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Landeskog embarrassed over hit that drew 3-game suspension
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PAT GRAHAM
The Associated Press
Updated: Mar 11, 2016, 8:25 PM
Published: Mar 11, 2016, 9:25 PM

ENGLEWOOD, Colo. (AP) — Avalanche captain Gabriel Landeskog says he is embarrassed by the cross-check he delivered that drew a three-game suspension from the NHL.

The Colorado forward hit Anaheim defenseman Simon Despres in the neck with his stick in the third period Wednesday. There was no penalty on the play.

After practice Friday, Landeskog said there was "no excuse for anything like that. ...It was just a really, really, really dumb play on my part."

Landeskog plans to reach out to Despres when things settle down. And while he will accompany the Avalanche on their four-game trip, Landeskog won't play again until March 20 in Edmonton.

His absence is a big blow for Colorado, which is in a tight race with Minnesota for the final wild-card spot in the Western Conference.
NBA team offers free tickets to furloughed federal workers
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Updated: Jan 21, 2019, 7:16 PM
Published: Jan 21, 2019, 5:14 PM

MEMPHIS, Tenn. (AP) — The NBA's Memphis Grizzlies are giving free tickets to federal employees who are furloughed because of the partial government shutdown.

The Commercial Appeal reports furloughed government workers can attend Monday's game against the New Orleans Pelicans for free. Employees who show an ID at the box office for any federal government job can get two free tickets for the game scheduled to be played at FedEx Forum in Memphis.

Grizzlies President of Business Operations Jason Wexler said the team wanted to open its doors to support federal employees facing stress and uncertainty. He said it was a way to thank them for their support.

Grammy winner Anthony Hamilton is scheduled to perform during halftime as part of the annual Martin Luther King Jr. celebration.

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Information from: The Commercial Appeal, http://www.commercialappeal.com