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The Washington Capitals and Wizards have called off their move to Northern Virginia, a stunning reversal in what has been a tumultuous three months filled with bitter battles between community members and a billionaire and political leaders. The District will also provide an additional $15 million for Monumental to expand its footprint downtown, Bowser said. Under the proposed move to Virginia, taxpayers in Virginia would have backed $1.5 billion in bonds to build the stadium.
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2 years ago Read more at NBC Washington

The Eye’s Unofficial Sports Awards: Team of the Year Men’s Hockey The TMU men’s hockey team had a spectacular season, posting a 19-9 record—enough to finish second in the Ontario University Athletics West division. The team then made it to their first-ever Queen’s Cup final in program history in the OUA playoffs and finished fourth at the national tournament for the second time in three years.
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2 years ago Read more at The Eyeopener

Washington Capitals defenceman Ethan Bear is entering the NHL and NHL Players' Association's joint assistance program. The 25-year-old will be eligible to return to on-ice competition when cleared by the program administrators. Bear joined the Capitals after injuring his shoulder while representing Canada at the 2023 world hockey championship.
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2 years ago Read more at CBC.ca

JJ Redick has made no secret of his distaste toward the louder, more bombastic parts of sports media. In an appearance on Flagrant podcast, Redick explained that he doesn’t want to revolutionize sports media, but simply create content that is not out there right now. Redick said there is a hunger among basketball fans for his more analytical, detailed approach.
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2 years ago Read more at Awful Announcing

Washington Capitals defenceman Ethan Bear is entering the NHL and NHL Players’ Association's joint assistance program. The 25-year-old will be eligible to return to on-ice competition when cleared by the program administrators. Bear joined the Capitals after injuring his shoulder while representing Canada at the 2023 world hockey championship.
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2 years ago Read more at Yahoo Canada Sports

7 in 10 Canadians want current athletes and celebrities’ banned from sports gambling ads while 66% think the commercials should not be allowed during live sporting events. 75% believe there’s a need to protect youth from these kinds of commercials and marketing and 72% fear young adults will go deep in debt with the online sports betting that is currently available.
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2 years ago Read more at CityNews Toronto

As we see women's sports grow in Canada and around the world, an important part of the sports landscape is journalism. if we want accountability, transparency and proper development in sports cultures, journalism is a staple of that industry. In labelling Babb as 'sleazy," I will sue the Washington Post if they publish a false story about me'
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2 years ago Read more at CBC.ca

Owner Ted Leonsis and Mayor Muriel Bowser announced the $515 million deal. Alexandria officials said talks for a new arena would have moved the teams to Virginia had ended.
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2 years ago Read more at The Daily Progress

I understand the appeal of cheering for the championship favourite. I just watched my Maple Leafs win a playoff series for the first time since 2004. It makes me wonder how many Vegas fans would stick around if their team actually sucked. There is still a sense of belonging and community that comes with any sporting team.
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2 years ago Read more at The Eyeopener

Chelsea beat West Ham 3-1 in the Women's Super League. Erin Cuthbert scored a cracker against West Ham to double the visitors' lead. It is why Chelsea can win four trophies in the space of 55 days - most matches between now and May 18 will involve playing every three days.
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2 years ago Read more at Sky Sports