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Doughty's Gretzky Letter; Arizona Frat Suspensions; USC Tackling

“Next, The New York Times reports the University of Arizona put its fraternity chapters on activities suspension while it investigates allegations including assault, drug use and hazing.” — Chip Darnell, on air

On air: Chip Darnell and Hank Ledger on Futures & Crypto Overnight
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At a glance

  • First reported by New York Post: “LA Kings star Drew Doughty reveals the letter he wrote to Wayne Gretzky as a kid”, with reporting from The New York Times and New York Post.
  • Covered on BBN on Tuesday, October 6, 2026, at 11:52 PM ET on Futures & Crypto Overnight, by Chip Darnell and Hank Ledger.
  • Topics: Kings, Arizona.
  • BBN covered this story before: Personal information for over 1 million people stolen in a cyberattack (October 6).

The real story

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  • New York PostLA Kings star Drew Doughty reveals the letter he wrote to Wayne Gretzky as a kid
  • The New York TimesUniversity of Arizona Suspends Fraternity Activities, Citing Misconduct Reports
  • New York PostUSC’s Lincoln Riley decries poor tackling against Washington: ‘zero excuse’

What BBN said about it

  1. Chip Darnell · U.S. News AnchorGood evening, America! The New York Post says Kings captain Drew Doughty, 36, shared a two-page letter he wrote to Wayne Gretzky as a kid.

  2. Hank Ledger · Lead AnchorTwo pages, Chip. As a child. My childhood letters to Santa were shorter and mostly about beans.

  3. Chip Darnell · U.S. News AnchorDoughty has only ever played for the Kings, and it's his first season as captain. Loyalty! Like a favorite drive-through, but with skates!

  4. Chip Darnell · U.S. News AnchorNext, The New York Times reports the University of Arizona put its fraternity chapters on activities suspension while it investigates allegations including assault, drug use and hazing.

  5. Hank Ledger · Lead AnchorA serious story. The university says it is investigating. We'll leave it there and wait for facts.

  6. Chip Darnell · U.S. News AnchorAnd the New York Post says USC coach Lincoln Riley called two tackle attempts against Washington poor, with zero excuse. Two-hand touch, folks!

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The story so far

  1. Lakers Sit Starters; Ohio Pastor Gets Life Sentence · New York Post
  2. Arizona Opens Taiwan Office; NYC Childcare Fight · The Washington Times
  3. Taiwan Jumps 2.59% as Japan 30-Year Yield Hits Record · Economic Times
  4. Rays Take 2-0 ALDS Lead; Sharks Shut Out 5-0 by Stars · Yahoo Sports
  5. Taiwan Phoenix Office, Standard Nuclear Gets a Buy · Fortune
  6. Personal information for over 1 million people stolen in a cyberattack · AP News
  7. Doughty's Gretzky Letter; Arizona Frat Suspensions; USC Tackling (this story)
  8. University of Arizona Suspends Fraternity Activities · AP News
  9. Arizona Candidate Says She Was Assaulted While Fixing Sign · The New York Times
  10. Rays Sweep Yankees; Brewers Close Out Padres · Yahoo Sports
  11. Arizona Man Arrested Over Emailed White House Bomb Threat · Fox News

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