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????️ Shots of gold: USA hockey's win, in pictures

February 23, 2026 - 1:26am
From Boldy's opener to Hughes' finish, the top photos capture every swing of a dramatic final.

Newly discovered T206 Wagner sells for over $5M

February 23, 2026 - 12:47am
A recently discovered 1909 Sweet Caporal T206 Honus Wagner card, considered the Mona Lisa of sports cards, has sold at auction for $5.124 million.

U.S. includes Gaudreau's kids for golden moment

February 23, 2026 - 12:47am
After winning the gold in men's hockey, Team USA skated with the No. 13 jersey of the late Johnny Gaudreau before bringing his kids to the ice for a golden moment.

Boxer George collapses in corner, exits on stretcher

February 23, 2026 - 12:07am
Boxer Joe George Jr. left the ring on a stretcher after collapsing in his corner following the first round of his fight against Atif Oberlton in Detroit on Sunday night.

NBA MVP straw poll 2.0: SGA, Jokic lead our update -- but chaos looms

February 22, 2026 - 11:51pm
With so many MVP contenders in danger of missing the 65-game threshold, this race could take a sharp turn.

Fixing the NBA's tanking problem: Turn losses into wins

February 22, 2026 - 11:51pm
There's a clear solution the league should consider: Counting wins after the All-Star break.

Bridgeman holds off Rory, wins Genesis Invitational

February 22, 2026 - 9:56pm
Jacob Bridgeman heard cheers all day long for everyone but himself Sunday at Riviera until the final ovation. He made a nervy par putt on the 18th hole for a 1-over 72 and a most narrow victory in the Genesis Invitational for his first PGA Tour title.

Hughes, Hellebuyck magic net gold for U.S. in OT

February 22, 2026 - 9:56pm
Jack Hughes scored the golden goal in 3-on-3 overtime, and Connor Hellebuyck stopped 41 shots as Team USA beat Canada to win the Olympic gold medal in hockey.

Tyler Reddick triumphs in 2OT, gives Jordan another win

February 22, 2026 - 9:18pm
Tyler 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.

Neemias Queta throws down dunk over Luka Doncic early in Celtics-Lakers

February 22, 2026 - 8:17pm
The 7-foot center is having his best season as a pro, averaging 9.7 points, 8.2 rebounds and 1.3 blocks heading into Sunday.

Ranking deepest, thinnest offseason positions: Good year to need ...

February 22, 2026 - 7:52pm
Teams seeking edge rusher help are in good shape, but what about the other 10 positions?

Gamecocks clinch SEC title tie, put party on hold

February 22, 2026 - 7:18pm
The No. 3 Gamecocks clinched at least a tie for the championship with their 85-48 victory over Ole Miss, but they want to win the title outright, which they can do this week when they host Missouri.

Wolves disgusted by 'abhorrent' Arokodare abuse

February 22, 2026 - 7:18pm
Wolves have reported "abhorrent and unlawful" racist abuse against striker Tolu Arokodare, who has become the latest Premier League player to be subjected to discriminatory social media attacks.

After winning gold, Gu told of grandma's death

February 22, 2026 - 7:18pm
Eileen Gu defended her Olympic halfpipe gold and then shared that her grandmother died.

Former Purdue, NFL receiver Moore dies at 25

February 22, 2026 - 6:45pm
Former Purdue and NFL wide receiver Rondale Moore died Saturday at the age of 25, according to the Minnesota Vikings.

McGregor teases return, open to fight 'no name'

February 22, 2026 - 6:45pm
In a social media post on Saturday, Conor McGregor, who is 22-6 but has been out of action since July 2021, once again teased the possibility of a return to competition, this time against a "no name" opponent, asking the UFC to "send the contract, lads."

Ranking the top 10 first basemen in MLB: Is Vlad Jr. or Kurtz No. 1?

February 22, 2026 - 6:19pm
Our top-10 rankings continue with a look at baseball's best first basemen, including the A's budding star.

Messi struggles in MLS opener; will it impact his World Cup hopes?

February 22, 2026 - 6:19pm
Lionel Messi had a decent game in the 3-0 defeat to LAFC, but decent isn't what you expect from him, especially during a World Cup year.

World No. 1 Jeeno Thitikul wins home LPGA Thailand

February 22, 2026 - 6:17pm
World No. 1 Jeeno Thitikul justified her top billing in emphatic fashion after beating Japan's Chizzy Iwai by one stroke to capture and claim her home LPGA Thailand tournament for the first time.

Boxing is better when Ryan Garcia is on top of his game

February 22, 2026 - 6:17pm
The stakes have never been higher for Ryan Garcia, with Shakur Stevenson and Devin Haney waiting in the wings.