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Rams QB Matthew Stafford named NFL MVP, says he'll play in '26
Matthew Stafford of the Los Angeles Rams was named NFL Most Valuable Player on Thursday night at the NFL Honors event in San Francisco.,It marks the first time the quarterback has won the award in his 17 NFL seasons, the first 12 spent with the Detroit Lions and the last five with the Rams.,He narro...
Hall calls Brees, Fitzgerald on first ballot, leaves Belichick on hold
SAN FRANCISCO -- Six-time Super Bowl-winning coach Bill Belichick was officially left out of the Pro Football Hall of Fame Class of 2026, likely opening the door to revisions in the selection process later this year.,New Orleans Saints quarterback Drew Brees and Arizona Cardinals wide receiver Larry...
Avery Hayes' 2-goal debut propels Penguins past Sabres
Avery Hayes lit the lamp twice in an unforgettable NHL debut as the Pittsburgh Penguins put a stop to their two-game losing streak with a 5-2 road victory over the Buffalo Sabres on Thursday.,Fellow rookie Ben Kindel also found the back of the net twice for the Penguins. Pittsburgh's Tommy Novak add...
Chris Gotterup on top, Scottie Scheffler in trouble at WM Phoenix Open
Chris Gotterup owns a two-stroke lead at the WM Phoenix Open after shooting an 8-under-par 63 in the first round at TPC Scottsdale that was suspended due to darkness Thursday in Arizona.,Nine players, none of them lower than 3 under for their rounds, have one or two holes left to complete Friday mor...
Report: Penn State's Gavin McKenna broke man's jaw
When highly regarded NHL prospect Gavin McKenna was charged with felony assault Wednesday, it was reportedly for breaking a man's jaw and knocking out his tooth with a pair of punches.,According to The Athletic, which reviewed police reports and court documents, the 18-year-old Penn State freshman w...
Bad Bunny enjoying Super Bowl moment, no mention of ICE with press
SAN FRANCISCO -- Bad Bunny took the stage three days before his highly-anticipated halftime show at Super Bowl LX and talked about the party he intends to put on through his music at Levi's Stadium on Sunday.,No mention of ICE. No mention of President Donald Trump.,In a conference room packed full o...
Boxer Imane Khelif willing to undergo sex testing ahead of '28 Olympics
In an effort to defend her 2024 Olympic boxing gold medal, Imane Khelif said she would undergo sex testing before the 2028 Los Angeles Olympic Games., ,Khelif, 26, who identifies as female on official documents and was assigned female at birth, was banned along with Taiwan's Lin Yu-ting from the 202...
Report: Giannis Antetokounmpo to remain with Milwaukee
The Milwaukee Bucks do not plan to trade former NBA Most Valuable Player Giannis Antetokounmpo before the Thursday afternoon trade deadline but are in the market to make smaller deals, ESPN reported.,The Bucks had been fielding calls from multiple teams that had made "aggressive offers" for Antetoko...
Georgia DT faces felony charges after TikTok challenge
Georgia defensive tackle London Seymour is facing a slew of felony charges after his arrest following his alleged participation in a TikTok challenge.,Seymour, whose father is Pro Football Hall of Fame member Richard Seymour, was arrested on Jan. 29 in Athens, Ga., on 11 felony counts of second-degr...
US bidding for world and Olympic team skeleton double
CORTINA D'AMPEZZO, Italy -- The United States is the most successful skeleton nation in Winter Olympic history but with most of those medals now gathering dust, the arrival of the new mixed relay at Cortina is a timely opportunity to get back on the podium.,The two American men's golds came in 1928 ...
These Three NFL Teams Could Have Patriots-Style Turnarounds
The New England Patriots’ historic Super Bowl run offers a blueprint for teams that could take a major leap next season....
WM Phoenix Open Ready for Another Week of Controlled Chaos
The WM Phoenix Open returns with Scottie Scheffler and Brooks Koepka headlining the loudest week in golf at TPC Scottsdale....
Canada women's hockey opener postponed as Finland deals with norovirus
MILAN -- A women's ice hockey match between defending Olympic champions Canada and bronze medalists Finland was postponed on Thursday, a day after four Finnish players were isolated with stomach flu at the Milano Cortina Games, organizers said.,The game will now be played on February 12 at the Milan...
No. 20 Clemson nips Stanford to extend ACC road win streak
Nick Davidson scored 16 points and grabbed seven rebounds as No. 20 Clemson extended its Atlantic Coast Conference road winning streak to 13 games with a 66-64 victory over Stanford on Wednesday night.,Davidson made two free throws to put Clemson (19-4, 9-1 ACC) ahead 64-62 with 23 seconds left. The...
World No. 1 Scottie Scheffler pursues third Phoenix Open title
The drive for an exceptional 2026 season is off to a rousing start for Scottie Scheffler, who began his year with a championship at the American Express a week ago Sunday in La Quinta, Calif.,That title was the 20th of Scheffler's career, which earned him lifetime status on the PGA Tour. Nonetheless...
Reports: Red Sox sign INF Isiah Kiner-Falefa to 1-year deal
Free-agent infielder Isiah Kiner-Falefa is set to join his fifth team in four seasons after agreeing to a deal with the Boston Red Sox, multiple outlets reported Wednesday.,The deal is for one year, ESPN reported, with no financial terms revealed.,Kiner-Falefa, 30, batted .262 with two home runs and...
Eagles OL coach Jeff Stoutland to vacate role on staff
Philadelphia Eagles offensive line coach and run game coordinator Jeff Stoutland announced Wednesday that he will vacate his longtime role as new offensive coordinator Sean Mannion arrives.,"Philadelphia, I've decided my time coaching with the Eagles has come to an end," Stoutland posted to X. "When...
Esports World Cup launches qualification program
The Esports World Cup Foundation launched the global "Road to EWC" qualification program for the Esports World Cup 2026 on Wednesday.,More than 230 qualification tournaments -- spanning all major regions and competition levels -- will join one unified, global calendar that links publisher-led league...
Lions fan files $100M lawsuit over DK Metcalf incident
The Detroit Lions fan involved in a December altercation with the Pittsburgh Steelers' DK Metcalf has filed a $100 million defamation lawsuit against the wide receiver and others.,Ryan Kennedy continues to suffer physically and has experienced "reputational damage and economic harm" since the Dec. 2...
Padres' family feud ends as Peter Seidler's widow drops most claims
The Seidler family's legal battle for control of the San Diego Padres appears to be over.,According to a court filing Monday, the widow of Peter Seidler dropped most of her claims against two of the late owner's brothers.,Sheel Seidler filed a lawsuit in Texas probate court last year accusing Matt a...