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Washington Capitals center Brooks Laich (21) and New York Islanders left wing Matt Martin (17) go for the puck in the second period of an NHL hockey game, Thursday, Feb. 4, 2016, in Washington. (AP Photo/Alex Brandon)

Chemistry on Islanders’ top line could be work in progress

By VIN A. CHERWOO - Associated Press

In this image from video, Yue Wu, of the United States, hits the ball during a practice match against countrywoman Lily Zhang, Thursday, Oct. 6, 2016, in Philadelphia. The Women's Table Tennis World Cup in Philadelphia this weekend is the first time the event is being held in the United States. (AP Photo/Dake Kang)

Women’s Table Tennis World Cup coming to US

By Dake Kang - Associated Press

Germany’s Loew skeptical about 48-team World Cup proposal

Associated Press

Bolivia's soccer players warm up during a practice session in La Paz, Bolivia, Monday, Oct. 3, 2016. Bolivia will face Brazil in a 2018 World Cup qualifying soccer match in Natal, on Thursday. (AP Photo/Juan Karita)

Resurgent Brazil takes on Bolivia in World Cup qualifying

By MAURICIO SAVARESE - Associated Press

Winnipeg Jets' Mark Scheifele (55) scores on Ottawa Senators goaltender Andrew Hammond (30) during second period preseason NHL hockey in Winnipeg, Manitoba, Monday, Oct. 3, 2016. (Trevor Hagan/The Canadian Press via AP)

Winnipeg Jets set to soar with young Finn Patrik Laine

By DENIS P. GORMAN - Associated Press

FILE - In this Sept. 10, 2016, file photo, Canada's Brad Marchand skates with the puck as United States' Ryan Suter tries to push him off it during the second period of an exhibition World Cup of Hockey game in Ottawa, Ontario, on The World Cup of Hockey is going to help some of the league's top stars start the season at a high level, coming off a best-on-best tournament. (Sean Kilpatrick/The Canadian Press via AP, File)

World Cup of Hockey set to affect start of NHL season

By LARRY LAGE - Associated Press

Team Canada head coach Mike Babcock gestures during practice at the World Cup of Hockey in Toronto on Friday, Sept. 23, 2016. (Chris Young/The Canadian Press via AP)

NHL training camps open without many star players, coaches

By STEPHEN WHYNO - Associated Press

Kessel walks back tweet critical of Team USA

Associated Press

FILE - In this May 27, 2016 file photo, San Jose Sharks' Joe Pavelski skates during an NHL hockey practice in San Jose, Calif. The San Jose Sharks center, coming off a trip to the Stanley Cup finals, has had the shortest of summers. Pavelski along with the best hockey players in the world will be reporting to World Cup camps on Monday, Sept. 5,. (AP Photo/Marcio Jose Sanchez)

Joe Pavelski named captain of World Cup of Hockey Team USA; Patrick Kane, Ryan Suter alternates

By Tommy Chalk - The Washington Times

In this Tuesday, April 5, 2016 file photo the stadium which will host some 2018 World Cup matches, under construction in St.Petersburg, Russia. Russian President Vladimir Putin on Monday, July 18, 2016, has ordered officials in St. Petersburg to speed up construction of a trouble-plagued stadium, which is scheduled to host matches during the 2018 World Cup, including a semifinal. (AP Photo/Dmitri Lovetsky, file)

IOC edict sharpens scrutiny on Russia as 2018 World Cup host

By ROB HARRIS - Associated Press

BOOK REVIEW: ‘Circus Maximus: The Economic Gamble Behind Hosting the Olympics and the World Cup’

By James Srodes

CORRECTS FIRST NAME TO TOBIN INSTEAD OF ROBIN - Tobin Heath, Alex Morgan and Megan Rapinoe, from left, are honored before the Portland Thorns’ NWSL soccer match against the Seattle Reign in Portland, Ore., on Wednesday, July 22, 2015. The trio were part of the U.S. team that won the Women’s World Cup this summer. (AP Photo/Anne M. Peterson)

Women’s World Cup leads to surge in attendance in top women’s soccer league

By Anne M. Peterson - Associated Press

United States coach Jill Ellis, right, and Carli Lloyd celebrate after they defeated Japan 5-2 in the FIFA Women's World Cup soccer championship in Vancouver, British Columbia, Canada, Sunday, July 5, 2015. (Darryl Dyck/The Canadian Press via AP) MANDATORY CREDIT

Carli Lloyd ‘wrote history’ in leading United States to Women’s World Cup victory

By Anne M. Peterson - Associated Press

Germany goalkeeper Nadine Angerer, left, catches a shot as France's Gaetane Thiney moves in during the second-half of a quarterfinal match in the FIFA Women's World Cup soccer tournament, Friday, June 26, 2015, in Montreal, Canada. (Ryan Remiorz/The Canadian Press via AP) MANDATORY CREDIT

In Germany’s Nadine Angerer, United States will find goalkeeper to match Hope Solo

By Anne M. Peterson - Associated Press

Germany goalkeeper Nadine Angerer, left, catches a shot as France's Gaetane Thiney moves in during the second-half of a quarterfinal match in the FIFA Women's World Cup soccer tournament, Friday, June 26, 2015, in Montreal, Canada. (Ryan Remiorz/The Canadian Press via AP) MANDATORY CREDIT

U.S.-Germany semifinal features world’s top goalkeepers

By ANNE M. PETERSON - Associated Press

Lauding the success goalkeeper Hope Solo has during the Women's World Cup while not fueling the attention of her behavior off of it poses a difficult dllemma for U.S. Soccer as it seeks a third title. (The Canadian Press Via Associated Press)

Hope Solo’s off-field problems likely to be amplified by on-field performances for U.S. in World Cup

By Anne M. Peterson - Associated Press

Sweden coach Pia Sundhage speaks during a news conference at the FIFA Women's World Cup soccer tournament, Thursday, June 11, 2015, in Winnipeg, Manitoba. Sundhage will coach against her old team, the United States, when they play on Friday in a first round match in Canada. (AP Photo/Anne M. Peterson) (Associated Press)

U.S. prepares to face former coach Pia Sundhage in Women’s World Cup

By Anne M. Peterson - Associated Press

FILE - In this Dec. 6, 2014, file photo, national team soccer coaches, from left, United States coach Jill Ellis and Sweden's coach Pia Sundhage, pose for a photograph in Gatineau, Quebec, after the FIFA Women's World Cup draw. The two teams meet on Friday, June 12, 2015, in the opening round of the World Cup in Canada.(AP Photo/The Canadian Press, Fred Chartrand)

U.S. national team prepares to face former coach Pia Sundhage

By ANNE M. PETERSON - Associated Press

Mexico's Christina Muriillo moves the ball against Colombia in a FIFA Women's World Cup soccer game in Moncton, New Brunswick, on Tuesday, June 9, 2015. (Andrew Vaughan/The Canadian Press via AP)

U.S. college players dot other nations’ rosters at World Cup

By ANNE M. PETERSON - Associated Press

Mexico's Christina Murillo is one of 12 players on the team's roster with U.S. roots. A senior at the University of Michigan, Murillo is from Ojai, California. (Associated Press)

U.S. collegians dot other nations’ rosters at Women’s World Cup

By Anne M. Peterson - Associated Press