Jagr leaving for Russia

After an extrememly busy opening few days to free agency, the NHL largely fell quiet Friday. The biggest news came out of Russia, where club team Avangard Omsk announced that it had signed free-agent winger Jaromir Jagr to a contract. (Photo Scott Levy/Getty)

Wes Cates scores late touchdown as Saskatchewan beats Lions 26-16

VANCOUVER - Wes Cates scored on a 15-yard run in the fourth quarter as third-string quarterback Darian Durant came off the bench to lead the Saskatchewan Roughriders to a 26-16 win over the B.C. Lions Friday night.

Oilers GM Kevin Lowe fires back at Brian Burke over offer sheets

EDMONTON - After a year of being criticized by Anaheim Ducks general manager Brian Burke for resurrecting the offer sheet, Kevin Lowe has shot back.

MERCEDES-BENZ CERTIFIED PLAYERS OF THE WEEK

Carl Crawford

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STEVE NASH "THE SHOWDOWN" FILM
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"Special" Players To Keep An Eye On
While players the offensive and defensive sides of the ball struggle through some rough starts, it are those on the special-teams units throughout the league that have been bright spots right out of the gate. (07/ 4/08)