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Brooks Koepka nervous, excited for 'fresh start' on PGA Tour
Brooks Koepka had the guile to win nine times on the PGA Tour and the savvy to win five major tournaments and yet it was a chair and a microphone Tuesday that brought the nerves of an 8-foot putt at 18 on Sunday with the trophy on the line.,Mostly straight-faced and humble, Koepka admitted that he s...
Sweden adds Marcus Johansson, Hampus Lindholm to Olympic roster
Sweden added Wild forward Marcus Johansson and Bruins defenseman Hampus Lindholm to its Olympic hockey roster Tuesday.,They are injury replacements for Ducks forward Leo Carlsson and Wild defenseman Jonas Brodin for the upcoming competition in Milan, Italy.,Johansson, 35, has 34 points (13 goals, 21...
Canucks G Thatcher Demko to have hip surgery, out for season
Vancouver Canucks goaltender Thatcher Demko will undergo hip surgery and miss the remainder of the season, the team announced Tuesday.,"After consulting with our team doctors and outside specialists, Thatcher Demko will be shut down for the rest of the year," Canucks general manager Patrik Allvin sa...
Avalanche sign D Sam Malinski to 4-year extension
The Colorado Avalanche signed defenseman Sam Malinski to a four-year extension through the 2029-30 season on Tuesday.,Terms were not disclosed but Sportsnet reported the deal carries an average annual value of $4.75 million.,Malinski, 27, has set career highs in assists (21) and points (24) through ...
No. 25 St. John's looks to continue roll against Butler
Players doused Rick Pitino in water and wore T-shirts commemorating their coach reaching 900 wins on Saturday after St. John's pulled off a second straight double-digit comeback.,The rally and milestone led to a return to the Top 25 poll. The 25th-ranked Red Storm seek a seventh straight win when th...
Reports: Wrexham discussing record $26M Sidiki Cherif signing
Wrexham are in talks about signing striker Sidiki Cherif to a Championship-record $26 million transfer fee, according to multiple reports.,The current league record signing came last August when Ipswich signed Sindre Walle Egeli for a reported fee of around $24 million.,Cherif, 19, has four goals in...
Why Sam Darnold Is the Best Story in Sports Right Now
After years of instability, Sam Darnold finally found the right situation — and now he’s leading the Seahawks with a real Super Bowl chance....
Darian Mensah, Duke reach settlement in transfer fight
Darian Mensah and Duke have agreed to a settlement that will allow the quarterback to transfer to another school.,Mensah's agency, Young Money APAA Sports, and the school announced the news on Tuesday morning.,Terms of the settlement were not disclosed.,Multiple media outlets reported Mensah is expe...
The NFL Told Us the Super Bowl Matchup Eight Months Ago
A viral NFL graphic from Week 1 may have foreshadowed Seahawks vs. Patriots in Super Bowl LX — if you knew where to look....
The Golden State Warriors Have Been Buried Before, And They’re Still Standing
Injuries, panic headlines, and trade chatter surround the Warriors once again. History suggests writing them off is a mistake....
College Basketball Picks Today: Nebraska vs. Michigan Headlines Loaded Slate
College basketball betting picks featuring Nebraska vs. Michigan, Providence at UConn, and UMass vs. Miami (Ohio)....
Tuesday NHL Betting Picks: Expert Bets for Jan. 27th
Two NHL moneyline picks as Seattle hosts Washington and San Jose looks to capitalize on Vancouver’s extended skid....
Reports: Commanders to tab Daronte Jones as DC
The Washington Commanders will hire Daronte Jones of the Minnesota Vikings as their next defensive coordinator, multiple media outlets reported.,Jones, 47, would take the place of Joe Whitt, who was fired on Jan. 6 after two seasons with the Commanders.,Jones initially joined Minnesota as a defensiv...
Record points streak over, Mammoth hope to rebound vs. Panthers
After a perfect road trip, the Florida Panthers look to extend their winning streak to four games on Tuesday when they host the Utah Mammoth in Sunrise, Fla.,The Panthers are 6-4-0 over their last 10 games despite playing nine of those contests away from home. Florida heads back to Sunrise after a 3...
PGA Tour expands Farmers field to accommodate Brooks Koepka's return
Brooks Koepka's return from LIV Golf to the PGA Tour didn't receive universal support from players on the U.S.-based circuit.,Still, Jackson Suber and Lanto Griffin might want to send Koepka a thank-you note this week.,Because of Koepka's presence in the Farmers Insurance Open, the field for the upc...
ACC conference title game will no longer start opposite Big Ten
It appears the Atlantic Coast Conference has given up on trying to compete with the Big Ten off the football field, as well.,A week after Big Ten champion Indiana completed a perfect season and won the national championship with a win over ACC stalwart Miami in the College Football Playoff champions...
Stars sit out as Wolves earn split of pair against Warriors
Julius Randle scored 18 points and the Timberwolves pulled away for a 108-83 win over the Golden State Warriors on Monday night in Minneapolis, giving Minnesota a split of the teams' two-game mini series.,Bones Hyland added 17 points off the bench for Minnesota, which snapped a season-high five-game...
Reports: USMNT's Alex Freeman leaving Orlando City for Villarreal
U.S. national team defender Alex Freeman is set to move from Orlando City to Villarreal in Spain's LaLiga, The Athletic and ESPN reported on Monday.,The transfer fee reportedly starts at more than $4 million but could top $7 million with add-ons included. Per ESPN, Orlando City would get 15% of the ...
Alperen Sengun, Kevin Durant lead Rockets to comeback win over Memphis
Alperen Sengun and Kevin Durant tallied 33 points apiece to fuel the Houston Rockets to a 108-99 comeback victory at home over the short-handed Memphis Grizzlies on Monday.,Sengun added nine rebounds and six assists to his ledger, and almost singlehandedly orchestrated the Rockets' fourth-quarter ra...
Senators call Trump's takeover of D.C. golf courses 'overreach,' demand answers
Democratic U.S. senators are questioning the executive branch's move to prematurely end the lease agreement with a nonprofit that oversees three public golf courses in Washington, D.C., The Athletic reported on Monday.,Sen. Angela Alsobrooks of Maryland wrote, per the report, "The Trump administrati...