Ovechkin retirement watch among 5 NHL storylines as season gets underway
The NHL's record goalscorer Alexander Ovechkin signed a one-year contract to stay with the Washington Capitals this season, which some fans predict may be his last.
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Aoife O’Rourke makes it back-to-back European titles in Bulgaria
Aoife O’Rourke is back-to-back European 75kg champion after beating Turkey’s Busra Isildar in Bulgaria.
Canada's Fernandez advances to Singapore semifinals with upset of top seed Andreeva
Canada's Leylah Fernandez advanced to the semifinals of the Singapore Tennis Open with a 6-2, 7-5 upset of top seed Mirra Andreeva on Friday.
NHL-Five storylines to watch as the new season gets underway
NEW YORK, Sept 25 : Five storylines to watch when the NHL season kicks off on Tuesday:
Frustrated with France, Arkhangelskiy savours Asian Games gold for adopted Bahrain
TOKYO, Sept 25 : A son of political refugees who fled Russia for France, swimmer Michel Arkhangelskiy, travelled a long road to finally clinch his first major title at the Asian Games under the flag of Bahrain.
Penguins' Kuzmenko takes leave after father killed by bear - ESPN
Pittsburgh Penguins forward Andrei Kuzmenko is taking a leave of absence from the team following the death of his father, Alexander, the team said Thursday.
Ireland’s Lisa O’Rourke dominates final bout to claim European gold medal in Bulgaria
Inevitable. Lisa O’Rourke had her sights only on gold and there was nothing going to stop her adding the European crown to her 2022 World title in the Asics Arena in Sofia, Bulgaria on Thursday evening.
Mancini signals decisive break with past as revamped Italy gather for Nations League
ROME, Sept 21 : Roberto Mancini set a demanding tone as Italy gathered on Monday, insisting on immediate progress while mounting a strong defense of his heavily overhauled squad for his first match back as coach.