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SA ready to host AFCON 2028, will be about 'fair play'
South African sports, arts & culture minister Gayton McKenzie told ESPN that his country seeks to host the Africa Cup of Nations (AFCON) 2028, and emphasised that he wanted the tournament to be remembered as one of "fair play".
Celtics’ Joe Mazzulla Reveals Plan For NBA Trade Deadline
The NBA Trade Deadline is coming up on Feb. 5, and players are already starting to change teams. The Boston Celtics are in an interesting position this year. While they were expected to be deadline sellers coming into the season, they’ve wildly surpassed expectations, going 31-18 and ranking second in net rating. Accordingly, the Celtics […]
Bad Bunny, Olivia Dean, Billie Eilish call out ICE at Grammys
Politics played a central role at the show, with artists including Shaboozy and Gloria Estefan calling out immigration enforcement.
The 2026 Virginia Black Business Leaders Awards
From rebuilding communities in the post–Jim Crow era to leading Fortune 500 companies and public institutions today, Black business leaders have played a central role in shaping Virginia’s modern economy. Today, they are driving growth, innovation and opportunity across the commonwealth — leading major corporations, expanding small businesses, strengthening public institutions and driving progress across […]
Clippers’ Kawhi Leonard weaves through Suns defense for massive dunk
Clippers star Kawhi Leonard could not be stopped during one incredible play against the Suns on Sunday night.
Knicks reel off 6th straight win, beat Lakers in what might be LeBron James' final game at Madison Square Garden
The victory was New York's sixth straight following a 2-9 stretch that raised alarms in New York and reportedly prompted a players-only meeting.
NBA All-Star reserves winners and losers: Who got snubbed?
The 2026 NBA All-Star Game is set for Feb. 15 at the Intuit Dome in Los Angeles, home of the Clippers, who won't have a single player in the field.
SoxFest Live Day 2 brings familiar themes, renewed energy
From player meet-and-greets to the late-night hangout, Saturday’s event emphasized connection
Who Is Seattle Seahawks Sam Darnold’s Fiancée, Katie Hoofnagle?
Sam Darnold will be playing in the biggest game of his life at Super Bowl LX, but his biggest supporter will also be there cheering him on.
San Antonio Sports announces rosters for 2026 All-Star Basketball Game
More than 100 of the top high school senior basketball players in and around the Alamo City will suit up to compete on Sunday, April 12, at Northside Sports Gym.
Broncos' unsigned practice squad players set to become free agents
The Broncos' practice squad players who have not received reserve/future contracts are set to become free agents on Monday.
Korda overcomes 'brutal' conditions to win opener
American Nelly Korda wins the weather-affected Tournament of Champions after "probably the hardest holes I've ever played in professional golf".
MLB ALL-STARS AND ENTERTAINMENT ICONS TO PLAY IN 2026 ANNEXUS PRO-AM
Tournament Chairman Jason Eisenberg announced today that Major League Baseball standouts Cal Raleigh, Alex Bregman and Mookie Betts, along with entertainers Colin Jost and Brian Baumgartner, have committed to compete in the 2026 WM Phoenix Open Annexus Pro-Am, set to take place Wednesday, Feb. 4, on the Stadium Course at TPC Scottsdale.
A play for the Packers to steal from the Seahawks
Stealing a play for the Packers from the Championship Round
Studio Display refresh looms with three key upgrades
Studio Display shipping times are sliding into late February and early March, adding to mounting signs Apple’s long-rumored refresh is close.
E is for Entertainment
Want to hear from the biggest stars in Hollywood? You're in the right place! This week, Paul Milliken catches up with Emmy-winning actress Claire Foy, director Philippa Lowthorpe, and author Helen Macdonald for a first look at the soaring drama "H is for Hawk." Next up, we celebrate recent Oscar nominee Elle Fanning with a look back at last year's critical and commercial hit "Predator: Badlands." And finally, we're backstage at Lawrenceville's Aurora Theatre, where "The Play That Goes Wrong" is sending audiences into hysterics.
Deputy attorney general signals no new Epstein charges, defends Gabbard role in Georgia election search
Deputy Attorney General Todd Blanche defended the Justice Department’s actions on multiple fronts Sunday, signaling that no new charges will be brought in the Jeffrey Epstein investigation, downplaying Director of National Intelligence Tulsi Gabbard’s involvement in a probe into alleged voter fraud in Georgia, and defending the decision to arrest former CNN anchor Don Lemon.
Hill beaten by Schott in Bahrain play-off
German Freddy Schott beats Scotland's Calum Hill and Patrick Reed in Bahrain for his first DP World Tour title.
Why Puerto Rico is considering withdrawing from 2026 World Baseball Classic
Francisco Lindor and other notable Puerto Rican players have not been approved for insurance for the WBC
Sunday Standings: Time to believe?
Over the summer, a respected voice like Elliotte Friedman really drove home a lot of feelings about the Pittsburgh Penguins in a podcast: “It’s really hard to make deals right now because there are 31 teams in the NHL attempting to get better….then there is Pittsburgh” Turns out the signings of players like Anthony Mantha, […]
The Science of “the Giggle”: Why Laboratory Rats Love Being Tickled
If you think laughter and comedy are reserved strictly for humans, you’d be wrong. A study in the late 1990s showed that creatures like rats emit ultrasonic vocalizations while playing with or anticipating the opportunity to play with other rats. To make matters sillier, rats emitted similar vocalizations when they were subjected to manual somatosensory
Fede Valverde: “I think we played a great match”
He spoke after the win over Rayo Vallecano.
Demond Wilson, who played Lamont on 'Sanford and Son,' dies at 79
The Vietnam War veteran was born in Georgia and grew up in Harlem
Dodgers will play baseball this month
It’s February now, which means the Dodgers will play baseball games this very month. Sure, those games won’t count, but they will be televised nonetheless, and we will get to watch as the team gradually builds up toward the season. This will be more of a normal spring training for the Dodgers, at least in […]
New PlayStation Patent Could Let You Put Controller Buttons Where You Want
All positioned on a touch screen
Detroit Lions have 6 of ESPN top 100 MVP seasons
The Detroit Lions landed six players on ESPN’s top-100 MVP candidates for 2025.
Baldur’s Gate 3 Made Me Stop Buying Games
Baldur’s Gate 3, the epic, legendary, all-encompassing RPG that was a must-play in 2023 and remains one to this very day, had eluded me for a considerable amount of time until recently. It was one of those games that sat collecting dust on my shelf, watching me as I paced back and forth in a […]
Sony patent describes a touchscreen PlayStation controller with movable buttons
Patent shows controls that can be removed or enlarged per game Sony Interactive Entertainment has been granted a US patent for a game controller concept
Alzheimer’s scrambles memories while the brain rests
When the brain rests, it usually replays recent experiences to strengthen memory. Scientists found that in Alzheimer’s-like mice, this replay still occurs — but the signals are jumbled and poorly coordinated. As a result, memory-supporting brain cells lose their stability, and the animals struggle to remember where they’ve been.
Carlos Alcaraz defeats Novak Djokovic to win Australian Open, becomes youngest player to complete career Grand Slam
Carlos Alcaraz beat Novak Djokovic in straight sets to win the 2026 Australian Open on Sunday, dashing Djokovic's hopes of a 25th Grand Slam victory and cementing his status as the No. 1 player in the world.
Forward Theater’s darkly funny ‘Ironbound’ has grace and grit
Set in bus stop limbo, Matryna Majok’s play tells the story of Polish-born Darja over 20-plus years. It runs through Feb. 15 at Overture Center in Madison.
How Marty Looney shapes CT politics: Patience and persistence
Sen. Martin Looney plays the long game in the CT Capitol, thanking Gov. Ned Lamont for some things while pressing him to do more, much more.
Missouri sports betting tops $543M in first month, state gets $521K
After giving more than $100 million in free plays to lure customers, FanDuel and DraftKings, the sports books dominating the MO market, paid no taxes.
'Brutally honest' Wiltshire art show explores mental health
'Art Heals' is on display in Corsham until the end of February.
Why Opportunity, Not Entitlement, Will Define Alabama Football's Next Team
Forget entitlement. Alabama's evolving team thrives on earned opportunity, where hunger, not hype, fuels players ready to seize their chance and prove their worth.
Kevin O’Connell’s Backup QBs Are Suddenly Calling Plays
The quarterback room under Kevin O’Connell has quietly become something else, too: a coaching incubator. Two former Minnesota Vikings passers […]
Braves News: Framber Valdez rumors, player panels, more
Atlanta Braves news and notes from Saturday
'SNL' takes on Minneapolis as Pete Davidson plays border czar
Pete Davidson is back on "SNL," returning in the latest cold open to play White House border czar Tom Homan.
Stars top Mammoth 3-2 for 4th straight win
SALT LAKE CITY (AP) Thomas Harley and Wyatt Johnston each scored a power-play goal in the first period to lead the Dallas Stars over the Utah Mammoth 3-2 on Saturday night.
FSU wins second straight ACC matchup, takes down Stanford
Florida State (9-12, 2-6) played host to the Stanford Cardinals (14-7, 3-5) in Tallahassee on Saturday, looking to string together its first win streak in ACC play under Luke Loucks. The two teams went back and forth early in the first period, with FSU eventually pulling away to build an eight-point halftime lead. FSU then […]
Sixers linked to sneaky deadline target with Nick Nurse ties
A Sixers insider suggests one of Nick Nurse's former players could be a bargain target.
Woad eight shots off lead after play suspended in Orlando
Lottie Woad falls eight shots behind the lead at the Tournament of Champions after blustery conditions in Orlando lead okay to be suspended.
Jeannot ‘all business’ facing Lightning at Stadium Series with Bruins
Forward played parts of 2 seasons for Tampa Bay, also went up against former team outdoors with Predators
Shohei Ohtani WBC Announcement Will Give Dodgers Fans Relief
Los Angeles Dodgers fans no longer have to worry about Shohei Ohtani throwing out his arm during the upcoming World Baseball Classic. That’s because the world’s greatest player won’t be pitching in the WBC, as reported by multiple sources on Saturday. It is apparently Ohtani’s decision not to pitch in the tournament. Ohtani delivered another […]
Losing skids collide as Penn State faces Minnesota
As the calendar flips to February, Penn State still is searching for its first victory in Big Ten Conference play.
Today in History - Jan. 31: Nebraska football player inducted into Omaha Sports Hall of Fame
On this day in 2013, a man who helped Nebraska football win its first national championship was welcomed into the Omaha Sports Hall of Fame.
9 Broncos players have not re-signed with team
Nine players who ended the season on the Broncos' practice squad have not signed reserve/future contracts with the team.
Transfer Portal: Most portal departures by school
With the transfer portal window officially closed, it’s time to look back and see which programs were hit with attrition. In most cases, coaching turnover led to a mass exodus, but there were other reasons, too. Oklahoma State surpassed Colorado’s record 56 departures from 2023 with 64 players leaving the program. Iowa (eight) had the fewest transfer portal […]
A history of Dodgers brothers playing together
The Dodgers have River Ryan returning from 2024 Tommy John surgery, and is expected to be part of the team’s starting rotation puzzle in the 2026 season. There’s also at least a chance that he might be teammates with his brother Ryder Ryan, who was signed by the Dodgers to a minor league deal that […]
Steelers predicted to part ways with former Pro Bowler
The Pittsburgh Steelers have been predicted to move on from a veteran offensive playmaker.
The DTH Sports staff predicts the outcome of the UNC-Duke game
The Tobacco Road rivalry will play at the Dean E. Smith Center on Feb. 7 at 6:30 p.m.
5 players to watch at the 2026 Panini Senior Bowl
A look at who the Chiefs should have an eye on during this year’s Seniow Bowl.
Key moments from Josh Allen’s press conference
Josh Allen reflects on the latest playoff loss, his role in the head coaching search and why he believes in Joe Brady.
'Bama State Downs Bethune-Cookman to Claim Fourth Straight Win
MONTGOMERY, Ala. | Shamya Reid scored a game-high 19 points to lead three players in double figures as Alabama State University women's basketball pulled away for a 78-60 victory over Bethune-Cookman on Saturday at the Dunn-Oliver Acadome.
Florida Panthers players partner with Museum of Discovery and Science for ‘Hockey: Faster than Ever’ exhibit - WSVN 7News | Miami News, Weather, Sports
FORT LAUDERDALE, FLA. (WSVN) - Several Florida Panthers players showed up to unveil the newest exhibit at the Museum of Discovery and Science in FortRead More
Why a healthy Fordham should concern the rest of the A10
The Rams boast some of the best defensive computer metrics, and they were fully on display in a home win over La Salle
LaRussell joins Super Bowl 60 entertainment lineup with game-day performance
The Vallejo rapper’s rise has never followed the industry playbook. Now, his hometown ethos is taking center stage at Super
Letters to Sports: Rams came so close to proving Bill Plaschke right
Readers of the Los Angeles Times Sports section give their thoughts on the Rams' playoff loss and Bill Plaschke's prediction as well as UCLA, USC, the Lakers and Dodgers.
'We have weaknesses': How covering sports is like raising kid athletes
Top athletes, like our kids, are more human being than prodigy. Sometimes parents, and their kids who play sports, just need to calm down.
Olympic program review opens path to relax Winter Games mandate for only sports on snow and ice
Olympic winter sports currently must be played on snow and ice
A John Curtis junior stepped up as the leading scorer in a rematch against Jesuit
John Curtis showed once again that it has several players capable of taking on a lead role.
Tigers take care of business at Woodland Hills
North Allegheny traveled to Woodland Hills High School on Friday night to take on the Wolverines in a Section 1-6A battle. The Tigers took care of business defeating Woodland Hills, 44-11. NA jumped all over the Wolverines defensively only allowing one field goal in the opening frame to lead 15-3 after a quarter of play…. More »
Tigers take care of business at Woodland Hills
North Allegheny traveled to Woodland Hills High School on Friday night to take on the Wolverines in a Section 1-6A battle. The Tigers took care of business defeating Woodland Hills, 44-11. NA jumped all over the Wolverines defensively only allowing one field goal in the opening frame to lead 15-3 after a quarter of play…. More »
Magic use big 4th quarter to flip script vs. Raptors
ORLANDO, Fla. — When the Magic lost to the Raptors by one point on the road on Dec. 29, Orlando squandered a 21-point first-half lead at Toronto. On Friday night inside Kia Center, it was Toronto that gave up a 14-point lead on the road playing in front of a national TV audience on ESPN. During a contest that featured 12 lead changes, coach Jamahl Mosley‘s squad fought back-and-forth with the ...
Islanders seek fourth straight win against visiting Predators
Under head coach Barry Trotz, the New York Islanders reached the NHL semifinals in 2020 and 2021 - the deepest playoff trips for the Islanders since their run of five straight trips to the Stanley Cup Final ended in 1984.
Sharks strive to shake off collapse against lowly Flames
San Jose's playoff push hit a snag in Edmonton on Thursday, but the Sharks get another shot in Alberta when they visit the Calgary Flames on Saturday afternoon.
Patriots Defender Squashes ‘Crazy’ Drake Maye Playoff Narrative
Despite stringing together three dominant postseason outings, the New England Patriots defense doesn’t want to hear about carrying Drake Maye to Super Bowl LX. Maye led New England to a 14-3 season and AFC East championship by accounting for 35 touchdowns with a league-leading 72.0 completion percentage. The MVP finalist hasn’t lived up to those […]
Broncos sign another player to reserve/future contract
The Broncos signed CB Jaden Robinson to a reserve/future contract on Friday.
Bill Maher Says Hollywood Hurting Democratic Party: “Just Shut the F*** Up”
The HBO host and comic is blaming the "woke" entertainment industry for election losses and chiming in on the local state of play in California and L.A.
Night owl or early bird: Chronotype can influence your health and muscle strength
Being more active in the morning or afternoon is not just a matter of personal preference. Chronotype, which is each person's biological tendency to function better at certain times of the day, can play ...
Tuch sets Sabres' sights on Stanley Cup
The forward is not content with just making the playoffs.
Videogame stocks slide on Google's AI model that turns prompts into playable worlds
Shares of videogame companies fell sharply in afternoon trading on Friday after Alphabet's Google rolled out its artificial intelligence model capable of creating interactive digital worlds with simple prompts.
Which free agents should the Denver Broncos re-sign?
Heading into the 2025 season, the Denver Broncos had several key players in the final year of their deals who would become free agents at the end of the year. However, the team did a lot of the heavy lifting throughout the year and signed defensive linemen Zach Allen and Malcolm Roach, wide receiver Courtland […]
Takeaways from the Ducks 2-0 Loss to the Canucks
Despite controlling play and outshooting the Canucks, the Ducks struggled to convert chances, succumbing to a shutout and ending their road trip.
The World’s Largest Biological Battle Is Being Fought in Space
But this evolutionary “arms race” looks a little different when playing out in microgravity.
Google releases Project Genie AI tool for creating "playable worlds" that can feature copyrighted IP
But legal expert Pete Lewin from Wiggin argues that the companies behind this kind of tech can expect to face "greater scrutiny and pushback from IP owners"
#PostPulpit Mailbag: What’s been wrong with the playoff offense?
The latest edition of our Patriots mailbag answers questions about the Super Bowl, offensive issues, and more.
Champions League's best playoff matches: Mourinho returns to Madrid
The UEFA Champions League playoff draw took place on Friday, here's what to look forward to
Science Quiz: Weird ice and quantum collapse
Put your science knowledge to the test with this week’s news quiz. Play now.
Angelino responds to rumors about his health: “Don’t believe everything people say.”
After months of absence, Angelino finally got back to the pitch, returning to the pitch in the final minutes of Roma’s match against Panathinaikos. The Spanish full-back had last played against Vero...
Livingston v Motherwell: Pick of the stats
Tawanda Maswanhise has scored in his past three league appearances, while a goal here would make him the youngest player (23 years 72 days) to net in four successive Scottish Premiership outings since Malik Tillman for Rangers in April 2023 (20y 308d), and youngest for Motherwell in the top flight since Nick Blackman in November 2010 (21y 9d). Motherwell have only lost one of their past 15 league games (W9 D5), a 1-0 defeat at Rangers in December.
Genes play a big part in driving lifespan, scientists find
How long a person lives may not only be down to their lifestyle - but their genetic makeup too, research suggests.
Dispatch censored on Switch and Switch 2
AdHoc Studio says despite censorship being toggled on by default, "the core narrative and gameplay remains identical to the original release"
Fantasy Bundesliga: Scout squads for Matchday 20
Bulinews' Fantasy Bundesliga writers have each put together a squad of 10 outfield players for the upcoming matchday.Managers have full freedom with formations, but squads can’t exceed 110M, can onl...
The 10 most profitable sports teams in the world right now
Winning championships is the goal, but for the front office, the real scoreboard is the balance sheet. In an era where media rights, luxury suites, and global branding have turned franchises into financial powerhouses, some teams are simply playing in…
Rovers game 'will not define our season', says Fuchs
Newport County boss Christian Fuchs has played down suggestions that Saturday's trip to relegation rivals Bristol Rovers is season defining.
Sports Take: Super Bowl shows why NFL teams shouldn’t give up on QBs so quickly
The NFL is witnessing a growing trend of teams dumping young quarterbacks after only a few seasons. Stories of some of these quarterbacks reviving their careers prove that teams should invest in these players to develop into pro-level passers. The trend also serves as a warning for up-and-coming college quarterbacks.
Louisville Defeats Stanford 84-66
Louisville played a balanced game against Stanford and never trailed and racked up another 20-win season. They finished with five players in double figures with Mackenly Randolph and Laura Ziegler having career highs. However, Coach Jeff Walz was not impressed with his team’s outing. Coach Walz said, “Actually I don’t think we played well at […]
Vikings GM defends decision to move on from Sam Darnold, but admits results 'maybe didn’t play out the way we wanted'
Face Off! Lopez Stares Down Shakur In New York!
Teofimo Lopez and Shakur Stevenson came face-to-face earlier today (Thurs., Jan 29, 2026) at the conclusion of the pre-fight press conference ahead of their light welterweight title fight this Saturday (Jan. 31) inside Madison Square Garden in New York City, streaming live on DAZN PPV. Watch the press conference video replay here. Stevenson is out […]
USA women’s hockey player Britta Curl-Salemme partners with group against trans women in sports
Curl-Salemme's latest collaboration with FIERCE Athlete has been liked by teammates on the U.S. national team and PWHL's Minnesota Frost.
Testing the system: regional simulation exercises advance global health security
These exercises – South-East Asia Regional Practice of All-Hazard IHR Event Communications (SAPHIRE), Joint Assessment and Detection of Events (JADE) in the European Region, and IHR Exercise Crystal in the Western Pacific Region – bring together National Focal points (NFPs), who play a critical role under the IHR in safeguarding global health security. These annual exercises stress-test IHR event communication procedures and contingency plans, demonstrating a sustained commitment by countries to strengthening preparedness and learning.
Josh Allen Disrespects Patriots In New Sore Loser Comments
It’s always unlikable when a pro athlete plays the “shoulda, woulda, coulda” game during interviews, and that’s what Buffalo Bills QB Josh Allen just did. In a new presser, Allen insinuated that if he’d made one more play against the Denver Broncos in the Divisional round, the Bills would be headed to the Super Bowl […]
Brad Treliving defends Maple Leafs’ approach to sports science
The GM responded to criticism over the vacant director of performance role, saying the Leafs have more staff working hands-on with players.
Former Rams QB is Eagles new offensive coordinator
Sean Mannion is now calling plays for Jalen Hurts
Robert Saleh wants to 'bring a championship home' to Nashville
New Titans coach Robert Saleh thanks Titans brass, players and his family in his introductory press conference on Jan. 29.
Mavericks put their hope in health as the 1-year anniversary of the Luka Doncic trade approaches
Anthony Davis and Kyrie Irving didn't play in that 118-105 loss to Minnesota — and might not be in a Mavericks uniform on the same night again — while it was a temporary injury absence for four-time NBA champion Klay Thompson and Cooper Flagg, the rookie No. 1 pick who landed in Dallas by crazy luck and is seen as the next face of the franchise after Doncic. Days shy of a year since the Mavs shipped their global superstar to the Los Angeles Lakers for Davis and rocked the core of a team that was just nine months removed from playing in the NBA Finals, Washington's hope for a return to contention rests with those four teammates being healthy alongside him.
No. 21 Saint Louis faces Dayton, seeking 15th straight win
Nearing the halfway mark of conference play, No. 21 Saint Louis is well on its way to having the best season by an Atlantic 10 team since Dayton's 29-2 campaign in 2019-20.
A No. 1-vs.-2 showdown between Brother Martin and Jesuit has been moved because of weather
Brother Martin and Jesuit will play their rivalry soccer match two days later than originally scheduled.