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PGA Tour returns to Riviera hoping for ‘positive impact’ after fires
PACIFIC PALISADES, Calif. -- The morning wind roared and alone was cause for alarm, even before it pushed a massive firestorm toward destruction on an unprecedented level.,The devastating blaze that ripped through the striking Pacific Palisades area of Los Angeles, starting Jan. 7 of last year, was ...

Skid over, Rutgers eyes win over struggling Penn State
Rutgers hopes to secure its first winning streak of the calendar year Wednesday when the Scarlet Knights visit Penn State in University Park, Pa., ,The Scarlet Knights (10-15, 3-11 Big Ten) have not won back-to-back games since defeating Penn and Delaware State in late December. In fact, they had no...

Lindsey Vonn back in hospital, awaiting surgery
Skiing great Lindsey Vonn took to social media on Tuesday to share video of her trip back to the United States, a process that required an ambulance to transport her to the tarmac of an Italian airport, where medics carefully loaded her and her hospital gurney onto the airplane for the trip to the U...

Tyreek Hill Next Team Odds: Chiefs among WR-needy contenders
The Miami Dolphins' release of Tyreek Hill sparked rampant speculation of a potential reunion with Kansas City -- with at least one former teammate lobbying for it -- but the Chiefs figure to have plenty of competition from wide receiver-needy teams.,Hill, who turns 32 on March 1, is recovering from...

Report: Ex-Oregon LT Isaiah World recovering from torn ACL
Left tackle Isaiah World is recovering from surgery for a torn left ACL suffered Jan. 9 when he played for Oregon against Indiana in the College Football Playoff, The Athletic reported Tuesday.,Viewed as a potential Day 2 pick in the 2026 NFL Draft, World underwent surgery earlier this month and wil...

Tiger Woods opens door to Masters return, US Ryder Cup captaincy
LOS ANGELES -- Undaunted following a milestone birthday and a trio of recent major physical setbacks that have limited his tournament schedule to a trickle, Tiger Woods believes he has plenty of game left. ,Woods said Tuesday afternoon at the site of the Genesis Invitational at Rivera Country Club h...

Golf Glance: Riviera welcomes PGA Tour year after fires; LPGA tees off 'Asia swing'
The PGA Tour returns to one of its most iconic venues at Riviera Country Club, while the LPGA Tour tees off its "Asia Swing" and the DP World Tour hits Kenya.,PGA TOUR,THIS WEEK: The Genesis Invitational, Pacific Palisades, Calif., Feb. 19-22,Course: The Riviera Country Club (Par 71, 7,383 Yards),Pu...

Former Nuggets coach Doug Moe dies at 87
Former Denver Nuggets head coach Doug Moe died on Tuesday at age 87.,"The Denver Nuggets organization was devastated to learn of the passing of legendary coach Doug Moe," the team said in a statement posted to social media. "Coach Moe was a one of a kind leader and person who spearheaded one of the ...

Make a deal? Breaking down cost of trades for A.J. Brown, Maxx Crosby, Tua, Kyler Murray
Trade season is about to pick up in the NFL, with the window open on Tuesday for teams to apply the franchise tag and free agency set to begin next month.,Last March, the biggest deals consummated before checks were cut to free agents were trades sending DK Metcalf from the Seahawks to the Pittsburg...

Rapids acquire D Miguel Navarro on loan for 2026
The Colorado Rapids acquired defender Miguel Navarro on loan for the 2026 season on Tuesday.,Navarro, 26, returns to MLS from Argentina's Club Atletico Talleres. He played for the Chicago Fire from 2020-23.,The Rapids also hold a permanent transfer option for 2027 with a club option for 2028.,"Migue...

UNC F Caleb Wilson to return 'soon' from broken hand
North Carolina star Caleb Wilson could return "soon" from a fractured left hand, head coach Hubert Davis said.,The freshman forward sustained the injury to his non-shooting hand during a 75-66 loss at Miami on Feb. 10.,Wilson averages 19.8 points and 9.4 rebounds for the 16th-ranked Tar Heels (20-5,...

LA mayor wants Casey Wasserman to step down from '28 Olympics committee
Los Angeles mayor Karen Bass wants Casey Wasserman to resign as chairman of the committee overseeing the 2028 Los Angeles Olympics over his ties to the Jeffrey Epstein scandal.,"I cannot fire him," Bass said in an interview Tuesday with CNN. "My opinion is that he should step down. That's not the op...

MLB removing strike zone box from broadcasts due to ABS system
Major League Baseball broadcasts no longer will use the strike zone box to indicate where the pitch was a ball or a strike, a move that coincides with the league's implementation of the automated ball-strike challenge system.,The box itself still can be used, but viewers will have to gauge for thems...

Italy shocks US, wins men's speed skating team pursuit
MILAN -- An inspired Italy delighted the home crowd with a stunning victory in the Winter Olympics men's team pursuit final, while Canada's Ivanie Blondin, Valerie Maltais and Isabelle Weidemann delivered another seamless performance to beat the Netherlands in the women's event and retain their titl...

5-star G Dylan Mingo commits to North Carolina
Five-star guard Dylan Mingo announced his commitment to North Carolina's 2026 recruiting class Tuesday on ESPN's "First Take.",The 6-foot-5 Mingo, from Long Island's Lutheran High School, is No. 5 overall in the 247Sports composite rankings.,Mingo chose head coach Hubert Davis and the Tar Heels over...

Breanna Stewart joining Fenerbahce Opet for EuroLeague Final Six
WNBA star and Unrivaled co-founder Breanna Stewart will join Turkey's Fenerbahce Opet for the 2026 EuroLeague Final Six April 15-19 in Zaragoza, Spain.,The team made the announcement on Monday.,Stewart, 31, will join the team upon the completion of Unrivaled's season on March 4. She's in her second ...

Twins' Pablo Lopez has tear in UCL, Tommy John surgery on table
Minnesota Twins ace right-hander Pablo Lopez will be sidelined for an extended period while he recovers from a significant tear of the ulnar collateral ligament in his pitching elbow, general manager Jeremy Zoll said Tuesday.,Season-ending Tommy John surgery is possible for Lopez, who is expected to...

Atlanta United sign veteran M Fafa Picault
Atlanta United announced the signing of veteran midfielder Fafa Picault on Tuesday.,The 34-year-old Haitian international is under contract through 2026 with an option through June 2027.,Picault won the MLS Cup last season with Inter Miami, recording four goals in 20 regular-season matches.,"I first...

Toronto FC acquire Colombian F Emilio Aristizabal
Toronto FC acquired forward Emilio Aristizabal on loan Tuesday from Colombian top-flight side Atletico Nacional.,The 20-year-old Colombian international's loan runs through the 2026 season and includes a purchase option.,Aristizabal, who will occupy U22 Initiative and international roster slots, had...

Coco Gauff rallies to reach third round at Dubai
No. 3 seed Coco Gauff rallied from a break down in both sets to defeat Russia's Anna Kalinskaya 6-4, 6-4 in second-round action Tuesday at the Dubai Duty Free Tennis Championships in the United Arab Emirates.,Gauff overcame 12 double faults and 33 unforced errors in the 92-minute match, saving seven...