LA Kings fire coach Jim Hiller and name D.J. Smith as the interim replacement
Read full article: LA Kings fire coach Jim Hiller and name D.J. Smith as the interim replacementThe Los Angeles Kings have fired coach Jim Hiller after losing five of their past six games and falling out of playoff position.
Arsenal passes latest test to go 5 points clear at top of Premier League. Man United rises to third
Read full article: Arsenal passes latest test to go 5 points clear at top of Premier League. Man United rises to thirdArsenal passed the latest test of its Premier League title credentials with a crucial 2-1 win against Chelsea.
Italian skier Sofia Goggia wins super-G to regain commanding lead in World Cup discipline standings
Read full article: Italian skier Sofia Goggia wins super-G to regain commanding lead in World Cup discipline standingsSofia Goggia has won her second super-G of the season and regained a commanding lead in the race to the World Cup discipline title.
Luka Doncic scores 26 points, LeBron James adds 22 as Lakers run away from Warriors for 129-101 win
Read full article: Luka Doncic scores 26 points, LeBron James adds 22 as Lakers run away from Warriors for 129-101 winLuka Doncic had 26 points, eight assists and six rebounds, LeBron James added 22 points, nine assists and seven rebounds, and the Los Angeles Lakers ran away from the short-handed Golden State Warriors for a 129-101 win.
Zuby Ejiofor has triple-double as No. 15 St. John's bounces back with 89-57 rout of Villanova
Read full article: Zuby Ejiofor has triple-double as No. 15 St. John's bounces back with 89-57 rout of VillanovaZuby Ejiofor had 16 points, 12 rebounds and 10 assists for his first career triple-double, and No. 15 St. John’s bounced back from an embarrassing loss by blitzing Villanova 89-57 at Madison Square Garden.
South Carolina's Staley says school is working to bring 3 former players home from Israel
Read full article: South Carolina's Staley says school is working to bring 3 former players home from IsraelSouth Carolina coach Dawn Staley said on social media that the school is working to try and help a few former players return home from Israel where they are playing professionally.
LeBron James' 11-year-old daughter Zhuri has a fun shootaround with father before game with Warriors
Read full article: LeBron James' 11-year-old daughter Zhuri has a fun shootaround with father before game with WarriorsZhuri James stood with her back to the basket at the free-throw line and heaved an over-the-head shot that banked in after several previous attempts.
Durant’s LA 2028 hopes land on Spoelstra’s desk, and the US Olympic coach is listening
Read full article: Durant’s LA 2028 hopes land on Spoelstra’s desk, and the US Olympic coach is listeningErik Spoelstra says it's incredible to think of Kevin Durant on the 2028 Olympic team if Durant still wants to play.
Man City wins without Haaland to keep pressure on Arsenal in Premier League title race
Read full article: Man City wins without Haaland to keep pressure on Arsenal in Premier League title raceWithout the injured Erling Haaland, Manchester City has relied on the latest goal from recently signed forward Antoine Semenyo to secure a win that keeps the pressure on Arsenal in the Premier League title race.
Australians Green and Lee move into the lead after 3 rounds of LPGA Singapore
Read full article: Australians Green and Lee move into the lead after 3 rounds of LPGA SingaporeAustralians Hannah Green and Minjee Lee have moved to the top of the leaderboard to lead by one stroke after three rounds of the HSBC Women’s World Championship.
Tempers flare between Nuggets and Thunder as Dort is ejected after fouling Jokic
Read full article: Tempers flare between Nuggets and Thunder as Dort is ejected after fouling JokicTempers flared in the fourth quarter between Oklahoma City and the Denver Nuggets and resulted in the ejection of the Thunder’s Lu Dort.
Brennan girls’ basketball claims regional crown, Davenport boys take area championship
Read full article: Brennan girls’ basketball claims regional crown, Davenport boys take area championshipIn Seguin, Brennan faced Austin Bowie in the girls’ regional final. At Navarro High School, La Vernia and Davenport met in a Class 4A Division I matchup.
Celtics post one of NBA's best offensive performances as they await Jayson Tatum's possible return
Read full article: Celtics post one of NBA's best offensive performances as they await Jayson Tatum's possible returnThe Celtics have been one of the NBA’s hottest teams since returning from the All-Star break.
WNBA players' union sends offer to league with revenue sharing, housing concessions, AP source says
Read full article: WNBA players' union sends offer to league with revenue sharing, housing concessions, AP source saysThe WNBA players’ union sent a counterproposal to the league Friday night for a new collective bargaining agreement that included some concessions on revenue sharing and housing — two key areas on which the sides differ — according to a person familiar with the negotiations.
Alabama Supreme Court denies Charles Bediako’s request to play for Alabama again
Read full article: Alabama Supreme Court denies Charles Bediako’s request to play for Alabama againThe Alabama Supreme Court has denied a request by former professional basketball player Charles Bediako to play for the University of Alabama again this season while he appeals his eligibility case against the NCAA.
Blaring horn after a power surge delays Pistons and Cavaliers in 3rd quarter
Read full article: Blaring horn after a power surge delays Pistons and Cavaliers in 3rd quarterThe Detroit Pistons and Cleveland Cavaliers were delayed for 18 minutes in the third quarter by a blaring horn Friday night after a power surge caused the overhead scoreboard to malfunction.
PWHL teams place Hilary Knight, Kendall Coyne Schofield and Erin Ambrose on long-term IR
Read full article: PWHL teams place Hilary Knight, Kendall Coyne Schofield and Erin Ambrose on long-term IROlympians Hilary Knight, Kendall Coyne Schofield and Erin Ambrose have all been placed on long-term injured reserve by their PWHL clubs after sustaining injuries during the Milan Cortina Games.
Smotherman still leads, Koepka makes the cut at PGA National after second round of Cognizant Classic
Read full article: Smotherman still leads, Koepka makes the cut at PGA National after second round of Cognizant ClassicBrooks Koepka and alternate Ben Silverman rebound at the Cognizant Classic and reach the weekend at PGA National.
No end in sight for battles over eligibility and player contracts in college sports, experts say
Read full article: No end in sight for battles over eligibility and player contracts in college sports, experts sayAthletes and college sports administrators continue to end up in court less than a year after the House vs.
Falcons dismiss assistant coach LaTroy Lewis, who has been named a suspect in a sexual assault case
Read full article: Falcons dismiss assistant coach LaTroy Lewis, who has been named a suspect in a sexual assault caseThe Atlanta Falcons have dismissed assistant defensive line coach LaTroy Lewis, just hours before he was named as a suspect in a sexual assault case.
Cowboys place franchise tag on George Pickens as focus shifts to talks on a long-term deal
Read full article: Cowboys place franchise tag on George Pickens as focus shifts to talks on a long-term dealThe Dallas Cowboys have placed the franchise tag on George Pickens, a move that could guarantee the receiver nearly $30 million in 2026 while the sides work on a long-term contract.
Lionel Messi knocked down as fans storm the pitch during Inter Miami friendly in Puerto Rico
Read full article: Lionel Messi knocked down as fans storm the pitch during Inter Miami friendly in Puerto RicoSoccer star Lionel Messi was knocked to the ground by a fan and a security guard at the end of Inter Miami’s friendly match in Puerto Rico.
3-time major winner Minjee Lee moves up the LPGA Singapore leaderboard with a 64
Read full article: 3-time major winner Minjee Lee moves up the LPGA Singapore leaderboard with a 64Three-time major winner Minjee Lee improved on her first-round score by eight strokes for an 8-under 64 to move into a tie for second place at the HSBC Women’s World Championship.
Azzi Fudd, Sarah Strong lead UConn to 46th straight win and another 30-win season
Read full article: Azzi Fudd, Sarah Strong lead UConn to 46th straight win and another 30-win seasonAzzi Fudd had 24 points and four steals in her final regular-season home game and Sarah Strong added 13 points, 11 rebounds and seven assists as top-ranked UConn cruised to an 84-52 win over visiting Georgetown to extend its winning streak to 46 games.
Hornets' Kon Knueppel breaks NBA rookie record for 3-pointers in a season in just 59 games
Read full article: Hornets' Kon Knueppel breaks NBA rookie record for 3-pointers in a season in just 59 gamesCharlotte’s Kon Knueppel has reached yet another milestone in a remarkable rookie season for the No. 4 overall pick from Duke.
Cuba says 8 World Baseball Classic delegation members denied US visas
Read full article: Cuba says 8 World Baseball Classic delegation members denied US visasEight members of Cuba’s delegation were denied visas to the United States for the World Baseball Classic, the Cuban Baseball and Softball Federation said.
Matthew Tkachuk and Auston Matthews celebrate US hockey gold with ceremonial puck drop
Read full article: Matthew Tkachuk and Auston Matthews celebrate US hockey gold with ceremonial puck dropMatthew Tkachuk of the Florida Panthers has taken part in his latest celebration of the U.S. men's hockey gold medal at the Milan Cortina Olympics.
US hockey player Brady Tkachuk slams White House TikTok as 'clearly fake' after anti-Canada slur
Read full article: US hockey player Brady Tkachuk slams White House TikTok as 'clearly fake' after anti-Canada slurU.S. hockey player Brady Tkachuk says a White House TikTok video falsely paints him as insulting Canadians.
US women's hockey team has date in July with Flavor Flav in Vegas to celebrate gold medal victory
Read full article: US women's hockey team has date in July with Flavor Flav in Vegas to celebrate gold medal victoryThe United States women’s hockey team has a date with Flavor Flav in Las Vegas in July to celebrate its gold medal victory from the Milan Cortina Olympics.
NCAA football oversight committee proposes stiff penalties for violations of transfer portal window
Read full article: NCAA football oversight committee proposes stiff penalties for violations of transfer portal windowThe NCAA football oversight committee is recommending emergency legislation to protect the transfer portal window by issuing penalties for schools and coaches who circumvent the rules.
Premier League to launch its own streaming platform in Singapore next season
Read full article: Premier League to launch its own streaming platform in Singapore next seasonThe Premier League is launching a direct-to-customer streaming platform from next season, chief executive Richard Masters said.
Jets agree to trade Jermaine Johnson to the Titans for T'Vondre Sweat, AP source says
Read full article: Jets agree to trade Jermaine Johnson to the Titans for T'Vondre Sweat, AP source saysA person familiar with the deal tells The Associated Press that the New York Jets have agreed to trade pass rusher Jermaine Johnson to the Tennessee Titans for defensive tackle T’Vondre Sweat.
Joel Quenneville reaches 1,000 victories, joining Scotty Bowman in an elite club for NHL coaches
Read full article: Joel Quenneville reaches 1,000 victories, joining Scotty Bowman in an elite club for NHL coachesJoel Quenneville became the second coach in NHL history to win 1,000 games when his Anaheim Ducks rallied to beat the Edmonton Oilers 6-5.
Reed powers No. 6 UConn to 72-40 rout against No. 15 St. John's
Read full article: Reed powers No. 6 UConn to 72-40 rout against No. 15 St. John'sTarris Reed Jr. had 20 points, 11 rebounds and six blocks, and No. 6 UConn held 15th-ranked St. John’s to 20% shooting in a 72-40 blowout that snapped the Red Storm’s 13-game winning streak.
SEC, Big Ten study: Pooling TV rights 'dangerously unworkable' and not as profitable as suggested
Read full article: SEC, Big Ten study: Pooling TV rights 'dangerously unworkable' and not as profitable as suggestedA study commissioned by the Southeastern Conference and the Big Ten has concluded that a proposal to allow the pooling of media rights among Division I conferences would generate less revenue than if the conferences continued marketing their own games.
Olympic star Jack Hughes returns to NHL, jokes about his missing teeth as Devils resume playoff push
Read full article: Olympic star Jack Hughes returns to NHL, jokes about his missing teeth as Devils resume playoff pushJack Hughes gets a loud homecoming in New Jersey after his gold medal heroics at the Olympics.
University of Cincinnati sues ex-QB Brendan Sorsby after his transfer to Texas Tech
Read full article: University of Cincinnati sues ex-QB Brendan Sorsby after his transfer to Texas TechThe University of Cincinnati is suing Brendan Sorsby, accusing the former Bearcats quarterback of breaching his contract following his transfer to Texas Tech. The university filed the lawsuit in the U.S. District Court for the Southern District of Ohio on Wednesday.
Hilary Knight wants focus on the US women's Olympic success, not Trump's 'distasteful' joke
Read full article: Hilary Knight wants focus on the US women's Olympic success, not Trump's 'distasteful' jokeHilary Knight says the U.S. women’s hockey team is moving past what she called a “distasteful” joke by President Donald Trump.
Police video shows Vince McMahon's 100 mph car crash in Connecticut
Read full article: Police video shows Vince McMahon's 100 mph car crash in ConnecticutNewly released police video shows Vince McMahon crashing his Bentley in Connecticut last summer as a state trooper tries to catch up to stop him.
Vrabel calls for increased staffing at NFL replay center to help cut down on mistakes
Read full article: Vrabel calls for increased staffing at NFL replay center to help cut down on mistakesNew England Patriots coach Mike Vrabel called on the league to increase staffing at the replay command center to make sure that reviews from all games are treated equally in the future.
FIFA's Infantino has 'complete confidence' in Mexico to host World Cup games despite cartel violence
Read full article: FIFA's Infantino has 'complete confidence' in Mexico to host World Cup games despite cartel violenceFIFA President Gianni Infantino says he has “complete confidence” in Mexico as a World Cup co-host despite days of cartel violence in the country that has left at least 70 people dead.
Edgewood ISD celebrates Special Olympics athletes with track, field clinic
Read full article: Edgewood ISD celebrates Special Olympics athletes with track, field clinicEdgewood Independent School District is celebrating Special Olympics athletes with a two-day track and field clinic focused on inclusion and skill building.
Vinicius helps Real Madrid advance in Champions League, PSG and Atalanta also through
Read full article: Vinicius helps Real Madrid advance in Champions League, PSG and Atalanta also throughVinícius Júnior fittingly had the final say in an emotionally charged rematch with Benfica to guide Real Madrid into the round of 16 of the Champions League.
Pat Riley revives the NBA coach suit debate. Erik Spoelstra wants to keep sideline wear casual
Read full article: Pat Riley revives the NBA coach suit debate. Erik Spoelstra wants to keep sideline wear casualPat Riley and Erik Spoelstra are on opposite sides over one oddly persistent issue in the NBA: what coaches wear on the sideline.
Jets plan to keep Hall, while futures for Walker and Montgomery remain uncertain
Read full article: Jets plan to keep Hall, while futures for Walker and Montgomery remain uncertainThe New York Jets don’t plan to let running back Breece Hall hit the open market at the start of the league year, while the futures of other top running backs such as Super Bowl MVP Kenneth Walker III and David Montgomery remain more in flux.
US men's hockey team feted at State of the Union; Trump says women's team will be honored 'soon'
Read full article: US men's hockey team feted at State of the Union; Trump says women's team will be honored 'soon'The gold medal-winning U.S. men’s Olympic hockey team has visited President Donald Trump at the White House and later received about a 2-minute bipartisan standing ovation during his State of the Union address.
Portuguese soccer federation monitoring situation in Mexico ahead of friendly in March
Read full article: Portuguese soccer federation monitoring situation in Mexico ahead of friendly in MarchThe Portuguese soccer federation says it is monitoring the situation in Mexico amid a surge in violence ahead of its friendly against the Mexican national team in March.
Kirk Cousins is set for free agency. Falcons GM says the team plans to release the veteran QB
Read full article: Kirk Cousins is set for free agency. Falcons GM says the team plans to release the veteran QBThe Atlanta Falcons have informed quarterback Kirk Cousins they plan to release the 14-year veteran when free agency opens.
Braves announce BravesVision will be the new local TV home for more than 140 games in 2026 season
Read full article: Braves announce BravesVision will be the new local TV home for more than 140 games in 2026 seasonThe Atlanta Braves have announced BravesVision as their local television home, beginning with the 2026 season.
Amon-Ra St. Brown to play in mother's home of Germany as Lions are set for NFL Munich game
Read full article: Amon-Ra St. Brown to play in mother's home of Germany as Lions are set for NFL Munich gameDetroit Lions wide receiver Amon-Ra St. Brown says a longtime dream will come true with his team set to play in the NFL game in Munich this year.
From Expo to the Olympics, Milan bets on big events to fuel its transformation to a global city
Read full article: From Expo to the Olympics, Milan bets on big events to fuel its transformation to a global cityMilan is using the Milan Cortina Olympics to strengthen its image as a global city and to leave a lasting local legacy.
Champions League playoffs: Bodø/Glimt pulls off stunning upset against Inter Milan
Read full article: Champions League playoffs: Bodø/Glimt pulls off stunning upset against Inter MilanBodø/Glimt pulled off one of the biggest upsets in Champions League history by knocking out Italian giant Inter Milan.
Kevin Durant says he wants to play for US men's basketball team at 2028 Olympics in LA
Read full article: Kevin Durant says he wants to play for US men's basketball team at 2028 Olympics in LAHouston Rockets forward Kevin Durant will be less than two months shy of his 40th birthday when the 2028 Los Angeles Olympics begin, but he says he told USA Basketball Managing Director Grant Hill he’d like to be considered for the U.S. men’s team when the time comes.
White scores 23 as No. 14 Kansas rebounds with 69-56 win over No. 5 Houston
Read full article: White scores 23 as No. 14 Kansas rebounds with 69-56 win over No. 5 HoustonTre White scored a season-high 23 points and No. 14 Kansas bounced back from a surprising defeat with a 69-56 victory over No. 5 Houston.
Spurs humble Pistons with 114-103 victory in potential NBA Finals preview
Read full article: Spurs humble Pistons with 114-103 victory in potential NBA Finals previewVictor Wembanyama had 21 points, 17 rebounds and six blocks, Devin Vassell scored 28 and the San Antonio Spurs beat the Detroit Pistons 114-103 in a potential NBA Finals preview.
Bediako appeals NCAA eligibility decision to Alabama Supreme Court as season winds down
Read full article: Bediako appeals NCAA eligibility decision to Alabama Supreme Court as season winds downBasketball center Charles Bediako is asking the Alabama Supreme Court to let him play the rest of the season for the Crimson Tide.
Milan Cortina Olympics were most-watched Winter Games since 2014 with 96% more viewers than Beijing
Read full article: Milan Cortina Olympics were most-watched Winter Games since 2014 with 96% more viewers than BeijingThe Milan Cortina Olympics averaged 23.5 million viewers in the United States, making it the most-watched Winter Games since 2014 with a 96% larger audience than the Beijing Games four years ago.
WNBA says March 10 deadline needed for new CBA to avoid delaying May 8 season start, AP source says
Read full article: WNBA says March 10 deadline needed for new CBA to avoid delaying May 8 season start, AP source saysThe WNBA told the players’ union that it needs to get a deal in place by March 10 start the season on time.
US women's gold medal-winning team declines invitation from Trump to attend State of Union address
Read full article: US women's gold medal-winning team declines invitation from Trump to attend State of Union addressThe U.S. women’s hockey gold medal-winning team has politely declined an invitation from President Donald Trump to attend his State of the Union address on Tuesday.
Duke rises to No. 1 in AP Top 25 men's hoops poll for record 148th time; Florida, Alabama make leaps
Read full article: Duke rises to No. 1 in AP Top 25 men's hoops poll for record 148th time; Florida, Alabama make leapsDuke's win against Michigan has pushed the Blue Devils to No. 1 in The Associated Press men's college basketball poll.
Lindsey Vonn says surgery saved her from having her left leg amputated following Olympic crash
Read full article: Lindsey Vonn says surgery saved her from having her left leg amputated following Olympic crashLindsey Vonn says she nearly lost her left leg following a crash at the Milan Cortina Olympics.
She woke up to 'We’re at war' in Ukraine. Now Mariia Vainshtein is a New York City tennis champion
Read full article: She woke up to 'We’re at war' in Ukraine. Now Mariia Vainshtein is a New York City tennis championMariia Vainshtein's family fled Ukraine shortly after Russia launched its invasion four years ago.
FBI director invites fresh scrutiny over travels with appearance at US men's hockey team celebration
Read full article: FBI director invites fresh scrutiny over travels with appearance at US men's hockey team celebrationWhen the American men’s hockey team retreated to their locker room to celebrate their Winter Olympics gold medal win, they were joined by a special guest from the United States: FBI Director Kash Patel.
Tyler Reddick wins at Atlanta to give Michael Jordan second straight NASCAR Cup victory
Read full article: Tyler Reddick wins at Atlanta to give Michael Jordan second straight NASCAR Cup victoryTyler Reddick rebounded from a crash to become the first driver in 17 years to sweep the first two races of a NASCAR Cup Series season, winning in double overtime Sunday at Echo Park Speedway.
UIW edges PVAMU in 10 innings; UTSA makes program history with sixth straight win
Read full article: UIW edges PVAMU in 10 innings; UTSA makes program history with sixth straight winCollege baseball returned to the Alamo City on Saturday with a pair of close contests at the University of the Incarnate Word and the University of Texas at San Antonio.
Twin Milan and Cortina Olympic cauldrons are extinguished, signaling the end of Winter Games
Read full article: Twin Milan and Cortina Olympic cauldrons are extinguished, signaling the end of Winter GamesThe twin Olympic cauldrons in Milan and Cortina d’Ampezzo have been extinguished, signaling the end of the most spread-out Winter Games.
Sweden’s Ebba Andersson gets redemption in winning 50km cross-country ski race at Milan Cortina
Read full article: Sweden’s Ebba Andersson gets redemption in winning 50km cross-country ski race at Milan CortinaEbba Andersson has won the women’s 50-kilometer mass start in cross-country skiing as she turns a painful Olympic moment into redemption.
Eileen Gu finds gold on the halfpipe to make it 6 medals in 6 Olympic events over her career
Read full article: Eileen Gu finds gold on the halfpipe to make it 6 medals in 6 Olympic events over her careerEileen Gu defended her Olympic ski halfpipe title to make it six medals in six events over her Winter Games career.
Ryan Garcia beats Mario Barrios by unanimous decision to win the WBC welterweight title
Read full article: Ryan Garcia beats Mario Barrios by unanimous decision to win the WBC welterweight titleRyan Garcia won the WBC welterweight title with a dominant unanimous decision over Mario Barrios on Saturday night.
NFL receiver Rondale Moore found dead in his Indiana hometown
Read full article: NFL receiver Rondale Moore found dead in his Indiana hometownAuthorities say Rondale Moore, an NFL receiver who had season-ending training camp knee injuries in each of the last two years after a standout college career at Purdue and a promising start with the Arizona Cardinals, has been found dead.
Cameron Boozer and No. 3 Duke knock off No. 1 Michigan 68-63 as top 2 teams lose on same day
Read full article: Cameron Boozer and No. 3 Duke knock off No. 1 Michigan 68-63 as top 2 teams lose on same dayCameron Boozer scored 18 points and No. 3 Duke handed another neutral-site loss to fellow blueblood Michigan, knocking off the top-ranked Wolverines 68-63 in a raucous possible Final Four preview in the nation’s capital.
WNBA offers new CBA proposal that includes paying housing for this season, AP source says
Read full article: WNBA offers new CBA proposal that includes paying housing for this season, AP source saysThe WNBA sent a counterproposal to its players’ union for a new collective bargaining agreement that included continuing to pay for all player housing this season, but not really changing its previous offer of revenue sharing.