Two dozen of the best women's hockey players in the world have converged on Toronto to be part of NHL All-Star Weekend.

The new Professional Women's Hockey League is taking the next step in preparing to open play in January.

The stage is set for a new women’s hockey league to begin in January.

Caroline Harvey is quickly establishing herself as one of the United States women's hockey team's rising stars.

The United States women’s national hockey team took the ice to prepare for the world championships without new coach John Wroblewski.

Marie-Philip Poulin scored twice and Canada reclaimed its place atop the women’s hockey world with a 3-2 win over the defending champion United States at the Beijing Olympics.

It’s time for the United States vs.

Hilary Knight scored two first-period goals, Alex Cavallini stopped 12 shots, and the United States routed Switzerland 8-0 at the Beijing Olympics in its final tune-up before facing arch-rival Canada.

Hilary Knight is preparing to compete in her fourth Winter Games and help the U.S. women's hockey team defend its Olympic title.

Kansas City Royals players listen to the national anthem before the team's spring baseball game against the Chicago Cubs in Mesa, Ariz., Tuesday, March 2, 2021. (AP Photo/Jae C. Hong)The Latest on the effects of the coronavirus outbreak on sports around the world:___The 2021 Penn Relays have been canceled for the second straight time due to the coronavirus pandemic and local restrictions on large gatherings. The Penn Relays also is aiming to host a meet for open and professional athletes and a scholastic meet in the coming months prior to U.S. Olympic qualifying deadlines. Team officials have worked for months with Kansas City health officials and the Jackson County Sports Authority to ensure fans will have a safe experience, the team said. City health director Dr. Fredrick Echols says new COVID-19 infections have been declining and the positivity rate in St. Louis dipped below 5% for the first time since mid-September.