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U.S. men’s hockey team visits White House; five players skip event
Twenty of the 25 members of the U.S. Olympic men's hockey team visited President Donald Trump at the White House on Tuesday afternoon as they continued to celebrate their first gold medal since 1980.,The five players who did not attend were Winnipeg Jets forward Kyle Connor, Tampa Bay Lightning forw...
Lions LT Taylor Decker says he's returning for 11th season in 2026
After some time deliberating his future, Lions left tackle Taylor Decker announced he'll return for an 11th season with Detroit in 2026 on Tuesday.,Decker, 32, announced the news on Instagram with a picture of himself running onto the field and a caption reading, "Whom shall I send, and who will go ...
Diamondbacks await more test results on RHP Merrill Kelly's ailing back
Arizona Diamondbacks right-hander Merrill Kelly has undergone additional testing, including a CT scan, on his ailing back, manager Torey Lovullo told reporters on Tuesday.,Kelly was set to pitch a batting practice session in spring training against Diamondbacks hitters on Saturday, but that session ...
Providence with one-at-a-time approach against Xavier
Providence will be out to win consecutive Big East Conference games for the second time this month when Xavier pays a visit Wednesday.,Wednesday's game originally was set for Tuesday before it was rescheduled because of inclement weather.,The Friars (12-15, 5-11 Big East) are coming off a 71-68 vict...
Brooks Koepka donates $5M as part of his return to PGA Tour
Brooks Koepka split a $5 million charitable contribution between a number of causes, the PGA Tour announced Tuesday, as the five-time major winner continued to complete the steps outlined in his return to the tour via the Returning Member Program.,The PGA Tour revealed in January that Koepka was set...
Wake Forest, Boston College set for weather-delayed clash
Not much has gone well for Boston College in the second half of the season. The Eagles are 2-12 since the calendar flipped to 2026.,They will attempt to end an eight-game losing streak when they face Wake Forest on Wednesday evening in Chestnut Hill, Mass. The game originally was scheduled for Tuesd...
Stars' Mikko Rantanen (lower body) out at least two weeks
Dallas Stars forward Mikko Rantanen will miss at least the next two weeks due to the lower-body injury he sustained during the Milan Cortina Olympics, head coach Glen Gulutzan said on Tuesday.,Gulutzan added that Rantanen is expected to return to the Stars before the end of the season. He was placed...
No. 20 Arkansas to test short rotation against Texas A&M
The competition for one of the four double-byes in the Southeastern Conference tournament gets real Wednesday when No. 20 Arkansas plays Texas A&M in Fayetteville, Ark.,Arkansas (20-7, 10-4 SEC) is in a three-way tie with No. 17 Alabama and No. 22 Tennessee for second in the conference standings, tw...
SEC fines Kentucky's Mark Pope $25K for post-game conduct
Kentucky head coach Mark Pope has been fined $25,000 by the Southeastern Conference on Tuesday for his post-game conduct and comments related to officiating following his team's 75-74 loss at Auburn last week.,The Tigers escaped with the win on Saturday following Elyjah Freeman's tip-in with 1.1 sec...
Avalanche acquire D Brett Kulak from Penguins
The Colorado Avalanche acquired Brett Kulak from the Pittsburgh Penguins on Tuesday in exchange for fellow defenseman Samuel Girard and a second-round pick in the 2028 NHL Draft.,The trade was the second of the season for Kulak, who was acquired by the Penguins from the Edmonton Oilers on Dec. 12 in...
NBC: Milan Cortina Olympics ratings up 96% over Beijing
NBC Sports struck ratings gold this month with its coverage of the Milan Cortina Olympics on NBC stations and the streaming platform Peacock.,The network averaged 23.5 million viewers to become the most watched Winter Olympics since Sochi in 2014, while marking a 96% ratings improvement over the 202...
PSG's Achraf Hakimi to stand trial after rape allegation
Paris Saint-Germain defender Achraf Hakimi said that he will stand trial following a rape accusation made against him.,The accusation stems from a February 2023 incident in which a then 24-year-old woman accused the Moroccan player of sexually assaulting her at his home outside of Paris. The public ...
Grand jury declines to indict Patrick Beverley in assault case
A Texas grand jury has declined to indict longtime NBA guard Patrick Beverley in a felony assault case.,The panel in Fort Bend County determined Monday that there was not enough evidence in the alleged November 2025 incident to proceed to trial, bringing the case against Beverley to a close.,After B...
Ravens and QB Lamar Jackson talking extension
Lamar Jackson remains instrumental in shaping the future of the Baltimore Ravens. ,General manager Eric DeCosta said Tuesday at the NFL Scouting Combine in Indianapolis that Jackson was vocal in the team's coaching search, and talks about a contract extension are underway. ,Jackson, 29, has an NFL-h...
Falcons GM confirms QB Kirk Cousins to be released March 11
Atlanta Falcons general manager Ian Cunningham said Tuesday he informed quarterback Kirk Cousins that the team would release him on March 11, the first day of the new league year.,"I did talk to Kirk and his representation, Mike McCartney, letting them know that would release him," Cunningham said. ...
Raiders GM keeping Maxx Crosby, eager to meet with Fernando Mendoza
Las Vegas Raiders general manager John Spytek is spinning a lot of plates at the 2026 NFL Scouting Combine, where the franchise gets a first-hand look at 319 candidates to be the No. 1 pick in the draft.,The Raiders haven't had the No. 1 pick since 2007 when they selected LSU quarterback JaMarcus Ru...
Nick Sirianni: Eagles can't guarantee A.J. Brown's return
Eagles coach Nick Sirianni said he "can't guarantee" wide receiver A.J. Brown will play for Philadelphia next season.,Brown has topped 1,000 yards in all four of his seasons with the team but is the subject of trade speculation this offseason after repeatedly expressing his frustration with the offe...
Three Best NBA Bets for Tuesday Feb 24th's Slate
Tuesday’s NBA best bets include 76ers vs Pacers, Knicks vs Cavaliers and Celtics vs Suns, with Joel Embiid’s status looming large....
Why Tarik Skubal Shouldn’t Participate in the World Baseball Classic
Tarik Skubal will make just one start in the World Baseball Classic, raising questions about Team USA commitment and baseball’s biggest international event....
NL East Future Betting Picks: Season Win Totals and Division Predictions
Season-long NL East betting picks including Phillies win total analysis, Atlanta Braves division value, and a Nationals under worth targeting....