Author: Kevin Allen, USA TODAY

Sean Avery told the New York Post that Marc Crawford, currently a Blackhawks assistant coach, kicked him during an NHL game during the 2006-07 season.

After former NHL player Akim Aliu claimed that Flames coach Bill Peters used racial slur toward him years ago, two ex-teammates corroborate his story.

Panthers defenseman Keith Yandle took a puck to face and lost teeth, but he still finished the game. He’s likely to keep Iron Man streak alive, too.

Cleveland Browns defender Myles Garrett used a helmet as a weapon during an NFL brawl Thursday night. His suspension from the NFL could be historic.

Emilie Castonguay, who played youth hockey on boys teams, is making a name for herself in agent business. She has the likely top pick in 2020 draft.

Hockey Night in Canada analyst Don Cherry was popular with fans but also made comments that came across as xenophobic. The latest got him fired.

Vikings WR Adam Thielen partnered with Minnesota-based Hormel Chili on a cleat design that brings attention to hunger issues among Minnesota children.

Kirk  Cousins’ surge comes at an opportune time because the Vikings have to play again Thursday against the Washington Redskins, his former team.

Day 2 of XFL draft begins at 10 a.m. ET. Today, XFL teams will draft defensive backs in first phase, followed by an open draft for remaining players.