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Bettors back Seahawks in SB; books pull for Pats

February 8, 2026 - 3:07pm
The betting public is siding heavily with the favored Seahawks and its offensive playmakers against the Patriots in the Super Bowl.

Reed wins Qatar Masters, will move into top 20

February 8, 2026 - 3:07pm
Patrick Reed capped off his remarkable month in the Middle East by winning the Qatar Masters.

Russian figure skater spins new tune over rights

February 8, 2026 - 3:07pm
Russian figure skater Petr Gumennik has been forced to change his short program music two days before the men's program at the Milan Cortina Olympics after joining a growing list of figure skaters dealing with copyright issues.

Premier chides protesters as 'enemies of Italy'

February 8, 2026 - 1:26pm
Italian Premier Giorgia Meloni condemned recent anti-Olympics protests in Milan and alleged sabotage of train infrastructure, calling those responsible "enemies of Italy and Italians."

Johnson wins downhill for USA's first Milan gold

February 8, 2026 - 1:26pm
American ski racer Breezy Johnson won the Olympic downhill with a hard-charging run on a day marred by teammate Lindsey Vonn's crash that saw her being taken off the mountain in a helicopter.

Scheyer: Staff got 'punched' in UNC's court storm

February 8, 2026 - 1:26pm
Duke coach Jon Scheyer said he had staff members "that got punched in the face" as North Carolina fans stormed the court to celebrate a late winning shot in the famed rivalry.

One-stop cheat sheet: Everything you need to know about Seahawks-Patriots

February 8, 2026 - 1:25pm
We have picks, bold predictions, X factors, key matchups, betting notes and more.

'It's over. Guys are gone': What James Harden and the Clippers realized before the shocking trade

February 8, 2026 - 11:50am
The Harden trade was a mutual recognition as much as an admission -- that the 11-time All-Star had a better chance to win elsewhere, and a tumultuous era in LA was effectively over.

What NBA insiders are watching amid trade deadline aftermath

February 8, 2026 - 11:50am
Tim Bontemps canvases the league after the deadline's grand finale, which now sets up a fascinating summer.

Villanova's Willard jabs at pro-Maryland hecklers

February 8, 2026 - 10:42am
Kevin Willard called out Maryland fans who heckled the Villanova coach throughout Saturday's game at Georgetown.

Ledecka halted in quest for snowboarding 3-peat

February 8, 2026 - 10:42am
Ester Ledecka's quest to become the first snowboarder to win a gold medal in three straight Olympics came to a surprisingly early end when she lost her quarterfinal race in parallel giant slalom by 0.06 seconds.

Sengun sorry for sexist remark at female official

February 8, 2026 - 10:42am
Rockets center Alperen Sengun expressed remorse for calling a female referee a "b----" earlier this week and said he apologized to her after the game.

Intel from Super Bowl week: Latest on Maxx Crosby, Malik Willis, Jim Schwartz and Sam Darnold

February 8, 2026 - 10:11am
Here's what we heard this week in San Francisco on the Super Bowl teams, upcoming free agency, coaching moves and one intriguing trade candidate.

2026 NFL Honors: Who won the league's biggest awards?

February 8, 2026 - 10:11am
Here are all the winners from Thursday's NFL Honors ceremony in San Francisco.

Mike Vrabel's postgame ritual ignited Patriots' Super Bowl run

February 8, 2026 - 10:10am
High-fives, headlocks and full sprints: This is how the former All-Pro linebacker molded the franchise in his image.

Who makes Mike Macdonald's defense so good? Three Seahawks to watch in SB LX

February 8, 2026 - 10:10am
Devon Witherspoon, DeMarcus Lawrence and Nick Emmanwori are crucial players on Macdonald's D.

Embattled Fears draws Illini's ire, shines in OT win

February 8, 2026 - 10:01am
Jeremy Fears capped a tumultous week by scoring a game-high 26 points to lead Michigan State to an 85-82 overtime win over Illinois, but his play was called into question again when the Illini accused him of intentionally tripping one of their players.

The team that Vrabel built: How the Patriots found success so fast

February 8, 2026 - 8:22am
There were five key points over the past year that set New England on track to play in the Super Bowl.

Patriots vs. Seahawks: A look at key Super Bowl intel via NFL Next Gen Stats

February 8, 2026 - 5:13am
Ahead of Sunday's Super Bowl, here's a deeper look into the matchup between the New England Patriots and Seattle Seahawks.

Harden nets 23, delivers winning debut for Cavs

February 8, 2026 - 3:33am
James Harden combined with Donovan Mitchell for 58 points in his first game with the Cavaliers, who beat the Kings 132-126.