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Fenway Sports Group Reaches Agreement To Purchase Penguins

Nov 29, 2021 3:46 PM

Fenway Sports Group has reached an agreement with the Pittsburgh Penguins that would give the conglomerate controlling interest in one of the NHL's marquee franchises.

The Penguins announced Monday that the two sides have come to terms on a deal, which would need to be approved by the NHL's board of governors. A decision is expected by the end of the year.

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Devils' New Black Sweater Has 'Jersey' On Front

Nov 23, 2021 4:57 PM

The New Jersey Devils are going to use a third jersey for the first time in franchise history.

The Devils announced Tuesday that a black sweater with the word "Jersey" on the front will be used for the first time on Dec. 8 against Philadelphia.

The franchise currently has home and away uniforms. The home sweaters are red and the ones on the road are white. The crest is an encircled NJ with devils' horns on top of the J. The pants are black.

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Islanders Open New 'Beautiful' Arena

Nov 21, 2021 12:45 PM

The New York Islanders' long wait to open their new arena is finally over. The wins will have to come later.

Nearly four years after winning the bid to build a new home next to Belmont Park, the Islanders opened the doors to UBS Arena on Saturday night. The Calgary Flames were the Islanders' first home opponent this season after the team spent the first 6½ weeks of the season playing 13 road games.

"It's a beautiful building," said Lonny Lehman, a first-time season-ticket holder from East Meadow, New York, a short drive from the Coliseum. "[Looking forward to] just having a home again. ... It's been a long time coming. Our politicians failed us. Fortunately, our new owners kept us here and they're going to have a nice following."

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Staples Center To Become Crypto.com Arena

Nov 17, 2021 12:30 PM

Staples Center is getting a new name. Starting Christmas Day, it will be Crypto.com Arena.

The downtown Los Angeles home of the NBA's Lakers and Clippers, the NHL's Kings and the WNBA's Sparks will change its name after 22 years of operation, arena owner AEG announced Tuesday night.

Crypto.com is paying $700 million, according to multiple reports, over 20 years to rename the building.

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