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SEC fines Kentucky's Mark Pope $25K for post-game conduct
Kentucky head coach Mark Pope has been fined $25,000 by the Southeastern Conference on Tuesday for his post-game conduct and comments related to officiating following his team's 75-74 loss at Auburn last week.,The Tigers escaped with the win on Saturday following Elyjah Freeman's tip-in with 1.1 sec...

Braves announce in-house TV network BravesVision
The Atlanta Braves will become the latest MLB team with their own television network as BravesVision is set to make its debut this season.,The direct-to-distributor model will be available through cable, satellite and streaming services in the Braves' market, with more than 140 games expected to be ...

Browns QB competition to pit Deshaun Watson vs. Shedeur Sanders
Hitting home runs in the 2025 draft likely spared general manager Andrew Berry his job when owner Jimmy Haslam fired head coach Kevin Stefanski in January.,He's anxious to find more youthful talent for an encore but cautioned a "targeted" approach was more likely in free agency.,"Realistically we ma...

No. 25 Vanderbilt strives to end skid in clash vs. Georgia
No. 25 Vanderbilt will look to snap a two-game losing streak when it faces Georgia in Southeastern Conference play on Wednesday in Nashville, Tenn.,The Commodores (21-6, 8-6 SEC) led Tennessee with under a minute left on Saturday before falling 69-65. ,On Wednesday, Vanderbilt trailed Missouri by 21...

No. 17 Alabama rides offense into rematch vs. Mississippi State
Alabama seemingly has found its stride and looks to stretch its season-long winning streak to seven when it faces Mississippi State on Wednesday night in Southeastern Conference play at Tuscaloosa, Ala.,The No. 17 Crimson Tide sputtered with four losses in a seven-game stretch, including a 100-77 ro...

Avalanche acquire D Brett Kulak from Penguins
The Colorado Avalanche acquired Brett Kulak from the Pittsburgh Penguins on Tuesday in exchange for fellow defenseman Samuel Girard and a second-round pick in the 2028 NHL Draft.,The trade was the second of the season for Kulak, who was acquired by the Penguins from the Edmonton Oilers on Dec. 12 in...

Chiefs not pushing, prepared for Travis Kelce decision
Travis Kelce earned patience from the Kansas City Chiefs, who are uncertain two months prior to the NFL draft if their 37-year-old tight end will be on the roster by training camp. ,Kelce is weighing whether to return for this 14th season in the league and has debated retirement for the past two off...

UFL adding 4-point field goals, bans punts inside 50
Four-point field goals and a ban of the "tush push" are among the rules changes implemented by the United Football League for the 2026 season.,A field goal of 60 yards or longer will be worth four points when the spring league kicks off on March 27.,The "tush push" play popularized by the NFL's Phil...

NBC: Milan Cortina Olympics ratings up 96% over Beijing
NBC Sports struck ratings gold this month with its coverage of the Milan Cortina Olympics on NBC stations and the streaming platform Peacock.,The network averaged 23.5 million viewers to become the most watched Winter Olympics since Sochi in 2014, while marking a 96% ratings improvement over the 202...

Christian Horner: Max Verstappen not behind Red Bull exit
Christian Horner addressed his firing from Red Bull Racing during an appearance on Netflix's "Drive to Survive.",Horner, who was with the team since 2005, was replaced as CEO and team principal in the summer of 2025 by former Racing Bulls team principal Laurent Mekies.,"I feel a real sense of loss a...

St. Louis City acquire F Sergio Cordova on loan
St. Louis City acquired forward Sergio Cordova on loan from Switzerland's BSC Young Boys on Tuesday.,The 28-year-old Venezuelan international returns to MLS through June 30 with a purchase option.,Cordova, who played for Real Salt Lake (2022) and the Vancouver Whitecaps (2023), will occupy designate...

Steelers confirm 'door open' for reunion with Aaron Rodgers
If the Steelers know the options on the table for 42-year-old quarterback Aaron Rodgers, Pittsburgh general manager Omar Khan wasn't ready to reveal any of the cards in play for either side.,Khan wouldn't say whether Rodgers is considering retirement or other offers as an unrestricted free agent whe...

Report: TE Zach Ertz (ACL) eyes 14th NFL season
Free agent tight end Zach Ertz intends to play in 2026 and is expected to be cleared from his rehab following a torn ACL around the season opener, NFL Network reported on Tuesday.,Ertz, 35, is two months into his rehab after injuring his right knee during the Washington Commanders' 31-0 loss to the ...

PSG's Achraf Hakimi to stand trial after rape allegation
Paris Saint-Germain defender Achraf Hakimi said that he will stand trial following a rape accusation made against him.,The accusation stems from a February 2023 incident in which a then 24-year-old woman accused the Moroccan player of sexually assaulting her at his home outside of Paris. The public ...

QB Who? Bears claim trade interest high in backup Tyson Bagent
Nobody predicted a quarterback quandary for the Chicago Bears this offseason. ,With Caleb Williams leading a revival alongside first-year head coach Ben Johnson, the Bears won their first playoff game in 15 years and have the firepower behind their third-year quarterback to remain competitive in the...

Justin Thomas to make PGA Tour return at Arnold Palmer Invitational
Justin Thomas is ready to return to competition on the golf course after spending the past three months recovering from back surgery.,After competing in the Atlanta Drive's first of two TGL matches on Monday, Thomas quickly turned his attention to the PGA Tour's Arnold Palmer Invitational.,"I'm exci...

Michelle Wie West joins WTGL as player, investor
Former U.S. Women's Open champion Michelle Wie West is joining the new WTGL as an investor and a player.,Wie West, 36, a five-time winner on the LPGA Tour, made the announcement on Monday.,"As an investor in Los Angeles Golf Club and a fan of TGL, I'm excited for the chance to compete again through ...

Patriots not moving embattled LT Will Campbell, anticipate jump in 2026
Before Patriots general manager Eliot Wolf dives into the 2026 draft class, he clarified his stance on 2025 first-round pick Will Campbell.,Heavily criticized for his playoff performance and the appearance he was overmatched in Super Bowl LX, the Patriots clarified Campbell was never fully recovered...

Grand jury declines to indict Patrick Beverley in assault case
A Texas grand jury has declined to indict longtime NBA guard Patrick Beverley in a felony assault case.,The panel in Fort Bend County determined Monday that there was not enough evidence in the alleged November 2025 incident to proceed to trial, bringing the case against Beverley to a close.,After B...

Ravens and QB Lamar Jackson talking extension
Lamar Jackson remains instrumental in shaping the future of the Baltimore Ravens. ,General manager Eric DeCosta said Tuesday at the NFL Scouting Combine in Indianapolis that Jackson was vocal in the team's coaching search, and talks about a contract extension are underway. ,Jackson, 29, has an NFL-h...