The Bahraini man, Hakeem al-Araibi, had been granted refugee status in Australia, but was detained in Thailand after a request from his home country to extradite him.
The Nets got their second win in three games against Philadelphia, which nearly completed a late rally despite playing without the injured Jimmy Butler.
Stamkos became the first player from the 2008 draft to reach 700 points as Tampa Bay won its seventh in a row, 6-3. The Penguins beat the Islanders in a shootout, 2-1, at Nassau Coliseum.
Baines was elected by a committee designed to take another look at modern players. His election could be good for other former stars on the outside looking in.
Two-time Super Bowl champion and CNN Sport contributor Hines Ward talks about his experiences from his 14 years in the NFL as well as providing other football observations. He was speaking to CNN's Perry Kostidakis.
Bounces off Devils players aided Anaheim in regulation. In the shootout, John Gibson, replacing the injured Ryan Miller, stopped Kyle Palmieri, who had two goals.
Beth Bowlen Wallace, Pat Bowlen’s daughter, says she is ready to take control of his N.F.L. franchise. The ailing owner’s trustees, who control the team, disagree.
United Nations representatives dispense with hierarchical diplomacy during runs in Central Park. It’s “a bit like going to the sauna — everyone is equal,” said one from Finland.
Marcus Kruger scored the tiebreaking goal in the third period Wednesday, and the Chicago Blackhawks broke an eight-game losing streak with a 6-3 win over the visiting Pittsburgh Penguins.
