Update on the latest in sports:

NHL-CAPITALS-BACKSTROM Capitals sign Nicklas Backstrom for 5-year, $46 million deal WASHINGTON (AP) — The Washington Capitals have signed Nicklas Backstrom to a $46 million, five-year contract extension. Backstrom is now signed through the 2024-25 season. He’ll count $9.2 million against the salary cap during that time. Most Read Stories 22 more shutdowns: The end of […]