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Amber Glenn wins 3rd straight U.S. title, clinches 1st Olympic berth
Amber Glenn followed up a record-breaking short program Wednesday with a stellar free skate on Friday to clinch her third straight national championship and a spot on the 2026 Olympic team at the U.S. Figure Skating Championships in St. Louis, Mo.,Glenn finished with a score of 223.55, edging out Al...
Capitals spoil Connor Bedard's return with 5-1 win over Blackhawks
Connor McMichael had a goal and assist and John Carlson, Martin Fehervary and Ryan Leonard earned two assists apiece to lift the visiting Washington Capitals to a 5-1 victory against the Chicago Blackhawks on Friday.,Anthony Beauvillier, Ethen Frank, Justin Sourdif and Alex Ovechkin also scored for ...
Tigers' Tarik Skubal seeks record $32M in arbitration
Tarik Skubal is aiming to reset the arbitration market, not to mention the Tigers' payroll calculus, in one swing. ,The two-time AL Cy Young winner is seeking a staggering $32 million for his 2026 salary ahead of Thursday's arbitration exchange deadline, while Detroit countered at $19 million, creat...
Reinvigorated Donnie Freeman, Syracuse visit Pitt
Syracuse plays its second ACC road game in a week Saturday afternoon when it travels to face Pitt.,The Orange (10-5, 1-1) are coming off an 82-72 win over Georgia Tech at home on Tuesday night behind Donnie Freeman's career-high 27-point performance.,Freeman appears to be back on top of his game aft...
Penguins hope to keep hot streak going against struggling Flames
The Pittsburgh Penguins will look to continue their hot streak when they play host to the struggling Calgary Flames on Saturday.,Thanks to a 4-1 victory over the New Jersey Devils on Thursday, the Penguins are riding a six-game winning spree that has vaulted them back into a playoff position.,Pittsb...
U turn? Transfer QB Sam Leavitt books visit to Miami
Sam Leavitt booked a trip to Miami one day after the Hurricanes punched a ticket for the national championship game. ,According to multiple reports, the coveted Arizona State transfer viewed as the top quarterback in the portal left LSU without an agreement and plans to continue his tour in South Fl...
With Connor Bedard back, Blackhawks bid to clip Capitals
The Chicago Blackhawks will see a familiar face return to the lineup on Friday when they host the Washington Capitals.,Star forward Connor Bedard has been cleared to return from a 12-game absence due to an upper-body injury.,"I feel good," Bedard said following the Blackhawks' morning skate. "Obviou...
NYCFC sign G Mac Learned to first-team contract
New York City FC signed goalkeeper Mac Learned to a first-team contract on Friday.,Learned, 23, is under contract for 2026 with options for June 2027 and the 2027-28 and 2028-29 seasons.,He made his MLS NEXT Pro debut with New York City FC II in March and recorded one clean sheet in 14 matches.,"Com...
ATP roundup: Poland to face U.S. in United Cup semifinal
Poland will face the United States in the United Cup semifinals following a 2-1 win over host Australia on Friday in Sydney.,The quarterfinal was decided in mixed doubles after Poland's Iga Swiatek routed Maya Joint 6-1, 6-1 in 57 minutes and Australia's Alex de Minaur outlasted Hubert Hurkacz 6-4, ...
Blackhawks eye 5th straight win vs. Caps with Bedard nearly back
As various Chicago Blackhawks youngsters rave about the locker-room vibe -- "I would be lying if I said it's not a ton of fun in here," Oliver Moore said -- the club's veterans take it one step further.,They find enjoyment is spurring success.,"I think we're seeing great development from the group a...
Thunder's Shai Gilgeous-Alexander brings consistency to matchup with Grizzlies
Some streaks appear, at first glance, like a typographical error.,The Oklahoma City Thunder have won 15 straight against the Grizzlies. The visiting Thunder will attempt to extend the streak Friday on the road against a Memphis team that has been plagued by an unending wave of injuries since the sea...
Report: Oklahoma hiring Jason Witten as TEs coach
Oklahoma is hiring Dallas Cowboys great Jason Witten as its tight ends coach, CBS Sports reported on Thursday.,It is the first collegiate coaching position for Witten, who replaces Joe Jon Finley on Brent Venables' staff.,Witten, 43, was an 11-time Pro Bowl tight end for the Cowboys (2003-17, 2019) ...
Trinity Rodman returning to USWNT camp
Trinity Rodman is returning to training camp with the United States national team for the first time in nine months.,She is listed on the 26-player January camp roster announced by coach Emma Hayes on Thursday. The team will convene in Southern California for friendlies against Paraguay on Jan. 24 a...
Blue Jackets D Brendan Smith (knee) out 3-4 months
Columbus Blue Jackets defenseman Brendan Smith will be sidelined three-to-four months after surgery to repair a torn meniscus in his knee, the team announced Thursday.,Smith, who had the surgery on Tuesday, sustained the injury during a 4-1 win over the Ottawa Senators on Dec. 29.,Smith, 36, recorde...
Report: Loons coach Eric Ramsay to take job with West Bromwich Albion
Minnesota United head coach Eric Ramsay is accepting the same position with West Bromwich Albion, the St. Paul Pioneer Press reported on Thursday.,Ramsay, 34, has led Minnesota United to consecutive Western Conference semifinals appearances. The Welshman left his role as an assistant coach at Manche...
ATP roundup: Belgium wins, to face Switzerland in United Cup semis
Belgium reached its first United Cup semifinal round with a victory over the Czech Republic on Thursday in Sydney.,Team Belgium reached the next round following singles wins by Zizou Bergs and Elise Mertens.,Bergs defeated Jakub Mensik 6-2, 7-6 (4), his second consecutive victory over a top 20 playe...
Stars shake out of doldrums with dominant win at Capitals
Sam Steel had a goal with an assist, and Matt Duchene notched an assist for his 900th career point, as the visiting Dallas Stars snapped their season-high six-game losing streak with Wednesday night's 4-1 victory over the Washington Capitals.,Radek Faksa recorded an early short-handed goal, Wyatt Jo...
F Corey Perry leaves Kings to deal with illness in family
The Los Angeles Kings designated forward Corey Perry to non-roster playing status on Wednesday so the 21-year veteran can return home due to an illness in his family.,The Kings also recalled forwards Andre Lee and Taylor Ward from Ontario of the AHL on an emergency basis after captain Anze Kopitar (...
D Haydn Fleury exits hospital, rejoins Jets after leaving on stretcher
Winnipeg Jets defenseman Haydn Fleury has been released from the hospital and rejoined the team on Wednesday, one day after being taken off the ice on a stretcher.,"He's got a broken nose, a bruised back," Jets head coach Scott Arniel said. "Obviously, it's not at first what we thought. It's not as ...
KC Current name Chris Armas as head coach
The Kansas City Current introduced Chris Armas as their new head coach on Wednesday.,Armas, 53, previously coached three MLS teams: Colorado Rapids (2023-25), Toronto FC (2021) and New York Red Bulls (2018-20). He also has been an assistant at Manchester United and Leeds United in England.,Kansas Ci...