STEPHEN WHYNO
FILE - In this June 5, 2021, file photo, Brooklyn Nets guard Kyrie Irving (11) reacts against the Milwaukee Bucks during the second half of Game 1 of an NBA basketball second-round playoff series in New York. The NBA's Brooklyn Nets begin the season without star guard Kyrie Irving, who cannot play or practice at home because of a New York City vaccine mandate and was told by the team he wouldn't be around at all until his status changes. Irving and other unvaccinated players around pro sports don't get paid for the time they miss. (AP Photo/Adam Hunger, File)
To jab or not to jab? Vaccinations still hot topic in sports

By Stephen Whyno Oct. 19, 2021 06:15 PM EDT
NHL Commissioner Gary Bettman let out a faint cough and assured those seated at

Belmont Stakes entrant Hot Rod Charlie takes a training run on the main track ahead of the 153rd running of the Belmont Stakes horse race, Wednesday, June 2, 2021, at Belmont Park in Elmont, N.Y. (AP Photo/John Minchillo)
Hot Rod Charlie being run in Belmont in memory of Jake Panus

By Stephen Whyno Jun. 03, 2021 04:19 PM EDT
NEW YORK (AP) — Jake Panus wanted to help Native American children and walk on

Workers instal the protective glass as they stand upon the ice covered by an insulated tarp ahead of the NHL Winter Classic hockey game between the Pittsburgh Penguins and Philadelphia Flyers, in Philadelphia, Thursday, Feb. 21, 2019. (AP Photo/Matt Rourke)
Innovations allow NHL to stage outdoor games almost anywhere

By Stephen Whyno Feb. 22, 2019 02:29 PM EST
PHILADELPHIA (AP) — Dan Craig sleeps maybe four hours a night leading up to outdoor

FILE - In this Saturday, Dec. 10, 2016, file photo, then President-elect Donald Trump acknowledges spectators during the first half of the Army-Navy NCAA college football game in Baltimore. President Trump will attend the Army-Navy football game, Saturday, Dec. 8, 2018, in Philadelphia. (AP Photo/Patrick Semansky, File)
APNewsBreak: President Donald Trump to attend Army-Navy game

By Stephen Whyno Dec. 04, 2018 09:36 PM EST
President Donald Trump will attend Saturday's Army-Navy Game in Philadelphia.