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Rapids acquire D Miguel Navarro on loan for 2026
The Colorado Rapids acquired defender Miguel Navarro on loan for the 2026 season on Tuesday.,Navarro, 26, returns to MLS from Argentina's Club Atletico Talleres. He played for the Chicago Fire from 2020-23.,The Rapids also hold a permanent transfer option for 2027 with a club option for 2028.,"Migue...

Italy shocks US, wins men's speed skating team pursuit
MILAN -- An inspired Italy delighted the home crowd with a stunning victory in the Winter Olympics men's team pursuit final, while Canada's Ivanie Blondin, Valerie Maltais and Isabelle Weidemann delivered another seamless performance to beat the Netherlands in the women's event and retain their titl...

Super-vet and rookie combine for US in search of bobsleigh gold
CORTINA D'AMPEZZO, Italy -- Medal-laden Elana Meyers Taylor is in her fifth Olympics while Jadin O'Brien had barely seen, let alone touched, a bobsleigh until late last year, but this week that unlikely U.S. pairing will be targeting gold in the Two-Woman event in Cortina.,Meyers Taylor, 41, arrived...

Reports: Padres give Ty France, Walker Buehler minor league deals
The San Diego Padres added to their depth in the infield and the rotation on Monday, agreeing to minor league deals with first baseman Ty France and right-hander Walker Buehler, according to multiple media reports.,France is reuniting with the team that drafted him in 2015. Per the reports, his deal...

US vs. Canada final inevitable, but this time the ice has tilted
MILAN -- Canada and the United States will play out another chapter in their long-standing rivalry after setting up the almost inevitable Olympic women's ice hockey final on Monday, but this time the Americans have flipped the script and tilted the ice in their favor.,The U.S. strolled to a 5-0 win ...

No. 24 Wisconsin aims to avoid letdown against Ohio State
Wisconsin coach Greg Gard promises the No. 24 Badgers will stay focused on the present when the giant killers play at Ohio State on Tuesday.,It is natural to consider recent victories over three ranked opponents and think about a postseason run, but Gard made it clear that this was not the case afte...
Adam Silver Signals Potential Draft Pick Penalties in Fight Against Tanking
NBA commissioner Adam Silver addressed tanking concerns, league fines, draft lottery changes and expansion rumors during All-Star Weekend....

Reports: Padres signing INF Ty France to minor-league deal
Veteran infielder Ty France is reuniting with the San Diego Padres, signing a minor league contract with the team that drafted him in 2015, multiple media outlets reported Monday.,Per the reports, France's deal includes an invitation to major league spring training. The signing is pending a physical...

Reports: Dolphins releasing Tyreek Hill, Bradley Chubb
The Miami Dolphins are releasing decorated veterans Tyreek Hill and Bradley Chubb in cost-cutting moves, multiple outlets reported Monday.,Releasing Hill, an eight-time Pro Bowl wide receiver who turns 32 on March 1, will save the Dolphins $22.8 million against the 2026 salary cap, per ESPN.,Parting...

Padres GM A.J. Preller agrees to multiyear extension
The San Diego Padres announced a multiyear extension for general manager A.J. Preller on Monday.,Preller, 48, has held the position since August 2014, adding president of baseball operations to his title in 2021 and making the playoffs in four of the past six seasons.,"A.J.'s skill and relentless co...

Reports: Dolphins releasing edge rusher Bradley Chubb
The Miami Dolphins are releasing two-time Pro Bowl pass rusher Bradley Chubb, multiple outlets reported on Monday.,NFL Network said the move had been anticipated after Miami restructured his contract last year, resulting in a hefty $31.2 million cap hit for 2026.,Chubb, 29, started all 17 games in 2...

U.S. Figure Skating doesn't appeal Chock and Bates' ice dance results
MILAN, Italy -- U.S. Figure Skating did not appeal Madison Chock and Evan Bates' score from the ice dance final, which drew the ire of some fans and forced the veteran Americans to settle for silver at the Milan Cortina Games.,Chock and Bates, who had been undefeated all season, said they felt like ...

World Curling returns to less stringent officiating after talks with NOCs
CORTINA D'AMPEZZO, Italy -- World Curling on Sunday rowed back on its decision to ramp up officiating at the Winter Olympics after allegations of cheating, saying officials would now actively monitor for violations only at the request of teams.,On Friday, Sweden's men's team accused Canadian curlers...

Sidney Crosby becomes Canada's top NHL point scorer at Olympics
Canada captain Sidney Crosby accumulated three points in a 10-2 rout of France on Sunday to become the country's all-time leading scorer among NHL players at the Olympics.,Crosby's total sits at 16 after he had one goal and two assists in the round-robin contest at the Milan Cortina Games. He passed...
Adam Silver Faces Mounting Pressure as NBA Tanking Problem Grows
Adam Silver is under pressure as the NBA’s tanking problem worsens, with drastic ideas like eliminating the draft reportedly on the table....
Why Cade Cunningham MVP Could Be Smart Bet Amid SGA Injury Concerns
With Shai Gilgeous-Alexander battling injury and Nikola Jokic near the 65-game limit, is Cade Cunningham the best value bet for NBA MVP?...

Reports: Padres agree to deals with RHP German Marquez, Griffin Canning
The San Diego Padres agreed to a one-year deals with right-handers German Marquez and Griffin Canning pending physicals, according to multiple reports on Saturday.,Marquez has played all 10 of his MLB seasons for the Colorado Rockies. He owns a career record of 68-72 with a 4.67 ERA and 1.334 WHIP.,...

US men’s hockey confident it can peak at right time in Milan
MILAN, Italy -- The United States men's hockey team has yet to live up to its full potential on a tight timeline to reach the Olympic podium in Milan, but forward Brady Tkachuk assured fans the medal contenders would find their rhythm.,Widely seen as the likeliest challengers to powerhouse Canada, t...

Robert Wright III scores 39 as No. 22 BYU outlasts Colorado in OT
Robert Wright III set a new career high with 39 points to lead No. 22 BYU to a 90-86 overtime win against Colorado in Big 12 Conference play on Saturday in Provo, Utah.,Wright made 12 of 16 field goal attempts and all four 3-point attempts to lead shorthanded BYU (19-6, 7-5 Big 12) to its second str...

Report: Padres agree to deal with RHP German Marquez
The San Diego Padres agreed to a one-year deal with right-hander German Marquez, according to ESPN.,Marquez has played all 10 of his MLB seasons for the Colorado Rockies. He owns a career record of 68-72 with a 4.67 ERA and 1.334 WHIP.,He earned his sole All-Star selection in 2021, in which he poste...