A man who was arrested on suspicion of manslaughter in the death of American ice hockey player Adam Johnson, whose neck was cut by a skate during a game, has been released on bail.
Karl-Anthony Towns scored 33 points, sending the Minnesota Timberwolves to a 104-101 In-Season Tournament win over the Golden State Warriors that featured three early ejections.
Hibbing native Adam Johnson died after being cut by a skate blade during a game on Oct. 28 in Sheffield, England. Authorities said Tuesday they arrested a man on suspicion of manslaughter.
MPR News host Angela Davis talks with Stephanie Rawlings-Blake, the executive director of the National Basketball Players Association Foundation, about the culture of basketball and the impact professional players can have on their communities.
The USA Hockey Board of Directors has begun the process of recommending rule changes for protective neck gear after Minnesota native Adam Johnson died after a skate slashed his neck in a professional game last month in England. Hockey reporter Jess Myers with The Rink Live and Forum Communications says the changes are necessary.
The new Professional Women's Hockey League is taking the next step in preparing to open play in January. Its six teams open training camp this week. Players report on Wednesday, and are set to gather on the ice a day later for the first time since the PWHL was established in June.
Jason Robertson and Wyatt Johnston each had two goals and an assist as the Dallas Stars beat the Minnesota Wild 8-3. Matt Duchene had a goal and an assist, and Joe Pavelski, Radek Faksa and Evgenii Dadonov also scored for the Stars, who completed a perfect three-game road trip.
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