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The Lakers, owned by the Buss family for more than 40 years, were sold for the second time in just over a year. Josh Kushner and former Disney boss Bob Iger paid Mark Walter a record $12.5 billion.
The salary cap's rise is allowing the NHL's top young players to reach unprecedented salary averages. San Jose's Macklin Celebrini has followed Ducks center Leo Carlsson to the bank.
Spain defeated Argentina 1-0 Sunday to win the World Cup, ending a tournament that was a success in many ways--often despite the heavy hand and ceaseless commercialism of FIFA.
The U.S. men exited the World Cup with a whimper, committing some baffling defensive errors in a 4-1 loss to vastly superior Belgium. No appeal to the corrupt folks at FIFA can change that.
General manager Ken Holland's moves on the first day of NHL free agency added a bunch of thirty-somethings and 41-year-old winger Corey Perry. The Kings got older, just what they didn't need to do.
The NHL draft ended Saturday with rounds 2-7, giving teams a chance to replenish their talent pipeline while giving a moment in the sun to long-shot picks who might never be heard from again.
The on-the-rise Ducks made two trades, acquiring two first-round picks and a second-rounder. The Kings, who lack top-notch prospects, chose skilled right wing Elton Hermansson of Sweden at No. 19.
The Carolina Hurricanes, descendants of the Hartford Whalers, won the Stanley Cup for the first time since 2006, ending a dominant postseason performance by stifling Vegas in six games.
My husband, Dennis D'Agostino, worked for the Knicks for 36 years in public relations and as the team historian. I'm sad he didn't get to see this championship. I think he would have loved this team.
In his introductory news conference, Peter Laviolette said his plans include a strong focus on offense. That's music to fans' ears. But it will take some roster upgrades to make that work.
