MOSCOW, Oct. 14 (UPI) -- Alexander Cherepanov, a 19-year-old Russian hockey star who had been drafted by the New York Rangers, collapsed and died during a game near Moscow.
NEW YORK, Oct. 13 (UPI) -- Aaron Voros had two goals and an assist Monday to lead the unbeaten New York Rangers to a 4-1 victory over the New Jersey Devils.
CHICAGO, Dec. 23 (UPI) -- Promising right-hander Brandon McCarty Saturday was part of a five-player deal between the Chicago White Sox and the Texas Rangers. McCarthy, 23, was one of the most sought pitchers this off-season. In 2006, he was 4-7 with a 4.68 ERA.
JERUSALEM, Oct. 11 (UPI) -- Citing Syria as the greatest danger, Israel reportedly has raised for the first time in a decade the prospect of a Middle East war next year.
PHILADELPHIA, March 8 (UPI) -- The Philadelphia Flyers on Monday acquired veteran defenseman Vladimir Malakhov from the New York Rangers for a prospect and a second-round draft pick.
NEW YORK, March 2 (UPI) -- The New York Rangers traded former All-Star right wing Alexei Kovalev to Montreal Tuesday for right wing Jozef Balej and a 2004 second-round draft pick.
