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Lindsey Vonn claims another downhill podium, taking third in Italy
It is now six podiums in seven races for Lindsey Vonn after she finished in third place Saturday in a World Cup downhill at Tarvisio, Italy.,That also marked Vonn's fifth consecutive top-three finish overall.,Nicol Delago of Italy was first with a time of 1:46.28, and Germany's Kira Weidle-Winkelman...

Seahawks QB Sam Darnold remains in question vs. 49ers
Quarterback Sam Darnold's availability remains up in the air for the Seattle Seahawks in Saturday's NFC divisional round game against the visiting San Francisco 49ers.,ESPN reported that Darnold has yet to throw a football since he sustained an oblique injury on Thursday. He was added to the injury ...

Wrexham captain James McLean leaving club
Wrexham is losing another popular player from the team's rise through the English football leagues, with James McClean leaving to "pursue another opportunity.",McClean, 36, is under contract through the summer of 2027, but the Irish Independent reported that a permanent transfer has been reached wit...

Lightning visit Stars with points streak still intact
While the Tampa Bay Lightning's 11-game winning streak finally came to a halt, their points streak lives on as they enter a road matchup with the Dallas Stars on Sunday.,The Lightning forced a shootout before falling 3-2 on the road to the Blues to give them 23 of a possible 24 points since Dec. 20....

Earthquakes D Nick Lima announces retirement
San Jose Earthquakes Nick Lima has retired from professional soccer after nine MLS seasons.,Lima, 31, recorded nine goals and 15 assists in 231 MLS matches (189 starts) with the Quakes (2017-20, 2025), Austin FC (2021-23) and the New England Revolution (2024).,"I am grateful for the opportunity to p...

Inter Miami targets Mexico F German Berterame
Inter Miami are targeting CF Monterrey star and Mexico national team forward German Berterame in a potential $15 million move.,That is the reported cost of Berterame's release clause with the Liga MX club, which confirmed Miami's interest to ESPN on Friday.,"I can tell you and confirm that there has...

Grizzlies, Magic complete European swing in London
Unfortunately for the Memphis Grizzlies, losing significant double-digit leads is becoming a habit.,In Thursday's 118-111 loss to the Orlando Magic in Berlin, the Grizzlies surrendered a 20-point first-half advantage, in part due to a disastrous third quarter in which the Grizzlies managed only 12 p...
Why the 2025 National Title Game Signals a Shift in College Football
Indiana and Miami headline a national title game that reflects college football’s shift back toward defense and physicality....
NFL Divisional Round 2026 Best Bets, Picks, Predictions
These are Deadspin's top NFL Divisional Round 2026 betting picks and predictions for the entire slate of games....
Buffalo Bills vs. Denver Broncos Divisional Round Betting Picks
Our Bills vs. Broncos Divisional Round pick targets the total, with Denver’s elite defense and offensive limitations shaping the matchup....

Ducks' Leo Carlsson (thigh) out 3-5 weeks; Olympics in jeopardy
Anaheim Ducks center Leo Carlsson will be sidelined for three to five weeks after undergoing a procedure to address a left thigh injury.,The timeline puts Carlsson's participation in the upcoming Olympics in jeopardy. His native Sweden is scheduled to play its first game of the hockey tournament aga...

Timberwolves pursue 3-game season sweep of Spurs
The San Antionio Spurs will look to salvage a game in the season series with Minnesota and solidify their place in the Western Conference standings when they host the Timberwolves on Saturday.,The contest will be the third and final matchup between the teams this season. The Timberwolves won both of...

Kevin Durant's 39-point effort powers Rockets past Wolves
Kevin Durant capped a 39-point performance by sinking four free throws in the final minute as the Houston Rockets sealed a 110-105 victory over the visiting Minnesota Timberwolves on Friday.,Durant finished 11 of 18 from the floor and 6 of 8 from 3-point range to lead Houston's comeback from a 12-po...

CJ Gunn explodes for 31 as DePaul defeats Marquette
CJ Gunn spearheaded a second half dominant display to help DePaul get its first win over Marquette in nearly four years as the Blue Demons downed the Golden Eagles 80-75 on Friday night in Chicago, Ill.,Gunn finished with career-highs in points with 31 and 3-pointers as he made seven for DePaul (11-...

Coach tells Oklahoma St. to 'look in the mirror' before K-State clash
Oklahoma State coach Steve Lutz has been preaching defense all season, and the Cowboys finally seemed to have listened last week when they held UCF and Iowa State below their season averages.,That all went out the window in a 94-79 loss to Baylor Tuesday.,Oklahoma State (13-4, 1-3 Big 12) will try t...

Florida State hopes to address defense in time to face Wake Forest
Florida State and Wake Forest are both striving to end losing streaks as the teams prepare to meet Saturday in Tallahassee, Fla.,It's been a rough first season for coach Luke Loucks at Florida State (7-10, 0-4 Atlantic Coast Conference). The Seminoles are 2-9 over their past 11 games, including a fo...

Report: Clippers owner Steve Ballmer files motion to dismiss Aspiration lawsuit
Attorneys for Los Angeles Clippers owner Steve Ballmer have filed a motion to dismiss the lawsuit brought against him by former Aspiration investors, ESPN reported on Friday.,The network acquired the court documents, which contend that allegations of fraud pertaining to funneling money to star playe...

Connor McDavid looks to start new scoring streak as Oilers visit Canucks
The slumping Vancouver Canucks are hoping this isn't the perfect storm when they host three-time NHL MVP Connor McDavid and the Edmonton Oilers on Saturday night.,McDavid, who had his 20-game point streak snapped in Thursday's 1-0 loss to the New York Islanders, has had off nights before but rarely ...

Ole Miss QB Trinidad Chambliss sues NCAA for 6th year of eligibility
Ole Miss quarterback Trinidad Chambliss' legal representation filed a lawsuit against the NCAA in Mississippi on Friday, asking for an injunction which would make Chambliss eligible to return to the Rebels in 2026.,Chambliss, who began his career at Division II Ferris State, transferred to Ole Miss ...

Duke QB Darian Mensah reverses course, enters transfer portal
On the last day of the window to do so, Duke quarterback Darian Mensah announced Friday that he intends to enter the transfer portal.,Mensah previously announced on Dec. 19 that he was returning for a second season with the Blue Devils instead of entering the draft after reportedly signing a two-yea...