Connor Bedard has been named captain of the Chicago Blackhawks. The 21-year-old center is the second-youngest captain in the franchise's history. He follows Jonathan Toews as the youngest to hold this position.
The appointment of Bedard as captain comes after a period without one, following the trade of Nick Foligno to Minnesota in March.
Further details about Bedard's new role and the team's plans are available from the source.
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The PGA Tour announced new eligibility for its two-tier model in 2028 that treats the elite Championship Series tournaments with equal standing as the four majors and The Players Championship. It also spells out clearly how to reach — and stay on — the top level. The simplified s...
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Former England forward Raheem Sterling admitted dangerous driving on Tuesday after being involved in a collision on a highway. Sterling pleaded guilty at Basingstoke Magistrates’ Court to driving his Lamborghini Urus dangerously before he crashed on the M3 in southern England on ...
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