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Hawks convert F Caleb Houstan to standard contract
The Atlanta Hawks converted forward Caleb Houstan's contract from a two-way deal to a standard NBA contract Thursday. Financial terms were not disclosed.,Houstan, 23, has played in 10 games for Atlanta this season and averaged 2.3 points and 4.9 minutes as a reserve.,The Orlando Magic selected Houst...
Ex-skipper Bob Melvin rejoins A's as special assistant
Longtime Oakland manager Bob Melvin has rejoined the Athletics as a special assistant in baseball operations.,Melvin, 64, "will serve as an adviser to the front office on baseball matters," the team announced on Thursday.,Melvin managed the Oakland A's from 2011-21, reaching the playoffs six times a...
US, Canada women advance to Olympics curling semis
CORTINA D'AMPEZZO, Italy -- Rachel Homan's Canada team beat South Korea 10-7 on Thursday to book a spot in the semi-finals of the women's curling competition at the Winter Olympics, where they will be joined by the United States.-,Both teams needed to win to lock in a place in the final four, and Ho...
Speed skater Jordan Stolz denied 3rd gold medal, takes silver in 1500m
MILAN -- China's Ning Zhongyan won the men's 1,500 meters at the Winter Olympics on Thursday, denying American Jordan Stolz of his third speed skating gold medal of these Games.,Stolz claimed silver, while two-time defending Olympic 1,500m champion Kjeld Nuis of the Netherlands secured bronze to rou...
Freestyle skiing halfpipe, aerial events postponed at Olympics
Freestyle skiing halfpipe and aerial events were postponed at the Winter Olympics on Thursday because of heavy snow in Livigno, Italy.,The men's aerials qualifiers and final were rescheduled for Friday morning, with the men's halfpipe qualification beginning about an hour after the aerials conclude....
Guardians pitchers plead not guilty in pitch-rigging case
A scheduled spring trial for Cleveland Guardians pitchers Emmanuel Clase and Luis Ortiz accused of colluding with sports bettors on an alleged pitch-rigging scheme likely will be postponed until October.,U.S. District Court Judge Kiyo A. Matsumoto said she ultimately will move the trial to the fall ...
Orlando City extend M Eduard Atuesta through 2028-29
Orlando City signed midfielder Eduard Atuesta to a new contract through 2028-29 with an option for 2029-30 on Thursday.,The 28-year-old Colombian international recorded seven assists in 28 regular season matches (25 starts) during his first season with the Lions in 2025.,"This is an important move f...
Eagles RT Lane Johnson returning for 2026 season
Philadelphia Eagles right tackle Lane Johnson is returning for his 14th NFL season.,Johnson, 35, told the Philadelphia Inquirer of his intentions on Thursday. The two-time first-team All-Pro reportedly was mulling retirement following a 2025 season that saw him sit out the final seven games of the r...
Top 5 Quarterback prospects in 2026 NFL Draft
Ahead of the 2026 NFL Scouting Combine, Field Level Media draft analysts ranked the top prospects at every position. ,There is only one quarterback -- Indiana's Fernando Mendoza, the 2025 Heisman Trophy winner who helped the Hoosiers claim the national title -- worthy of a first-round grade. ,But qu...
O's OF Jordan Westburg physically 'unable to participate'
Baltimore Orioles infielder Jordan Westburg was not on the field with the team for a spring training workout on Thursday, and manager Craig Albernaz doesn't know when his status will change. ,"He's unable to participate right now," the first-year manager said Thursday. "Getting evaluated by our medi...
Cooper Flagg's jersey from NBA debut sells for $1M
Cooper Flagg's game-worn jersey from the first half of his Dallas Mavericks debut sold privately for $1 million earlier this month through Sotheby's, the company announced Thursday.,The amount broke the record for the most expensive NBA debut jersey solid in the same season. San Antonio Spurs star V...
Drew Rasmussen named Opening Day starter by Rays
The Tampa Bay Rays will hand the ball to right-hander Drew Rasmussen on Opening Day.,Manager Kevin Cash told reporters Thursday at spring training in Port Charlotte, Fla., that it was "a pretty easy call" to start Rasmussen against the Cardinals in St. Louis on March 26.,Rasmussen finished the 2025 ...
Two Georgia football players arrested on reckless driving charges
Georgia linebackers Chris Cole and Darren Ikinnagbon were arrested Wednesday on driving-related charges.,Cole was booked at 9:59 p.m. ET at the Athens-Clarke County jail on misdemeanor charges of reckless driving and speeding-maximum limits. He was released at 10:39 p.m. on bonds totaling $26.,Cole ...
Bears on verge of committing to NW Indiana stadium
The Chicago Bears are willing to commit $2 billion to a stadium project near Wolf Lake in Northwest Indiana after failing to gain traction with new construction projects in Illinois.,Indiana House of Representatives speaker Todd Huston made the announcement on Thursday morning with the passage of St...
Why the AFC North Makes Sense for Tyreek Hill’s Next Team
Tyreek Hill could be on the move after injury, and the AFC North offers several intriguing landing spots including the Ravens, Steelers, Browns and Bengals....
76ers sign 2-way F Jabari Walker to NBA deal
The Philadelphia 76ers signed two-way forward Jabari Walker to a standard NBA contract on Thursday.,Walker, 23, was signed to a two-way deal last July after spending the last three seasons with the Portland Trail Blazers. ,He has appeared in 45 of Philadelphia's 54 games this season. He's made six s...
Mike LaFleur: No time frame for decision on Cardinals QB Kyler Murray
The assumption around Kyler Murray has been that the quarterback will not return to the Arizona Cardinals for an eighth season.,While that could still be the case, new Cardinals coach Mike LaFleur has given no indication of a timeline for when a decision will be made.,"Just like everything else on t...
Canada captain Sidney Crosby not ruled out for Olympic return
Veteran captain Sidney Crosby has not been ruled out for the remainder of the Milan Cortina Olympics, Team Canada coach Jon Cooper told reporters on Thursday.,Crosby, 38, sustained an apparent right leg injury in the second period of Wednesday's 4-3 overtime win over Czechia when he ducked under a h...
Top 5 Defensive Tackle prospects in 2026 NFL Draft
Ahead of the 2026 NFL Scouting Combine, Field Level Media draft analysts ranked the top prospects at every position. ,All defensive linemen follow an itinerary in Indianapolis calling for arrival on Tuesday, media Wednesday and on-field workouts Thursday. The entire position group tests in the bench...
Top 5 Center prospects in 2026 NFL Draft
Ahead of the 2026 NFL Scouting Combine, Field Level Media draft analysts ranked the top prospects at every position. ,Offensive linemen arrive in Indianapolis on Thursday to conduct interviews by request with teams and participate in medical exams. ,Workouts begin Sunday, March 1, following media av...