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Broncos’ Sean Payton: Bo Nix predisposed to ankle injuries
According to coach Sean Payton, Denver Broncos quarterback Bo Nix had a condition that left him "predisposed" to fracturing his ankle.,At the Broncos' end-of-season press conferences Tuesday, Payton revealed that doctors made the discovery as Nix underwent an operation last week at Andres Sports Med...
Bulls look to drown out trade noise on visit to Pacers
Trade winds continue to swirl around the Chicago Bulls, whose roster includes seven potential free agents.,With the NBA's Feb. 5 trade deadline fast approaching, the Bulls will turn their focus to the court when they face the Indiana Pacers on Wednesday in Indianapolis.,Indiana is beginning a four-g...
Dan Skillings returns to Cincinnati looking for Baylor win
It'll be a homecoming of sorts when Cincinnati plays hosts to Baylor on Wednesday night in a Big 12 contest featuring a pair of struggling teams.,Former Cincinnati star wing Dan Skillings Jr. returns to the place he called home for the previous three seasons before entering the transfer portal last ...
Flyers try to shake off clunker, hit road again vs. Blue Jackets
The Philadelphia Flyers cobbled together five of a possible six points on a just-concluded three-game road trip before putting forth a flat performance at home in their last outing.,The Flyers will look to get back on track Wednesday night when they visit the Columbus Blue Jackets.,"You've got to ha...
Spurs' Wembanyama 'horrified' by Minneapolis reaction 'like murder of civilians is acceptable'
Spurs All-Star Victor Wembanyama is "horrified" by the deaths of two American citizens in Minneapolis shot by masked federal agents.,The Frenchman implied the team's PR department had provided guidance about responding to questions around the flammable topic of federal agents filmed shooting two cit...
ICE agents to serve diplomat security role at Milan Cortina Olympics
Following reports that the United States' Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) would have a presence at the Milan Cortina Winter Olympics, the Department of Homeland Security confirmed some ICE agents would be in Italy for diplomatic security.,ICE will not be working in an immigration or custom...
Mike McCarthy on wanting Aaron Rodgers back in Pittsburgh: 'Definitely'
Mike McCarthy offered no ambiguity when asked at his introductory press conference as the Steelers' head coach whether he'd want Aaron Rodgers back in Pittsburgh.,"Definitely," McCarthy told reporters Tuesday. "I don't see why you wouldn't.",Rodgers was McCarthy's quarterback when the latter coached...
Corey Heim to make Daytona 500 bid with 23XI Racing
Corey Heim will attempt to qualify for next month's Daytona 500 in the No. 67 Toyota for 23XI Racing.,Heim, 23, is the reigning NASCAR Craftsman Truck Series champion after winning 12 of 25 races last season.,He is hoping to make his first appearance in the Daytona 500 on Feb. 15.,"Coming off a grea...
Pens F Bryan Rust suspended 3 games for head shot
The NHL suspended Pittsburgh Penguins forward Bryan Rust for three games on Tuesday for an illegal check to the head of Vancouver Canucks forward Brock Boeser.,Rust received a minor penalty on the play, which occurred at the end of Pittsburgh's 3-2 road win on Sunday.,The Penguins' next three games ...
Sweden adds Marcus Johansson, Hampus Lindholm to Olympic roster
Sweden added Wild forward Marcus Johansson and Bruins defenseman Hampus Lindholm to its Olympic hockey roster Tuesday.,They are injury replacements for Ducks forward Leo Carlsson and Wild defenseman Jonas Brodin for the upcoming competition in Milan, Italy.,Johansson, 35, has 34 points (13 goals, 21...
Canucks G Thatcher Demko to have hip surgery, out for season
Vancouver Canucks goaltender Thatcher Demko will undergo hip surgery and miss the remainder of the season, the team announced Tuesday.,"After consulting with our team doctors and outside specialists, Thatcher Demko will be shut down for the rest of the year," Canucks general manager Patrik Allvin sa...
Avalanche sign D Sam Malinski to 4-year extension
The Colorado Avalanche signed defenseman Sam Malinski to a four-year extension through the 2029-30 season on Tuesday.,Terms were not disclosed but Sportsnet reported the deal carries an average annual value of $4.75 million.,Malinski, 27, has set career highs in assists (21) and points (24) through ...
Atlanta United sign Barcelona M Adrian Gill
Atlanta United signed American midfielder Adrian Gill through June 2027 with option years through 2029-30, the club announced Tuesday.,The 20-year-old Denver native arrives from FC Barcelona, where he started in the fabled club's academy in 2018.,Gill was playing for Barcelona's B team until a loan ...
Bills promote OC Joe Brady to head coach
The Buffalo Bills promoted offensive coordinator Joe Brady to head coach with a five-year contract on Tuesday.,Brady, 36, replaces Sean McDermott, who was fired last week after compiling a 98-50 record over nine seasons but failing to reach the Super Bowl.,Brady spent the past four seasons on McDerm...
Gavin Green banned 3 months after anti-doping violation
Gavin Green of Malaysia received a three-month suspension from the DP World Tour on Tuesday after testing positive for a banned substance.,Per the European Tour Group, Green tested positive for a substance contained in an herbal supplement available in Asia as a therapeutic treatment for an undisclo...
Report: Bills promoting OC Joe Brady to head coach
The Buffalo Bills are promoting offensive coordinator Joe Brady to head coach with a five-year contract, ESPN reported Tuesday.,Brady, 36, replaces Sean McDermott, who was fired last week after compiling a 98-50 record over nine seasons but failing to reach the Super Bowl.,Brady spent the past four ...
Why Sam Darnold Is the Best Story in Sports Right Now
After years of instability, Sam Darnold finally found the right situation — and now he’s leading the Seahawks with a real Super Bowl chance....
The NFL Told Us the Super Bowl Matchup Eight Months Ago
A viral NFL graphic from Week 1 may have foreshadowed Seahawks vs. Patriots in Super Bowl LX — if you knew where to look....
Rory McIlroy: Stars not satisfied playing with LIV Golf
Rory McIlroy referenced what he perceived as a shifting mindset among former LIV Golf members when asked about Brooks Koepka's return to the PGA Tour.,The PGA Tour recently reinstated Koepka through a new Returning Member Program that offers a window for select players to return. The five-time major...
Aryna Sabalenka, Elina Svitolina roll into Aussie semifinals
Top-seeded Aryna Sabalenka is through to a sixth consecutive Grand Slam semifinal after routing 29th-seeded Iva Jovic 6-3, 6-0 on Tuesday in the Australian Open at Melbourne.,Sabalenka will take on No. 12 seed Elina Svitolina of Ukraine, who only needed 59 minutes to complete a stunning 6-1, 6-2 kno...