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Super Bowl LX: Seahawks healthy, ready for big-game environment
SAN JOSE, Calif. -- Seattle held a 1-hour, 36-minute practice Friday that began at 12:05 p.m.,Safety Nick Emmanwori, who injured an ankle earlier in the week, joined the defensive backs in drills and participated in full. He played catch with a ball boy during break. Emmanwori has no injury designat...

Japan’s Ryo Hisatsune, Hideki Matsuyama 1-2 at Phoenix Open
Ryo Hisatsune chipped in for birdie in surprising fashion to cap a back-nine hot streak and overtake Japanese countryman Hideki Matsuyama for the second-round lead at the WM Phoenix Open on Friday in Arizona.,Hisatsune is 11 under for the week after his stellar 8-under-par 63. The 23-year-old is sea...

Elvis Smylie, Peter Uihlein tied for Riyadh lead heading to LIV's first-ever 4th round
LIV Golf spent four seasons promoting 54 holes as a core part of its identity. On Friday in Riyadh, it revealed a new side as the third round concluded with a leaderboard that didn't decide anything yet. This is the league's first regular-season event staged over 72 holes, a notable change for 2026....

Alabama tackles rival Auburn with Charles Bediako case pending
Alabama split back-to-back games against Southeastern Conference co-leaders Florida and Texas A&M.,The Crimson Tide (15-7, 5-4 SEC) bounced back from a 100-77 thrashing at the hands of the host Gators to defeat the visiting Aggies 100-97 on Wednesday. That left them just two games behind the confere...

Political tensions surface at slick Milan Cortina opening ceremony
MILAN/CORTINA D'AMPEZZO, Italy -- Italy launched the Milan Cortina Winter Olympics on Friday with a slick and colorful ceremony that celebrated the country's history, arts and fashion but where global political tensions surfaced in the crowd reaction.,Italian President Sergio Mattarella formally dec...

Reports: Paul Goldschmidt returning to Yankees
The New York Yankees and first baseman Paul Goldschmidt are in agreement on a one-year extension to keep the veteran first baseman in the Bronx, according to multiple reports on Friday.,Contract details are currently unknown. Goldschmidt signed a one-year, $12 million deal with New York last offseas...

No. 20 Clemson continues west coast road trip at Cal
For 20th-ranked Clemson and unranked California, Saturday night's clash between the teams at Berkeley, Ca. is a potential resume booster for both sides.,The Tigers (19-4, 9-1 Atlantic Coast Conference) enter the contest projected as a No. 6 seed by ESPN's Bracketology and No. 32 in the latest KenPom...

Yasiel Puig guilty of obstruction of justice, lying in gambling case
Former Los Angeles Dodgers outfielder Yasiel Puig was found guilty of obstruction of justice and lying to federal investigators looking into an illegal bookmaking operation on Friday in a verdict delivered in Los Angeles.,Puig, 35, faces up to 15 years in federal prison after the completion of the 1...

Final Super Bowl injury report: Seahawks S Nick Emmanwori good to go
Seattle Seahawks standout rookie safety Nick Emmanwori returned to full practice participation and is expected to play in Super Bowl LX against the New England Patriots on Sunday in Santa Clara, Calif.,Emmanwori suffered a low ankle sprain at practice Wednesday and was held out Thursday. Seattle hea...

Miami struggling around perimeter with Boston College on deck
Miami finds itself in a slump at a critical juncture of the schedule as it prepares to visit Boston College on Saturday in Chestnut Hill, Mass.,The Hurricanes (17-5, 6-3 ACC) have followed a 10-game win streak with a 2-3 stretch that has endangered their NCAA Tournament hopes.,Jai Lucas, Miami's fir...

No. 23 Miami (Ohio) puts win streak on line against Marshall
After yet another close call, No. 23 Miami (Ohio) looks to continue its perfect season when it steps out of Mid-American Conference play to battle Marshall of the Sun Belt Conference on Saturday afternoon in Huntington, W. Va.,Miami (23-0) is one of only two unbeaten teams in Division I men's basket...

U.S. skier Breezy Johnson still wary after painful memories of Cortina
CORTINA D'AMPEZZO, Italy -- World champion Breezy Johnson was relieved to complete the first training session for the women's Olympic downhill on Friday but the American was still not about to let down her guard.,Cortina's Olimpia delle Tofane piste, a gleaming streak down the mountain but shrouded ...

Snoop Dogg in the house: Rapper cheers US to mixed doubles win
CORTINA D'AMPEZZO, Italy -- Rapper Snoop Dogg brought a touch of flair to the mixed doubles curling competition on Thursday, sporting a custom jacket featuring the faces of American duo Korey Dropkin and Cory Thiesse while cheering them to victory over Canada.,Snoop was in attendance at the Cortina ...

Reports: Kliff Kingsbury to join Rams' coaching staff
The Los Angeles Rams are adding former Washington Commanders offensive coordinator and Arizona Cardinals head coach Kliff Kingsbury to join coach Sean McVay's staff next season, multiple outlets reported Friday. Kingsbury's role is currently undetermined., ,After Rams former offensive coordinator Mi...

No. 1 Arizona chases another program record against Oklahoma State
Top-ranked Arizona will not have played in a week when the Wildcats host Oklahoma State on Saturday at Tucson, Ariz.,It will be the first game since the unbeaten Wildcats (22-0, 9-0 Big 12) achieved the best start in program history with an 87-74 win at Arizona State.,They will attempt to break the ...

No. 15 Vanderbilt hope to be healthier against struggling Oklahoma
No. 15 Vanderbilt looks to extend its three-game winning streak against visiting Oklahoma -- losers of nine straight -- in Nashville, Tenn. on Saturday afternoon., ,The Commodores (19-3, 6-3 Southeastern Conference) had a needed week off after a 71-68 home win over Ole Miss. Tyler Tanner led all sco...

Tigers' Javier Baez won't play in 2026 WBC due to marijuana use
Detroit Tigers shortstop Javier Baez is not eligible to play for Puerto Rico in the upcoming World Baseball Classic due to his ongoing suspension for marijuana use, multiple media outlets reported on Friday.,Baez, 33, tested positive for the substance on March 12, 2023. The three-time All-Star recei...

Report: Mike Conley Jr. close to rejoining Timberwolves
Free agent guard Mike Conley Jr. is ready to return to the Minnesota Timberwolves, ESPN reported on Friday.,Per the network, Conley and the Timberwolves are negotiating a time for the re-signing.,Conley, 38, was with Minnesota to begin the week before being traded to the Chicago Bulls as part of a t...

Minnesota United sign Colombia star M James Rodriguez
Minnesota United signed Colombia's James Rodriguez to a short-term contract Friday as the national team captain looks to stay sharp in advance of the this summer's World Cup.,Rodriguez, 34, is under contract through June, with an option that extends until December. Financial terms were not disclosed...

Missouri intends to draw a line in visit to South Carolina
As Missouri battles to make the NCAA Tournament's field of 68, perhaps the most important number it needs to pay attention to is 332.,That is where the Tigers currently sit, out of 361 Division I teams, in free-throw shooting percentage as coach Dennis Gates' team faces South Carolina in Columbia, S...