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Dylan Larkin, Moritz Seider and Lucas Raymond returned from the 2026 Olympics and have rejoined the Red Wings as the team resumes its NHL schedule; Detroit holds a playoff spot but saw its cushion shrink after recent losses.

Kristian Campbell spent the offseason rebuilding his swing with mirror work, video study and winter-league at-bats after being sent to Triple-A midseason in 2025; he has shown progress in spring training and spent time with Red Sox coaches in Puerto Rico.

Shota Imanaga returned to the Cubs on a one-year qualifying offer and threw two scoreless innings in a Cactus League exhibition, with his fastball averaging about 93 mph.

Trae Young visited Atlanta for the first time since being traded to the Washington Wizards and did not play while recovering from a sprained right knee and a quadriceps contusion.

Raiders GM John Spytek said Las Vegas is listening to calls for Maxx Crosby, and the Steelers are mentioned as a possible destination because their new defensive coordinator previously coached Crosby.

Dejounte Murray spent about 13 months rehabbing a ruptured right Achilles and said he felt ready to play in Tuesday's home game against the Golden State Warriors.

Alex Vesia made a spring training return to game action with a one-inning outing and received an ovation and strong support from fans and teammates after missing last season's World Series following the death of his newborn daughter.

Bryce Harper praised 19-year-old Pirates prospect Konnor Griffin after watching him in a Spring Training game, and Griffin is widely regarded as one of baseball's top prospects following a standout minor-league season.

After No. 15 Michigan State's 66-60 win over Ohio State, Jeremy Fears Jr. said he and the team need to improve after a sluggish performance; MSU is 22-5 overall and 12-4 in Big Ten play.

Karl-Anthony Towns has made more shots in a recent three-game stretch, including 28 points in a 105-99 win over the Bulls, and his improved 3-point shooting (nine of his last 16) has coincided with better finishing at the rim.

Tyler Reddick won at Echo Park Speedway for the second consecutive NASCAR Cup race, and Michael Jordan's 23XI Racing holds the top two places in the points standings with Reddick and Bubba Wallace.

Mark Vientos started at first base in a spring game after making 12 major-league starts there previously, and Mendoza said the Mets have been working with him at the position.

Five players with Arizona ties were part of Team USA, which beat Canada 2-1 in overtime to win men's Olympic hockey gold at the 2026 Milano Cortina Games.

The United States beat Canada in overtime to win the men's Olympic ice hockey gold at Milan-Cortina 2026, their first men's Olympic title since 1980. Jack Hughes scored the overtime winner and goalkeeper Connor Hellebuyck produced a standout performance.

The United States beat Canada 2-1 in overtime in Milan to win men's Olympic hockey gold, their first since 1980; Jack Hughes scored the winning goal.

DeMeco Ryans has led the Houston Texans to a 32-19 record and playoff berths in each of his first three seasons, including two AFC South titles and three postseason wins.

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.

Jayson Tatum said he has no set date to return from a torn Achilles and has not decided whether he will play this season, and he recently took part in a limited 5-on-5 workout with teammates as part of his rehab.

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.