Blue Jackets coach Rick Bowness agrees to return next season

It didn’t take long for the Columbus Blue Jackets to decide if Rick Bowness would return as coach.

The Sharks sign Hobey Baker Award finalist Eric Pohlkamp to a 2-year deal

SAN JOSE, Calif. (AP) – The San Jose Sharks signed Hobey Baker Award finalist Eric Pohlkamp to a two-year, entry-level contract on Thursday.

Freiburg beats Celta Vigo 3-1 to reach Europa League semifinals

Freiburg marched into the Europa League semifinals by beating Celta Vigo 3-1 on Thursday.

Hornets-Magic, Warriors-Suns await to set last 2 NBA playoff spots

The Golden State Warriors spent the last month resigned to their fates. Even before they were locked into the play-in tournament, they knew they were headed there and would have to win two games to grab an unlikely playoff spot.

Writing a book is the latest chapter in Chris Pronger's journey

Chris Pronger played for five teams during nearly two decades in the NHL. He has bounced around just as much since his playing days came to an end.

Konnor Griffin's $140M, 9-year contract includes $12M signing bonus

Konnor Griffin’s $140 million, nine-year contract with the Pittsburgh Pirates includes a $12 million signing bonus payable over the next two years.

Heat, Hornets react to NBA ruling on uncalled LaMelo Ball foul

MIAMI (AP) – In Miami, the NBA’s decision that LaMelo Ball grabbing Bam Adebayo was an ejection-worthy flagrant foul didn’t register much of a reaction. In Charlotte, the fact that the ruling didn’t include a suspension brought relief.

NHL playoffs arrive with contenders like Colorado, Dallas and Vegas

Jake Oettinger wants it this way. Or, at least, the starting goaltender for Dallas is embracing it.

Iowa State announces addition of women's wrestling program

AMES, Iowa (AP) – Iowa State, which dropped its women’s gymnastics program last month, will start a women’s wrestling team that will begin competing in 2027-28, the school announced Thursday.