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Super Bowl LIX draws record 127.7 million viewers
A record 127.7 million viewers watched the Philadelphia Eagles defeat the Kansas City Chiefs 40-22 in Super Bowl LIX on Sunday, according to the official Nielsen numbers released Tuesday.,The game in New Orleans aired on Fox, Fox Deportes and Telemundo and streamed on Tubi and drew a combined averag...
Kings out to boost playoff hopes vs. last-place Pelicans
The Sacramento Kings are trying to position themselves for a strong playoff push coming out of the All-Star break.,They'll play two games in two nights against the Pelicans in New Orleans beginning Wednesday before having a week off.,Kings interim coach Doug Christie, who has led the team to a 14-8 ...
Wake Forest returns from long trek to face Florida State
Wake Forest has done much of the groundwork to stay in contention in the Atlantic Coast Conference and boost its credentials for postseason consideration.,The Demon Deacons will try to take another crucial step when they host Florida State on Wednesday night in Winston-Salem, N.C.,Wake Forest (18-6,...
Louisville continues comeback campaign at NC State
Louisville looks for its third consecutive Atlantic Coast Conference win Wednesday night when it travels to Raleigh, N.C., to take on North Carolina State.,The Cardinals (18-6, 11-2 ACC) have won two in a row since suffering a loss at Georgia Tech that got them booted out of the AP Top 25.,Louisvill...
No. 3 Duke shrugs off setback, turns focus to Cal
Licking their wounds after suffering their first Atlantic Coast Conference loss of the season, No. 3 Duke aims to get back in the win column on Wednesday night when it hosts Cal in Durham, N.C.,The Blue Devils (20-3, 12-1 ACC) still have a firm grip on the top spot in the standings even after losing...
Reports: Clayton Kershaw, Dodgers agree to deal for 18th season
Clayton Kershaw agreed to a contract with Los Angeles and will return to the Dodgers for an 18th season, multiple outlets reported Tuesday.,The deal is pending a physical. Contract details were not reported.,Kershaw is at the Dodgers' spring training site at Camelback Ranch in Glendale, Ariz.,The le...
Spurs' new 1-2 punch looking to counter Celtics' depth
Scoring depth has helped the Celtics build one of the best records in the NBA. The San Antonio Spurs will have to deal with that Wednesday when they visit Boston in each team's final game before the All-Star Weekend.,Jayson Tatum (26.9 points per game), Jaylen Brown (22.9) and Kristaps Porzingis (19...
Rutgers, Iowa running out of time to salvage seasons
Two teams battling through star-crossed seasons meet on Wednesday night when Iowa visits Rutgers for a Big Ten Conference clash in Piscataway, N.J.,Both are coming off weekend losses in winnable games against Top 25 opponents. The Hawkeyes dropped a 74-63 home decision Saturday against then-No. 21 W...
Over 1 million fans expected at Philadelphia Super Bowl parade
The city of Philadelphia is preparing for more than 1 million fans to celebrate the Eagles' Super Bowl LIX championship at a downtown parade on Friday.,City officials, at a news conference Tuesday, announced details of the parade, which will follow the same route as the Eagles' 2018 celebration afte...
Coco Gauff, Aryna Sabalenka upset in second round in Doha
Top seed Aryna Sabalenka and No. 3 seed Coco Gauff were upset in the second round of the Qatar TotalEnergies Open on Tuesday in Doha.,Russia's Ekaterina Alexandrova came from behind to stun Sabalenka 3-6, 6-3, 7-6 (5), while Marta Kostyuk of Ukraine capitalized on 39 unforced errors to oust Gauff 6-...
Saints make it official, hire Kellen Moore as head coach
The New Orleans Saints officially hired Kellen Moore on Tuesday as the 19th head coach in franchise history.,Moore is two days removed from helping the Philadelphia Eagles record a 40-22 victory over the Kansas City Chiefs in Super Bowl LIX in New Orleans. He was the Eagles' offensive coordinator.,A...
Doug Boles named president of IndyCar
Team Penske named Doug Boles as the new IndyCar president on Tuesday, replacing Jay Frye.,Boles has served as the president of Indianapolis Motor Speedway since 2013, a position that he will retain.,"Doug is the ideal choice to lead both IndyCar and IMS as we enter a new era of opportunity and visib...
Golf Glance: Torrey Pines Take 2 for PGA; LIV parties Down Under
Field Level Media's Golf Glance provides weekly news and storylines from each of the major North American golf tours.,PGA TOUR,LAST TOURNAMENT: WM Phoenix Open (Thomas Detry),THIS WEEK: The Genesis Invitational, San Diego, Calif., Feb. 13-16,Course: Torrey Pines Golf Course, South Course (Par 72, 7,...
Coco Gauff upset in second round in Doha
Marta Kostyuk of Ukraine capitalized on 39 unforced errors to oust No. 3 seed Coco Gauff 6-2, 7-5 in the second round of the Qatar TotalEnergies Open on Tuesday.,The 22-year-old unseeded Kostyuk won 58 percent of the total points, broke Gauff's serve four times and benefited from seven double faults...
Mikaela Shiffrin, Breezy Johnson wins team event at worlds
Mikaela Shiffrin and Breezy Johnson teamed to win the inaugural team combined event at the World Alpine Ski Championships in Saalbach, Austria, on Tuesday.,Johnson, who won the downhill world title on Saturday, posted the fourth-fastest time in the downhill, 0.51 seconds off the lead. Shiffrin follo...
Reports: Kenley Jansen reaches 1-year, $10M deal with Angels
Free-agent closer Kenley Jansen has agreed to a one-year, $10 million contract with the Los Angeles Angels, multiple media outlets reported Tuesday.,The right-hander is heading into his 16th season in the majors. ,Jansen, 37, converted 27 of 31 save opportunities in 2024 with the Boston Red Sox to g...
Buffalo extends contract of head coach Pete Lembo
Buffalo head coach Pete Lembo agreed to a one-year contract extension on Tuesday that boosts his deal with the school through the 2029 season.,Financial terms were not disclosed for Lembo, who guided the Bulls to a 9-4 record and a 26-7 victory over Liberty in the Bahamas Bowl in his first year on t...
Spurs Strike Gold: De'Aaron Fox Trade Sparks New Era in San Antonio
Before the NBA trade deadline, the San Antonio Spurs pulled off a blockbuster to pair De'Aaron Fox with Victor Wembanyama, and the trade is already working wonders....
From Dynasty to Disaster? Kansas City Chiefs Future Hangs in the Balance
After getting blown out in the Super Bowl agains the Philadelphia Eagles, the future of the Kansas City Chiefs remains uncertain with some cap space questions and free agents....
Best Sports Betting Picks Today: College Basketball, NBA Predictions for February 11th
February 11th's best sports betting picks and predictions include Deadspin's expert analysis on Tuesday's slate of NBA and college basketball games to bet on....