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Rapids sign steal of 2025 draft, Donovan Phillip, to 2-year deal
The Colorado Rapids signed third-round draft pick Donovan Phillip to a two-year contract, which includes three club options that could extend the deal through June 2030.,Financial terms of the deal were not announced.,Phillip, 21, was drafted in December 2024 and exceeded expectations at NC State th...
Opposing styles on display as No. 6 Houston faces No. 12 Texas Tech
Contrasting styles and mirror-image expectations clash Saturday in another high-profile showdown of ranked Big 12 Conference teams, and this time it's a rematch of a close game that remains fresh in both teams' minds.,With the game time moved to 1 p.m. CT due to the winter storm sweeping across the ...
NFC Championship Game Capsule
NFC Championship Game Preview Capsule,Los Angeles Rams (14-5) at Seattle Seahawks (15-3),Sunday, 6:30 p.m. ET,Seattle, Lumen Field,NFC Championship Game appearances: Seahawks 4 (3-0), Rams 12 (5-6),Series History: The Rams are 2-0 against the Seahawks in playoff games. They won in Seattle, 27-20, in...
AFC Championship Game Capsule
AFC Championship Game Preview Capsule,New England Patriots (16-3) at Denver Broncos (15-3),Sunday, 2 p.m. ET,Denver, Colorado, Empower Field at Mile High,AFC Championship Game appearances: Patriots 16 (11-4), Broncos 11 (8-2) ,Series History: Broncos are 4-1 against the Patriots in the playoffs. Den...
Missouri calculating a bounce-back effort vs. Oklahoma
After absorbing a heartbreaking defeat Tuesday, Missouri has been calculating its NCAA Tournament chances ahead of a matchup against Oklahoma on Saturday at Columbia, Mo.,"We've got to be able to stay above .500 in the next six games," Missouri coach Dennis Gates said after his team fell 74-72 to No...
USC names Hall of Famer Gary Patterson as new DC
Southern California has tabbed a Hall of Famer to run its defense by announcing Friday that former TCU coach Gary Patterson is the school's new defensive coordinator.,Earlier this month, Patterson was announced as part of the 2026 College Football Hall of Fame class. That honor comes after he went 1...
MLB Owners Are Angry and It Has Nothing To Do With Kyle Tucker
MLB owners are “raging” over Kyle Tucker’s contract, but a salary cap won’t fix baseball. It could push the sport toward another devastating lockout....
Inaugural FIFA Women's Champions Cup winner to earn $2.3M
The winning team at the inaugural FIFA Women's Champions Cup will earn $2.3 million, the highest single payout ever awarded in women's club soccer.,The runner-up in the Feb. 1 final at London's Arsenal Stadium will receive $1 million, with the losing semifinalists each taking home $200,000. The two ...
CF Montreal acquire D Tomas Aviles on loan from Inter Miami
CF Montreal acquired defender Tomas Aviles on loan for the 2026 season from Inter Miami on Friday.,The deal for the 21-year-old Argentine center-back includes a purchase option following the loan period.,Aviles helped Inter Miami win the 2025 MLS Cup, the 2024 Supporters' Shield and the 2023 Leagues...
Report: White Sox signing RHP Seranthony Dominguez
Right-handed reliever Seranthony Dominguez reached agreement on a two-year, $20 million contract with the Chicago White Sox, ESPN reported on Friday. ,Dominguez, 31, is expected to serve as the closer for the White Sox, who have been active this winter.,Chicago signed Japanese slugger Munetaka Murak...
LIV Golf returns to New York area with event at Bedminster
LIV Golf is returning to the northeast this season, announcing on Friday the scheduling of LIV Golf New York to be held Aug. 6-9 at Trump National Golf Club in suburban Bedminster, N.J.,It will be the first LIV event at the course since 2023 and the third overall. Cameron Smith won the individual ti...
Brooke Henderson's pregnant sister to relinquish caddie duties
Brooke Henderson's sister will relinquish her responsibilities as a caddie following the LPGA season-opening Hilton Grand Vacations Tournament of Champions next week, Sportsnet reported.,Why? Well, Brittany and her husband Zach are preparing for the arrival of the couple's first child in June.,Britt...
Duke's Darian Mensah requests expedited hearing on transfer
Duke quarterback Darian Mensah turned to a hurry-up offense, requesting an expedited hearing on Friday as he seeks a court ruling on his transfer plans.,The Durham (North Carolina) Superior Court ruled earlier this week that Mensah is allowed to enter the transfer portal but cannot enroll at another...
Williams to miss F1 preseason test with 2026 car not ready
British racing team Williams will not take part in the Formula 1 preseason test next week in Barcelona because of a delay in readying its new cars.,After skipping the event at the Circuit de Barcelona-Catalunya, the next opportunity to test the car will come Feb. 11-13 in Bahrain.,All 11 F1 teams ha...
Death of ex-NFL tackle Kevin Johnson ruled a homicide
Police in Los Angeles are investigating the death of former NFL defensive tackle Kevin Johnson as a homicide.,He was found unconscious and later pronounced dead Wednesday at a homeless encampment in the city. On Thursday, the Los Angeles County Medical Examiner ruled his death as a homicide and said...
Charles Bediako, Alabama Out Themselves as College Hoops Villains
Charles Bediako’s return to Alabama isn’t progress — it’s chaos. Courts, coaches and loopholes are pushing college basketball toward an unsustainable future....
Fresh Blood at the NHL Trade Deadline as New Contenders Emerge
As the NHL trade deadline approaches, a new group of playoff-hungry teams is entering the buyers’ market. How the Red Wings, Sabres, Mammoth, and others could reshape the deadline landscape....
College Football Playoff finale brings in 30.1M viewers
Indiana's 27-21 victory over Miami on Monday averaged 30.1 million viewers, making it the second-most watched College Football Playoff national championship game on record.,The game, which peaked at 33.2 million viewers in the first half, fell just short of the inaugural CFP title game on Jan. 12, 2...
NHL Best Betting Picks Today: Rangers vs. Sharks Bets
The Rangers’ season is unraveling fast, and the Sharks are surging behind rookie star Macklin Celebrini. NHL picks, odds, and best bets for Rangers vs. Sharks, including a moneyline and total play....
Three Trades the Warriors Could Make Before the Deadline
After a blowout loss to Toronto, the Warriors face reality and the trade deadline looms as Steph Curry waits for help....