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Arizona Coyotes goaltender Karel Vejmelka eyes the puck during the second period of the team's NHL hockey game against the Seattle Kraken, Wednesday, Feb. 9, 2022, in Seattle. (AP Photo/Ted S.

Vejmelka stymies Seattle as Coyotes topple Kraken 5-2

Arizona Coyotes goaltender Karel Vejmelka eyes the puck during the second period of the team's NHL hockey game against the Seattle Kraken, Wednesday, Feb. 9, 2022, in Seattle. (AP Photo/Ted S.

February 9, 2022, 11:17pm National Sports

Karel Vejmelka made 34 saves, Nick Schmaltz scored twice including a clinching empty-net goal in the final minute, and the Arizona Coyotes beat the Seattle Kraken 5-2 on Wednesday night. Read story

Victor Wild, of the Russian Olympic Committee, reacts after winning a bronze medal in the men's parallel giant slalom at the 2022 Winter Olympics, Tuesday, Feb. 8, 2022, in Zhangjiakou, China.

Snowboarder Vic Wild’s ride leads to another Olympic medal

Victor Wild, of the Russian Olympic Committee, reacts after winning a bronze medal in the men's parallel giant slalom at the 2022 Winter Olympics, Tuesday, Feb. 8, 2022, in Zhangjiakou, China.

February 8, 2022, 7:18am National Sports

Eight years after he won gold at the Sochi Games on the same stirring day his now ex-wife took a bronze in parallel giant slalom, White Salmon-born Vic Wild walked away with a bronze of his own ... still representing Russia. Read story

Seattle Kraken left wing Jared McCann (16) controls the puck in front of New York Islanders defenseman Ryan Pulock in the third period of an NHL hockey game Wednesday, Feb. 2, 2022, in Elmont, N.Y. The Kraken won 3-0.

Kraken endure rocky path in first half of expansion season

Seattle Kraken left wing Jared McCann (16) controls the puck in front of New York Islanders defenseman Ryan Pulock in the third period of an NHL hockey game Wednesday, Feb. 2, 2022, in Elmont, N.Y. The Kraken won 3-0.

February 5, 2022, 6:02am National Sports

Seattle’s first NHL season may be a success off the ice with a full arena, merchandise being snatched off store shelves and a popular team dog, appropriately named Davy Jones. But the on-ice product has failed to match the hope from last summer that Seattle could be a playoff team… Read story

China's athletes Dinigeer Yilamujian and Zhao Jiawen prepare to light the Olympic Cauldron during the opening ceremony of the 2022 Winter Olympics, Friday, Feb. 4, 2022, in Beijing. (AP Photo/David J.

Emboldened China opens Olympics, with lockdown and boycotts

China's athletes Dinigeer Yilamujian and Zhao Jiawen prepare to light the Olympic Cauldron during the opening ceremony of the 2022 Winter Olympics, Friday, Feb. 4, 2022, in Beijing. (AP Photo/David J.

February 4, 2022, 9:30am Latest News

China, which used its first Olympics to amplify its international aspirations, invited the world back Friday — sort of — for the pandemic era’s second Games, this time as an emboldened and more powerful nation whose government’s authoritarian turn provoked some countries’ leaders into staying home. Read story

The family of Liu Wenbin, center, watches the opening ceremony of the Beijing Olympics on a television with his family at home in western Beijing on Friday, Feb. 4, 2022. Liu, a retiree from Beijing, was unable to see the event up close this year as tickets were only available to select groups owing to pandemic prevention measures. "As a Chinese person, I feel incomparably proud," Liu said. "Our great China really is no.

Beijing excited, dismisses controversy as Olympics begin

The family of Liu Wenbin, center, watches the opening ceremony of the Beijing Olympics on a television with his family at home in western Beijing on Friday, Feb. 4, 2022. Liu, a retiree from Beijing, was unable to see the event up close this year as tickets were only available to select groups owing to pandemic prevention measures. "As a Chinese person, I feel incomparably proud," Liu said. "Our great China really is no.

February 4, 2022, 9:29am Nation & World

As the lights flashed on the Bird's Nest, the stadium designed for the previous Olympics in China, 63-year old Liu Wenbin was just one of many excited Beijing residents eager for the Games to begin. Read story

The National Stadium and the Beijing Olympic Tower are lit in red on the eve of the Chinese New Year ahead of the 2022 Winter Olympics, Jan. 31, 2022, in Beijing. The former site of the 2008 Summer Olympics, the Bird Nest will host the Winter Games opening cermony on Friday, Feb. 4, 2022. (AP Photo/Jae C.

Olympic spotlight back on China for a COVID-tinged Winter Games

The National Stadium and the Beijing Olympic Tower are lit in red on the eve of the Chinese New Year ahead of the 2022 Winter Olympics, Jan. 31, 2022, in Beijing. The former site of the 2008 Summer Olympics, the Bird Nest will host the Winter Games opening cermony on Friday, Feb. 4, 2022. (AP Photo/Jae C.

February 3, 2022, 8:21pm National Sports

Starting with Friday’s opening ceremony at the lattice-ribboned Bird’s Nest Stadium, the spotlight will be trained on China, a country with human-rights record that troubles many, an authoritarian government and a “zero-tolerance” policy when it comes to COVID. Read story

Seattle Kraken left wing Jared McCann (16) gestures towards Jordan Eberle (7) after scoring a goal past New York Islanders goaltender Semyon Varlamov in the third period of an NHL hockey game Wednesday, Feb. 2, 2022, in Elmont, N.Y. The Kraken won 3-0.

Grubauer, Kraken blank Isles 3-0 for franchise’s 1st shutout

Seattle Kraken left wing Jared McCann (16) gestures towards Jordan Eberle (7) after scoring a goal past New York Islanders goaltender Semyon Varlamov in the third period of an NHL hockey game Wednesday, Feb. 2, 2022, in Elmont, N.Y. The Kraken won 3-0.

February 2, 2022, 7:11pm National Sports

Jared McCann had a goal and an assist, and Philipp Grubauer stopped 19 shots for the first shutout in franchise history as the expansion Seattle Kraken beat the New York Islanders 3-0 Wednesday night. Read story

Dan and Tanya Snyder, co-owners and co-CEOs of the Washington Commanders, unveil their NFL football team's new identity, Wednesday, Feb. 2, 2022, in Landover, Md. The new name comes 18 months after the once-storied franchise dropped its old moniker following decades of criticism that it was offensive to Native Americans.

Washington’s NFL team unveils new name as Commanders

Dan and Tanya Snyder, co-owners and co-CEOs of the Washington Commanders, unveil their NFL football team's new identity, Wednesday, Feb. 2, 2022, in Landover, Md. The new name comes 18 months after the once-storied franchise dropped its old moniker following decades of criticism that it was offensive to Native Americans.

February 2, 2022, 11:24am National Sports

The NFL's Washington Football Team will now be known as the Washington Commanders, the team announced Wednesday morning. Read story

Seattle Kraken goaltender Chris Driedger (60) looks for the shot as the puck sails over his shoulder for a goal by Boston Bruins right wing David Pastrnak during the second period of an NHL hockey game, Tuesday, Feb. 1, 2022, in Boston. At left is Boston Bruins center Patrice Bergeron (37).

Pastrnak scores twice as Bruins down Kraken 3-2

Seattle Kraken goaltender Chris Driedger (60) looks for the shot as the puck sails over his shoulder for a goal by Boston Bruins right wing David Pastrnak during the second period of an NHL hockey game, Tuesday, Feb. 1, 2022, in Boston. At left is Boston Bruins center Patrice Bergeron (37).

February 1, 2022, 7:33pm National Sports

David Pastrnak scored twice, including a tiebreaking power-play goal in the third period, to lift the Boston Bruins to a 3-2 win over the Seattle Kraken on Tuesday night. Read story

FILE - Tampa Bay Buccaneers tight end Rob Gronkowski, left, and quarterback Tom Brady (12) celebrate after the NFL Super Bowl 55 football game against the Kansas City Chiefs in Tampa, Fla., Feb. 7, 2021. Tom Brady has retired after winning seven Super Bowls and setting numerous passing records in an unprecedented 22-year-career. He made the announcement, Tuesday, Feb. 1, 2022, in a long post on Instagram.

Tom Brady retires after 22 seasons, 7 Super Bowl titles

FILE - Tampa Bay Buccaneers tight end Rob Gronkowski, left, and quarterback Tom Brady (12) celebrate after the NFL Super Bowl 55 football game against the Kansas City Chiefs in Tampa, Fla., Feb. 7, 2021. Tom Brady has retired after winning seven Super Bowls and setting numerous passing records in an unprecedented 22-year-career. He made the announcement, Tuesday, Feb. 1, 2022, in a long post on Instagram.

February 1, 2022, 9:18am Latest News

Tom Brady, the most successful quarterback in NFL history, has retired after winning seven Super Bowls and setting numerous passing records in an unprecedented 22-year career. Read story