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Mikaela Shiffrin dominant in final pre-Olympics slalom race
Mikaela Shiffrin continued her nearly unbeatable World Cup season, winning the slalom at the Spindleruv Mlyn ski resort in Czechia on Sunday.,In the final slalom before the 2026 Winter Olympics next month in Italy, Shiffrin finished in 1:37.59 for her seventh victory in eight slalom races this seaso...

Reports: Mets to sign reliever Craig Kimbrel to minor-league deal
The New York Mets are signing right-handed relief pitcher Kimbrel to a minor league deal and inviting him to spring training, multiple outlets reported.,Per a report late Saturday from The Athletic, Kimbrel will earn $2.5 million if he makes the major league roster.,Kimbrel, 37, was 0-1 with 2.25 ER...

Alexander Zverev's quest for 1st Grand Slam title stays on course
Alexander Zverev hopes this is the week he can shed the title of best men's tennis player never to win a Grand Slam.,The No. 3 seed made quick work of No. 18 Francisco Cerundolo of Argentina on Sunday, posting a 6-2, 6-4, 6-4 win to advance to the quarterfinals of the Australian Open. It is his fift...

Report: Broncos QB Bo Nix to be sidelined for 12 weeks
If you were one of those eternal optimists who thought that there was the slightest chance Denver Broncos quarterback Bo Nix might somehow be able to recuperate in time to play in Super Bowl LX on Feb. 8, well, you can forget about it. ,That's because Nix is expected to be sidelined for a full 12 we...

Coco Gauff, Elina Svitolina storm into Aussie Open quarters
No. 3 seed Coco Gauff defeated Czech Karolina Muchova 6-1, 3-6, 6-3 on Sunday at the Australian Open, and that could be a sign of big things to come in Melbourne for the 21-year-old American.,The victory puts Gauff into the quarterfinals and improved her record against the 19th-seeded Muchova to 5-0...

Patrick Reed captures 4-stroke win in Dubai
Patrick Reed took a conservative approach to the final round on Sunday at the Hero Dubai Desert Classic in the United Arab Emirates, and it paid off as he turned in a 72 and recorded his first victory on the DP World Tour since 2020.,Reed took a four-stroke lead into play Sunday and turned in eight ...
How Mike Vrabel Fixed the New England Patriots in One Season
After admitting a costly mistake, Robert Kraft hired Mike Vrabel and the Patriots’ culture, roster, and results flipped overnight....
How LeBron James Is Suddenly at the Center of Lakers Drama
As Buss family turmoil and trade rumors swirl, LeBron James finds himself oddly under appreciated by the Lakers organization he helped resurrect....

Minus Giannis Antetokounmpo, Bucks face first challenge vs. Mavs
Milwaukee guard Ryan Rollins has called for the Bucks to adopt a "next-man-up mentality" as they prepare for an extended spell without star forward Giannis Antetokounmpo, starting with Sunday against the visiting Dallas Mavericks.,Antetokounmpo expects to miss four to six weeks after injuring his ri...

Out to avenge loss to Heat, Suns to rely on 'next guy'
After a six-game road trip that careened from good to nearly disastrous Friday, the Phoenix Suns return home to host the Miami Heat to begin a five-game homestand Sunday.,The Heat beat Phoenix 127-121 in the first game of the Suns' six-game trip on Jan. 13, a tour that was going well -- three wins, ...

Cloud9, Disguised open with victories at LCS Lock-In
Cloud9 and Disguised opened play at the League Championship Series 2026 Lock-In at Los Angeles with Round 1 victories on Saturday in League of Legends' first event of the year.,Eain "APA" Stearns of the United States earned MVP honors for Cloud9 in its 2-0 victory over Team Liquid with a 7/1/11 kill...

Golden Knights' Mark Stone ready for return to Ottawa
After picking up a 6-3 victory in Mitch Marner's highly anticipated return to Toronto, the Vegas Golden Knights continue their eastern road trip on Sunday against the struggling Ottawa Senators.,The Pacific Division-leading Golden Knights, who are 8-2-0 in their last 10 games, bounced back from a 4-...

Blackhawks face another tough foe in reigning champion Panthers
The Chicago Blackhawks are still working their way out of a rebuild. But after going toe-to-toe with two of the NHL's best, they'll look to keep it going when they host the back-to-back Stanley Cup champion Florida Panthers on Sunday.,The Blackhawks are coming off a 2-1 shootout loss to the visiting...

Riyadh Falcons atop standings at CDL Stage 1 Major qualifying
The Riyadh Falcons moved into first place with a 3-2 win over last-place Cloud9 New York on Saturday in qualifying for the Call of Duty League Stage 1 Major.,G2 Minnesota and the Los Angeles Thieves also won matches on Saturday as the final week of qualifying continued.,The 12 teams are playing seve...

Jaron Pierre Jr., SMU thwart Florida State's comeback attempt
Jaron Pierre Jr. exploded for 28 points to help SMU hold off a pesky Florida State squad for an 83-80 win Saturday afternoon in Dallas.,Pierre scored 17 points in the final 8:46 to lead the Mustangs (15-5, 4-3 Atlantic Coast Conference) to the victory after a back-and-forth game that saw 12 lead cha...

In 900th win, Rick Pitino guides St. John's over son's Xavier squad
Dylan Darling hit a go-ahead 3-pointer with 53.2 seconds remaining and finished with 11 points off the bench to lead Rick Pitino and his St. John's team to an 88-83 win over son Richard and Xavier on Saturday in Cincinnati. ,St. John's had to rally from 16 points down in the second half to give Rick...

Justin Gaethje dominates Paddy Pimblett to win 2nd interim lightweight title
LAS VEGAS - Justin Gaethje opened the Paramount era with a bang, dominating rising star Paddy Pimblett to win the interim UFC lightweight title belt at UFC 324 on Saturday.,Gaethje's win gave him his second career interim lightweight championship and sets up an undisputed title fight against Ilia To...

Carlos Alcaraz's quest for 1st Aussie Open title stays on course
Carlos Alcaraz has won six major titles and 24 ATP championships before his 23rd birthday, which occurs in May. He has won on every surface, but the Australian Open has eluded him. In fact, the Spaniard has never reached the semifinals.,But the top seed in Melbourne reached the quarterfinals for the...

Oilers score late goal to force OT, rally past Capitals
Zach Hyman tied the game with 32 seconds left in regulation and Connor McDavid scored 46 seconds into overtime to lift the Edmonton Oilers to a 6-5 win against the visiting Washington Capitals on Saturday night.,Evan Bouchard sent McDavid in on a breakaway and he lifted the puck past Washington goal...

Maurice Odum scores 33 as Arizona State downs Cincinnati
Maurice Odum recorded 33 points, eight assists and five rebounds as Arizona State achieved its second conference win of the season, an 82-68 victory against Cincinnati on Saturday night in Tempe.,Odum excelled in the first half with 17 points, including 15 within the first 12 minutes. He went 6 of 9...