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Banned by NBA, Porter joins USBL's SuperHawks

February 26, 2026 - 1:02pm
Jontay Porter, banned for life by the NBA for gambling in 2024 and currently awaiting sentencing after pleading guilty to a related federal charge, is planning to play for an upstart pro basketball league.

Hilary Knight: Women's team joke 'distasteful'

February 26, 2026 - 1:02pm
American gold medalist Hilary Knight called President Trump's comment about the women's team "distasteful" but said she chooses to celebrate the women's accomplishments.

Ranking the top offseason trade candidates: Who are the best players potentially available?

February 26, 2026 - 1:00pm
How do Brian Thomas Jr. and Maxx Crosby stack up on the trade market? We break down the latest intel.

Who will start at quarterback for the Vikings, Browns and Jets? We made QB1 predictions for all 32 teams

February 26, 2026 - 11:23am
Will Kirk Cousins go back to Minnesota? Could Kyler Murray join the AFC? Let's predict who will start for every team in the 2026 season.

Quenneville second NHL coach to reach 1K wins

February 26, 2026 - 11:11am
Joel Quenneville joined Scotty Bowman in the exclusive club when his Ducks rallied to beat the Oilers on Wednesday night.

Haaland, Rice, Semenyo ... Igor Thiago? Our writers pick Premier League Player of the Year

February 26, 2026 - 10:47am
We're approaching the business end of the 2025-26 Premier League season, and it's time to start thinking about year-end awards. But who has stood out? With no consensus No.1 player, our writers debate their picks.

Spurs to get relegated? Chelsea to set poor discipline record?

February 26, 2026 - 10:47am
Let's overreact to the Spurs' dire straits, Chelsea's shot at unwanted history and more.

UConn wins by 32, Pitino's worst St. John's loss

February 26, 2026 - 9:54am
UConn avenged a Feb. 6 loss by handing St. John's its largest defeat under Rick Pitino, a 72-40 blowout Wednesday night in which the Red Storm missed their final 24 field goal attempts.

Suns' Ishbia offers $1M to All-Star contest winners

February 26, 2026 - 9:41am
Suns owner Mat Ishbia wants more star players participating in All-Star Weekend events when Phoenix hosts next year -- and is hoping to entice them by offering a $1 million prize to the winners of the slam dunk and 3-point contests.

Paris Saint-Germain's Champions League title defense on shaky ground

February 26, 2026 - 9:24am
Luis Enrique's defending champs looked a shadow of their former selves, only just edging past Monaco.

Fantasy fast break: Has Zion put durability questions behind him?

February 26, 2026 - 9:20am
A look around the league reveals Zion Williamson finding the ability to stay on the court, plus emerging options on the Clippers, Kings and Jazz.

Inside the secret history of the black mamba

February 26, 2026 - 8:03am
In late 2002, Nike began creating a global campaign featuring the black mamba -- and presented it to an NBA superstar. That star was not Kobe Bryant.

Galloway, '72 Olympian and walk-run pioneer, dies

February 26, 2026 - 2:56am
Jeff Galloway, a member of the 1972 U.S. Olympic team who for decades inspired elite athletes and countless everyday runners by promoting a run-walk-run strategy, whether in a marathon or just a neighborhood jog, died Wednesday at age 80.

Coaching carousel: Who's on the hot seat? Which are the names to watch?

February 26, 2026 - 1:32am
The schools (Oklahoma? Syracuse?), names (Will Wade? Porter Moser? Josh Schertz?) and buzz we're tracking.

Devils honor Jack Hughes as NHL play resumes

February 26, 2026 - 12:50am
U.S. Olympic hero Jack Hughes was honored by the Devils before their game Wednesday night against the Sabres.

Sabathia to be 24th Yankee with retired number

February 26, 2026 - 12:50am
CC Sabathia's No. 52 will be retired on Sept. 26 by the Yankees, who will dedicate a plaque in the Hall of Famer's honor at Monument Park before that day's game.

MVP odds tighten as SGA, Jokic near ineligibility

February 25, 2026 - 11:37pm
The odds to win the NBA's regular-season MVP have tightened, with the top two betting favorites -- Oklahoma City's Shai Gilgeous-Alexander and Denver's Nikola Jokic -- at risk of not qualifying for the award

Vinícius brings star power, but Real Madrid might not be contenders

February 25, 2026 - 9:32pm
Vinícius Junior is back to his best. That's the only good news for Real Madrid, who were sloppy and disorganized.

Skenes sees gold for U.S. at WBC: 'What we do'

February 25, 2026 - 9:28pm
NL Cy Young Award winner Paul Skenes of the Pirates has all the motivation he needs heading into the WBC, courtesy of Team USA's success at the Winter Olympics.

2026 draft prospects get important advice from NFL rookies

February 25, 2026 - 7:32pm
As draft prospects begin their combine experience, NFL rookies provide advice based on their personal journeys.