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The Pittsburgh Pirates announced Hall of Fame second baseman Bill Mazeroski died Feb. 20 at age 89; he is survived by his sons David and Darren and four grandchildren.

Scottie Scheffler began poorly at the Genesis Invitational but rallied late to make the cut, extending a streak of 68 consecutive cuts made.

The Lakers beat the Clippers 125-122 as Luka Dončić scored 38 points and the offense had strong stretches, while defensive lapses continued to be a concern.

At Camelback Ranch the Dodgers opened a large spring training camp with about 75 players, and early reports highlight pitching returns from Yoshinobu Yamamoto and Gavin Stone while several bullpen roles remain unsettled.

Canada and the United States will face off for the Olympic men's hockey gold in Milan; both teams enter the final undefeated and the match could become one of the most-watched games in hockey history.

The Blue Jays and Max Scherzer have kept regular contact during spring training, but a return is not certain because of roster, role and financial considerations.

Two days after ordering Steven Jamerson II to the locker room during an 82-59 loss at Michigan State, UCLA coach Mick Cronin apologized and said he misjudged the play after reviewing the film.

Gerrit Cole faced three hitters in his first live batting practice since last March's Tommy John surgery, topping out at 96.9 mph and recording a strikeout, a groundout and a hard line drive.

U.S. hockey captain Hilary Knight proposed to U.S. speed skater Brittany Bowe on Feb. 18 in Milan during the 2026 Winter Olympics; the pair first met at the 2022 Beijing Games and began dating in December 2022.

Kerry Carpenter said he suffered four hamstring strains during last season and also tweaked the hamstring in the 2024 ALDS, and he has changed his offseason training to focus on strength, mobility and durability as he prepares for the 2026 season.

The Jaguars used a rotating group of receivers last season, with Brian Thomas Jr., Jakobi Meyers, Parker Washington and Travis Hunter each leading the team in targets in different weeks; three receivers finished with more than 700 receiving yards.

Freeman said he will prepare to play 162 games and floated a goal of roughly four more major-league seasons while reporting he feels fully healthy after offseason recovery.

The Arizona Cardinals held a groundbreaking for a $200 million, more-than-250,000-square-foot performance center planned to open in summer 2028; it will replace the Tempe training center and anchor a mixed-use development.

Stephen Curry will miss a sixth straight game because of runner's knee, and Kristaps Porzingis practiced Wednesday and may make his Warriors debut.

Joel Embiid was ruled out of Thursday's Sixers game with right shin soreness, and coach Nick Nurse said he is optimistic the earlier right knee soreness is behind him while doctors continue evaluations and hope for a Friday workout.

Rory McIlroy will play Augusta National next week, his first on-course visit since completing the career Grand Slam with last April's Masters victory.

Indiana will visit Purdue for a Friday rematch at Mackey Arena, where a planned blackout crowd of over 14,000 is expected; coach Darian DeVries said the Hoosiers "need to play very well" and must emphasize rebounding and limiting turnovers after a 71-51 loss to Illinois.

The Jacksonville Jaguars' 2023 draft class, assembled by former GM Trent Baalke and coach Doug Pederson, has grown into an important group for the roster, with seven of 13 picks playing sizeable roles in 2025.

The U.S. women's curling team advanced to the Milan Cortina Olympic semifinals after a 7-6 walk-off win over Switzerland, earning the No. 2 seed and marking only the team's second semifinal appearance since 2002.

For the fourth year the San Antonio Spurs are holding Spurs Week in Austin, a week of events around two Moody Center games that the team says is boosting local engagement. The organization is using the Austin template in other markets, including planned Spurs Week events in Paris.

The Suns' post–All-Star injury report lists only Dillon Brooks (suspended) and Cole Anthony (not with the team) as unavailable, while Grayson Allen and Isaiah Livers are slated to return; Devin Booker and Jalen Green are also not listed.

Pablo López suffered a substantial tear to his ulnar collateral ligament and could require Tommy John surgery; he is seeking a second opinion. Manager Derek Shelton told the team to 'hunt the good' while other pitchers compete for the open rotation spot.

Paul Allen's estate announced it has begun the process of selling the Seattle Seahawks, saying the move follows Allen's directive to sell his sports holdings and direct proceeds to philanthropy; Allen & Company and Latham & Watkins will lead the sales process and NFL owners must ratify a final purchase agreement.

Rafael Devers is in his first spring training with the San Francisco Giants and said Boston is in the past; he is slated as the team's primary first baseman and has shown power during workouts.

Teoscar Hernández lost 12 pounds while training in Tampa with Vladimir Guerrero Jr. and will move back to left field as he pursues a Gold Glove.

Arizona State defeated No. 13 Texas Tech 72-67 in Tempe, with Maurice Odum scoring 23 points. Texas Tech forward JT Toppin left in the second half with a right-leg injury and did not return.

Giancarlo Stanton says his double elbow tendinitis is more manageable and will start spring training as a full participant. Manager Aaron Boone said Stanton is moving well, may delay his Grapefruit League debut, and will receive semi-regular days off during the season.

John Harbaugh's Giants staff includes former Chiefs offensive coordinator Matt Nagy, who will call plays for the first time since his Bears head-coaching tenure.

Tiger Woods, 50, said he can hit full shots after a recent vertebrae disk replacement but has no target date to return to the Masters; he is also working in PGA Tour leadership as organizers discuss schedule changes aimed for 2027.

Michael Jordan, majority owner of 23XI Racing, celebrated his team's Daytona 500 victory and has reached a December settlement with NASCAR that led to permanent, franchise-like charters.