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Caps C Backstrom to resume hockey in Sweden
After missing the entire last season and a majority of the 2023-24 season with a nagging him injury, ex-Capitals center Nicklas Backstrom will resume his hockey career in his native Sweden with Brynas IF.[read more]
Sabres avoid salary arbitration with D Timmins
The Buffalo Sabres avoided a salary arbitration hearing with Conor Timmins by signing the newly acquired defenseman to a two-year, $4.4 million contract on Sunday.[read more]
Blackhawks sign G Soderblom to 2-yr. extension
The Chicago Blackhawks have signed goaltender Arvid Soderblom to a two-year, $5.5 million extension, the team announced Saturday.[read more]
Ohio to Virginia: SportsCenter's 50-in-50 Week 5 quiz
Did someone say sports trivia? As "SportsCenter" continues its summer road trip, we're back for our fifth "state check."[read more]
Best of the rest: Who's left in NHL free agency?
Most of the NHL free agent deals are handed out July 1. But there are still some players left -- here are the top remaining unrestricted free agents.[read more]
Hurricanes lock in Blake with 8-year, $45M deal
Jackson Blake, coming off a rookie season in which he had 17 goals and 17 assists, signed an eight-year, $45 million contract extension with the Hurricanes.[read more]
Judge acquits players in Canada hockey trial
A judge acquitted five former members of Canada's world junior hockey team in their sexual assault case.[read more]
NHL Power Rankings: Summer storylines for all 32 teams
It's the midsummer edition! Who's next on the list after the Panthers and Oilers?[read more]
PWHL's Fleet sign ex-AHL player Sparre as coach
The Boston Fleet have hired Kris Sparre as the second head coach in the PWHL franchise's history.[read more]
Who are the longest-tenured players in every major league?
LeBron James is one of the longest-tenured players in sports. Find out who else makes the list in MLB, WNBA, NFL, NWSL, MLS and NHL.[read more]