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Cam Newton doubles down on saying Panthers had 'locker room of losers' prior to drafting him
Read full article: Cam Newton doubles down on saying Panthers had 'locker room of losers' prior to drafting himFormer Carolina star quarterback Cam Newton doubled down on recent comments that the Panthers had “a locker room of losers” before drafting him with the No_ 1 overall pick in 2011, saying his remarks were “aggressive” but “true.”.
The NBA's tech summit turns 25 this year, and its return to the Bay Area is a full-circle moment
Read full article: The NBA's tech summit turns 25 this year, and its return to the Bay Area is a full-circle momentNBA Commissioner Adam Silver had no idea 25 years ago that the Tech Summit would turn into much of anything, much less one of the hottest tickets at All-Star weekend.
Strength in numbers: New Red Sox righty Walker Buehler sees club joining trend of Dodgers
Read full article: Strength in numbers: New Red Sox righty Walker Buehler sees club joining trend of DodgersWalker Buehler won a World Series last year with the Los Angeles Dodgers, a team that’s stocked with starting pitching.
Trump orders US to ditch the penny. What's its connection to NASCAR's most impactful Daytona 500?
Read full article: Trump orders US to ditch the penny. What's its connection to NASCAR's most impactful Daytona 500?Cease production of the penny, let collector’s gobble up what’s left of the 1 cent coin, and there will still be one eternally glued to Dale Earnhardt’s old Chevrolet, the luckiest piece of loose change in NASCAR history.
Gold, silver or bronze. Mikaela Shiffrin has never finished off the podium in a slalom at the worlds
Read full article: Gold, silver or bronze. Mikaela Shiffrin has never finished off the podium in a slalom at the worldsMikaela Shiffrin is chasing a record-breaking 16th medal at the world championships in the slalom on Saturday.
Marcus Stroman reports to Yankees camp and insists he won't go to the bullpen
Read full article: Marcus Stroman reports to Yankees camp and insists he won't go to the bullpenMarcus Stroman has reported to New York Yankees spring training after missing the first two days of workouts and said he will refuse to pitch out of the bullpen.
Back in his native Bay Area, All-Star Damian Lillard seeks to make college more attainable for kids
Read full article: Back in his native Bay Area, All-Star Damian Lillard seeks to make college more attainable for kidsDamian Lillard went back to Oakland High on Thursday to help make the path for some current students there a little easier.
With tears flowing, Dale Earnhardt Jr. gets another shot at the Daytona 500 as a team owner
Read full article: With tears flowing, Dale Earnhardt Jr. gets another shot at the Daytona 500 as a team ownerDale Earnhardt Jr. blinked back tears as the moment hit him at Daytona International Speedway — a track bursting with triumph and tragedy for his family — that he was, with a country star and a NASCAR champ in tow, back in the Daytona 500.
Rodgers' stint with the Jets is over. Here are some potential landing spots if he doesn't retire
Read full article: Rodgers' stint with the Jets is over. Here are some potential landing spots if he doesn't retireAaron Rodgers’ tenure with the New York Jets began with lots of fanfare and Super Bowl aspirations.
JuJu Watkins lifts sixth-ranked USC to program-defining win over No. 1 UCLA
Read full article: JuJu Watkins lifts sixth-ranked USC to program-defining win over No. 1 UCLAJuJu Watkins broke out of a scoring slump with 38 points, helping sixth-ranked USC topple No. 1 UCLA 71-60 and further delivering on her goal of restoring the program to its earlier glory.
No. 1 UCLA's 23-game winning streak ends in 71-60 loss to USC and Watkins
Read full article: No. 1 UCLA's 23-game winning streak ends in 71-60 loss to USC and WatkinsJuJu Watkins scored 38 points to lead sixth-ranked Southern California over No. 1 UCLA 71-60, handing the crosstown rival Bruins their first loss of the season.
Philadelphia turns green on Valentine’s Day to celebrate Super Bowl champions
Read full article: Philadelphia turns green on Valentine’s Day to celebrate Super Bowl championsPhiladelphia Eagles fans are perched in trees and atop ladders to get a glimpse of their Super Bowl champion Eagles.
McCarthy's big finish gives him the lead in the cold rain and brutal test of Torrey Pines
Read full article: McCarthy's big finish gives him the lead in the cold rain and brutal test of Torrey PinesDenny McCarthy is leading the Genesis Invitational thanks to two holes to close out an otherwise tough and miserable day of weather.
Castroneves to use "world-class driver" provisional to race in Daytona 500 after qualifying crash
Read full article: Castroneves to use "world-class driver" provisional to race in Daytona 500 after qualifying crashFour-time Indianapolis 500 winner Helio Castroneves will race in the Daytona 500 as a special 41st driver under a new rule that allows for a “world-class driver” to receive a provisional spot.
Norway's Ingebrigtsen sets world record in the indoor mile days after Nuguse's mark
Read full article: Norway's Ingebrigtsen sets world record in the indoor mile days after Nuguse's markNorway’s Jakob Ingebrigtsen has set a world record in the indoor mile, beating Yared Nuguse’s mark set just five days earlier at the Millrose Games.
Moore is bullish on the Saints, but noncommittal on Carr, as his 1st head-coaching gig starts
Read full article: Moore is bullish on the Saints, but noncommittal on Carr, as his 1st head-coaching gig startsKellen Moore is less than a week removed from winning a Super Bowl as the Philadelphia Eagles’ offensive coordinator as he takes over a Saints franchise that hasn’t been to the playoffs in four seasons.
Kevin Durant cherishes another chance to return to Chase Center, this time for the All-Star Game
Read full article: Kevin Durant cherishes another chance to return to Chase Center, this time for the All-Star GameEach time Kevin Durant comes back through Chase Center to face his former Warriors, he takes time to stop and enjoy seeing all of the old familiar faces.
4 Nations is an international 'coming out party' for Connor McDavid, finally playing for Canada
Read full article: 4 Nations is an international 'coming out party' for Connor McDavid, finally playing for CanadaConnor McDavid played in the World Cup of Hockey in 2016, but it was with the 23-and-under Team North America, not Canada.
Trump Jr. backs Enhanced Games, an Olympic disruptor that would allow some steroids in sports
Read full article: Trump Jr. backs Enhanced Games, an Olympic disruptor that would allow some steroids in sportsA group led by Donald Trump Jr. is infusing funding and some political muscle into the Enhanced Games, a sports festival that would hold track, swimming and other events free of anti-doping measures.
Another year, another All-Star for LeBron: How he ranks in All-Star history
Read full article: Another year, another All-Star for LeBron: How he ranks in All-Star historyThere was a conversation that Los Angeles Lakers star LeBron James had with Nikola Jokic and Luka Doncic during last year’s All-Star Game that went viral, since microphones picked up the exchange.
What's the difference between racing Indy 500 and Daytona 500? Drivers who have tried both explain
Read full article: What's the difference between racing Indy 500 and Daytona 500? Drivers who have tried both explainThey are the signature spectacles in each racing series, the Indianapolis 500 and all its pageantry with more than a century of tradition and milk drinking in open wheel racing, and the Daytona 500, NASCAR’s season opener run under the Florida sun at the unofficial home of the “birthplace of speed.”.
Jimmie Johnson scuffled in his first 2 years as NASCAR team owner. Can he make Legacy a winner?
Read full article: Jimmie Johnson scuffled in his first 2 years as NASCAR team owner. Can he make Legacy a winner?Jimmie Johnson has finally scaled back on his racing career to focus on ownership duties at his NASCAR team.
It's a 6-pack of All-Star rookies: Wembanyama, Herro, Williams, Sengun, Mobley and Cunningham
Read full article: It's a 6-pack of All-Star rookies: Wembanyama, Herro, Williams, Sengun, Mobley and CunninghamThere are six first-time All-Stars set to play in Sunday's NBA midseason showcase in San Francisco.
Rubiales' defense team asks for his acquittal. Hermoso's lawyer reiterates sexual assault claim
Read full article: Rubiales' defense team asks for his acquittal. Hermoso's lawyer reiterates sexual assault claimLuis Rubiales’ defense team has reiterated in closing arguments that Jenni Hermoso consented to the World Cup kiss by the former Spanish soccer federation president.
Golden State Warriors blend sports and music with new album from their groundbreaking record label
Read full article: Golden State Warriors blend sports and music with new album from their groundbreaking record labelThe Golden State Warriors are known for their electrifying plays and superstar Stephen Curry, but now the team is pioneering a fresh gameplan: blending sports and entertainment in a way no NBA franchise has before.
Fueled by grudge, Jamal Murray scores career-high 55 points in Nuggets' win over Trail Blazers
Read full article: Fueled by grudge, Jamal Murray scores career-high 55 points in Nuggets' win over Trail BlazersThe only thing hotter than Jamal Murray’s jumper Wednesday night may have been his temper.
Canada defenseman Shea Theodore is out for the rest of the 4 Nations Face-Off because of injury
Read full article: Canada defenseman Shea Theodore is out for the rest of the 4 Nations Face-Off because of injuryCanada defenseman Shea Theodore is out for the rest of the 4 Nations Face-Off because of injury.
Alex Bregman and Red Sox agree to $120 million, 3-year contract, AP source says
Read full article: Alex Bregman and Red Sox agree to $120 million, 3-year contract, AP source saysAlex Bregman and the Boston Red Sox have agreed to a $120 million, three-year contract, a person familiar with the deal tells The Associated Press.
Briscoe gives Toyota its first Daytona 500 pole as Johnson and Truex also lock into NASCAR opener
Read full article: Briscoe gives Toyota its first Daytona 500 pole as Johnson and Truex also lock into NASCAR openerChase Briscoe led a banner night for Toyota in qualifying for the Daytona 500 by winning the pole for NASCAR’s “Great American Race.”.
Nick Pivetta agrees to $55 million, 4-year contract with San Diego Padres, AP source says
Read full article: Nick Pivetta agrees to $55 million, 4-year contract with San Diego Padres, AP source saysA person familiar with the negotiations tells The Associated Press that Nick Pivetta has agreed to a backloaded $55 million, four-year contract with the San Diego Padres.
Villanova edges No. 9 St. John's 73-71 to stop Red Storm's winning streak
Read full article: Villanova edges No. 9 St. John's 73-71 to stop Red Storm's winning streakTyler Perkins hit a go-ahead 3-pointer with 8 seconds remaining and Villanova defeated No. 9 St. John’s 73-71, ending the Red Storm’s 10-game winning streak.
Mets finalize Pete Alonso deal and re-sign injured reliever Drew Smith
Read full article: Mets finalize Pete Alonso deal and re-sign injured reliever Drew SmithPete Alonso and the New York Mets have finalized their $54 million, two-year contract on the same day spring training opened with the team’s first formal workout for pitchers and catchers.
NASCAR files appeal against 23XI and Front Row just 1 hour before Daytona 500 qualifying begins
Read full article: NASCAR files appeal against 23XI and Front Row just 1 hour before Daytona 500 qualifying beginsNASCAR has filed a 68-page appeal roughly one hour before the start of Daytona 500 qualifying that argues a federal judge erred in recognizing 23XI Motorsports and Front Row Motorsports as chartered teams for 2025 as the two organizations sue over antitrust claims.
Ohio State is hiring former Lions coach Matt Patricia as defensive coordinator, AP source says
Read full article: Ohio State is hiring former Lions coach Matt Patricia as defensive coordinator, AP source saysA person familiar with the situation says that Ohio State is hiring former Detroit Lions coach Matt Patricia as defensive coordinator.
Monahan says bringing LIV players back into the fold is a top priority for golf
Read full article: Monahan says bringing LIV players back into the fold is a top priority for golfPGA Tour Commissioner Jay Monahan says the White House meeting with President Donald Trump last week gets golf closer to reunification.
NASCAR's lone Black Cup driver Bubba Wallace 'couldn't care less' if Trump attends Daytona 500
Read full article: NASCAR's lone Black Cup driver Bubba Wallace 'couldn't care less' if Trump attends Daytona 500Bubba Wallace said he “couldn’t care less” if Donald Trump attends the Daytona 500 on Sunday, nearly five years after the president accused the NASCAR Cup Series’ only Black full-time driver of perpetrating “a hoax” when a crew member found a noose in the team garage stall.
Kane lifts Bayern to beat Celtic in Champions League playoffs. Milan, Atalanta and Monaco all lose
Read full article: Kane lifts Bayern to beat Celtic in Champions League playoffs. Milan, Atalanta and Monaco all loseBayern Munich looks set to survive the new Champions League playoffs round.
Yamamoto, Sasaki are the likely starting pitchers when the Dodgers play in Tokyo next month
Read full article: Yamamoto, Sasaki are the likely starting pitchers when the Dodgers play in Tokyo next monthYoshinobu Yamamoto and Roki Sasaki are the likely starting pitchers for the Los Angeles Dodgers when they face the Chicago Cubs in Tokyo next month, according to manager Dave Roberts.
Angels' Anthony Rendon out long term because of upcoming hip surgery
Read full article: Angels' Anthony Rendon out long term because of upcoming hip surgeryAngels third baseman Anthony Rendon will undergo hip surgery and be out for an extended period, his latest injury setback since joining Los Angeles.
Tigers expect RHP Alex Cobb to miss start of season with hip injury after signing $15M, 1-year deal
Read full article: Tigers expect RHP Alex Cobb to miss start of season with hip injury after signing $15M, 1-year dealThe Detroit Tigers are expecting Alex Cobb to miss the start of the season.
Lindsey Vonn says she 'would be proud to race with anyone' in team combined at the Olympics
Read full article: Lindsey Vonn says she 'would be proud to race with anyone' in team combined at the OlympicsIt’s not just downhill and super-G that Lindsey Vonn wants to compete in at the age of 41 at next year’s Milan-Cortina Olympics.
Denny Hamlin leads fast group of Toyotas in NASCAR's opening practice for the Daytona 500
Read full article: Denny Hamlin leads fast group of Toyotas in NASCAR's opening practice for the Daytona 500Denny Hamlin led a trio of Toyota drivers — the manufacturer claimed five of the top six spots — in the opening practice for the Daytona 500.
New Pirates 1B Spencer Horwitz to miss at least 6-8 weeks following wrist surgery
Read full article: New Pirates 1B Spencer Horwitz to miss at least 6-8 weeks following wrist surgeryNew Pittsburgh Pirates first baseman Spencer Horwitz is expected to miss most of spring training after undergoing surgery on his right wrist.
Former coach Vilda denies pressure on Hermoso to downplay kiss after Women's World Cup final
Read full article: Former coach Vilda denies pressure on Hermoso to downplay kiss after Women's World Cup finalJorge Vilda, the former coach of Spain women’s soccer team, has told a judge that ex-soccer federation president Luis Rubiales did not ask him to put pressure on Jenni Hermoso following the outcry that erupted after Rubiales kissed the player.
Trump NIL twist carries small legal impact. But to some 'it's putting women's sports back 25 years'
Read full article: Trump NIL twist carries small legal impact. But to some 'it's putting women's sports back 25 years'The U.S. Education Department is scrapping a policy from the Biden administration that threatened to upend colleges’ plans to pay athletes for their name, image and likeness by making those payments subject to federal Title IX rules.
Wrexham says one of its players hospitalized after road incident on way home from match
Read full article: Wrexham says one of its players hospitalized after road incident on way home from matchWrexham says midfielder Elliot Lee was taken to the hospital after being involved in what the Welsh club described as a “road traffic incident” on the way home from a match.
Everton scores stoppage-time equalizer against Liverpool in last Merseyside derby at Goodison Park
Read full article: Everton scores stoppage-time equalizer against Liverpool in last Merseyside derby at Goodison ParkThe 120th and final Merseyside derby at Goodison Park delivered a stunning finish as James Tarkowski scored an equalizer for Everton in the eighth minute of stoppage time to secure a 2-2 draw with Liverpool in the Premier League.
The Eagles' roster overhaul between two Super Bowl titles is an NFL rarity
Read full article: The Eagles' roster overhaul between two Super Bowl titles is an NFL raritySeven years after Doug Pederson and Nick Foles delivered Philadelphia its first Super Bowl title, Nick Sirianni and Jalen Hurts did it again with a 40-22 win over Kansas City in Super Bowl 59.
UConn's Liam McNeeley draws inspiration for 38-point performance from Creighton fans heckling Hurley
Read full article: UConn's Liam McNeeley draws inspiration for 38-point performance from Creighton fans heckling HurleyUConn freshman star Liam McNeeley hadn’t played in front of a crowd as hostile as the one the Huskies faced in Omaha, Nebraska.
Eighth-seeded Aaliyah Edwards advances to semis of Unrivaled 1-on-1 tournament
Read full article: Eighth-seeded Aaliyah Edwards advances to semis of Unrivaled 1-on-1 tournamentEighth-seeded Aaliyah Edwards advanced to the semifinals of the Unrivaled 1-on-1 tournament beating Allisha Gray in the quarterfinals.
Ben Simmons says he's ready to play at a high level for LA Clippers after being waived by Nets
Read full article: Ben Simmons says he's ready to play at a high level for LA Clippers after being waived by NetsBen Simmons has opened a new chapter with the Los Angeles Clippers, practicing with the team for the first time after being waived by the Brooklyn Nets.
Brandon Ingram gets $120 million extension from Raptors shortly after being acquired
Read full article: Brandon Ingram gets $120 million extension from Raptors shortly after being acquiredBrandon Ingram has a $120 million extension from the Toronto Raptors before ever playing a game for them.
Yankees' Boone says he hopes his team would handle title `with a little more class' than Dodgers
Read full article: Yankees' Boone says he hopes his team would handle title `with a little more class' than DodgersThree months after the World Series, Yankees manager Aaron Boone remained unhappy with some of the Los Angeles Dodgers’ remarks after they beat a sloppy New York team in five games for the title.
Fresh off a World Series win, the Los Angeles Dodgers look even more formidable in 2025
Read full article: Fresh off a World Series win, the Los Angeles Dodgers look even more formidable in 2025The Los Angeles Dodgers went through a light workout and most of the usual superstars were out on the field, including National League MVP Shohei Ohtani and Mookie Betts.
Ex-49er Dana Stubblefield freed from prison after rape conviction overturned
Read full article: Ex-49er Dana Stubblefield freed from prison after rape conviction overturnedA judge has granted the release of former San Francisco 49er Dana Stubblefield after his 2020 rape conviction was vacated by a California appeals court last December.
Dept of Education asks NCAA, high schools to erase records set by transgender athletes
Read full article: Dept of Education asks NCAA, high schools to erase records set by transgender athletesThe Department of Education has taken another step in advancing the Trump administration’s new transgender policy for sports by asking the NCAA and a key high-school sports organization to restore titles, awards and records it says have been “misappropriated by biological males competing in female categories.”.
Raiders, Cowboys and Dolphins go another season long removed from their championship days
Read full article: Raiders, Cowboys and Dolphins go another season long removed from their championship daysThe Las Vegas Raiders haven’t played in the Super Bowl in 22 years, the Dallas Cowboys in 29 and the Miami Dolphins in 40 now that another big game has come and gone.
Steve Smith Sr. unhappy with former teammate Cam Newton calling Panthers 'losers' prior his arrival
Read full article: Steve Smith Sr. unhappy with former teammate Cam Newton calling Panthers 'losers' prior his arrivalFormer Carolina Panthers wide receiver Steve Smith Sr. took exception to comments made by former teammate Cam Newton, who called the team “losers” before he arrived in 2011 as the No. 1 overall pick.
NASCAR drivers divided on new rule that could guarantee Helio Castroneves a spot in the Daytona 500
Read full article: NASCAR drivers divided on new rule that could guarantee Helio Castroneves a spot in the Daytona 500A controversial new NASCAR rule designed for “world-class drivers” could give Helio Castroneves an automatic berth into the Daytona 500.
Philadelphia plans for a huge crowd to cheer on the Eagles at Super Bowl parade on Friday
Read full article: Philadelphia plans for a huge crowd to cheer on the Eagles at Super Bowl parade on FridayPhiladelphia officials are expecting a huge turnout of fans in the city Friday for a parade honoring the Philadelphia Eagles after their Super Bowl win.
Eagles' Super Bowl-winning coordinator Kellen Moore will become the Saints head coach
Read full article: Eagles' Super Bowl-winning coordinator Kellen Moore will become the Saints head coachKellen Moore is leaving the Super Bowl champion Philadelphia Eagles for his first NFL head coaching job with the New Orleans Saints.
Bellingham strikes late for Real Madrid in 3-2 win at Man City in Champions League 1st leg playoff
Read full article: Bellingham strikes late for Real Madrid in 3-2 win at Man City in Champions League 1st leg playoffJude Bellingham struck in stoppage time to give Real Madrid a 3-2 victory in its Champions League playoff against Manchester City.
Chelsea co-owner Boehly to invest in cricket with stake in Trent Rockets franchise in The Hundred
Read full article: Chelsea co-owner Boehly to invest in cricket with stake in Trent Rockets franchise in The HundredChelsea part-owner Todd Boehly is looking to buy a slice of another English sports team — this time in cricket.
Champions League global rights deal set to be struck by U.S. agency Relevent with UEFA, clubs
Read full article: Champions League global rights deal set to be struck by U.S. agency Relevent with UEFA, clubsUEFA and top European soccer clubs are set to drop the Swiss agency that has sold Champions League rights since 1992.
Lindsey Vonn says 'I didn’t help myself' with social media posts involving Mikaela Shiffrin
Read full article: Lindsey Vonn says 'I didn’t help myself' with social media posts involving Mikaela ShiffrinLindsey Vonn acknowledges that “I didn’t help myself” by firing back on social media after learning that she wasn’t paired with Mikaela Shiffin for the team combined race at the skiing world championships.
Shiffrin says sharing gold with childhood friend Johnson 'tops the list of any medal I've ever won'
Read full article: Shiffrin says sharing gold with childhood friend Johnson 'tops the list of any medal I've ever won'Mikaela Shiffrin and Breezy Johnson have won gold in the new team combined event at the Alpine skiing world championships.
Rubiales tells judge that Hermoso gave him consent for kiss after 2023 Women's World Cup
Read full article: Rubiales tells judge that Hermoso gave him consent for kiss after 2023 Women's World CupFormer Spanish soccer federation president Luis Rubiales has reiterated before a judge that forward Jenni Hermoso gave him consent for a kiss at the 2023 Women’s World Cup final presentation ceremony.
Aaliyah Edwards shocks Breanna Stewart 12-0 in opening round of Unrivaled 1-on-1 tournament
Read full article: Aaliyah Edwards shocks Breanna Stewart 12-0 in opening round of Unrivaled 1-on-1 tournamentAaliyah Edwards pulled off the stunner of the opening round of the Unrivaled 1-on-1 tournament beating top-seeded Breanna Stewart 12-0.
LaMelo Ball misses second half of Hornets' game against Brooklyn with right ankle soreness
Read full article: LaMelo Ball misses second half of Hornets' game against Brooklyn with right ankle sorenessLaMelo Ball missed the second half of Charlotte’s game against the Brooklyn Nets on Monday night because of right ankle soreness.
Super Bowl averaged a record 127.7 million US viewers
Read full article: Super Bowl averaged a record 127.7 million US viewersDespite the game being a blowout, Sunday night’s Super Bowl averaged a record 127.7 million U.S. viewers across television and streaming platforms for Philadelphia’s 40-22 victory over Kansas City.
Luka Doncic makes his Lakers debut and quickly connects with LeBron James in a 132-113 win over Utah
Read full article: Luka Doncic makes his Lakers debut and quickly connects with LeBron James in a 132-113 win over UtahLuka Doncic scored 14 points in limited playing time during his debut with the Lakers, joining their starting lineup alongside LeBron James and immediately getting into the flow during Los Angeles’ 132-113 victory over the Utah Jazz.