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Free agent Ray Ferraro, the New York Islanders’ leading scorer last season, joined the rival New York Rangers, signing a three-year, $4.8 million contract. … The Detroit Red Wings have given goaltender Mike Vernon until Aug. 8 to accept a two-year, $4 million contract. … Maryland quarterback Scott Milanovich will stay for his senior year despite a four-game NCAA suspension for gambling on college games. … The NCAA restored the eligibility of West Virginia defensive lineman John Browning, who had signed with an agent last spring to enter the NFL draft, but he must sit out the first three games of the season for signing the contract.

Michigan baseball coach Bill Freehan resigned after six years and a 166-167-1 record. … Sacramento Kings first-round draft pick Corliss Williamson underwent surgery to remove a herniated disc. … Coos Bay, Ore., police have completed an investigation into Portland Trail Blazers guard James Robinson’s role in an alleged sexual assault and sent the report to the district attorney.