Celebrini makes his practice debut for the Sharks, while Couture waits to get back on the ice

SAN JOSE, Calif. (AP) — No. 1 overall draft pick Macklin Celebrini's first official practice with the San Jose Sharks provided a needed bit of optimism for a franchise that has had little success in recent years. The absence of captain Logan Couture was a reason for concern as he...

Jaromir Jagr opens 37th professional season in his Kladno Knights team's Czech league loss

Jaromir Jagr has opened his 37th professional season, with hometown team Kladno Knights in the Czech league. In what is expected to be his last season, the 52-year-old winger set up a power play goal, the only one Kladno scored in a 5-1 away loss to Pardubice on Wednesday night. ...

Jimmy Garoppolo, Alaric Jackson back with the Rams after 2-game suspensions to start the season

LOS ANGELES (AP) — Jimmy Garoppolo and Alaric Jackson went back to work Wednesday with the Los Angeles Rams after both veterans served two-game suspensions to start the season. While Garoppolo is a bigger name, the backup quarterback's absence was much less difficult for the Rams...

Bruins goalie Jeremy Swayman won't be on ice when team opens workouts amid contract dispute

BOSTON (AP) — Boston Bruins general manager Don Sweeney, who said entering the offseason that signing No. 1 goalie Jeremy Swayman to a new contract was his top priority, confirmed the restricted free agent won’t be on the ice Thursday when the team returns for training camp. ...

Coach Dave Canales says Panthers aren't considering trading QB Young after benching 2023 No. 1 pick

CHARLOTTE, N.C. (AP) — Carolina Panthers coach Dave Canales said he “absolutely” believes Bryce Young can still be a franchise quarterback, adding that the team has no plans to trade the 2023 No. 1 overall pick after benching him earlier this week. "That’s not something we...

Capitals winger T.J. Oshie is expected to go on long-term injured reserve with chronic back problems

Washington Capitals winger T.J. Oshie is expected to go on long-term injured reserve this season because of chronic back problems. The team announced Wednesday that Oshie will be listed as injured at the start of training camp after undergoing his medical exam. He and the Capitals...

Sidney Crosby is in it for the long haul in Pittsburgh as the Penguins try to rebuild on the fly

CRANBERRY TOWNSHIP, Pa. (AP) — The standings made it look like the Pittsburgh Penguins were close to making the playoffs last spring. How things look is one thing. How things feel is another. The distinction is not lost on Sidney Crosby. “Close doesn’t get you...

NASCAR driver Bubba Wallace signs contract extension with Jordan-owned 23XI Racing

CHARLOTTE, N.C. (AP) — Bubba Wallace signed a multi-year contract extension with 23XI Racing, the team announced Wednesday. “From day one Bubba has been an integral part of 23XI,” the team said in a social media post. “We’re excited to announce that he has signed a...

Roma fires De Rossi and hires Jurić after going winless in its opening 4 Serie A matches

ROME (AP) — Roma fired coach Daniele De Rossi on Wednesday in a move that was surprising despite the Giallorossi going winless in their opening four Italian league matches. Ivan Jurić, who formerly coached Genoa, Hellas Verona and Torino, was hired to replace De Rossi. ...

Roma fires coach Daniele De Rossi after going winless in its opening four Italian league matches