Author: Mike Brehm, USA TODAY

Nigerian-born Akim Aliu, who revealed that the ex-NHL coach had used racial slur, responded to news that the coach signed a two-year deal in Russia.

NASCAR driver Kyle Larson has been suspended for using racial slur, but Chip Ganassi Racing said firing him was “only appropriate course of action.”

Edmonton Oilers center Colby Cave is in medically induced coma after brain surgery in Toronto and his wife, Emily, can’t go into the room with him.

New York Rangers condemn “vile individual” who “hijacked the chat to post racial slurs” during Zoom Q&A with prospect K’Andre Miller.

The Colorado Avalanche said Saturday that a second unidentified player on the team tested positive for COVID-19 and is in self-isolation.

Dallas Stars general manager Jim Nill tells ESPN that he’s looking to help employees “who live paycheck to paycheck.”

Joe Buck wants to get “some practice reps in,” with sports postponed due to coronavirus. “Send me videos of what you’re doing at home,” he asks.

Football league says decision was made with “health and safety of the entire XFL family as our top priority,” and adds that it plans a 2021 return.

The San Jose Sharks and Columbus Blue Jackets said Wednesday that they would bar public attendance at their games.

Stephen Curry returned this week from a 58-game absence, but he’s out again for the Warriors as he’s now being treated for seasonal flu.