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Heated Rivalry stars to carry Olympic Torch ahead of Winter Games

The stars of Heated Rivalry will be torchbearers during the Olympic Torch Relay ahead of the opening ceremony of the Winter Games in Milan next month.

Ice Hockey

No criminal charges over death of ice hockey player Johnson

A professional ice hockey player arrested on suspicion of manslaughter, following the death of fellow player Adam Johnson, has been told he will not face any charges.

Darts

Littler and other teen sensations in the world of sport

After Luke Littler became the youngest world champion in darts history at the age of 17, we look back at some of the most successful teenage stars in sport.

Ice Hockey

Man re-bailed after death of ice hockey player Johnson

South Yorkshire police have re-bailed a man in relation to the death of ice hockey player, Adam Johnson.

Ice Hockey

Panthers hold off Oilers to win first Stanley Cup

The Florida Panthers held off the Edmonton Oilers' series comeback to win the Stanley Cup for the first time by prevailing 2-1 in the final game.

Tennis

Sabalenka's former partner Konstantin Koltsov dies aged 42

Aryna Sabalenka's ex-boyfriend Konstantin Koltsov has died at the age of 42.

Other Sports

Panthers pay tribute to Johnson in memorial game for former player

Nottingham Panthers paid tribute to Adam Johnson as they held a memorial match for the ice hockey player who died following a fatal injury on the ice last month.

Ice Hockey

Man released on bail after arrest over death of ice hockey player Johnson

The man arrested on suspicion of manslaughter in connection to the death of Nottingham Panthers player Adam Johnson has been released on police bail.

Ice Hockey

Coroner: Neck guards should be compulsory in ice hockey

Neck guards should be compulsory in ice hockey, coroner Tanyka Rawden has said, following the on-ice death of Adam Johnson last month.

Ice Hockey

Elite Ice Hockey League 'encourages' neck guards but not mandatory

The Elite Ice Hockey League have put out a statement saying that neck guards are recommended but not mandatory, following the death of player Adam Johnson.

Other Sports

Inquest to open into death of ice hockey player Johnson

An inquest is due to open into the death of Nottingham Panthers ice hockey player Adam Johnson.

Ice Hockey

English ice hockey to make neck guards mandatory following Johnson death

The English Ice Hockey Association will make it mandatory to wear a neck guard during "all on-ice activities" from 2024 following the death of Adam Johnson.

Ice Hockey

Police say investigation into ice hockey player Johnson's death 'will take some time'

South Yorkshire Police say the investigation into the death of ice hockey player Adam Johnson, who was fatally injured during a game, "will take some time".

Ice Hockey

Players will 'step up' safety measures after Johnson death

Ice hockey players will "step up" and set an example by wearing neck guards during games following the death of Nottingham Panthers star Adam Johnson.

Ice Hockey

GB ice hockey player Hammond dies after car accident in Canada

Great Britain forward Mike Hammond has died in a car accident in Canada, aged 33, Ice Hockey UK has announced.

Ice Hockey

NHL will not send players to Winter Olympics

The National Hockey League has confirmed it will not send its players to the Beijing Winter Olympics due to concerns over the Omicron variant of coronavirus.

Ice Hockey

Swedish goalie Lundqvist retires after 15 NHL seasons

Swedish goalie Henrik Lundqvist has announced his retirement after a remarkable career during which he was one of the NHL's greatest goaltenders.

Ice Hockey

NHL board approves jersey ads for 2022-23 season

The NHL board of governors unanimously approved the addition of advertisements to players' jerseys beginning in the 2022-23 season.