Bettman doubts NHL players will join Beijing Olympics
NHL commissioner Gary Bettman said time is running out to reach a deal to send players to the 2022 Winter Olympics in Beijing amid ongoing talks with the players union the IOC and IIHF. He cited the pandemic upcoming season disruption and lack of agreement as concerns. The All-Star Weekend in Las Vegas 2022 and two Stadium Series events were also announced.
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Diaz Freeland lead Rockies to 2-0 win over Pirates
Colorado pitchers combine on a shutout as Kyle Freeland leaves with a leg injury after sliding into third. Elias Diaz homered and Jonathan Daza added an RBI triple in Opening Day 2.0 at Coors Field. Erik Gonzalez also made a running catch but Pirates had only singles off Freeland and relievers.
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Penn State fills out its football roster
Penn State added transfers Eric Wilson and Jordan van den Berg to the roster in State College. Wilson, 6 foot 4, 320 pounds from Minnesota, played at Harvard and was Minnesota Mr. Football. van den Berg, 6 foot 3, 292 pounds from Iowa Western, recorded 20 tackles last season. Freshmen Jamari Buddin Khalil Dinkins Jaylen Reed Harrison Wallace III and Zakee Wheatley also joined as part of the 2021 recruiting class ahead of a Sept. 4 season opener at Wisconsin.
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USA Basketball reveals Tokyo Olympic roster with veteran core
USA Basketball announced its 12 man roster for the Tokyo Games highlighting a veteran group led by Kevin Love, Kevin Durant, Jrue Holiday, Damian Lillard and Draymond Green. Commitments from Bam Adebayo, Bradley Beal, Devin Booker, Jerami Grant, Zach LaVine, Khris Middleton and Jayson Tatum strengthen a team chasing a fourth consecutive Olympic gold. The roster averages 28.2 years, ranking behind the 1996 and 1992 squads in age.
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