Mark Madden’s Hot Take: The NHL would be wise to adopt the CHL’s rule changes

The Champions Hockey League is a season-long tournament involving Europe’s elite teams. The CHL has introduced some interesting rule changes: • Minor penalties serve the full two minutes, even if a power-play goal is scored. • If a goal is scored during a delayed penalty, the penalty is still served. • If a team scores… Continue reading Mark Madden’s Hot Take: The NHL would be wise to adopt the CHL’s rule changes

Who are the NBA coaches on the hot seat?

Comment on this storycomments From start to finish, the NBA’s coaching carousel was a bumpy ride last season. Boston’s Ime Udoka missed opening night because of his off-court struggles, Brooklyn’s Steve Nash lasted just seven games, and Atlanta’s Nate McMillan got his pink slip at the all-star break. The carnage only accelerated at the end… Continue reading Who are the NBA coaches on the hot seat?

The Suddenly Hot ‘Coco and Jessie Show’ Is Set to Open in New York

A little over a month ago, the idea that Coco Gauff and Jessica Pegula could enter the US Open as the two hottest players in tennis seemed preposterous. Gauff endured a frustrating and frustrating spring and early summer. There was another one-sided loss to Iga Swiatek, the world No. 1, at the French Open, and… Continue reading The Suddenly Hot ‘Coco and Jessie Show’ Is Set to Open in New York

Hot Springs Baseball Weekend to see four members of Major League Baseball’s Hall of Fame

Major League Hall of Famers Rollie Fingers, Rich “Goose” Gossage, Steve Carlton and Wade Boggs headline the sixth Hot Springs Baseball Weekend, Friday-Saturday at the Hot Springs Convention Center. (Special to the Democrat-Gazette) HAPPINESS baseball weekend Four members of Major League Baseball’s Hall of Fame — former pitchers Rollie Fingers, Rich “Goose” Gossage and Steve… Continue reading Hot Springs Baseball Weekend to see four members of Major League Baseball’s Hall of Fame