National Hockey League locks out players amid labor deal rift

There are no last-minute negotiations as the previous collective-bargaining agreement expires. Training camps are scheduled to open Friday, but deep divisions remain over rising salaries and costs.

— With little drama and no last-minute negotiations, the National Hockey League locked out its players late Saturday because of deep differences over terms for the new labor agreement the league contends it needs to achieve balance against rising salaries and business costs.

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