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Pearce allegedly crashed into WNBA player's car

February 9, 2026 - 6:45pm
Falcons rookie James Pearce Jr. allegedly crashed his vehicle into one being driven by WNBA player Rickea Jackson multiple times and struck a police officer with the vehicle while evading arrest, according to the criminal complaint obtained by ESPN.

Too soon? Early bets to win Super Bowl LXI

February 9, 2026 - 6:28pm
We're already thinking about Super Bowl LXI. Here are the contenders and odds that caught our analysts' eyes.

'A glitch in the matrix': How does Ilia Malinin do what seems impossible?

February 9, 2026 - 5:21pm
At the Winter Olympics, figure skater Ilia Malinin intends to land a quad axel -- as well as a backflip and his own "Raspberry Twist."

'Quad God,' U.S. defend figure skating team gold

February 9, 2026 - 5:21pm
Ilia Malinin beat rival Shun Sato, helping the U.S. defend its team figure skating gold medal.

Vonn's dad: 'End of her career' if I have any say

February 9, 2026 - 5:14pm
Lindsey Vonn's father said the U.S. skiing superstar will no longer race if he has any say and that she won't return to the Winter Olympics after breaking her leg.

Red Sox get Durbin in 6-player trade with Brewers

February 9, 2026 - 5:14pm
The Red Sox filled a need at third base with the acquisition of Caleb Durbin in a six-player trade with the Brewers that sent left-hander Kyle Harrison to Milwaukee.

Serena nears return eligibility; no plans revealed

February 9, 2026 - 5:14pm
Serena Williams passed another stage on the path to a possible comeback to professional tennis, being listed as eligible to return to competition on Feb. 22, though the 23-time Grand Slam singles champion has not announced any plans to make a return.

Play-in push or lottery pick? What's ahead for Giannis and the Milwaukee Bucks

February 9, 2026 - 4:19pm
Giannis Antetokounmpo is still on the Bucks. What's next for Milwaukee and its superstar?

Red-hot Duke rises in women's T25; UConn still 1

February 9, 2026 - 4:01pm
Duke, riding a 15-game winning streak, climbed six spots to No. 11 in the Associated Press women's basketball Top 25 poll on Monday.

Olympics seek solution to rash of broken medals

February 9, 2026 - 3:49pm
American downhill champion Breezy Johnson and other athletes found their medals broke within hours.

UWCL playoff round preview: Can Arsenal maintain winning momentum?

February 9, 2026 - 3:34pm
The inaugural UWCL playoff round begins this week, with a host of big clubs -- including Arsenal -- fighting for a spot in the quarterfinals. Here's what you need to know about all four match-ups.

Seahawks' Walker, 'one of one,' earns MVP honors

February 9, 2026 - 3:06pm
Buoyed by a first-half surge in which he outgained the entire Patriots offense, Seahawks running back Kenneth Walker III, a pending unrestricted free agent, earned MVP honors as Seattle ran to a 29-13 victory Sunday.

'Her choice': Skiers back injured Vonn's racing try

February 9, 2026 - 2:24pm
The fallout from Lindsey Vonn's devastating crash in the Olympic downhill included a key question: Should she have been allowed on a course that is dangerous even to perfectly healthy skiers? The answer from the skiing community remains yes.

An inside look at how an Olympic ice dance routine is crafted

February 9, 2026 - 11:13am
With '90s music as the theme for the 2026 Winter Olympics, ice dance routines have included everything from Madonna to the Spice Girls.

Sources: Ex-Braves slugger Ozuna joins Pirates

February 9, 2026 - 11:11am
The Pirates have agreed to a one-year, $12 million deal with veteran slugger Marcell Ozuna, sources confirmed to ESPN.

Seahawks, Rams favored in wide-open SB LXI field

February 9, 2026 - 11:11am
The Seahawks are tied with the Rams at +950 to win Super Bowl LXI, followed by the Bills at +1100, and the Eagles, Ravens and Patriots tied at +1300, according to DraftKings odds.

Maye: Had injection for ailing shoulder before loss

February 9, 2026 - 11:11am
Patriots QB Drake Maye acknowledged he received a pain-killing injection for his injured right throwing shoulder before Sunday's loss, but maintained he was "good to go" for the game and just didn't make enough plays in the end.

From Josh Howlin to Barker Playfield: NFL-inspired pups headline Puppy Bowl XXII

February 9, 2026 - 11:03am
Before Super Bowl LX, adoptable puppies took the field for Puppy Bowl XXII.

Super Bowl 2026 commercials that feature athletes: Serena, Peyton and Hall of Fame tight ends

February 9, 2026 - 11:03am
Breaking down the top commercials during Super Bowl LX that feature athletes.