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US curler Korey Dropkin thrills crowds at Milan Cortina Games
CORTINA D'AMPEZZO, Italy -- American curler Korey Dropkin's animated displays of emotion have been electrifying fans throughout the mixed doubles competition at the Milan Cortina Games, with the 30-year-old saying he is just trying to have fun and be true to himself.,On Monday, Dropkin and doubles p...

Graham Ike, No. 12 Gonzaga take aim at Washington State
Graham Ike sounded like he was discussing something out of "Game of Thrones.",Perhaps after yielding a saber and smiting a foe.,"Who shies away from the contact? If you do, you'll be eaten," the Gonzaga big man said. "It's like sharks smelling blood in the water, you can sniff that out. You've just ...

Ellie Kam, Danny O'Shea delighted to defy expectations, win US team title
MILAN, Italy -- Ellie Kam and Danny O'Shea said they were thrilled to defy expectations and deliver a clean, season-best pairs performance at the Winter Olympics on Sunday, a result that proved pivotal as the United States edged Japan to win a second straight gold in the team event.,Kam and O'Shea s...

After stunning defeat, No. 4 Duke out to bounce back vs. Pitt
After seeing a 10-game winning streak snapped Saturday in a last-second loss to its rival, No. 4 Duke will aim to bounce back on Tuesday night when it travels to Pittsburgh.,Duke's road loss to North Carolina, on a last-second shot by the Tar Heels, was just the second of the season for the Blue Dev...

No. 21 Arkansas rides depth into SEC encounter with LSU
Arkansas has been one of the more successful teams in the Southeastern Conference recently.,The No. 21 Razorbacks (17-6, 7-3 SEC) have won four of their last five games and are just one game behind conference-leading Florida going into their contest against LSU on Tuesday night in Baton Rouge, La. ,...

Yankees acquire IF Max Schuemann in trade with Athletics
The New York Yankees acquired infielder Max Schuemann in a trade with the Athletics on Monday, sending right-handed pitching prospect Luis Burgos as the return.,Schuemann, 28, has appeared in 234 major league games over the 2024-25 seasons for the Athletics, who drafted him in the 20th round of 2018...
Why the New England Patriots Can Get Back to the Super Bowl After Ugly Loss
Despite a Super Bowl LX loss to Seattle, the New England Patriots are positioned to contend again behind Drake Maye, Mike Vrabel, and a rising defense....

Acaden Lewis, Villanova thriving ahead of Marquette matchup
In his first season at Villanova, head coach Kevin Willard has been lucky to have another Wildcats newcomer running his offense., ,Freshman point guard Acaden Lewis aims to lead Villanova to its fourth straight win Tuesday when the Wildcats host Marquette in Big East action., ,While playing all 23 g...
Early Super Bowl LXI Odds Favor Seahawks, Sleeper Betting Picks & More
Early Super Bowl LXI odds favor the Seattle Seahawks, with the Rams, Bills, 49ers and Broncos also emerging as top contenders for the 2027 title....

SMU hopes to avoid postseason resume trap vs. struggling Notre Dame
SMU looks to take care of business and build some momentum for the stretch run when it faces a struggling Notre Dame team Tuesday in Dallas., ,The Mustangs (16-7, 5-5 Atlantic Coast Conference) head home after a dominating 86-67 win at Pitt on Saturday that snapped a two-game losing streak. Both of ...

No. 3 Houston carries defensive calling card into clash vs. Utah
Stingy defense remains a trademark for No. 3 Houston, which is making a push for a third straight regular-season Big 12 title.,Houston heads into Tuesday's matchup against Utah in Salt Lake City near or at the top of the Big 12 in numerous key defensive categories. The Cougars lead the league in sco...
NFL Needs To Get Back to the Basics With Super Bowl Halftime Show Next Year
Bad Bunny’s Super Bowl LX halftime show wasn’t bad at all — but it exposed a major NFL disconnect the league has with its core demographic of fans....

No. 22 BYU faces Baylor in uncharted -- and unwanted -- waters
Heading into its game Tuesday night against Baylor in Waco, Texas, No. 22 BYU finds itself in a spot that it's never been since joining the Big 12 -- on a four-game losing streak.,The Cougars (17-6, 5-5) suffered a 77-66 home loss to then-No. 8 Houston on Saturday, setting their season-low mark in p...

Irksome road losses inspire No. 8 Illinois, Wisconsin
No. 8 Illinois and Wisconsin both were reminded this past weekend how much it stings to have a Big Ten road win ripped from your hands.,Those results left Illinois (20-4, 11-2 Big Ten) and Wisconsin (16-7, 8-4) in the same place: With limited time to discard the anguish before another Big Ten battle...

Irksome road losses inspire No. 5 Illinois, Wisconsin
No. 5 Illinois and Wisconsin both were reminded this past weekend how much it stings to have a Big Ten road win ripped from your hands.,Those results left Illinois (20-4, 11-2 Big Ten) and Wisconsin (16-7, 8-4) in the same place: With limited time to discard the anguish before another Big Ten battle...
Why the Road to Super Bowl LXI Runs Through the NFC West
A breakdown of the early favorites and why the NFC West dominates the Super Bowl LXI picture....

US beat Italy, set up mixed doubles gold-medal curling clash vs. Sweden
CORTINA D'AMPEZZO, Italy -- The United States' Korey Dropkin and Cory Thiesse beat reigning Olympic and world champions Italy 9-8 in the mixed doubles semifinals at the Milan Cortina Games on Monday to set up a final against Sweden, who defeated in-form Britain 9-3.,The Americans edged the hard-foug...
Royal Rumble Fallout: Roman Reigns, Liv Morgan Set the WrestleMania Table
Breaking down the fallout from the Royal Rumble as WWE heads toward WrestleMania....
How the Seahawks Smothered Patriots in Super Bowl LX
The Seattle Seahawks defeated the New England Patriots 29-13 in Super Bowl LX behind a dominant defensive performance....

No. 15 Virginia back to winning form, take on surging Florida State
Of all the reasons for the Atlantic Coast Conference's basketball bounce-back this season, Virginia's turnaround is one of the biggest.,After the Cavaliers finished last season under interim coach Ron Sanchez with their first losing record since 2009-10, they are right back on a familiar roll under ...