NHL nixes Marc-Andre Fleury's mask honoring Native Americans - ESPN

24.11.2023 - 21:21 espn.com

Minnesota Wild goaltender Marc-Andre Fleury was told by the NHL he could not wear a custom mask for the team's Native American Heritage night, his agent said Friday.

Allan Walsh confirmed his client was informed he couldn't wear the mask, even for warmups. The league prohibits players from wearing specialty jerseys, masks, stickers, decals or tape for theme nights.

The league initially banned players from using rainbow-colored tape on Pride nights before reversing that decision after receiving backlash from around the hockey community.

Teams are not allowed to dress players in themed jerseys for warmups this season after a handful of players decided last season to opt out of Pride Night warmups that included specialty jerseys.

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American skier Bryce Bennett surprised the favourites by winning the Val Gardena downhill with a late start number as the men's World Cup speed season finally opened on Thursday a month later than scheduled.

Vikings' Justin Jefferson has 'good chance' to play Saturday - ESPN

The Minnesota Vikings are optimistic about receiver Justin Jefferson's chances of making a quick recovery from the chest injury that sidelined him after 13 snaps Sunday during the team's 3-0 victory over the Las Vegas Raiders.

Vikings' Justin Jefferson avoids 'significant' injury; Josh Dobbs benched - ESPN

Minnesota Vikings receiver Justin Jefferson will return home with the team after visiting a local hospital following a chest injury in the first half of a 3-0 victory over the Las Vegas Raiders.

Andre Russell Roped In As West Indies Name 15-Member T20I Squad To Face England

Cricket West Indies named their 15-member squad for their upcoming five-game T20I series against England on Sunday. One of the main lookaways from the T20I squad was the inclusion of the 35-year-old batting all-rounder Andre Russell. The Caribbean hitman last played his T20I match in 2021 against Australia. After almost two years, he has been called up for a 20-over series. Rovman Powell will be leading the Caribbean side in the five-match series which will be starting from December 13 and conclude on December 22. Wicketkeeper-batter Shai Hope named as the vice captain.

Anthony Gordon sparkles in Newcastle win over Manchester United giving Gareth Southgate a Marcus Rashford headache

NEWCASTLE: In Paris, many were keen to compare Newcastle United’s Anthony Gordon with Kylian Mbappe. And while the young Scouser was overshadowed by his more storied opponent that night, he showed many, four days later, including Gareth Southgate, that there are few more electric forwards in English football right now.