Minnesota Wild announce 6 free-agent signingsST. PAUL, Minn. (AP) The Minnesota Wild have three new defensemen, three new forwards and a new goalie,...

AP Hockey WriterNHL free agents take high-priced hit in stagnant cap eraBy JOHN WAWROWAside from defensemen Kevin Shattenkirk and Karl Alzner attracting $20-plus-million contracts,...

AP Sports WriterSharp returns to Blackhawks, agrees to 1-year dealBy ANDREW SELIGMANCHICAGO (AP) Patrick Sharp figured he would return to Chicago. He just...

AP Hockey WriterDucks keep G Cam Fowler, grab G Ryan Miller in free agencyBy GREG BEACHAMANAHEIM, Calif. (AP) Cam Fowler wanted to stay...

Ex-Penn St. athletic director has cancer, seeks house arrestHARRISBURG, Pa. (AP) Ex-Penn State athletic director Tim Curley wants a judge to modify his...

STATS Writer=EWU's Gubrud all-in for national title huntBy TAYLOR BECHTOLD(STATS) - In an alternate reality, Gage Gubrud might consider himself something of a fun-loving...

East Tennessee State fires assistant facing assault chargeJOHNSON CITY, Tenn. (AP) East Tennessee State has fired defensive line coach Scott Brumett, less than...

Associated PressPaterno family drops lawsuit against NCAA over Freeh reportBy MARK SCOLFOROHARRISBURG, Pa. (AP) The family of Penn State ex-football coach Joe Paterno...

Associated PressPaterno family drops lawsuit against NCAA over Freeh reportBy MARK SCOLFOROHARRISBURG, Pa. (AP) Late Penn State football coach Joe Paterno's family dropped...

Eastern Michigan extends Creighton's contract through 2022YPSILANTI, Mich. (AP) Eastern Michigan football coach Chris Creighton has agreed to a contract extension through 2022.Creighton...