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Nick Emmanwori suffered a low ankle sprain during Wednesday practice, and head coach Mike Macdonald said he is expected to play Sunday in Super Bowl 2026.

Minnesota upset No. 10 Michigan State to snap a seven-game losing streak, and coach Niko Medved credited his players' character and the program's process. The win is the third victory over a ranked Big Ten team this season under Medved.

Pittsburgh Pirates prospect Konnor Griffin spent part of the offseason in Mississippi and gifted sunglasses to his former high school teammates; he heads into his second professional season after a standout minor league year.

Former Carolina Panthers linebacker Luke Kuechly is a finalist for the 2026 Pro Football Hall of Fame after an eight-season, 125-game career, and he described election as "the last checkmark" of his playing days.

Sam Darnold and Cooper Kupp hosted private throwing sessions in Los Angeles last summer that teammates say improved timing and built trust.

Seattle's defense, led schematically by coordinator Mike Macdonald, allowed a league-low 17.2 points per game in 2025 and helped the team reach Super Bowl LX; key contributors include Devon Witherspoon, Nick Emmanwori and DeMarcus Lawrence.

Donovan Mitchell and new teammate James Harden spoke about roles and a shared goal of winning a championship; Cleveland coaches and players praised Harden’s passing while noting the backcourt will need time to adjust.

Rookie safety Nick Emmanwori suffered an ankle injury at Seahawks practice Wednesday and walked off under his own power; coach Mike Macdonald said the team examined the ankle and will decide how to proceed.

Zak Kuhr, who previously coached running backs at Rutgers and had limited coordinator experience on offense, took over calling defensive plays for the Patriots after defensive coordinator Terrell Williams stepped away to recover from prostate cancer.

Drake Maye returned as a full participant at Patriots practice Wednesday after a throwing-shoulder injury, while linebacker Robert Spillane did not practice because of an ankle issue.

At his first formal press conference since December, Pat Fitzgerald said spring practice will begin March 17 and highlighted the signing of four-star wide receiver Samson Gash.

Brayden DeVito signed a National Letter of Intent to play football at the United States Air Force Academy, and more than 100 people attended a signing ceremony at Shelby High School.

Denny Hamlin said he reinjured his surgically repaired right shoulder and plans to race this season before having surgery in the offseason; his father died after a December house fire and his mother is recovering.

Sam Bennett was added to Team Canada as an injury replacement after initially being left off the roster, and he said the late call "meant the world" to him.

Jody Allen, executor of Paul Allen's estate, has guided the Seattle Seahawks back to Super Bowl 60 and is credited with key decisions such as the 2022 Russell Wilson trade and coaching changes. Reports note the franchise may be sold eventually as the estate is wound down, a process Allen has said could take years.

Ernest Jones IV and head coach Mike Macdonald developed a close working bond after their arrivals in 2024, and Jones has become the on-field relay for Macdonald's defensive play calls as Seattle's defense improved en route to Super Bowl 60.

The NFC defeated the AFC 66-52 in the Pro Bowl flag football game in San Francisco, with late interceptions fueling a fourth-quarter comeback and Green Bay's Micah Parsons attending while saying his ACL rehab is going well.

The Columbus Blue Jackets beat the New Jersey Devils 3-0 for their sixth consecutive win, with Elvis Merzlikins making 24 saves for his first shutout of the season and Mathieu Olivier scoring twice.

Coach Mike Brown pushed to re-sign guard Landry Shamet and to keep his non‑guaranteed roster spot, and the article reports that, as of Feb. 3, that choice is proving correct.

Quarterback Mason Rudolph posted a public farewell to retiring coach Mike Tomlin, and the Steelers have hired Mike McCarthy to replace Tomlin.

Kansas beat Texas Tech 64-61 in Lubbock, extending the Jayhawks' winning streak to six games; freshman Darryn Peterson hit a late 3 and led KU with 19 points.

Tommy DeVito told reporters at Super Bowl LX Opening Night that he welcomes a lower profile after moving from the New York Giants to the New England Patriots, where he is the third-string quarterback and has not taken a regular-season snap this season.

Drake Maye was limited in practice last week by a shoulder injury and an undisclosed illness, but he said Monday he threw as much as in a normal practice and feels good ahead of Super Bowl LX.

Owner Robert Kraft moved quickly to hire Mike Vrabel after two 4-13 seasons, and the Patriots responded with a major roster overhaul that has put the team into Super Bowl 60 against the Seattle Seahawks.

Jamal Murray earned his first NBA All-Star selection in his ninth season after posting career highs and helping the Denver Nuggets through several injuries; the All-Star Game is next weekend in Inglewood.

Former Memphis Tiger Jalen Duren was named a reserve for the 2026 NBA All-Star game, his first selection, and is averaging a career-high 18 points and 10.7 rebounds per game for the Detroit Pistons.

At TD Garden, Jaylen Brown led the Celtics to a 107-79 win in the inaugural NBA Pioneers Classic and said Bill Russell's example shaped how he thinks about legacy and community.

Fans endured cold, windy weather at Gillette Stadium as the New England Patriots held a send-off rally ahead of Super Bowl LX, featuring former players, current coaches and players, music and ceremonial moments.

The Pittsburgh Penguins went 11-2-2 in January, and a report-style grading assigned mostly A and B marks across the roster, reflecting a strong month of play.

Four-star wide receiver Miguel Whitley is expected in Baton Rouge on Sunday for an unofficial visit with Lane Kiffin and LSU, and he is listed as the No. 2 wideout in Louisiana and a Top-50 prospect in the 2027 cycle with a final five of LSU, Ohio State, Ole Miss, Tennessee, and Houston.