Sports

Kyle Larson and Hendrick Motorsports agreed to a contract extension that keeps Larson with the team through the 2031 season, and Hendrick also announced multi-year extensions for crew chief Cliff Daniels and sponsor HendrickCars.com.

Most veterans reported to spring training in Clearwater while the Phillies plan to give extended looks to young players such as Aidan Miller, Justin Crawford and Andrew Painter; several roster matters, including Nick Castellanos’ status, remain unresolved.

Team USA opens Olympic play Thursday at the Santagiulia Ice Hockey Arena and will play four preliminary-round games (against Latvia, Denmark and Germany) before any potential advancement to elimination rounds.

Brian Callahan, previously the Cincinnati Bengals' offensive coordinator and most recently the Tennessee Titans' head coach, has been hired by the New York Giants as quarterbacks coach and passing game coordinator, NFL Network reported.

On his first day in the San Francisco Giants dugout at Scottsdale Stadium, Tony Vitello met with players and reporters and received public support from Matt Chapman and the club's president Buster Posey while questions remain about the team's bullpen.

Spring practice will begin around Saint Patrick's Day and end with the Blue-Gold Game on April 25, and Notre Dame's men's and women's basketball teams and the hockey program are struggling this season.

Danny Casper is the new U.S. men's Olympic curling skip, and he has continued to compete while managing lingering symptoms from Guillain-Barré syndrome diagnosed in early 2024.

Maxim Naumov, who lost his parents in a midair collision over the Potomac River last year, qualified for the Olympic free skate and spoke about acting out of love rather than fear.

Klint Kubiak, introduced as the Las Vegas Raiders' new head coach, spoke plainly about earning the trust of players and fans and emphasized a blue-collar approach focused on effort and actions.

Andrew McCutchen changed his Twitter profile image after the Pirates signed Marcell Ozuna to a one-year deal; the team has not yet decided whether to re-sign McCutchen.

Nickeil Alexander-Walker received a warm tribute in his return to Minnesota as the Timberwolves beat Atlanta 138-116, and newly acquired Ayo Dosunmu scored 21 points in his second game while beginning to learn the Wolves' system.

Nikola Topic made his NBA G League debut for the Oklahoma City Blue after recovering from a major knee injury and chemotherapy for testicular cancer, recording seven points and seven assists in 16 minutes during a 137-135 overtime win.

Louisville defeated NC State 118-77 to extend its win streak to four games, paced by Mikel Brown Jr.'s 45 points and Ryan Conwell's 31. The Cardinals shot 60 percent as a team and limited NC State to four made three-pointers.

Manager Terry Francona expressed enthusiasm after the Reds signed All-Star infielder Eugenio Suárez and called owner Bob Castellini to share his appreciation. Francona also confirmed TJ Friedl is slated to hit leadoff, Elly De La Cruz will hit third, pitchers and catchers report today, and the first full squad workout is scheduled for February 16.

Sam Darnold completed 19 of 38 passes and helped the Seattle Seahawks beat the New England Patriots 29-13 in the Super Bowl while playing through a left oblique strain.

Born at 23 weeks and given a 1 percent chance to survive, Derick Hall had two sacks and forced a key turnover as the Seahawks beat the Patriots 29-13 to win Super Bowl 2026.

The Seattle Seahawks defeated the New England Patriots to win Super Bowl LX, a game marked by a dominant Seahawks defense that recorded six sacks and three turnovers.

Kenneth Walker III described winning the Super Bowl MVP as 'surreal' after rushing for a game-high 135 yards in Seattle's victory over New England; he overcame a high school diagnosis of blood clots in his lungs and will test free agency after this season.

Vanderbilt lost to Oklahoma while Frankie Collins and Duke Miles were absent; Collins suffered a meniscus injury seven weeks ago, was reportedly medically cleared about a week ago, but remains in rehab with no clear timetable.

Jayson Tatum has begun 5-on-5 work with Celtics coaches while rehabbing a torn right Achilles, and Celtics GM Brad Stevens said Tatum has met many rehabilitation thresholds but still has more progress before a return.

Chauncey Wiggins scored 22 points as Florida State beat Notre Dame 82-79, and the Seminoles held off a late Notre Dame rally after leading 41-32 at halftime.

Deion Sanders told ESPN that Fred Taylor should be considered for the Pro Football Hall of Fame and criticized the Hall's voting process; Taylor was a finalist last year but not this season.

Scoot Henderson returned after a four-month hamstring absence and posted 11 points and nine assists in Portland's 135-115 win; he has attended pregame chapel sessions frequently and says his faith helped him find calm.

At Super Bowl weekend in San Francisco, reports say Maxx Crosby is interested in a change of scenery and the Cleveland Browns' recent hire of Todd Monken led defensive coordinator Jim Schwartz to resign.

Coach Doc Rivers said Friday the Bucks do not plan to shut down Giannis Antetokounmpo for the season, but the two-time MVP's return from a right calf strain remains uncertain.

Alabama coach Nate Oats said forward Bol Bowen practiced and is expected to play Saturday; guard LaBaron Philon has a thigh bruise and missed practice, and several other players remain sidelined with medical issues.

Mack Hollins, a 32-year-old Patriots receiver, has played for five teams in five years and says he chose where he went; teammates and coaches praise his leadership, versatility and unselfish play.

Chicago Bears guard Joe Thuney was named the inaugural Protector of the Year at the 2026 NFL Honors. The article reports he played 17 games in 2025 without allowing a sack and helped reduce Caleb Williams' sacks from 68 to 24.

A three-person arbitration panel awarded Tarik Skubal a record $32 million, and the Tigers added left-hander Framber Valdez on a three-year deal; the team and Skubal appear to have resolved a tense offseason as they head into spring training.

Craig Patrick, 79, suffered a severe stroke in late December and has been in a Pittsburgh hospital; the Penguins say he is expected to return home next week to begin therapy and rehabilitation.