NHL’s ‘Stanley Pup,’ featuring 32 dogs competing, is back for a third year

The ‘Stanley Pup’ special will premiere in the United States and Canada on Monday, June 8. WASHINGTON — As the Vegas Golden Knights and the Carolina Hurricanes face off in the Stanley Cup Final, a group of 32 puppies, each representing a National Hockey League team, will have an icy competition of their own.  “The … Read more

Hotel workers in Seattle threaten strike ahead of World Cup crowds: ‘We’re very serious’

More than 100 Embassy Suites employees will vote whether to authorize a strike. About 750,000 visitors are expected in the city for the 2026 FIFA World Cup games. SEATTLE — More than 100 hotel workers in Seattle are threatening to go on strike ahead of the FIFA World Cup, when roughly 750,000 visitors are expected … Read more

Former IndyCar driver Rick Treadway dies after motorcycle crash

Treadway started in the 2002 Indy 500, which was the “highlight” of his IndyCar career, according to a press release announcing his death. INDIANAPOLIS — Indianapolis 500 veteran Rick Treadway has died. He was 56.  According to a news release from the Indianapolis Motor Speedway, Treadway died Saturday, May 30 in a motorcycle crash.  Treadway started … Read more

Hall of Famer Rick Adelman, who took 2 teams to NBA Finals, dies at 79

Rick Adelman played for seven NBA seasons before becoming one of the game’s all-time winningest coaches. Rick Adelman, a Basketball Hall of Fame inductee who played for seven NBA seasons before becoming one of the game’s all-time winningest coaches, has died, the National Basketball Coaches Association announced Monday. Adelman, the father of Denver Nuggets coach … Read more

Stephen Curry signs endorsement deal with Chinese sportswear brand Li-Ning

Seven months after parting ways with Under Armour, the Golden State Warriors superstar has found his next partner. SAN FRANCISCO — Stephen Curry officially ended his sneaker free agency Monday. The Golden State Warriors star revealed he signed a landmark 10-year endorsement deal with Chinese sportswear company Li-Ning, ending a seven-month recruitment process that drew … Read more