BUFFALO — In giving John Chayka a tour of his hometown of Whitehorse, Yukon, last month, Gavin McKenna made sure to take the Toronto Maple Leafs general manager on a visit to a nearby mountain. "I had fun," McKenna said with a smile on Thursday. "And I hope he did." The 18-year-old ...
The Columbus Blue Jackets made a big addition on the eve of the draft by acquiring do-it-all winger Valeri Nichushkin in a trade with the Colorado Avalanche on Thursday. The Blue Jackets sent the 43rd pick this weekend, a third-rounder next year and a fifth-rounder in 2028 to ...
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Editor’s Note: Star Parker is off this week. This piece from Armstrong Williams runs in its place. History is filled with political movements born from noble promises. Few have been more appealing in theory than socialism. At its heart, socialism promises greater equality, economic fairness and protection for those who struggle in a competitive marketplace. It speaks to the desire for justice and the belief that no person should be left behind. Yet history also teaches a sobering lesson: While millions have voted for socialism, millions more have ultimately fled from ...
CHICAGO — Bowen Byram got the opportunity he wanted in a place he wanted to go. He thinks he's ready. So do the Chicago Blackhawks — and they paid a hefty price because of that belief. Byram is stepping in as Chicago's No. 1 defenseman after he was acquired in a trade with the Buffalo ...
IRVINE, Calif. — Christian Pulisic says he feels "great" now after missing one World Cup match with a calf injury, and he hopes to play for the U.S. in its final group match against Turkey tonight. Pulisic played a dynamic first half in the Americans' historic 4-1 victory over Paraguay to open their home World Cup nearly two weeks ago, but the AC Milan midfielder came off at halftime after an injury from training stiffened up. Pulisic said he nearly played in the U.S.' 2-0 victory over Australia last Friday but was held out to get closer to full fitness for the games ahead. He has ...
