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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...
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...
Reports: Dominic Smith signs minor league deal with Braves
Journeyman first baseman Dominic Smith has joined the Braves' spring training camp as a non-roster invitee on a minor league contract, according to multiple media reports.,Smith, 30, is a former first-round pick by the New York Mets in the 2013 MLB Draft. He played his first six seasons with the Met...
Tag window opens Tuesday with eyes on Cowboys, Seahawks
The window for NFL teams to utilize the franchise and transition tag opens Tuesday. ,The transaction in place for teams to retain their own free agents can be applied through March 3 at 4 p.m. ET. ,There's rarely a race to apply the tag as general managers and agents use the formal meeting settings ...
Are the Pittsburgh Pirates Finally Ready to Contend in 2026?
After years of losing, the Pirates may finally be ready to contend. Here's why Pittsburgh could be a real factor in the NL Central in 2026....
Vitality, Falcons first to move on at PGL Cluj-Napoca 2026
Team Vitality and Team Falcons each secured wins on Monday in the Round 3 high matches to be the first two teams to qualify for the playoffs at the PGL Cluj-Napoca 2026 event in Romania.,The 16-team Counter-Strike: Global Offensive event begins with a Swiss style format with Saturday's winners playi...
US vs. Canada final inevitable, but this time the ice has tilted
MILAN -- Canada and the United States will play out another chapter in their long-standing rivalry after setting up the almost inevitable Olympic women's ice hockey final on Monday, but this time the Americans have flipped the script and tilted the ice in their favor.,The U.S. strolled to a 5-0 win ...
Barcelona stays in F1 race rotation with extension through 2032
Formula 1 will continue to race in Barcelona for another six years after it struck a deal that calls for the Circuit de Barcelona-Catalunya to alternate hosting with the Belgian Grand Prix.,A Grand Prix was already scheduled for the Spanish city in 2026, and the new extension confirms F1 will return...
Two Massive Questions That Will Define the NBA’s Second Half
The NBA season resumes after the All-Star break with real intrigue. Here are the two biggest questions that will shape the second half of the season....
Stephen A. Smith Sounds Like He’s Seriously Ready for Presidential Run in 2028
ESPN personality Stephen A. Smith is reportedly considering a 2028 presidential run, with prediction markets already listing his odds.d...
Report: Reliever Drew Smith agrees to minor league contract with Nats
Former New York Mets reliever Drew Smith agreed to a minor league deal Monday with the Washington Nationals, SNY reported.,The deal includes an invitation to major league camp and is reportedly worth $1.75 million if the right-hander makes the major league roster with up to $1.25 million in performa...
Perfect Swiss beat Britain, US tops Norway in men's curling
CORTINA D'AMPEZZO, Italy -- Yannick Schwaller's Switzerland team downed world champions Great Britain to remain unbeaten in the men's curling competition at the Winter Olympics on Sunday.,The British rink, led by Bruce Mouat, pushed the Swiss hard and forced an extra end, but their opponents had the...
Why Cade Cunningham MVP Could Be Smart Bet Amid SGA Injury Concerns
With Shai Gilgeous-Alexander battling injury and Nikola Jokic near the 65-game limit, is Cade Cunningham the best value bet for NBA MVP?...
Report: Lindsey Vonn out of hospital, returning to U.S.
Lindsey Vonn was discharged from a hospital in Italy on Sunday morning and headed to the airport to return to the United States, Reuters reported.,Vonn was admitted to Ca' Foncello Hospital in Treviso after a devastating crash in the women's downhill at the Milan Cortina Olympics on Feb. 8. The 41-y...
Report: Suns agree to deal with F Haywood Highsmith
The Phoenix Suns agreed to a multi-year deal with forward Haywood Highsmith, per ESPN.,Highsmith was an integral rotation player for the Miami Heat for four seasons (2021-25). During that span, he started 80 games. Overall, he averaged 5.5 points and 3.2 rebounds across 20.3 minutes per game, while ...
Oregon downs Penn State to snap 10-game skid
Oregon overcame a slow start and held on for an 83-72 win over Penn State in Big Ten play on Saturday afternoon in Eugene, Ore.,The Ducks (9-16, 2-12 Big Ten) put an end to a 10-game losing streak with the win, and were led by Takai Simpkins and Nate Bittle with 22 points each.,Oregon made 7 of 10 3...
Despite injuries, No. 11 North Carolina cruises to win over Pittsburgh
Jarin Stevenson and Seth Trimble scored 19 points apiece on Saturday to help short-handed No. 11 North Carolina post a 79-65 victory over visiting Pittsburgh in Atlantic Coast Conference play in Chapel Hill, N.C.,Zayden High had 15 points and seven rebounds for North Carolina (20-5, 8-4 ACC), which ...
Northern Iowa tight end Parker Sutherland dies at 18
Northern Iowa football player Parker Sutherland died Saturday morning at age 18, the university announced.,The school's statement did not reveal a cause of death. However, on Thursday afternoon, Cedar Falls Fire and Rescue responded to a call from the university's football complex, with the call log...
Report: Kevin Fiala's NHL season likely over after Olympic injury, surgery
Kevin Fiala underwent surgery on his left leg after being removed from the ice on a stretcher Friday from Switzerland's preliminary round game in the Milan Cortina Olympics, and ESPN reported Saturday that the injury will likely end his NHL season with the Los Angeles Kings.,The Swiss Ice Hockey Fed...