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McIllroy ready for Congressional: The US Open is back and ready to take place at Congressional Country Club in Bethesda, Maryland starting tomorrow June 16 and ending on Sunday, June 19. This edition of the event will not count with the participation of Tiger Woods, but it does feature other golfers which are on fire at the moment, and that is the case of Rory McIlroy, who says to feel quite confident with his game. The 22 year-old star from Northern Ireland who has 2 major wins under his belt had a couple of rounds of practice on Wednesday and Thursday, and is ready to face the big names in the sport such as Phil Mickelson, Luke Donald and Lee Westwood.   Hamilton stays with McLaren: Despite some rumors about his departure from the McLaren t... more

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After suffering an injury on Friday’s game against Buffalo, Penguins forward Evgeni Malkin will need a surgery on his knee to repair the ligaments that will maintain him out for six months for his rehabilitation according to General Manager Ray Shero. Malkin, the 2009 NHL scoring champion and Conn Smythe Trophy winner as MVP of the playoffs, will have surgery Thursday to repair a torn ACL and torn MCL in his right knee. According to Shero, Malkin will be ready for the start of training camp in September. Malkin has 15 goals and 37 points this season. Get information on how to start your business using pay per head solutions.... more

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Like the end of times had come, thousands of teddy bears and other stuffed animals were thrown by Hockey fans into the rink at the Calgary Hitmen game last week against the Red Deer Rebels. It was all started by the Hitmen, who organized the plush-tossing event to benefit charities in Alberta that work with children. The players of the team hand-delivered the plushies to the children in Alberta Children’s Hospital the day after the game. The fans brought the plushies to the game and when the first goal was scored, the 16,000 fans at the Scotiabank Saddledome took their stuffed animals and tossed them as far as they could into the hockey rink. Some plushies had to be picked up again and thrown to get to the rink. It’s not the first time teddy bears are tossed like this. Actu... more

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What’s next in the movie matinee of awesomeness? Hockey. There are plenty of movies about hockey, but only a handful are truly amazing. Check these out to know what I’m talking about.

Miracle

Do you believe in miracles? That is the famous question asked in this movie, a movie that tells the story of a hockey team that transcended its sport and united a nation with a new sense of hope.

Based on the true story of one of the greatest moments in sports history, the movie captures a time and place where differences could be settled by games in the midst of the cold war.

In 1980, the United States Ice Hockey team's coach, Herb Brooks, took a group of college kids up against the legendary juggernaut from the Soviet Union at the Oly... more

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After a dreadful start of ten games lost in a row, the New York Islanders decided to blame it on their coach, Scott Gordon, for their less-than-ideal results. On Monday, the team fired Gordon and named Jack Capuano as the new coach for the rest of the season. Capuano has been the head coach for the Bridgeport Sound Tigers for the past four seasons. The Islanders will make their debut with their new coach Wednesday when the team faces the Tampa Bay Lightning at New York. Islanders’ General Manager Garth Snow said he believes the team needs a change of direction. With the season just starting, it is still a good time for changes and Snow thinks the Islanders have a good shot to qualify for the Stanley Cup playoffs. Gordon will stay with the team as an advisor to Snow. “Scott has... more

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The New Jersey Devils are having a hell of a lousy season this year and to make matters worse, it was announced this morning that starting goaltender Martin Brodeur is not in the condition to play Friday against the New York Rangers due to an elbow injury. Although the injury is not severe and does not require surgery, Brodeur is not ready yet to play as he still feels pain in the arm that makes it uncomfortable to manipulate the stick. Brodeur said he felt a sharp pain on the elbow whenever he extended his arm holding the stick. Brodeur had to leave Wednesday’s game against the Chicago Blackhawks after he sustained the injury. Back-up Johan Hedberg will get the start in lieu of Brodeur. It will be Hedberg's second start of the season. The goaltender said it wasn't an issue of b... more

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The National Hockey League has suspended Vancouver Canucks enforcer Rick Rypien with six games Friday after pushed a fan in the chest and attempted to grab him, during the Canucks' loss to Minnesota this week. "We understand and respect the league's decision today regarding Rick Rypien," Canucks president and general manager Mike Gillis said in a statement. "While this game is played with passion and intensity, the safety of all of our fans and players is of the utmost importance at all times." The Canucks also were fined $25,000, as required by NHL policy. "Prior to each season, all clubs and players are advised that under no circumstances are club personnel permitted to have physica... more

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The National Hockey League has suspended Vancouver Canucks forward Rick Rypien indefinitely, pending a hearing after becoming involved in an altercation with a fan at Minnesota on Tuesday night, the league announced Wednesday. The league is targeting a Friday hearing for Rypien, but plans have yet to be finalized. The episode took place at 13:38 when Rypien and Brad Staubitz became involved near the Wild bench. Linesman Don Henderson managed to pull Rypien toward the Vancouver bench. At one point, Rypien appeared to push Henderson. Rule 23.7 states that "Any player, goalkeeper or non-playing Club personnel who physically interferes with the spectators, becomes involved in an altercation with a spectator, or throws any object at a spectator, shall automatically incur a game misconduct... more

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Ondrej Pavelec, the Czech goaltender for Atlanta collapsed during the game against the Washington Capitals and injured his head. 23-year-old Pavelec was unconscious for around 10 minutes and regained consciousness on the way to the hospital. "I want to thank all the doctors, trainers and emergency personnel who took such good care of me," Pavelec said in a statement. "I would also like to thank my teammates, all the fans and everyone in the hockey community who have reached out to me and offered their support and well-wishes over the last few days. I hope to be back in action as soon as possible." The reason for the fainting spell has not been determined but further tests will be made including heart tests and genetic screening. The puck was in the Washington end of the ice and no one w... more

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Winger Darcy Tucker has retired after 14 seasons with the NHL. He was an unrestricted free agent this summer and unable to catch on with a new club. "I know if I would have waited and hung around a bit longer I would have got something eventually but I don't think it would have really piqued my interest too much," Tucker said. "I'm not frustrated at all. Sometimes players maybe wait too long and try to find an opportunity that's not really there." The 35-year-old forward had 24 points (10 goals, 14 assists) in 71 games with the Colorado Avalanche last season and seeks to start a career as a sports agent. "It's something I really look forward to getting into," Tucker told ESPN.com Friday. Why now? Well, Tucker has a wife and three kids and he believes is time to focus on his family... more

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