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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...
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 ...
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...
Report: Orlando City looking to sign Antoine Griezmann
Orlando City SC are in "advanced talks" to acquire French forward and Atletico Madrid star Antoine Griezmann, The Athletic reported.,The MLS club has an open designated player spot on the roster and the 34-year-old Griezmann is its top target, with director and general manager Ricardo Moreira making...
Falcons GM confirms QB Kirk Cousins to be released March 11
Atlanta Falcons general manager Ian Cunningham said Tuesday he informed quarterback Kirk Cousins that the team would release him on March 11, the first day of the new league year.,"I did talk to Kirk and his representation, Mike McCartney, letting them know that would release him," Cunningham said. ...
Raiders GM keeping Maxx Crosby, eager to meet with Fernando Mendoza
Las Vegas Raiders general manager John Spytek is spinning a lot of plates at the 2026 NFL Scouting Combine, where the franchise gets a first-hand look at 319 candidates to be the No. 1 pick in the draft.,The Raiders haven't had the No. 1 pick since 2007 when they selected LSU quarterback JaMarcus Ru...
Revenge on mind as No. 9 Gonzaga hosts Portland
No. 9 Gonzaga will have plenty to play for Wednesday on Senior Night.,The Bulldogs could secure the top seed in the West Coast Conference tournament as well as a share of the regular-season title in their final season before moving to the revamped Pac-12.,And, of course, they'll have a chance to ave...
Nick Sirianni: Eagles can't guarantee A.J. Brown's return
Eagles coach Nick Sirianni said he "can't guarantee" wide receiver A.J. Brown will play for Philadelphia next season.,Brown has topped 1,000 yards in all four of his seasons with the team but is the subject of trade speculation this offseason after repeatedly expressing his frustration with the offe...
Braves sign Chris Sale to extension through 2028
Chris Sale and the Atlanta Braves agreed to a contract extension that includes an option for 2028. ,At the end of the 2025 season, the Braves exercised an $18 million team option to keep the left-hander in the fold for 2026. His contract was set to expire at the end of this season.,The Braves announ...
Lions selected to play in Munich in 2026
The Detroit Lions will play a regular season game in 2026 in Munich, Germany, the NFL announced on Tuesday.,The Lions' opponent and date will be announced when the full schedule is revealed in the spring.,The Munich game is one of a record nine international contests taking place across four contine...