KANE REPORTS TO MINORS FOLLOWING 21-GAME SUSPENSION
SAN JOSE, CALIF.» Evander Kane reported for his first day in the minors focused on doing what it will take to get back to the NHL instead of rehashing the allegations from the offseason that led to one of the league’s top forwards being relegated to the AHL.
Kane’s 21-game suspension for submitting a fake COVID-19 vaccination card has ended and he is trying to work his way back into shape with the San Jose Barracuda and prove himself worthy of another chance in the NHL.
Kane faced a litany of allegations this offseason which led to this stint in the minors, with the most serious in terms of hockey coming when his estranged wife accused him of betting on hockey games, including “throwing games to win money.”
The league launched an investigation into those charges and found no evidence they were true.
Devils sign center Jack Hughes to 8-year, $64M extension.
NEWARK, N.J.» The New Jersey Devils have locked up their best player until the end of the decade, signing center Jack Hughes to an eight-year, $64 million contract extension.
General manager Tom Fitzgerald announced the signing Tuesday afternoon, hours before the Devils and Hughes were to face the San Jose Sharks. Hughes is returning to the lineup after missing 17 games with a dislocated shoulder.
Lebron James in NBA’S virus protocols, ruled out Tuesday.
Lebron James has been placed in the NBA’S health and safety protocols, and was ruled out for the Los Angeles Lakers’ game against the Sacramento Kings on Tuesday night.
Such a move likely means one of two things: that James, who said earlier this season that he is vaccinated, either tested positive for COVID-19 or had an inconclusive result. A person with knowledge of the situation said the Lakers are preparing for James to miss multiple games.
LA Kings’ Lemieux suspended 5
games for biting Tkachuk. LOS ANGELES» Los Angeles Kings forward Brendan Lemieux has been suspended for five games for biting Ottawa’s Brady Tkachuk last weekend.
The NHL announced the discipline Monday night for Lemieux, who will forfeit $38,750 in salary while under suspension.
The bite happened late in the third period of the Kings’ 4-2 win last Saturday at Staples Center. Lemieux was prone on the ice and wrestling with Tkachuk and a linesman when he bit Tkachuk on the right hand.
Cowboys DT Hill’s suspension over altercation cut to 1 game. FRISCO,
TEXAS» Dallas Cowboys defensive tackle Trysten Hill’s suspension for punching Las Vegas offensive lineman John Simpson after a Thanksgiving Day loss to the Raiders has been reduced to one game.
The NFL suspended Hill two games over the altercation, saying Hill waited nearly a minute in order to confront Simpson after Las Vegas’ 36-33 overtime victory. Hill knocked off Simpson’s helmet with an openhanded punch.
Germany beats Britain in Davis Cup for 1st semi since 2007. INNSBRUCK,
AUSTRIA» Germany came from behind to upset Britain in the Davis Cup quarterfinals on Tuesday after Kevin Krawietz and Tim Pütz won the decisive doubles match.
In its first semifinal since 2007, Germany will meet either Sweden or the team from Russia on Saturday. Croatia will face either Serbia or Kazakhstan in the other semifinal.
Bucks sign Demarcus Cousins to help with frontcourt depth.
MILWAUKEE» Demarcus Cousins is relishing the opportunity to try helping the Milwaukee Bucks win a second straight title, no matter what role he fills. “I’m extremely grateful and excited to be here,” the four-time Allstar said.