NHL cancels more games; Phelps is top male athlete

The NHL has eliminated games through Jan. 14 on Thursday. And though NHL deputy commissioner Bill Daly would not characterize it as such in an email, the next step would be canceling the entire season should the league and the players’ association be unable to come to an agreement on a new CBA by the first week of the new year. loting, winning the award for the second time. James had 37, followed by track star Usain Bolt with 23.