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Letter: Inappropriate entertainment ruining Super Bowl halftime
Leave the questionable dancing to the players when they celebrate.
LeBron James becomes oldest player in NBA history to post triple-double
LeBron James is still doing this stuff at 41 years old.
Stern Pinball’s New Pokémon Pinball Machine Is Available Now
The noted pinball creator has just released a new table that lets players catch and battle Pokémon and take on Team Rocket.
Sony State of Play February 2026: Everything announced
Here's everything announced during the February 2026 Sony State of Play.
Steelers NFL Free Agency Predictions: Aaron Rodgers Back in Pittsburgh?
Here are three players from our top 100 free agents list that we think the Steelers will land this offseason.
The NBA’s yucky tanking problem, plus an American speedskating gold
The Pulse Newsletter 📣 | This is The Athletic’s daily sports newsletter. Sign up here to receive The Pulse directly in your inbox. Good morning! Protect your hamate bone today. Inside: 📉 Tanking, everywhere 📧 Tisch’s Epstein emails exposed 🏅 Another packed Olympic day Tanking has always been a part of the modern NBA, because the math is too simple: forfeit a season now for a better return (an elite draft prospect) later. Elite players win championships and bring about every form of success this league has to offer. At its base, the logic is flawless. The product,...
With offseason additions in tow, Cubs hunger to take care of 'unfinished business'
MESA, Ariz. -- Jameson Taillon did his best to describe the feeling that has been permeating through the Cubs’ facility since players began arriving in Arizona. Excitement is often paired with high expectations in the early days of Spring Training, but the veteran pitcher senses a shift around Chicago’s complex.
‘Heated Rivalry’ Is Bringing New Fans to Hockey. Does the Sport Deserve Them?
Obsession over a show about two closeted hockey players has brought new fandom to the sport just ahead of the Olympics. But men's hockey's lack of support for LGBTQ+ players and fans is notable.
NBA suspends Isaiah Stewart and three others for their roles in Pistons-Hornets brawl
The same four players ejected during the Pistons' 110-104 victory at Spectrum Center in Charlotte, N.C., were later suspended.
College football players poised for bounce-back seasons in 2026
Several former college football standouts are set up for improvement next season
The dropout crisis in youth sports
Youth sports should allow kids to be active, have fun and build friendships, but intense pressure to succeed is causing burnout.
AI power players pour cash into competitive primaries as 2026 midterms heat up
An AI-backed political group funded by top Silicon Valley figures is making its first major push into the 2026 midterm primaries, starting with a $500,000 ad blitz.
Chelsea Women in crisis: A critical exit, player confusion and the role of the men’s sporting directors
The departure of Paul Green as head of women's football is a major moment for the club, who have endured an unusually difficult season
Everything In Helldivers 2’s New Cyberstan Cyborg ‘Machinery Of Oppression’ Event
Helldivers 2 wants players to take the fight to Cyberstan to fight Cyborgs in its new invasion Machinery of Oppression event, live now. Here's what's in it.
'It kind of spiralled' - four ejected after mass brawl
Four players are ejected after a mass brawl as the Detroit Pistons beat the Charlotte Hornets 110-104 in a bad-tempered NBA fixture.
Lakers player grades: L.A. can't crack Thunder's championship defense
On Monday, the Thunder proved why they're simply on a higher level than the Lakers.
Player Grades: Cavs at Nuggets – James Harden stuns Denver
Harden helped the Cavs win another thriller.
'It's going to be an intense one': U.S-Canada in women's hockey is one of the best rivalries in sports
How is each team playing? Who are the key players in Tuesday's preliminary-round game? We break down the first meeting between the rivals at the 2026 Winter Olympics.
Sony's PS5 Fighter Marvel Tokon Confirms 20 Characters at Launch, Single Player 'Episode' Mode
12 to be revealed
Players Era NIL Payments Stalled in College Sports Commission Review
What remains unclear is the extent to which these delays are attributable to Players Era, the CSC, or the schools themselves.
Embark Studios Is Encouraging Cooperation in ARC Raiders With New Shared Watch Event
Embark Studios launches ARC Raiders’ Shared Watch Event, rewarding players for cooperating against the ARC with cosmetics, tokens, and event progression.
Senate candidate Michele Morrow says NC is done electing ‘party power players’
Senate candidate Michele Morrow wants to see former Gov. Roy Cooper retire and thinks she’s the Republican to make that happen.
NFL Alumni Health Partners with Wellgistics Health to Deploy Technology to Improve Health Outcomes for Former NFL Players and Rural Communities
Wellgistics Health to leverage EinsteinRx™ AI pharmacy hub and PharmacyChain™ smart contracts to drive healthcare
As Helldivers 2 sends players in to destroy the Cyborg menace, Arrowhead details its plans for the future of the game
Helldivers 2 is sending us to the Cyborg world of Cyberstan, and game director Mikael Eriksson has discussed how Arrowhead approaches the ongoing narrative.
12 New Orleans area prep softball position players to watch heading into this season
These New Orleans area prep softball players are primed for big seasons.
NHL power rankings: One Olympian to watch from every team
The NHL is on its Olympic break, and every team is sending at least one player to the Games. Here is one Olympian to watch from every team.
Seahawks WR Jaxon Smith-Njigba Departs Super Bowl LX Early
In the third quarter of Super Bowl LX, the Seahawks lost arguably their best player when Jaxon Smith-Njigba left with an injury.
STZ Player Introduces 4K and 8K Media Player Platform for Digital Entertainment
STZ Player LogoCASABLANCA, Morocco, Feb. 08, 2026 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- STZ Player, a provider of digital entertainment solutions, announces the ...
NBC Sports names former Reds player Joey Votto as commentator for 2026 MLB season
It's now official: Former Reds player Joey Votto is set to join NBC Sports as a commentator for the 2026 MLB season.
Patriots Superstar First Player To Arrive To Super Bowl LX
New England Patriots cornerback Christian Gonzalez could not wait any longer to check out the atmosphere of Super Bowl LX. Gonzalez, who made it all the way to the big game in his first trip to the postseason, was the first player to arrive to Levi’s Stadium ahead of his club’s matchup with the Seattle […]
'Overwatch' just hit its highest player base on Steam PC since launch — passing Battlefield 6 and Call of Duty
All it needed was a flying kitty. Overwatch is so back, as the kids say.
Super Bowl LX players lose thousands to California's 'jock tax' on athlete income
Players competing in Super Bowl LX in Santa Clara will face California's jock tax, which subjects players to taxes for days spent in the state preparing for or participating in games.
My father played in the NFL before it made anyone rich
The daughter of NFL Hall of Famer Tom Mack reflects on growing up with a legendary player who balanced football, work, and family.
WNBA makes housing and facilities concessions in latest CBA proposal
In the revised agreement, one bedroom apartments will be available for players making minimum salary. Developmental players would get studio apartments.
Bay Area high school sports
High School Sports in San Jose and Northern California. Varsity sports teams, football games, player profiles, coaches, and more from the Mercury News.
Julian Brandt: Record-breaking and clever
The last four of Julian Brandt's six goals this season were all opening goals. No other player in the league has scored more opening goals this season – not even Harry Kane! A total of 25 of his 76 ...
Scientists warn climate models are missing a key ocean player
Tiny marine plankton that build calcium carbonate shells play an outsized role in regulating Earth’s climate, quietly pulling carbon from the atmosphere and helping lock it away in the deep ocean. New research shows these microscopic engineers are largely missing from the climate models used to forecast our planet’s future, meaning scientists may be underestimating how the ocean responds to climate change.
WVU women handle business in 87-68 win over Arizona
West Virginia took care of business Saturday, the way a top 20 team should against a struggling foe without its best player in the lineup. That the 20th-ranked Mountaineers ran away from Arizona, 87-68, inside the Hope Coliseum wasn’t exactly what caught the eye of Arizona head coach Becky Burke. It was how the Mountaineers […]
Pep Guardiola, Liam Rosenior and the risks and rewards for football figures talking politics
Lending their voice to non-football issues is not always a straightforward decision for managers and players - it can lead to a backlash
1 player Phillies must trade before spring training
Here is one player that president of baseball operations Dave Dombrowski and the Philadelphia Phillies must trade before Spring Training.
World Baseball Classic: Each MLB Team's List Of Players
Every MLB team will be represented at the World Baseball Classic. How has the most?
Highlights from Patriots SB LX 'Welcome Party' presented by TK Sports Bar
On Wednesday night the Patriots welcomed fans hosting a special Super Bowl LX 'Welcome Party' with entertainment from the band Train, appearances by Robert and Jonathan Kraft, coaches, players and more.
Phillies invite 2 intriguing players to spring training
As the Phillies craft their 2026 plans, two non-roster invitees will have an opportunity to prove themselves at spring training.
Video Damar Hamlin discusses importance of heart health
The NFL player, who suffered cardiac arrest during a 2023 game, is joined by CEO of the American Heart Association, Nancy Brown.
Game On: How Betting Became the Most Powerful Player in Sports
Koo Yul Kim, a researcher at UNC, shares insights into the marketing, impacts and future of sports betting platforms.
So the Epstein scandal is about politics? Silly me for thinking it’s about the mass abuse of women and girls
Obsessing over individual players and political chaos leaves less time to focus on the misogyny. And that’s for the best, isn’t it guys, says Guardian columnist Marina Hyde
Vote For Your January 2026 Reading Player Of The Month
Which of these four players gets your vote?
Player Grades: Lakers vs. Sixers
Grading every Lakers player’s performance from the team’s 119-115 win vs. Sixers
2 Broncos players snubbed for NFL's newest award
Broncos LT Garett Bolles did not allow a single sack in 2025 and he received the best pass-blocking grade (90.8) from PFF.
Dodgers on 2026 World Baseball Classic rosters
Nine Dodgers players are representing countries in the WBC
SEC commissioner warns Bediako case threatens college sports ahead of Friday hearing
Southeastern Conference Commissioner Greg Sankey warned that allowing former professional athletes to return to college competition would threaten the foundation of college sports, as a judge prepares to hear arguments Friday in the NCAA eligibility case involving Alabama basketball player Charles Bediako.
Best potential buyout candidates for Celtics after trade deadline
Which players could the Celtics pursue on the NBA's buyout market? Here are five interesting options.
Inside Will Campbell's Friday morning news recaps during team meetings
Patriots rookie Will Campbell's Friday morning newsletters have become many of the players' favorite part of the day.
GO Battle League Now Awards Championship Points: Leaderboard Challenges Explained
How GO Battle League players can earn Championship Points and qualify for the Pokémon World Championships
Penguins fourth line could have very different look vs. Sabres
The Pittsburgh Penguins could be without two key fourth-line players on Thursday night against the Buffalo Sabres.
Horizon Hunters Gathering is a three-player tactical co-op game that looks a bit like Dauntless (with a closed playtest coming soon)
Guerrilla and PlayStation have lifted the lid on Horizon Hunters Gathering, a new co-op game set for PC and PS5.
Sony Announces Horizon Hunters Gathering, Guerrilla's New Co-Op Action Game for PS5 and PC
Sony has finally announced Guerrilla’s Horizon live service multiplayer game, Horizon Hunters Gathering. It’s due out for PlayStation 5 and PC.
The Next Horizon Game Is A Colorful Three Player Co-Op Game
Horizon Hunters Gathering will launch on PS5 and PC
Preparing for your second Expedition
ARC Raiders is a multiplayer extraction adventure, set in a lethal future earth, ravaged by a mysterious mechanized threat known as ARC.
West Palm hosts global power players as city pushes for national business hub status
It wasn’t on most people’s radar, but this week, some of the world’s most influential and wealthiest business leaders gathered in West Palm Beach.
Timing of Sorensen axe 'a surprise'
The timing of Everton's decision to sack Brian Sorensen came as a surprise, just hours after the transfer deadline closed and the addition of Roma midfielder Zara Kramzar to their ranks. Supporters have grown increasingly frustrated by their performances with Sorensen seemingly still unsure on his best XI and often using players out of position.
Patriots announce first injury report following Super Bowl bye week
The New England Patriots listed five players on Wednesday's injury report, just days before Super Bowl Sunday.
NFL athletes help students celebrate new sports field in East Palo Alto
NFL player Mekhi Blackmon of the Colts and brothers Rejzohn and Nahshon Wright of the Saints and Bears, all played on the field as kids and were at the celebration. "This is where I learned to be a teammate," Bears CB and East Palo Alto native Nahshon Wright said. "This is how I learned to be selfless."
Rutgers Football Signs One Player on “Regular” National Signing Day
Rutgers concludes 2026 recruitment class
FC Köln sporting director explains plan to lead Bayern Munich loanee Felipe Chávez to the ‘level of the Bundesliga’
Köln are excited to add another player to the squad.
Samson Gash, Catholic Central star, signs to Michigan State football
4-star Novi Detroit Catholic Central wide receiver Samson Gash, the state's fastest player, officially signed with Michigan State football Wednesday.
Here are 12 New Orleans area prep baseball position players to watch this season
These 12 New Orleans area prep baseball players are set to turn heads this season.
Chicago's quantum park lands another global player
Israel-based Quantum Machines will open a lab at Chicago’s South Works site, adding momentum to Illinois’ $500 million push to become a global hub for quantum computing.
See the players, coaches representing Ohio in Super Bowl 60
From Buckeye State natives to former Ohio State stars, see which players and coaches will rep Ohio in Super Bowl 60 this weekend.
‘Things Have Not Changed’: What ‘Heated Rivalry’ Gets Right About Men’s Sports
The show, about a romance between two closeted pro hockey players, is a surprise hit. But its popularity underscores how little has changed in the hypermasculine world of men’s professional sports.
11 juniors to watch in 2027 football recruiting class in metro Detroit
Here are 11 of the top junior high school football players in metro Detroit to watch in the 2027 recruiting class.
Clippers' Kawhi Leonard named All-Star to fill U.S. player pool in new format
Leonard is averaging a career high for the Clippers
Patriots' rookies ready to take on sport's biggest stage as they prepare for Super Bowl
More than half of New England's players had never played in a postseason game before last month, and they now find themselves on the biggest stage in sports.
Patriots’ Stefon Diggs Finally Gets Chance To Answer Viral Question
Stefon Diggs is one of the most recognizable faces in football, but his introduction to the general public didn’t have anything to do with his on-field accomplishments. Diggs, long before becoming an enigmatic superstar for the Minnesota Vikings, Buffalo Bills, Houston Texans and New England Patriots, was just a young player looking to find his […]
NBA results: February 2, 2026
Monday night in the NBA delivered drama in different ways. One team erased a huge deficit. Another leaned on a single star to survive without key players. Long losing streaks ended, and winning streaks came to a stop. Every game…
Suns, Trail Blazers shorthanded in clash before All-Star break
Both teams could be without their All-Star player when the Phoenix Suns visit the Portland Trail Blazers on Tuesday night.
Underwhelming 49ers offensive weapon named their worst signing of 2025
The San Francisco 49ers added plenty of players last offseason who helped out, but one of them struggled to make much of a positive impact in 2025.
2026 potential NFL free agents: Ranking the top 50 players who could hit the market
An early look at the 2026 projected free agency field before franchise tag and extension decisions are made
‘Intrusion of politics’: Pakistan’s boycott of India game divides opinion
Ex-players and politicians criticise the politicisation of cricket and urge the ICC to step in and mend ties.
Brand-New Hit PS5 Exclusive Game Already on Sale on PS Store
A brand-new, acclaimed PS5 console exclusive adventure game is on sale on the PS Store, offering players a limited-time launch discount.
11 ex-Broncos players picked in UFL draft
At least 11 former Broncos players are set to suit up in the UFL this spring.
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 […]
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
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.
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, […]
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.
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.
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.
Braves News: Framber Valdez rumors, player panels, more
Atlanta Braves news and notes from Saturday
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.
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 […]
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 […]
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.