Author: Kevin Allen, USA TODAY

Colorado Avalanche star Nathan MacKinnon (foot) won’t take part in All-Star events but is in San Jose to avoid ban. “I like to be here,” he says.

The Caps have lost seven games in a row, but they are confident they’ll be able to overcome their latest bit of adversity in quest for another Cup.

Top NHL markets such as the Red Wings, Rangers, Kings and Blackhawks are among the worst teams. A look at their future rebuild prospects.

Former Stanford tailback Bryce Love tore an anterior cruciate ligament in his knee in his final game. It will limit his participation in the NFL combine.

Blue Jackets goalie Sergei Bobrovsky will not be on the roster against the Predators because he failed to meet the team’s ‘expectations and values.’

Embattled Steelers receiver Antonio Brown responded to criticism from ex-teammate Ryan Clark by calling Clark an ‘Uncle Tom’ on Instagram.

Capitals superstar Alex Ovechkin will be penalized one game after his decision to skip the NHL All-Star Game because his “body needs a rest.”

Stars President Jim Lites takes high-paid captain Jamie Benn and star forward Tyler Seguin to task for poor performances.

Maple Leafs forwards Auston Matthews and Mitch Marner will both make a cameo a presentation of ‘The Nutcracker’ in December.