Author: Kevin Allen, USA TODAY

Former Stanford tailback Bryce Love tore an anterior cruciate ligament in his knee in his final game. It will limit his participation in the NFL combine.

Blue Jackets goalie Sergei Bobrovsky will not be on the roster against the Predators because he failed to meet the team’s ‘expectations and values.’

The Blackhawks and Bruins meet Tuesday at Notre Dame in the Winter Classic. Some options for future years? Lambeau, Penn State, Army and Central Park.

The marriage between Patrik Berglund and Sabres lasted 23 games as Berglund didn’t report to the team, then was placed on waivers to terminate deal.

NBC Sports broadcaster Mike Tirico will host the NHL’s Winter Classic and All-Star Game this year.

Blue Jackets coach John Tortorella was battling flu-like symptoms, not channeling his inner Bill Belichick, when he wore a hoodie on the bench.

Maple Leafs forwards Auston Matthews and Mitch Marner will both make a cameo a presentation of ‘The Nutcracker’ in December.

Urban Meyer first started having symptoms of health issues last year and confirmed he was likely done coaching after retiring from Ohio State job.

Seattle has been approved by NHL as league’s 32nd team to start 2021-22 season. The NHL will also realign to two 16-team conferences.

William Nylander, a restricted free agent, just beat the deadline to play for the Toronto Maple Leafs this season. But he could still be traded.