Royalties were rather uncommon then, especially for black composers, but Stark agreed to one cent per copy. “Maple Leaf Rag” sold exceedingly well, lifting Joplin’s fortunes and reputation.

A trade pitch has the Toronto Maple Leafs acquiring Jason Dickinson from the Chicago Blackhawks in a three-player deal.

Five years ago he was the first Black person enshrined in the U.S ... From organizations such as the Maple Leafs and the San Jose Sharks, the then-Arizona Coyotes (now Utah Hockey Club) and ...