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Michigan State G Divine Ugochukwu (foot) out for season
Michigan State guard Divine Ugochukwu will miss the remainder of the season due to a left foot injury, head coach Tom Izzo announced Friday.,Per Izzo, Ugochukwu will undergo surgery next week after sustaining the injury during the first half of the 10th-ranked Spartans 76-73 loss to Minnesota on Wed...

Protests prevalent in Milan ahead of Olympics' opening ceremony
MILAN, Italy -- Hundreds of protesters chanted slogans, blew whistles and set off flares at a rally on Friday to oppose the presence in Italy of U.S. immigration agents and the closure of streets ahead of the Milan Cortina Winter Games' opening ceremony.,The reported presence of Immigration and Cust...

NC State looks to keep rolling against Virginia Tech
North Carolina State has been building a solid resume, and the Wolfpack don't want to see that diminished as they navigate a potentially difficult portion of the schedule.,Virginia Tech will arrive looking to boost its stock when the teams meet Saturday afternoon at Raleigh, N.C.,"I think Virginia T...
How the Patriots Can Upset the Seahawks in Super Bowl LX
The Patriots enter Super Bowl LX as underdogs against the Seahawks. Here’s what New England must do to pull off the upset....

LAFC acquire M Stephen Eustaquio on loan from Porto
Los Angeles FC acquired midfielder Stephen Eustaquio on loan from Portuguese club FC Porto, the team announced Friday.,Eustaquio, who is signed through the end of June with an option to buy, will occupy an international spot.,Since joining Porto in January 2022, he notched 12 goals and 11 assists in...

VP JD Vance, Italian PM meet amid worries over US security presence at Games
MILAN, Italy -- Italian Prime Minister Giorgia Meloni met U.S. Vice President JD Vance on Friday, hours before the opening ceremony of the Winter Olympics, using the encounter to reaffirm the strength of U.S.-Italian ties despite tensions around the presence of U.S. security personnel at the Games.,...

Hall of Fame QB Sonny Jurgensen dies at 91
Pro Football Hall of Fame quarterback Sonny Jurgensen has died at age 91, his family announced Friday. ,"It is with profound sadness that we share the passing of our husband, father and grandfather, Sonny Jurgensen," said a statement from the Jurgensen family, distributed by the Washington Commander...
How the Milwaukee Bucks Ruined the NBA Trade Deadline by Keeping Giannis
The Bucks had suitors lined up for Giannis Antetokounmpo, but chose to stand still. Here’s why Milwaukee’s deadline decision feels pointless....
Three NBA Trade Deadline Flops That Changed Nothing
The NBA trade deadline came and went with little impact. Here are three moves — involving the Celtics, Knicks, and Warriors — that fell flat....

US takes early lead in Olympics team figure skating competition
Madison Chock and Evan Bates ignited the ice with a commanding rhythm dance before teammate Alysa Liu followed with a fearless, free-wheeling skate on Friday, propelling the United States to the top of figure skating's team event at the Milan Cortina Olympics.,Three-times world champions Chock and B...
Five 2026 NBA Draft Prospects Surging Up Boards During the College Season
Five college basketball prospects have boosted their 2026 NBA Draft stock with breakout performances, expanded roles, and elite skill development this season....
UFC Fight Night at the Apex Best Betting Picks and Predictions
UFC returns to the Apex with a Fight Night headlined by Bautista vs. Oliveira. Here are three bets to target....
NBA Betting Picks for Friday Feb. 6: Post-Deadline Predictions
The NBA Trade Deadline has passed. Here’s how it impacts Friday’s betting card across three matchups....

After a week off, No. 21 Arkansas strives to bounce back vs. Mississippi State
Arkansas coach John Calipari joked in a postgame press conference after a home loss to Kentucky that his team probably could use two weeks off.,But one week will have to suffice before the No. 21 Razorbacks return to Southeastern Conference action on Saturday afternoon against Mississippi State in S...

Injured Lindsey Vonn keeps medal hopes alive with strong training run
CORTINA D'AMPEZZO, Italy -- The weather kept Lindsey Vonn waiting, but the injured U.S. ski great boosted her medal prospects significantly by completing a first downhill training run without problems at the Milan Cortina Olympics on Friday.,The 41-year-old plans to race on Sunday despite rupturing ...

Natus Vincere, OG charge into BLAST Slam VI semifinals
Natus Vincere and OG each won two of their three matches on Thursday to clinch playoff semifinal berths at the BLAST Slam VI event.,Both teams finished with 7-4 records, as did Team Liquid, who also went 2-1 on Thursday, and Tundra Esports, who lost three of their four Thursday matches.,Tiebreaker r...

NBA roundup: Lakers stop 76ers despite Luka Doncic's injury exit
Austin Reaves scored 35 points off the bench, LeBron James added 17 points with 10 assists, and the Los Angeles Lakers overcame the loss of Luka Doncic to earn a 119-115 victory over the visiting Philadelphia 76ers on Thursday.,Jake LaRavia and Rui Hachimura each scored 14 points as the Lakers won i...

NHL roundup: Avery Hayes scores twice in debut as Pens top Sabres
Avery Hayes lit the lamp twice in an unforgettable NHL debut as the Pittsburgh Penguins put a stop to their two-game losing streak with a 5-2 road victory over the Buffalo Sabres on Thursday.,Fellow rookie Ben Kindel also found the back of the net twice for the Penguins. Pittsburgh's Tommy Novak sco...

Clippers send C Ivica Zubac to Pacers, land 2 first-round picks
The Los Angeles Clippers remained busy up to the NBA trade deadline, sending center Ivica Zubac and forward Kobe Brown to the Indiana Pacers on Thursday.,The Clippers received Bennedict Mathurin, Isaiah Jackson, two first-round draft picks and one second-round selection in the deal. Los Angeles' own...

Hurricanes' Brandon Bussi hands Rangers another home blanking
Rookie Brandon Bussi made 16 saves in a successful homecoming as the visiting Carolina Hurricanes extended their points streak to 10 games with a 2-0 victory over the New York Rangers Thursday night in the final game before the Olympic break.,Andrei Svechnikov scored early as Hurricanes improved to ...