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The NHL lockout is claiming more regular-season games. The league has canceled games through November 30th due to the ongoing labor stalemate. The January 1st Winter Classic at Michigan Stadium and the All-Star Game in …
27 Oct 12
NHL Commissioner Gary Bettman is conceding that an 82-game regular season is unlikely. Speaking at a press conference to announce the New York Islanders’ pending move to Brooklyn yesterday, Bettman said the union has opted …
25 Oct 12
The NHL has canceled more regular-season games as a result of the ongoing labor stalemate. The league announced Friday it has called off games through November 1st. The NHL rejected three union counter-proposals on Thursday …
20 Oct 12
The NHL is back to square one in labor negotiations. Commissioner Gary Bettman says the league has rejected three union counter-proposals to their offer of a 50-50 revenue split earlier this week. No further talks …
19 Oct 12
The NHL and the Players’ Association are set to meet again today in Toronto to discuss the league’s latest labor proposal. The NHL presented a new offer to the union on Tuesday, proposing a 50-50 …
18 Oct 12
The NHL is making a new labor proposal to the players in an effort to end the lockout. The league says it is proposing a 50-50 split of hockey-related revenue with no salary rollbacks. Commissioner …
17 Oct 12
The Timberwolves will face Israeli professional team Maccabi Haifa in an exhibition contest at the Target Center this evening. Minnesota picked up an 82-75 win over the Bulls on Saturday. The Wolves are 2-and-1 in …
16 Oct 12
The NHL and players’ association are set to get back to the bargaining table today with an eye on ending the current lockout. The two sides most recently met last Wednesday and Thursday but discussed …
16 Oct 12
The warm, dry weather of the past week gave farmers their best opportunity yet for fieldwork this season. Around 5 days were suitable for fieldwork last week in Minnesota. That let corn planting advance by …
