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Russian superstar Alex Ovechkin remains adamant that he will represent his country at the 2018 Winter Olympics in South Korea. But if he were to do so, the Washington Capitals superstar risks putting himself in breach of his NHL contract.

Russian superstar Alex Ovechkin remains adamant that he will represent Russian at the 2018 Winter Olympics. But in doing so, the Washington Capitals superstar risks putting himself in breach of his NHL contract.

​Like Russia's star Alex Ovechkin, the International Ice Hockey Federation thinks NHL players need not miss the 2018 Winter Olympics, though team owners likely now need a "game-changer" offer on the table.

The NHL's decision to not participate in the 2018 Winter Olympics means stars like Sidney Crosby and Henrik Lundqvist won't get to represent their countries.

Following Monday's announcement by the NHL indicating it will not participate in the 2018 Winter Games, here are answers to some key questions about the league's dispute with the International Olympic Committee.

Russian superstar Alex Ovechkin reiterated on Tuesday that he still plans to play in the 2018 Winter Olympics, even if it means leaving his Washington Capitals in the middle of the NHL season.

As the incident with golfer Lexi Thompson on Sunday showed, literally anyone can call in a rule violation who has the means to do so. And the sport of golf remains unwavering about it.

The Florida Panthers have decided interim head coach Tom Rowe's stint will end when their season does Sunday, a person with knowledge of the situation told The Associated Press. But he may still stay with the organization.

The NCAA will consider North Carolina as a host for championship events again after the state rolled back a law that limited protections for LGBT people.

Brad Gushue knows the thrill of winning Olympic gold. So when the news came Monday of the NHL opting out of sending its players to the 2018 Games, the Canadian curling star was quick to respond.

Tony Romo is retiring rather than trying to chase a Super Bowl with another team after losing his starting job with the Dallas Cowboys, a person with knowledge of the decision told The Associated Press on Tuesday.

Tony Romo is retiring rather than trying to chase a Super Bowl with another team after losing his starting job with the Dallas Cowboys, a person with knowledge of the decision told The Associated Press on Tuesday.

By refusing to get a deal done that would send the world's best hockey players to the 2018 Olympics, both the NHL and the IOC (again) chose business over the good of sport, writes Scott Russell.

By refusing to get a deal done that would send the world's best hockey players to the 2018 Olympics, both the NHL and the IOC (again) chose business over the good of sport, writes Scott Russell.

North Carolina grabs 6th NCAA championship with gritty 71-65 win over Gonzaga, their third title under coach Roy Williams.

Justin Jackson delivered the go-ahead 3-point play with 1:40 left Monday and North Carolina pulled away for a 71-65 win over Gonzaga in the NCAA men's basketball title game that washed away a year's worth of heartache.

Artturi Lehkonen scored twice in the third period and had an assist to help the Montreal Canadiens clinch the Atlantic Division title with a 4-1 victory over the Florida Panthers on Monday night.

NHL commissioner Gary Bettman may be making his biggest blunder yet if he follows through with halting NHL participation in the 2018 Olympics.

Evgeni Svechnikov scored the only goal of the shootout in his NHL debut, lifting the Detroit Red Wings to a 5-4 victory over the Ottawa Senators on Monday night.

Two-time Olympic gold medallist Chris Pronger believes the distance to Pyeongchang would leave players susceptible to injury due to a crammed schedule leading up to the Olympics, while Hall of Famer Eric Lindros sees things differently.

If it wasn't evident already, it's now official. Auston Matthews has put together the finest rookie season in the 100-year history of the Toronto Maple Leafs, now with the record for both goals (39) and points (67).

Mark Trumbo homered with two outs in the 11th inning, and the Baltimore Orioles beat the Toronto Blue Jays 3-2 Monday for their seventh straight opening-day victory.

In terms of marketing, the NHL's focus in growing its game should be in China, not South Korea.

Canada's Brad Gushue defeated Scotland's David Murdoch 8-2 on Monday to keep his unbeaten record intact at the Ford World Men's Curling Championship.

Canada's Brad Gushue wanted to build on his team's strong performance during the national playdowns in his first appearance at the Ford World Men's Curling Championship.

The NHL announced Monday that it won't participate in the 2018 Olympics in Pyeongchang, South Korea as fans and players reacted with widespread anger and discontent.