Tuesday has arrived with plenty of emotions and intrigue across the National Hockey League. While the trade winds are beginning to swirl in Vancouver, the heartwarming story of the night comes from Salt Lake City, where a veteran King gave his mother a memory for a lifetime.

Vancouver Canucks winger Kiefer Sherwood has become one of the most notable players in the trade market. Could he help the Islanders?

The San Diego Padres announced the signing of a reliever with no major league experience on the first full day of the MLB Winter Meetings. RHP Daison Acosta, 27, signed a 1-year major league contract that teased Padres fans into thinking this could be the start of an active three days.

But since the Cubs took their own early swing at the reliever market, signing Phil Maton to a two-year deal worth $14.5 million, they’ve been cited in more rumors than concrete news. One was even debunked in a matter of minutes.

There’s a chance the Patriots will have two key offensive contributors back for their Week 12 matchup with the Bengals. Running back Rhamondre Stevenson and receiver Kayshon Boutte have each missed multiple games due to recent injuries. But after both ...