wayne Gretzky’s record?

President Donald Trump called fired NBC Sports analyst Jeremy Roenick “an Arizona hockey great” and “a tough golfer” during a rally in Phoenix.

Edmonton Oilers forward Zack Kassian pushed his skate into the chest of Tampa Bay Lightning defenseman Erik Cernak, who was holding him down.

Edmonton Oilers forward Zack Kassian kicked the chest of Tampa Bay Lightning defenseman Erik Cernak and was suspended for seven games.