Quebecor as early as today could find out "whether its formal bid to revive" the Nordiques "has survived initial scrutiny" by the NHL, as the third phase of the expansion application process comes to a close (GLOBE & MAIL, 9/4).
NHL Kings D Slava Voynov "has been taken into custody" by U.S. Immigration & Customs Enforcement. NHL Deputy Commissioner Bill Daly said that the development "probably will affect the timing of the league's planned inquiry into Voynov's domestic violence incident" (L.A. TIMES, 9/4).
Triple Crown winner American Pharoah Owner Ahmed Zayat confirmed that the horse "will race at least one more time, in October at the Breeders' Cup Classic in Kentucky" (N.Y. TIMES, 9/4).
Sources said that the Pirates and Marlins are "in talks with MLB to play at least one regular-season game next year in Puerto Rico" (PITTSBURGH TRIBUNE-REVIEW, 9/3).
The Canucks announced they will mark the 20th anniversary season of Rogers Arena during the '15-16 season with "special guest appearances in addition to themed game nights honouring unique moments" in the venue's history (THEPROVINCE.com, 9/3).
The CFL Saskatchewan Roughriders announced that they have sold out Sunday's Labour Day Classic home game against the Winnipeg Blue Bombers, with sales reaching the Mosaic Stadium capacity of 33,427 (Roughriders).
