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Europe|Sports

Friedrich pulls away for 4-man bobsled win, US finishes 3rd in team luge relay

Francesco Friedrich got the 85th World Cup bobsled victory of his career Sunday, dominating the second heat to win a four-man race

Friedrich pulls away for 4-man bobsled win, US finishes 3rd in team luge relay
Europe|Sports

Tottenham avoids massive FA Cup shock with extra-time win as Man United beats Arsenal on penalties

Tottenham has endured the humiliation of being taken to extra time by Tamworth, an opponent nearly 100 places lower in English soccer’s pyramid, before winning 3-0 and avoiding one of the biggest shocks in FA Cup history

Tottenham avoids massive FA Cup shock with extra-time win as Man United beats Arsenal on penalties
Americas|Australia|Entertainment|Sports

Aryna Sabalenka begins quest for third consecutive Australian Open title with win over American Sloane Stephens

Aryna Sabalenka begins quest for third consecutive Australian Open title with win over American Sloane Stephens

Aryna Sabalenka begins quest for third consecutive Australian Open title with win over American Sloane Stephens
Entertainment|Environment|Political|Sports|US

Start your week smart: LA fires, hush money sentencing, TikTok’s future, special counsel resigns, Rudy Giuliani in contempt

Start your week smart: LA fires, hush money sentencing, TikTok’s future, special counsel resigns, Rudy Giuliani in contempt

Start your week smart: LA fires, hush money sentencing, TikTok’s future, special counsel resigns, Rudy Giuliani in contempt
Americas|Europe|Sports

Lauren Macuga wins a World Cup super-G race with Lindsey Vonn 4th on stellar day for US ski team

On a stellar day for the United States ski team, Lauren Macuga got her first World Cup win in a super-G and Lindsey Vonn impressed again in fourth place at St. Anton, Austria

Lauren Macuga wins a World Cup super-G race with Lindsey Vonn 4th on stellar day for US ski team
Australia|MidEast|Sports|World

Hady Habib becomes the first man representing Lebanon to win a Grand Slam singles match

Hady Habib’s history-making run at the Australian Open will continue

Hady Habib becomes the first man representing Lebanon to win a Grand Slam singles match
Australia|Sports

Aryna Sabalenka beats Sloane Stephens to begin her bid for a third Australian Open title

Aryna Sabalenka has started her bid to become the first woman in a quarter-century to win three consecutive Australian Open titles with a 6-3, 6-2 victory over 2017 U.S. Open champion Sloane Stephens

Aryna Sabalenka beats Sloane Stephens to begin her bid for a third Australian Open title
Crime|Sports|US

Late NHL star Johnny Gaudreau's No. 8 jersey retired by the USHL's Dubuque Fighting Saints

Late NHL star Johnny Gaudreau’s No. 8 jersey was retired by the Dubuque Fighting Saints on Saturday night during an emotional ceremony before their United States Hockey League game against Sioux City

Late NHL star Johnny Gaudreau's No. 8 jersey retired by the USHL's Dubuque Fighting Saints
Sports|US

Ravens bully the Steelers in the first half and don’t look back in 28-14 wild-card victory

Ravens bully the Steelers in the first half and don’t look back in 28-14 wild-card victory

Ravens bully the Steelers in the first half and don’t look back in 28-14 wild-card victory
Sports|US

Justin Verlander and San Francisco Giants finalize $15 million, 1-year contract

Justin Verlander and the San Francisco Giants have finalized a $15 million, one-year contract

Justin Verlander and San Francisco Giants finalize $15 million, 1-year contract
Sports|US

Jackson and Henry lead the way as the Ravens run over the rival Steelers 28-14 in the AFC playoffs

Lamar Jackson threw for two touchdowns in a flawless first half, Derrick Henry scored twice while leading Baltimore’s devastating running game, and the Ravens beat the Pittsburgh Steelers 28-14 to advance to the second round of the AFC playoffs

Jackson and Henry lead the way as the Ravens run over the rival Steelers 28-14 in the AFC playoffs
Americas|Australia|Sports

Novak Djokovic stands alone at the Australian Open now that Rafael Nadal and Roger Federer retired

There is just one member of the Big Three left in men's tennis

Novak Djokovic stands alone at the Australian Open now that Rafael Nadal and Roger Federer retired
Australia|Sports

Australian Open: Olympic champ Zheng Qinwen starts her bid for another final on a rainy Day 1

Olympic champion Zheng Qinwen made the most of the indoor conditions under a roof at Rod Laver Arena to advance to the second round of the Australian Open in straight sets while it poured with rain outside

Australian Open: Olympic champ Zheng Qinwen starts her bid for another final on a rainy Day 1
Sports|US

J.J. Spaun takes the lead at Sony Open with a wide-open chase in the wind of Waialae

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J.J. Spaun takes the lead at Sony Open with a wide-open chase in the wind of Waialae
Sports|US

Texans intercept Herbert a career-high 4 times in a 32-12 win over Chargers in wild-card playoff

Eric Murray returned one of Justin Herbert’s career-high four interceptions for a touchdown, C

Texans intercept Herbert a career-high 4 times in a 32-12 win over Chargers in wild-card playoff
Sports|US

Texans get 2 points on blocked extra point return vs. Chargers, 1st in NFL playoff history

Houston’s D’Angelo Ross returned a blocked extra point for two points in the fourth quarter of the Texans wild-card playoff game against the Los Angeles Chargers

Texans get 2 points on blocked extra point return vs. Chargers, 1st in NFL playoff history
Sports|US

Clear skies and clear minds: Rams regroup in Arizona to prepare for playoff game vs. Vikings

Everything seemed pretty normal for the Los Angeles Rams during practice at their temporary home on a beautiful afternoon in suburban Phoenix

Clear skies and clear minds: Rams regroup in Arizona to prepare for playoff game vs. Vikings
Sports|US

Ohio State favored by 9 1/2 points over Notre Dame, 2nd-largest spread in CFP title game history

Ohio State is favored by 9 1/2 points over Notre Dame in the College Football Championship national title game

Ohio State favored by 9 1/2 points over Notre Dame, 2nd-largest spread in CFP title game history
Sports|US

Nationals and Jorge López agree to $3 million, 1-year deal

The Washington Nationals and former All-Star pitcher Jorge López have agreed to terms on a 1-year contract

Nationals and Jorge López agree to $3 million, 1-year deal
Sports|US

Duke's Cooper Flagg starts fast and finishes with an ACC freshman scoring record

Duke star Cooper Flagg scored 42 points against Notre Dame on Saturday to set an Atlantic Coast Conference freshman scoring record

Duke's Cooper Flagg starts fast and finishes with an ACC freshman scoring record
Sports|US

Another bitter loss in 'The Game' didn't keep Ohio State from getting a national title shot

Ohio State this time gets the chance to play for the national title after another bitter loss to its biggest rival

Another bitter loss in 'The Game' didn't keep Ohio State from getting a national title shot
Environment|Sports|US

Santa Anita postpones weekend racing as track is staging area for fire relief efforts

A flareup of the wildfire on the west side of Los Angeles that prompted new evacuations has caused Santa Anita to cancel horse racing this weekend

Santa Anita postpones weekend racing as track is staging area for fire relief efforts
Lifestyle|Sports|US

Backyard ice rink a hotspot during cold stretch

Backyard ice rink a hotspot during cold stretch

Backyard ice rink a hotspot during cold stretch
Sports|US

NBA postpones Rockets vs. Hawks game because of winter storm

The game between the Houston Rockets and Atlanta Hawks scheduled for Saturday has been postponed because of a winter storm

NBA postpones Rockets vs. Hawks game because of winter storm
Crime|Lifestyle|Sports|Technology|US

Professional athletes’ homes are still getting broken into. Here’s how the FBI says the thieves operate

Professional athletes’ homes are still getting broken into. Here’s how the FBI says the thieves operate

Professional athletes’ homes are still getting broken into. Here’s how the FBI says the thieves operate
Health|Lifestyle|Sports

Forget crunches: The smarter way to strengthen your core

Forget crunches: The smarter way to strengthen your core

Forget crunches: The smarter way to strengthen your core
Health|Lifestyle|Sports

Grab a paper plate and try this quick and surprisingly challenging total-body workout

Mobility coach Dana Santas shares a quick, total-body workout you can do at home with just a paper plate. The instability of using the plate works your core and makes all four exercises even more challenging.

Grab a paper plate and try this quick and surprisingly challenging total-body workout
Europe|Sports

Lindsey Vonn impresses skiing into 6th place in her first World Cup downhill race since 2019

Lindsey Vonn has skied into an impressive sixth place in her first World Cup downhill race for six years

Lindsey Vonn impresses skiing into 6th place in her first World Cup downhill race since 2019
Europe|Sports

Gaël Monfils becomes oldest ever winner of an ATP Tour title, surpassing Roger Federer

Gaël Monfils becomes oldest ever winner of an ATP Tour title, surpassing Roger Federer

Gaël Monfils becomes oldest ever winner of an ATP Tour title, surpassing Roger Federer
Environment|Lifestyle|Sports|US

‘I’ve not wept or wailed like that in several years,’ says Lakers coach JJ Redick after losing his home in the Palisades fire

‘I’ve not wept or wailed like that in several years,’ says Lakers coach JJ Redick after losing his home in the Palisades fire

‘I’ve not wept or wailed like that in several years,’ says Lakers coach JJ Redick after losing his home in the Palisades fire
Sports|US

Bill McCartney, who coached Colorado to its only football national championship in 1990, has died

Bill McCartney, who coached Colorado to its only football national championship in 1990, has died

Bill McCartney, who coached Colorado to its only football national championship in 1990, has died
Sports|US

Another rough night for UCLA coach Mick Cronin: This time his ire was directed at the officials

This time UCLA coach Mick Cronin turned his disdain toward the officials

Another rough night for UCLA coach Mick Cronin: This time his ire was directed at the officials
Australia|Sports|World

Australian Open 2025: Carlos Alcaraz and Jannik Sinner have a real rivalry atop men's tennis

When Carlos Alcaraz is on court for a training session, perhaps working on his newly revamped service motion, he’s doing so to buttress a game already good enough to claim four Grand Slam titles

Australian Open 2025: Carlos Alcaraz and Jannik Sinner have a real rivalry atop men's tennis
Americas|Asia|Sports

Patrick Fishburn and Denny McCarthy share Sony Open lead

Patrick Fishburn had a fast start at the Sony Open

Patrick Fishburn and Denny McCarthy share Sony Open lead
Celebrity|Entertainment|Sports

Will Ferrell’s reason for dressing up as Buddy the Elf will shock no one: ‘Occasionally I just like to do weird things’

Will Ferrell’s reason for dressing up as Buddy the Elf will shock no one: ‘Occasionally I just like to do weird things’

Will Ferrell’s reason for dressing up as Buddy the Elf will shock no one: ‘Occasionally I just like to do weird things’
Environment|Sports|US

NBA-Lakers' coach Redick in shock after losing home to LA wildfires

Lakers head coach JJ Redick got emotional on Friday while describing losing his family's home in the Pacific Palisades to a ferocious wildfire that turned much

NBA-Lakers' coach Redick in shock after losing home to LA wildfires
Business|Environment|Sports|US

'LA Strong' logo and custom shirts unveiled to aid Los Angeles wildfire recovery efforts

Los Angeles sports organizations are uniting to launch an “LA Strong” custom logo and apparel line that will raise money for organizations assisting those impacted by this week’s devasting wildfires

'LA Strong' logo and custom shirts unveiled to aid Los Angeles wildfire recovery efforts
Sports|US

76ers continue to struggle with Joel Embiid out again

Without a healthy Joel Embiid, the 76ers were never expected to contend for an NBA title

76ers continue to struggle with Joel Embiid out again
Crime|Sports|US

Standout LSU wide receiver Kyren Lacy wanted by police following deadly hit-and-run crash

Standout LSU wide receiver Kyren Lacy wanted by police following deadly hit-and-run crash

Standout LSU wide receiver Kyren Lacy wanted by police following deadly hit-and-run crash
Environment|Sports|US

LA Rams head for Arizona and a crucial playoff game with their minds on their fire-ravaged hometown

The Los Angeles Rams have been preparing for their biggest game of the season amid the catastrophic wildfires besieging their home area

LA Rams head for Arizona and a crucial playoff game with their minds on their fire-ravaged hometown
Sports|US

Pelicans suspend Zion Williamson for 1 game against 76ers for violation of team policies

The New Orleans Pelicans have suspended power forward Zion Williamson for their game against Philadelphia for a violation of team policies

Pelicans suspend Zion Williamson for 1 game against 76ers for violation of team policies
Environment|Sports|US

Lakers coach JJ Redick, Kentucky Derby-winning jockey Mario Gutierrez lose their homes in wildfires

Lakers coach JJ Redick and Kentucky Derby-winning jockey Mario Gutierrez are among the sports figures who lost their homes in the Los Angeles wildfires

Lakers coach JJ Redick, Kentucky Derby-winning jockey Mario Gutierrez lose their homes in wildfires
Sports|Technology

Prime Video's use of AI, Next Gen Stats on NFL games is helping viewers understand the game better

As Prime Video wraps up its third season doing NFL games with an AFC wild-card matchup between the Pittsburgh Steelers and Baltimore Ravens on Saturday night, the “Prime Vision” feed and use of Artificial Intelligence (AI) in the broadcasts continue to change the way football fans are able to analyze and understand the game

Prime Video's use of AI, Next Gen Stats on NFL games is helping viewers understand the game better
Environment|Sports|US

California firefighters flock to Rose Bowl operation camp

Thousands of jubilant fans packed Southern California's Rose Bowl on New Year's Day for a college football playoff game.

California firefighters flock to Rose Bowl operation camp
Crime|Sports|US

Yankees fans who interfered with Mookie Betts during World Series banned from all MLB games

Major League Baseball has banned two fans who interfered with Los Angeles Dodgers outfielder Mookie Betts during a World Series game at Yankee Stadium from attending any games at big league ballparks

Yankees fans who interfered with Mookie Betts during World Series banned from all MLB games
Sports|US

NASCAR issues rule changes regarding waivers, damaged vehicles, and an open spot for elite drivers

Four-time Indianapolis 500 winner Helio Castroneves claimed a spot in the season-opening Daytona 500 as part of a slew of rule changes NASCAR announced Friday

NASCAR issues rule changes regarding waivers, damaged vehicles, and an open spot for elite drivers
Crime|Sports|US

Former LSU receiver Kyren Lacy is being investigated in connection with a fatal auto wreck

Former LSU receiver Kyren Lacy is under investigation by Louisiana State Police in connection with a vehicle accident in December that killed a 78-year-old man in Lafourche Parish

Former LSU receiver Kyren Lacy is being investigated in connection with a fatal auto wreck
Environment|Lifestyle|Sports|US

Lakers coach JJ Redick confirms his family's home was lost in the Pacific Palisades fire

Los Angeles Lakers head coach JJ Redick confirmed his family lost its home in the raging wildfire in Pacific Palisades this week

Lakers coach JJ Redick confirms his family's home was lost in the Pacific Palisades fire
Business|Economy|Finance|Sports|US

Latest NFL season highlights financial risks for sports betting companies when so many favorites win

It’s been a tough football season for sports books

Latest NFL season highlights financial risks for sports betting companies when so many favorites win
Environment|Sports|US

NFL-League donates $5 million to support Los Angeles wildfire relief

NFL teams and the league's charitable arm are donating a combined $5 million to support those affected by the Los Angeles wildfires, the NFL said on Friday, as

NFL-League donates $5 million to support Los Angeles wildfire relief
Education|Entertainment|Sports

Philly sports fans consider themselves ‘gritty’ − but it’s merely a myth used to fuel their passion

Philly sports fans embrace a working-class ideology that thrives on being the underdog and emphasizes toughness, hard work and a combative defiance.

Philly sports fans consider themselves ‘gritty’ − but it’s merely a myth used to fuel their passion
Australia|Sports

Australian Open: Is it Coco Gauff’s time to shine Down Under?

Australian Open: Is it Coco Gauff’s time to shine Down Under?

Australian Open: Is it Coco Gauff’s time to shine Down Under?
Sports|US

Browns QB Deshaun Watson reinjures Achilles, has surgery and will miss 'significant' time in 2025

Cleveland Browns quarterback Deshaun Watson had surgery after rupturing his Achilles tendon for the second time in three months, a setback that could sideline him for the entire 2025 season

Browns QB Deshaun Watson reinjures Achilles, has surgery and will miss 'significant' time in 2025
Health|Sports|US

Eagles QB Jalen Hurts clears concussion protocol and will start wild-card game against Green Bay

Jalen Hurts has cleared the NFL concussion protocol and will start for the Philadelphia Eagles in their NFC wild-card game Sunday against Green Bay

Eagles QB Jalen Hurts clears concussion protocol and will start wild-card game against Green Bay
Business|Sports|US

Federal judge denies NASCAR's motions to dismiss antitrust lawsuit involving two race teams

A federal judge has denied NASCAR’s motions to dismiss an antitrust lawsuit filed against the stock car series

Federal judge denies NASCAR's motions to dismiss antitrust lawsuit involving two race teams
Americas|Europe|Sports

US rugby star Ilona Maher gets first start for Bristol Bears on Sunday

U.S. rugby star Ilona Maher is set to make her first start for the Bristol Bears on Sunday at the Exeter Chiefs

US rugby star Ilona Maher gets first start for Bristol Bears on Sunday
Europe|Sports

Tennis star Jannik Sinner gets April date at sports court for appeal hearing in doping case

Top-ranked tennis player Jannik Sinner will go to sport’s highest court in April for the World Anti-Doping Agency’s appeal that seeks to ban him from the sport for at least one year

Tennis star Jannik Sinner gets April date at sports court for appeal hearing in doping case
Sports|Education|Environment|Science|Travel

Avalanches: What causes innocent-looking snow slopes to collapse? A skiing physicist explains, with tips for surviving

In The Conversation, a physicist explains how avalanches form and what skiers can do to escape and survive them.

Avalanches: What causes innocent-looking snow slopes to collapse? A skiing physicist explains, with tips for surviving
Sports|US

Surfer rescued from Banzai Pipeline suffers serious facial injuries

Surfer rescued from Banzai Pipeline suffers serious facial injuries

Surfer rescued from Banzai Pipeline suffers serious facial injuries
Crime|Europe|MidEast|Sports|World

Wives of Mallorca players say they were harassed after Spanish Super Cup game in Saudi Arabia

The wives of two Mallorca players say they were harassed by local fans after a Spanish Super Cup game played in Saudi Arabia that ended in a victory for Real Madrid

Wives of Mallorca players say they were harassed after Spanish Super Cup game in Saudi Arabia
Celebrity|Entertainment|Sports

Life of da party: Snoop Dogg to host NFL Honors, which celebrates highs of the 2024 season

Grab a gin and juice, Snoop Dogg is hosting the next episode of NFL Honors

Life of da party: Snoop Dogg to host NFL Honors, which celebrates highs of the 2024 season
Business|Entertainment|Political|Sports|Technology

Failure to launch: Big media pulls the plug on Venu sports streamer

Walt Disney, Fox and Warner Bros Discovery on Friday abandoned plans to launch Venu Sports, their live sports joint venture, pulling the plug on the

Failure to launch: Big media pulls the plug on Venu sports streamer
Business|Entertainment|Sports

Disney, WBD, Fox pull plug on Venu Sports streaming service before launch

Disney, WBD, Fox pull plug on Venu Sports streaming service before launch

Disney, WBD, Fox pull plug on Venu Sports streaming service before launch
Americas|Europe|Sports|Travel

Jets, Jaguars and Browns to play home games in London in 2025, with Jacksonville at Wembley again

Cleveland, Jacksonville and the New York Jets each will play a home game in London in 2025

Jets, Jaguars and Browns to play home games in London in 2025, with Jacksonville at Wembley again
Health|Sports|World

Emma Raducanu snubs treatment for insect bites over heightened doping concerns

Emma Raducanu snubs treatment for insect bites over heightened doping concerns

Emma Raducanu snubs treatment for insect bites over heightened doping concerns
Europe|Sports

On her own, Caroline Dubois eyes boxing stardom beyond family feud and sibling rivalry

Caroline Dubois and her brother Daniel are taking sibling rivalries to new levels

On her own, Caroline Dubois eyes boxing stardom beyond family feud and sibling rivalry
Business|Education|Sports|US

‘It has skyrocketed’: How flag football established itself on the US sporting landscape

‘It has skyrocketed’: How flag football established itself on the US sporting landscape

‘It has skyrocketed’: How flag football established itself on the US sporting landscape
Environment|Sports|US

Warriors head coach Steve Kerr reveals that his childhood home was lost in the Pacific Palisades wildfire

Warriors head coach Steve Kerr reveals that his childhood home was lost in the Pacific Palisades wildfire

Warriors head coach Steve Kerr reveals that his childhood home was lost in the Pacific Palisades wildfire
Australia|Celebrity|Entertainment|Health|Sports

Iga Swiatek and Jannik Sinner discuss their doping cases ahead of the Australian Open

Iga Swiatek, a self-described “control freak,” is taking new precautions — including holding on to extra samples of medicine she takes, in case they need to be tested at some point — after a doping case she describes as probably the worst time in her life

Iga Swiatek and Jannik Sinner discuss their doping cases ahead of the Australian Open
Australia|Celebrity|Entertainment|Sports

Imagine if Messi coached Ronaldo: Novak Djokovic and Andy Murray team up at the Australian Open

Novak Djokovic and Andy Murray have known each other for a quarter of a century

Imagine if Messi coached Ronaldo: Novak Djokovic and Andy Murray team up at the Australian Open
Sports|US

Notre Dame wins a classic against Penn State to earn a chance at college football’s national championship

Notre Dame wins a classic against Penn State to earn a chance at college football’s national championship

Notre Dame wins a classic against Penn State to earn a chance at college football’s national championship
Sports|US

Penn State QB Drew Allar's late interception helps seal Notre Dame's win in Orange Bowl

Drew Allar's critical interception sealed Penn State's loss to Notre Dame in the College Football Playoff semifinals at the Orange Bowl

Penn State QB Drew Allar's late interception helps seal Notre Dame's win in Orange Bowl
Sports|US

Notre Dame gets late pick and field goal to make title game with 27-24 win over Penn State

A diving interception off an ill-advised pass set up Notre Dame’s trip to play for the program’s 12th national title after a thrill-a-minute 27-24 victory over Penn State on Thursday night in the semifinal at the Orange Bowl

Notre Dame gets late pick and field goal to make title game with 27-24 win over Penn State
Sports|US

Notre Dame QB Riley Leonard gets injury scare, returns to rally Irish into CFP championship game

Notre Dame quarterback Riley Leonard briefly went out of the game, then returned to find the end zone in the College Football Playoff semifinal against Penn State on Thursday night at the Orange Bowl

Notre Dame QB Riley Leonard gets injury scare, returns to rally Irish into CFP championship game