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Speedskater, bobsledder named U.S. flag bearers for Olympics
Gold-medal winning speedskater Erin Jackson and bobsledder Frank Del Duca will carry the American flag and lead the U.S. delegation in the Opening Ceremony of the Milano Cortina Olympics on Friday.,The United States Olympic & Paralympic Committee made the announcement Tuesday after Jackson and Del D...
Report: Patriots owner Robert Kraft not selected for Hall of Fame
New England Patriots owner Robert Kraft did not receive enough votes for selection to the Pro Football Hall of Fame, ESPN reported Tuesday.,Last week, ESPN also reported that former head coach Bill Belichick, who led the Patriots to nine Super Bowls and six championships over 24 seasons, also is not...
With trade deadline approaching, Warriors work to do their job vs. 76ers
Every Golden State Warrior not named Stephen Curry will take the court not knowing if this will be his final Chase Center home game Tuesday night when the team faces the resurgent Philadelphia 76ers in San Francisco.,Engulfed in trade rumors mostly revolving around the possible addition of Giannis A...
Generous Oilers focused on sagging defense for clash vs. Leafs
With two games remaining before the Winter Olympics break, the Edmonton Oilers hope to shift their defensive mindset when they host the Toronto Maple Leafs on Tuesday night.,The Oilers surrendered seven goals to seven different players, including a stretch of five unanswered in a 7-3 loss to the Min...
Hot Lightning seek to subdue surging Sabres
Following Sunday's Stadium Series match that was off the charts in terms of production, competition and drama, the Tampa Bay Lightning will return to playing indoors when they host the Buffalo Sabres on Tuesday night. ,The Lightning trailed by four goals in the second period before rallying for a 6-...
Jazz, Pacers remain focused with trade deadline looming
The Utah Jazz and Indiana Pacers are far removed from playoff contention, but both teams could figure prominently in this week's trade deadline discussions.,Both teams will look to put any trade rumors aside when they meet on Tuesday in Indianapolis. The Pacers are looking to even the season series ...
Islanders, Penguins eager to bounce back from losses
The New York Islanders and Pittsburgh Penguins had opportunities to win Monday night and ensure they'd enter the Olympic break in a playoff spot.,But by squandering leads against teams currently outside of the playoff picture, the Islanders and Penguins can only hope they haven't put their long-term...
Ascending Capitals take aim at free-falling Flyers
With 25 games left in their season, the Washington Capitals mentally are in postseason mode.,The Capitals will look to extend their winning streak to four games Tuesday night when they visit the slumping Philadelphia Flyers.,Washington improved to 4-1-1 in its last six outings with Monday's 4-1 triu...
Hurricanes carry points streak into showdown vs. Senators
The Carolina Hurricanes would be wise to do a better job of protecting leads after a couple of late-in-regulation problems following their historic comeback last week.,The Hurricanes will put an eight-game points streak (6-0-2) on the line against the Ottawa Senators on Tuesday night in Raleigh, N.C...
Trail Blazers, on 5-game skid, hope Deni Avdija can face Suns
Both teams could be without their All-Star player when the Phoenix Suns visit the Portland Trail Blazers on Tuesday night.,Suns star guard Devin Booker has been ruled out with a sprained right ankle, the sixth straight contest he will miss. He was chosen as a reserve for the Western Conference All-S...
Ghosts are gone from view of Seahawks' Sam Darnold
SAN JOSE, Calif. -- It was during a 2019 Monday night game against the New England Patriots that a young Sam Darnold was caught on the telecast telling his coaches on the sideline he was "seeing ghosts.",It was a comment that haunted Darnold for years.,Of course, it wasn't that surprising.,The New Y...
Klint Kubiak won't discuss Raiders, 'all in' with Seahawks
SAN JOSE, Calif. -- Klint Kubiak won't look ahead to his next job while he is on the verge of achieving his goal in his current role.,The Seattle offensive coordinator reportedly will be introduced as the Las Vegas Raiders' head coach next week, after he leads the Seahawks in the Super Bowl against ...
Kid Rock to headline Turning Point USA's alternative halftime show
Turning Point USA, the conservative student-outreach organization co-founded by the late Charlie Kirk, announced on Monday that Kid Rock will headline its streaming concert that will air opposite the Super Bowl halftime show.,TPUSA created the event, titled the All-American Halftime Show, shortly af...
Arbitrator: Heat must pay Terry Rozier's salary, trade situation unclear
Miami guard Terry Rozier will receive his $26.6 million salary for the current season after an arbitrator ruled on Monday that the Heat couldn't withhold the money while Rozier awaits trial on federal charges stemming from a sports-betting investigation.,Rozier, 31, was arrested Oct. 23 and charged ...
Suns, Trail Blazers shorthanded in clash before All-Star break
Both teams could be without their All-Star player when the Phoenix Suns visit the Portland Trail Blazers on Tuesday night.,Suns star guard Devin Booker has been ruled out with a sprained right ankle and has missed the past five games. He was chosen as a reserve for the Western Conference All-Star te...
Patriots Opening Night notebook: DC Terrell Williams happy to be back
SAN JOSE, Calif. -- Terrell Williams is back with the New England Patriots in time for the Super Bowl.,The defensive coordinator missed most of the season after being diagnosed with prostate cancer in September. He took a leave of absence after being on the sideline for New England's Week 1 loss to ...
Report: Super Bowl host committee says no ICE operations planned
The United States' biggest domestic sporting spectacle, the Super Bowl, reportedly won't be affected by the nation's biggest on-going hot-button topic, the actions of Immigration and Customs Enforcement.,The Bay Area Host Committee informed city officials in the area that ICE has no raids planned fo...
Patriots' Drake Maye declares throwing shoulder 'just fine'
SAN JOSE, Calif. -- Drake Maye is concern-free as Super Bowl LX approaches.,That goes for his throwing arm, too.,The New England Patriots' second-year quarterback said his tender right shoulder feels fine and there's no reason for worry entering the Sunday clash with the Seattle Seahawks in Santa Cl...
New LIV golfer Ben An relying on AI to acclimate to global schedule
Byeong Hun An is new to the whole LIV Golf experience. And a new lifestyle apparently calls for the use of some new technology.,An, also known as Ben An, was one of the new additions to the 2026 LIV roster and the captain of the newly rebranded Korean Golf Club. Everyone on the four-man team has Kor...
Streaking Kraken, Ducks face off in key divisional tilt
Just think where Jared McCann and the Seattle Kraken might be if the forward had been healthy all season.,McCann, the franchise's all-time leading scorer, missed 24 of Seattle's first 35 games this season because of injuries.,He's come back strong since, with 11 goals in his last 18 games entering T...