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Scottie Scheffler looks to solve Riviera at Genesis Invitational
Scottie Scheffler is the trendy pick to win everywhere he plays. As the World's No. 1 golfer, perhaps that's not breaking new ground.,For all of his success, however, Scheffler has yet to win at Riviera Golf Course in Los Angeles. ,In fact, the four-time major champion has finished in the top 10 jus...

Chiefs' Rashee Rice accused of assault in civil suit by mother of his children
A former girlfriend of Kansas City Chiefs wide receiver Rashee Rice filed a civil lawsuit this week in Texas alleging that he assaulted her during a span from December 2023 to July 2025.,Dacoda Jones, with whom Rice has two children and said she was pregnant during many of the alleged assaults, file...
NBA Betting Picks for Thursday Feb. 19th’s Return From All-Star Break
The NBA returns from the All-Star break with a 10-game slate. Here are the top betting picks for Pistons vs. Knicks, Celtics vs. Warriors, and Rockets vs. Hornets....

Norwegian M Lasse Berg Johnsen joins Sporting KC
Sporting Kansas City announced the acquisition of Norwegian midfielder Lasse Berg Johnsen on Wednesday.,The 26-year-old arrives from Swedish side Malmo FF and is under contract through 2027-28 with a 2028-29 option.,"We are delighted to add Lasse to the team," president of soccer operations and gene...

China earns first Games gold with slopestyle win; Jake Canter of US gets bronze
LIVIGNO, Italy -- China's Su Yiming celebrated his 22nd birthday by winning the men's snowboard slopestyle final with an unbeatable first run that handed his country its first gold medal of the Milan Cortina Olympics on Wednesday.,Taiga Hasegawa of Japan took silver, while Jake Canter of Colorado cl...

Charlotte signs F Idan Toklomati through 2028-29
Charlotte FC signed forward Idan Toklomati to a new contract through 2028-29 with an option through 2029-30, the team announced Wednesday.,The 21-year-old Israeli international delivered 13 goals and four assists in 36 appearances across all competitions with Charlotte last season.,"Idan is a top ta...
Best 2026 American League Central Season-Long Future Betting Predictions
Breaking down 2026 AL Central futures, including a fade of the Guardians, a division bet on the Royals behind Bobby Witt Jr., and value on the Twins’ pitching depth. Here are the best bets in MLB’s most volatile division....

49ers selected for Mexico City game in 2026
Mexico City will feature the San Francisco 49ers in one of the nine NFL International Series games scheduled to be played during the 2026 regular season. ,The league confirmed the 49ers -- but not a game date or opponent -- were ticketed as the featured attraction in Mexico. The 2026 schedule also s...

Reports: WNBA players lower salary cap, rev-share proposals
The Women's National Basketball Players' Association eased its financial stance in the latest proposal it made to the WNBA in collective bargaining, multiple media outlets reported on Tuesday.,The latest counterproposal came after a league proposal submitted earlier this month.,Per the reports, the ...

CONCACAF Champions Cup: Nashville, LAFC head home on top
Second-half goals from Woobens Pacius and Sam Surridge lifted Nashville SC to a 2-0 victory over Atletico Ottawa on Tuesday in Hamilton, Ontario, during the first leg of a CONCACAF Champions Cup opening-round series.,The second leg of the two-game, total-goal series will be played on Feb. 24 in Nash...

CONCACAF Champions Cup: Nashville heads home with edge on Ottawa
Second-half goals from Woobens Pacius and Sam Surridge lifted Nashville SC to a 2-0 victory over Atletico Ottawa on Tuesday in Hamilton, Ontario, during the first leg of a CONCACAF Champions Cup opening-round series.,The second leg of the two-game, total-goal series will be played on Feb. 24 in Nash...

WR Robert Woods signs 1-day deal to retire with Rams
Robert Woods, a veteran wide receiver of 12 NFL seasons, signed a one-day contract with the Los Angeles Rams and announced his retirement Tuesday.,Woods, 33, spent five years with the Rams (2017-21), his stint culminating with the team's Super Bowl LVI-winning season. He did not appear during that p...

Japan’s Nakai on top after women’s short program; Russian dazzles in debut
MILAN -- Japan's Ami Nakai grabbed a surprise lead after the short program at the Olympic women's figure skating competition on Tuesday, edging a field that produced a string of high-quality performances.,The 17-year-old landed a triple Axel in a spirited skate and posted a season-best 78.71 in her ...

Justin Thomas making competitive golf return on TGL
Justin Thomas is set to return to competition next week -- just not yet on the PGA Tour.,Thomas announced Tuesday that his first start since undergoing microdiscectomy surgery will come in TGL, where he'll compete for Atlanta Drive GC on Monday. He shared this news in a reply to a social media post ...

Reports: Michigan parting with football general manager Sean Magee
Michigan's new head coach Kyle Whittingham is shaking up the football staff, including parting ways with general manager Sean Magee, according to multiple reports on Tuesday.,Magee, 49, began his second stint with the Wolverines when former head coach Sherrone Moore announced the hire in March 2024....

Tyreek Hill Next Team Odds: Chiefs among WR-needy contenders
The Miami Dolphins' release of Tyreek Hill sparked rampant speculation of a potential reunion with Kansas City -- with at least one former teammate lobbying for it -- but the Chiefs figure to have plenty of competition from wide receiver-needy teams.,Hill, who turns 32 on March 1, is recovering from...

Tiger Woods opens door to Masters return, US Ryder Cup captaincy
LOS ANGELES -- Undaunted following a milestone birthday and a trio of recent major physical setbacks that have limited his tournament schedule to a trickle, Tiger Woods believes he has plenty of game left. ,Woods said Tuesday afternoon at the site of the Genesis Invitational at Rivera Country Club h...

Italy shocks US, wins men's speed skating team pursuit
MILAN -- An inspired Italy delighted the home crowd with a stunning victory in the Winter Olympics men's team pursuit final, while Canada's Ivanie Blondin, Valerie Maltais and Isabelle Weidemann delivered another seamless performance to beat the Netherlands in the women's event and retain their titl...

5-star G Dylan Mingo commits to North Carolina
Five-star guard Dylan Mingo announced his commitment to North Carolina's 2026 recruiting class Tuesday on ESPN's "First Take.",The 6-foot-5 Mingo, from Long Island's Lutheran High School, is No. 5 overall in the 247Sports composite rankings.,Mingo chose head coach Hubert Davis and the Tar Heels over...

Toronto FC acquire Colombian F Emilio Aristizabal
Toronto FC acquired forward Emilio Aristizabal on loan Tuesday from Colombian top-flight side Atletico Nacional.,The 20-year-old Colombian international's loan runs through the 2026 season and includes a purchase option.,Aristizabal, who will occupy U22 Initiative and international roster slots, had...