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NWHL doubles salary cap to $300K, delays Montreal expansion

The National Women’s Hockey League announced Wednesday it is doubling its salary cap to $300,000 for each of its six teams based on projections that it is making strides in achieving financial stability entering its seventh season. “Making an investment in those players by doubling the salary cap we believe is a very strong signal that we’re serious about this,” Boston Pride chairman Miles Arnone told The Associated Press. At the same time, Arnone said the league is putting off adding an expansion franchise in Montreal until the 2022-23 season because of continuing uncertainties due to the coronavirus pandemic, particularly in Canada.

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Prep Highlights: La Center baseball wins 1st district title

Apr. 28—The La Center baseball team capped its season by winning the program’s first 1A district title, topping King’s Way 6-5 in the championship game Tuesday in Montesano. Michael Goode was the winning pitcher and drove in two runs for the Wildcats, including an RBI single in a two-run first inning. The program’s first title is a crowning moment for nine seniors, who had their junior season …

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NBA Roundtable: Tom Thibodeau has the Knicks on the rebound. But how long can it last?

Tom Thibodeau has a history of quick turnarounds, but he also has a history of wearing out his welcome.

     

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Express: Midwest Mania BB recruiting update

WESTFIELD — A couple notes, thoughts and impressions from Saturday (April 24) at the Midwest Mania event in Westfield.

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Prep hoops: Cleveland grinds out tough win vs. Cibola

Apr. 28—There are any number of prep basketball teams in New Mexico like the Cleveland High girls, living a precarious life this week on the playoff bubble. The Storm’s bubble Tuesday night avoided a pinprick from Cibola. Alexa Madueño scored eight of her 10 points — and eight of her team’s 10 points — for seventh-ranked Cleveland (9-2, 5-2 in District 1-5A) in the decisive fourth quarter on …

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Dustin Poirier doesn’t view Conor McGregor choosing another charity as ‘a slap in the face’

Conor McGregor’s choice not to donate to The Good Fight Foundation isn’t something Dustin Poirier is taking personal.

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Sean McVay says Rams won’t ‘punish’ draft prospects who opted out in 2020

Sean McVay said the most important thing for the organization is the tape, not if they played in 2020 or not.

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Haas F1 Principal Says Team Isn’t In Danger of Leaving Formula 1

Haas Formula 1 Team said to be sound financially, making progress on 2022 car.

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Iowa’s Top 250 Basketball Players in 2022 (106-110)

Who are the top in-state basketball players within the Class of 2022? Iowa Preps answers that question now!

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Reports: Formula 1 Canadian Grand Prix canceled for second straight year due to COVID-19

The race won’t be held in Quebec because of concern about increased COVID-19 cases.

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