MILAN — Mike Keenan, the Stanley Cup winner, was appointed coach of the Italy ice-hockey team on Friday. This gives Keenan a chance at leading the host country at 2026 Milan Cortina Olympics. Keenan, who is 76 years old in 2026 will last coach China-based Kunlun Red Star at the KHL in 2017. Keenan stated … Read more
Hockey Canada announced that Scott Smith, the chief executive officer of Hockey Canada, has resigned. This was in the context of major leadership changes which also saw the entire board of directors of Hockey Canada resign. A temporary management group will oversee the organization’s daily activities until Hockey Canada members form a new board. The … Read more
Hockey Canada announced on Tuesday that Scott Smith, chief executive officer, had resigned. The resignation was part of major leadership changes that also included the resignation of the entire board. A temporary management group will oversee the organization’s daily activities until Hockey Canada members form a new board. These newly appointed directors must be in … Read more
TORONTO — Hockey Canada’s interim chair has been resigned by Andrea Skinner. Skinner joined the board in November 2020 as an individual volunteer. In August, Skinner assumed the chair position after Michael Brind’Amour resigned. Since May, Hockey Canada has come under intense scrutiny after it was revealed that a settlement was made to a woman … Read more
PARIS — Victor Wembanyama (top NBA draft prospect) will join France’s national team for two World Cup qualifying games next month. Friday’s announcement was made by the French federation. The 7-foot-3 Wembanyama will be playing in a game against Lithuania on Nov. 11, and at home against Bosnia and Herzegovina Nov. 14. 1 Related Wembanyama … Read more
HENDERSON, Nev. — Joel Embiid Two options are available: red, blue and blue in the U.S. or blue, white, red of France. His decision could be the key to an Olympic medal France remains hopeful that Embiid (the reigning NBA scoring champion) will choose to wear France’s colors for the Paris Olympics 2024, even though … Read more
USA Basketball invited 62 top high school basketball players to the Junior National Team minicamp to be held in Colorado Springs, Colorado, from Oct 7-10. This is the first event to be held since the COVID-19 epidemic. The camp included some of the most promising young players in NBA and others who will be selected … Read more
BERLIN — Nearly all the Spanish national team names have changed over the past few years. They were not as expected. The results were not as expected. Juancho Hernangomez He scored 27 points. Willy Hernangomez Spain added 14 more and was awarded tournament MVP honors. Spain beat France 88-76 to win the EuroBasket gold award. … Read more
BERLIN — France sent a signal on its way to winning a place in EuroBasket’s championship game and a showdown between Spain and France. Guerschon Yabusele scored 22 point, and France beat Poland 95-54 in semifinals of the European championships. “We just played our basketball,” Yabusele said. “We were very good at defense and were … Read more
HENDERSON (NV) — The NHL is looking at a play-in tournament to host the 2024 World Cup of Hockey, which would take place right before the February event. “For 2024,” Bill Daly, NHL deputy commissioner, said to ESPN during the Player Media Tour in Henderson. The NHLPA and NHLPA are currently working on the details … Read more