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Hurricanes’ first pick in NHL draft willing to wait his turn, keep working
Imagine being defenseman William Hakansson and being drafted by the Carolina Hurricanes. There’s excitement in knowing the Stanley Cup champions wanted you and picked you this year. “I’m super pumped,” the Swede said this week. There’s also the realization that the champions have many of their players under contract and returning, for next season and beyond., plus defensive prospects eager to play. But no problem. You’re 18 and in no real rush.
Goldendoodle Goes Viral After Tapping a Stranger’s Shoulder to Ask for Fries at a Baseball Game
A general view of dogs at Coindre Hall on April 21, 2014 in Huntington, New York. A goldendoodle at a baseball game just pulled off the most polite food request the internet has ever seen — and one small detail in the viral TikTok clip is the part everyone keeps replaying. In a clip posted by ESPN, the goldendoodle was sitting in the stands when she became fascinated with the person in front of her eating french fries.
The super tax and the defined benefits scandal
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Retirement is a risky business for most people
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Australia is out of step on nuclear power
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Pride Tape Ban Rescinded
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Pride Tape Ban Rescinded
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Pride Tape Ban Rescinded
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Pride Tape Ban Rescinded
FILE - Zac Jones of the New York Rangers skates with a stick decorated for "Pride Night" in warm-ups prior to the game against the Washington Capitals, May 3, 2021, in New York City. NHL players will be allowed to use Pride tape this season after all. The league, union and a committee on inclusion agreed Tuesday, Oct. 24, 2023, to give players the option to represent social causes with stick tape during warmups, practices and games.
Stopping By with Flowers by Bruce Bennett
This poem is the winner of Plough’s 2022 Rhina Espaillat Poetry Award. I used to bring back flowers for my mother. I’d stop the car and gather a small bunch. She’d always be surprised, and always grateful. She’d put them in a vase. Could we have lunch? I wasn’t free, but that part did not matter so much, I told myself. It was the thought. She loved my stopping by for those few minutes. Still, I’d feel guilty, since I felt I ought to visit far more often, and for longer.
How arenas work to keep fans safe attending indoor sports
Allen Hershkowitz won't use the word “safe” because there is no certainty in life sciences. But the 65-year-old Ph.D. with decades of environmental science experience says he would feel comfortable going to a socially distanced indoor sporting event with one of his children.
NHL revises virus protocols; Colorado is 5th team shut down
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Chipotle's New Merch Line Includes Avocado-Dyed Apparel
If your fast food or fast casual restaurant isn’t also a lifestyle brand by now, you’re way behind the curve. It’s about much more than just food now. It’s about the apparel. The experience. Streetwear hype. Resale game. All of that. We’re way past just kids’ meal toys, baby. Chipotle is keeping things very on-brand and eco-friendly for its next round of merchandise by using avocado pits as a dye.
Can you visit family and friends? That all depends where you live...
Author of the article: The Canadian Press Publishing date: 6 hours ago • 5 minute read Mckenna Urso, left, and her friend, Veronique Paquette, have a conversation while maintaining social distancing in Sudbury, Ont. John Lappa/Sudbury Star Article content As provinces begin to relax physical distancing measures on family gatherings during the COVID-19 pandemic, they’ll be doing so at their own pace.
Can you visit family and friends? That all depends where you live...
Author of the article: The Canadian Press Publishing date: 12 hours ago • 5 minute read Mckenna Urso, left, and her friend, Veronique Paquette, have a conversation while maintaining social distancing in Sudbury, Ont. John Lappa/Sudbury Star Article content As provinces begin to relax physical distancing measures on family gatherings during the COVID-19 pandemic, they’ll be doing so at their own pace.
PGA of America launches fund to help club pros, course employees and others affected by COVID-19 shutdowns
Golf, in many quarters in the country, has been deemed a nonessential business during the COVID-19 crisis, but that does not account for those who depend on it for their livelihood. It is essential to them. In recognition of this, the PGA of America, with assists from other golf organizations, is stepping up to help with its establishment of a Golf Emergency Relief Fund. The organization is pledging $5 million to start the fund.
Answering Your Coronavirus Questions: Rescue Package, Health Care Workers And Movies
NPR Friday, March 27, 2020 Health care workers tend to patients at the drive-in center at ProHealth Care in Jericho, N.Y. Bruce Bennett / Getty Images On this broadcast of The National Conversation, we answer your questions about the rescue package that was signed into law on Friday, economic sectors that are booming, small businesses, health care workers on the front lines of the pandemic, and movies and TV. Copyright 2020 NPR. To see more, visit https://www.npr.org.
CVS To Hire 50,000 Workers Amid Coronavirus Pandemic
(Photo By: Bruce Bennett / Getty Images) If your job has been affected by coronavirus, hopefully this will help. CVS Pharmacy is hiring 50,000 workers and offering benefits, USA Today reports. Not only that, they’re giving bonuses to employees who are required to work on-site during the pandemic. Clock HERE for openings near you.
New York State coronavirus cases reach 2,959 with 8,000 tests done overnight
By Bernadette Hogan March 19, 2020 | 10:25am A health worker tends to a patient at a drive-in center in Jericho, NY. Bruce Bennett/Getty Images Medical workers at a drive-in center in Jericho, NY Bruce Bennett/Getty Images Medical staff in New Rochelle, NY Senior Airman Sean Madden/U.S. A Ad 3 View Slideshow Sign up for our special edition newsletter to get a daily update on the coronavirus pandemic.
US seeks to tighten rules covering service animals on planes
Airlines might soon be able to turn away cats, rabbits and all animals other than dogs that passengers try to bring with them in the cabin. The U.S. Transportation Department on Wednesday announced plans to tighten rules around service animals. The biggest change would be that only dogs could qualify. Airlines say the number of support animals has been growing dramatically in recent years, and they have lobbied to tighten the rules.
Varlamov, Lee lead Islanders to 1-0 win over Avalanche
UNIONDALE, N.Y. (AP) — Semyon Varlamov didn’t have Monday’s game against the Colorado Avalanche circled on his calendar, but there was a noticeable excitement from the 31-year-old about playing against his former team. Varlamov turned that into a 32 save performance for his second shutout of the season, and Anders Lee scored for the New York Islanders in a 1-0 win over the Avalanche.
Delta Air Lines employees sue Wis.-based Lands' End over uniforms, claiming they cause health issues
MADISON — A lawsuit has been filed by Delta Air Lines employees against Lands' End Outfitters after they say newly-issued uniforms caused a variety of health issues for those who had to wear them. The class action lawsuit filed in the Western District of Wisconsin Court said that several Delta employees suffered multiple health complications caused by their required uniforms manufactured by Lands' End.
Florida man with metal detector finds high school ring lost in sand for 50 years
WINTER HAVEN, Fla. (AP) — A man using a metal detector on a Florida beach found a high school ring that another man lost nearly 50 years ago. Kenneth Board says he lost the Auburndale High School ring on Cocoa Beach the day after the 1970 senior prom. The Ledger reports Jerry Pope was sweeping his metal detector across the sand on Melbourne Beach, some 20 miles (32 kilometers) from Cocoa Beach two weeks ago when he found the ring.
Golden Knights' Fleury returning to Montreal for family emergency
Posted: 4:42 PM, Nov 26, 2019 Updated: 2019-11-26 19:45:18-05 Bruce Bennett/Getty Images SAN JOSE, CALIFORNIA - JANUARY 25: Marc-Andre Fleury #29 of the Vegas Golden Knights takes part in the 2019 SAP NHL All-Star Skills Night at the SAP Center on January 25, 2019 in San Jose, California.
James Holzhauer May Take the Tournament of Champions Title
Photo credit Bruce Bennett/Getty Images “Jeopardy!” champ James Holzhauer isn’t done snagging game-winning titles just yet! Ever since his 32-game winning streak was crushed by opponent Emma Boettcher back in June, fans have been eagerly waiting for the day when the two would face off once more in the Tournament of Champions. Thursday night, the two whizzes did just that, Holzhauer saying, “Emma, it’s payback time,” as he took the stage for the showdown.
Altitude Sports reaches deal with DirecTV
Posted: 7:37 PM, Oct 31, 2019 Updated: 2019-10-31 21:37:28-04 By: MIKE SINGER | The Denver Post Copyright 2017 Scripps Media, Inc. All rights reserved. This material may not be published, broadcast, rewritten, or redistributed. Bruce Bennett <p>NEW YORK, NY - OCTOBER 05: Mikko Rantanen #96 of the Colorado Avalanche skates against the New York Rangers at Madison Square Garden on October 5, 2017 in New York City. The Avalanche defeated the Rangers 4-2.
Mikko Rantanen agrees to six-year, $55.5 million contract
DENVER — Right winger Mikko Rantanen became the Avalanche’s highest-paid player Saturday by agreeing to a six-year contract worth $55.5 million, a club spokesman told The Denver Post. Elliotte Friedman of Sportsnet first reported the Avs and Rantanen were closing in on a long-term deal. Rantanen, 22, will have a $9.25 million annual cap hit and be paid $12 million this coming season and in 2020-21.
Florida surfer catches wave, lands on shark and gets bit
NEW SMYRNA BEACH, Fla. (AP) — Authorities say a surfer at a Florida beach caught air on a wave and landed on a shark that, in turn, bit him on the hand and calf. Donald Walsh tells The Daytona Beach News-Journal that he had been surfing at New Smyrna Beach for several hours Tuesday when he decided to try going airborne before leaving for the day. Ocean Rescue Capt.
I bought an 'ice vest' on Amazon to see if it would keep me cool—did it work?
People go to extreme lengths to stay cool in the summer. They go to the movies just for the air conditioning. Jump in fountains. Rub jade rollers all over their faces. There are also many people, I recently learned, who utilize a wearable cooling contraption called a Flexi-Freeze vest. What is the Flexi-Freeze? Credit: Flexi-Freeze The Flexi-Freeze vest contains ice cubes that, in theory, cool down one's body temperature.
US women's soccer player Allie Long has wedding ring, key to city stolen from hotel after ESPYS
U.S. women's soccer player Allie Long's time in France earned her some nice hardware: a World Cup trophy, first-place medal and a key to New York City, personally handed to her by Mayor Bill de Blasio. Now she's searching for a copy to the latter.
Avalanche coach Jared Bednar receives two-year extension through 2021-22 season
DENVER – Colorado Avalanche head coach Jared Bednar received a two-year contract extension through the 2021-22 season after he led the team to its second-straight playoff berth last season, the team announced Tuesday. Bednar will enter his fourth season as the coach of the Avalanche for the 2019-20 campaign after he took the team to back-to-back playoff appearances for the first time in 13 years.
Colorado Avalanche player A.J. Greer arrested for assault in New York City
(CNN) -- Two pro hockey players were arrested in New York City on Sunday morning and charged with assault, according to NYPD Det. George Tsourovakas. Sonny Milano, who is in the Columbus Blue Jackets organization, and A.J. Greer, who has played with the Colorado Avalanche, were arrested about 6:35 a.m. after an argument escalated into a physical fight, according to Tsourovakas. They were charged with assault and given desk appearance tickets, Tsourovakas said.
All flights stopped at Newark Liberty International Airport due to emergency
NEWARK, N.J. — All flights have stopped at Newark Liberty International Airport due to an emergency. All arrivals and departures have stopped Saturday morning due to an "airport emergency," according to a tweet from the airport. Travelers are encouraged to check with airlines before coming to the airport. Additional information on the emergency have not been released.
Review: Tuacahn’s ‘When You Wish’ offers minor changes from 2015 but doesn’t mess too much with success
Production photo from Tuacahn Center for the Arts production of "When You Wish" courtesy of Tuacahn Center for the Arts, St. George News REVIEW — After a 2018 season that included a world premiere (“Prince of Egypt”) and another new musical (“Matilda the Musical”), both somewhat bold choices, Tuacahn Center for the Arts has brought back a reworked version of its highly successful 2015 production of Disney’s “When You Wish.” The 2015 production was arguably one of the best productions in...
Colorado Avalanche select Bowen Byram in first round of 2019 NHL Draft
DENVER – The Colorado Avalanche selected defenseman Bowen Byram with the fourth overall pick in the first round of the 2019 NHL Draft at Rogers Arena in Vancouver Friday night. The 18-year-old, a native of Crankbook, British Columbia, recorded 71 points in 67 regular season games during his time with the Vancouver Giants of the Western Hockey League in 2018-19. He led all WHL defensemen in goals and ranked third in points, earning WHL First All-Star Team honors.
Playoffs? The Arizona Coyotes are down, but not out, with six games to play
One week ago, the Arizona Coyotes were in excellent shape. They were in control of the final playoff spot in the Western Conference and seemed on track to advance to the postseason for the first time since 2012. And then... The Coyotes have lost five games in a row, the last four of which came on an East Coast road trip in which they scored a combined four goals.
Jeff Skinner leaves Saturday's game with an injury
Posted: 2:50 PM, Feb 23, 2019 Updated: 2019-02-23 19:50:20Z Bruce Bennett/Getty Images SAN JOSE, CA - JANUARY 25: Jeff Skinner #53 of the Buffalo Sabres warms up during the 2019 SAP NHL All-Star Skills at SAP Center on January 25, 2019 in San Jose, California. (Photo by Bruce Bennett/Getty Images) BUFFALO, N.Y. (WKBW) — Buffalo Sabres forward Jeff Skinner left Saturday's game against the Washington Capitals during the second period with what appeared to be a lower body injury.
In the Surf
We humans are drawn to the shoreline, to live and to play. Some of us have even found a home in the waves, riding on gentle swells or braving roaring mountains of seawater. Surfing has been a part of human lives for centuries and is enjoyed around the world today. The stormy summer we've had this year provided some spectacular (if dangerous) conditions for surfers, many of them captured in photos below.
Airport worker dances to cheer up traveling child
Posted: January 02, 2019 Bruce Bennett/Getty Images FILE PHOTO: A tarmac worker at Toronto's Pearson International Airport tried to cheer up a crying child on a flight by dancing. By Natalie Dreier, Cox Media Group National Content Desk For many, holiday travel itself can be boring at least and a nightmare at most. But an airport worker in Toronto tried to lighten the mood of a child who was not happy being stuck on a flight.
Airport worker dances to cheer up traveling child
Posted: January 02, 2019 Bruce Bennett/Getty Images FILE PHOTO: A tarmac worker at Toronto's Pearson International Airport tried to cheer up a crying child on a flight by dancing. By Natalie Dreier, Cox Media Group National Content Desk For many, holiday travel itself can be boring at least and a nightmare at most. But an airport worker in Toronto tried to lighten the mood of a child who was not happy being stuck on a flight.
NC Gov. Roy Cooper’s family adopts stray kitten found in home
The family of North Carolina Gov. Roy Cooper adopted a tortoiseshell kitten, similar to the one pictured. A kitten found in the garage of the North Carolina governor’s mansion in Raleigh has been adopted by the first family of the state. ABC News reported that the Facebook page First Pets of North Carolina, which posts about the pets of Gov. Roy Cooper and his family, announced the discovery Friday.
Rantanen scores twice, leads Avalanche past Flyers 4-1
PHILADELPHIA (AP) — Nathan MacKinnon, Mikko Rantanen and Gabriel Landeskog are the top line in Colorado — and right now, the NHL.Rantanen had two goals, Matt Nieto and Landeskog also scored, and the Colorado Avalanche beat the Philadelphia Flyers 4-1 on Monday night.The Avalanche continued their early-season hot streak and finished 3-0-1 on their four-game road trip."We know that we have to be better than we were last year on the road. It's a focus of ours," Avalanche coach Jared Bednar said.
Philadelphia Flyers unveil new mascot
The Philadelphia Flyers have a new mascot. Meet Gritty. The team unveiled the new mascot Monday morning. According to the Philadelphia Flyers website, the name Gritty describes the team's attitude. Gritty is “loyal but mischievous” and the “ultimate Flyers fan,” the website said. He’s orange and black, the same colors of the team he boosts. Penguins fans will agree, we'll take Iceburgh over Gritty any day.
Philadelphia Flyers unveil new mascot
The Philadelphia Flyers have a new mascot. Meet Gritty. The team unveiled the new mascot Monday morning. According to the Philadelphia Flyers website, the name Gritty describes the team's attitude. Gritty is “loyal but mischievous” and the “ultimate Flyers fan,” the website said. He’s orange and black, the same colors of the team he boosts. Penguins fans will agree, we'll take Iceburgh over Gritty any day.
Philadelphia Flyers unveil new mascot
The Philadelphia Flyers have a new mascot. Meet Gritty. The team unveiled the new mascot Monday morning. According to the Philadelphia Flyers website, the name Gritty describes the team's attitude. Gritty is “loyal but mischievous” and the “ultimate Flyers fan,” the website said. He’s orange and black, the same colors of the team he boosts. Penguins fans will agree, we'll take Iceburgh over Gritty any day.
Fowl problem: Geese droppings irk residents in Long Island village
Canadian geese are causing some controversy in a Long Island village. Officials in a New York village are trying to resolve a fowl problem. Residents in the Long Island village of Brightwaters are divided about what to do about droppings from Canadian geese, Newsday reported Sunday.
Groom stops wedding photo shoot to rescue drowning man
A groom, who happened to be a former lifeguard and member of the Coast Guard, was called to duty, while taking his wedding day pictures, when a swimmer was caught in rough currents and started drowning. "She said don't worry about your pants, just go. See you've got to listen to your wife because otherwise, you're in trouble," Zac Edwards, the groom, told WALA. Edwards swam in after the man, who has not been identified, and brought him back to shore.
Groom stops wedding photo shoot to rescue drowning man
A groom, who happened to be a former lifeguard and member of the Coast Guard, was called to duty, while taking his wedding day pictures, when a swimmer was caught in rough currents and started drowning. "She said don't worry about your pants, just go. See you've got to listen to your wife because otherwise, you're in trouble," Zac Edwards, the groom, told WALA. Edwards swam in after the man, who has not been identified, and brought him back to shore.
Groom stops wedding photo shoot to rescue drowning man
A groom, who happened to be a former lifeguard and member of the Coast Guard, was called to duty, while taking his wedding day pictures, when a swimmer was caught in rough currents and started drowning. "She said don't worry about your pants, just go. See you've got to listen to your wife because otherwise, you're in trouble," Zac Edwards, the groom, told WALA. Edwards swam in after the man, who has not been identified, and brought him back to shore.
Man drowns trying to save 3 boys from rip current
A man jumped into the Outer Banks in an attempt to save three boys caught in a rip current and was himself pulled out to sea on Thursday. Kenny Ray Gooch, 32, of Powells Point, tried to save his girlfriend’s 12-year-old son, who was swimming near the Kitty Hawk pier with two teens, when they were pulled 75 yards out by a rip current, WTKR reported. Gooch rushed in to help but was pulled out to sea and disappeared. Bystanders rescued the 12-year-old.
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