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Chris Berman reveals when he plans to fully retire at ESPN

Chris Berman will be back, back, back for a little bit longer on the ESPN airwaves.

Sportsnet

Islanders’ Schaefer snipes twice in under a minute vs. Canadiens

Watch as New York Islanders rookie defenceman Matthew Schaefer rallies his team back into the game with two quick snipes in under a minute to tie the game at 2-2.

Sources: Trump, college leaders to tackle issues at roundtable - ESPN

Sources: Trump, college leaders to tackle issues at roundtable ESPN

Shai Gilgeous-Alexander not on injury report, set to return to Thunder Friday vs. Nuggets

Oklahoma City went 5-4 without him, but that doesn't lessen the MVP-level season SGA is having.

Sporting News

How much are Olympic medals actually worth? Surging gold, silver prices mean historic 2026 valuations

The market is hot for rare earth minerals, including gold and silver.

No. 21 North Carolina women share scoring wealth in beating Virginia 82-70

CHARLOTTESVILLE, Va. (AP) — Elina Aarnisalo scored 20 points, Lanie Grant added 15 points and 21st-ranked North Carolina ended its two-game losing streak by beating Virginia 82-70 on Thursday night.Reserve Nyla Brooks scored 11 points, and Nyla Harris and Ciera Toomey each scored 10 for North Carolina (24-6, 13-4 ACC)…

'Sad reality': Western Sydney youth tell their stories of postcode wars

Jaani Pani knows how loyalty to a postcode can shape your life in Western Sydney. He is telling his story for the stage to inspire the next generation.

Men's Basketball Falls to Maine - University at Albany Great Danes - ualbanysports.com

Men's Basketball Falls to Maine - University at Albany Great Danes ualbanysports.com

Opening round at the Cognizant Classic features bird feathers, shots from the mud and hole-outs

Ryan Gerard appeared to clip a bird with a tee shot. David Ford spent a few minutes in the mud, then went about an hour without using his putter. It looked like Gerard hit a bird on the 207-yard, par-3 seventh hole; replays showed feathers in the air as his shot made its way to the hole, after the bird flew into the p…

Howie Roseman admits chances of Eagles trading A.J. Brown are “not very high”

The Eagles GM has been asked about A.J. Brown a lot while at the NFL Combine, and here’s a look at his many answers.

Nick Saban To Sit Down With President Trump, College Football Discussion - heavy.com

Nick Saban To Sit Down With President Trump, College Football Discussion heavy.com

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Hornets guard Kon Knueppel sets single-season rookie record for three-pointers made

Watch as Charlotte Hornets guard Kon Knueppel drains his sixth three-pointer of the game, setting a new NBA rookie record with his 207th of the season.

Bengals met with potential No. 10 pick Jermod McCoy at NFL Combine

He has been mocked to Cincinnati in the first round.

Jorge Polanco ‘just going for it’ in Mets first base experiment

Jorge Polanco has some time to work on the finer points of playing first base — but not too much time, with Opening Day less than a month away.

Sportsnet

Hornets’ Knueppel breaks NBA rookie record for threes in win vs. Pacers

Charlotte’s Kon Knueppel reached yet another milestone in a remarkable rookie season for the No. 4 overall pick from Duke.

Sporting News

DeMonte Capehart 40 time: Clemson DT wows scouts with blazing sprint at NFL Combine

DeMonte Capehart entered the 2026 Combine a relative unknown. He left it having secured one of the best 40 times among defensive tackles.

Towns cut off, cars swept away in extreme weather across the country

At least four states are facing extreme weather and heavy rain, with some areas tipped to receive the heaviest rainfall in more than a decade.

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4 Takeaways From Day 3 of the 2026 NFL Scouting Combine

The third day of the 2026 NFL Scouting Combine marked the beginning of measurements and on-field testing for the draft prospect. Here are our takeaways.

Baby rhino rejected by mum but embraced by rural NSW community

Just like "Punch" the monkey, this adorable baby was abandoned by its mother soon after birth.

Hassett scores 15 on 5 3-pointers as No. 16 Kentucky women win 63-56 over Auburn

Amelia Hassett scored 15 points on five 3-pointers to lead No. 16 Kentucky past Auburn 63-56 on Thursday night. Hassett was 5 of 8 from the floor and posted six rebounds and two blocks. Clara Strack notched 12 points, five rebounds and two blocks — after entering second in the nation with 75 blocks, having already bro…

Duchess Park, Cedars Christian advance to girls basketball provincial semfinals - Prince George Citizen

Duchess Park, Cedars Christian advance to girls basketball provincial semfinals Prince George Citizen

Aaliyah Chavez scores 16 as No. 7 Oklahoma rolls past Arkansas 89-44

NORMAN, Okla. (AP) — Aaliyah Chavez scored 16 points and No. 7 Oklahoma rolled to an 89-44 win over Arkansas on Thursday night.Payton Verhulst and Raegan Beers played key roles for the Sooners in their final regular-season home games. Verhulst had 14 points and five assists and Beers had 11 points and 12 rebounds. The…

Florida women beat No. 19 Ole Miss 74-67 for 1st victory over ranked team this season

Liv McGill had 28 points, six rebounds and eight assists, Laila Reynolds added 14 points, and Florida beat No. 19 Mississippi 74-67 on Thursday night for its first victory over a ranked opponent this season. Florida (17-13, 5-10 SEC) snapped a seven-game losing streak in the series. McGill found Reynolds for an alley-…

Nazem Kadri Reunion: Smart Move or Costly Gamble? - Yahoo Sports Canada

Nazem Kadri Reunion: Smart Move or Costly Gamble? Yahoo Sports Canada

How Erling Haaland's game has transformed in the absence of Man City wingers - and why Pep Guardiola is loving his new 'main character'

Discussion around Haaland's role returned last weekend, when City squeezed past Newcastle. The best all-round performance of his career has been the shout from some observers.

The BBC say they don't need to show live sport anymore. I've got the proof that they're wrong, from staff fears over the future to the revealing thing the Beeb AREN'T saying, writes IAN HERBERT

It's not just those of us brought up on the commentary of John Motson whose hearts were heavy when the BBC's director of sport said you don't need to show live sport to stay relevant.

How Harry Brook became a true leader: The more mature attitude to booze, his blossoming union with Brendon McCullum, the Jacob Bethell bond, a crucial mentor and how he's won his team-mates' respect

Earlier this week at the Twenty20 World Cup, Harry Brook sauntered into a press conference, clocked the facial expressions of those present and suggested a smile wouldn't go amiss.

Why Arsenal are suddenly making costly errors in the title race: How a disrupted 'flow state' is to blame, why experts believe Declan Rice and Co are 'massively different' to the Invincibles and the tricks Mikel Arteta can use to fix problem

Arsenal have picked up an unhealthy habit in 2026. Self-destruction. Only rivals Tottenham have conceded more goals from errors this calendar year.

Sheffield Wednesday... here is why Mike Ashley is NOT the worst owner to steer the ship while in severe peril, writes CRAIG HOPE

CRAIG HOPE: Mike Ashley is not the worst owner. Now there is a statement that would have once raised eyebrows, if not fists, on Tyneside.

Tasmania's finances to 'rapidly deteriorate', Treasury warns

Tasmania's Department of Treasury and Finance has issued a dire warning about the state's finances, and says there are no easy fixes.

Have you ever met a Broncos player or coach in real life? Tell us about it!

Tell us about the time you met one or more of your favorite Broncos.

Trio of former Arizona defensive backs set to participate in NFL combine

Several former Wildcats are getting prepared to take part in the 2026 NFL Scouting Combine mainly coming from the Arizona secondary from this past season. Defensive backs Treydan Stukes, Dalton Johnson, and Genesis Smith met with the media Thursday before their on-field workout session Friday. The on-field workouts ar…

The Washington Commanders are releasing starting center Tyler Biadasz

Washington needs a new center

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NFL combine 2026: Grades for top DL/EDGE prospects, plus other standouts from on-field workouts

Arvell Reese and David Bailey are potential top-five picks, and they did not disappoint Thursday night

How Côte d’Ivoire upset hosts Senegal - FIBA

How Côte d’Ivoire upset hosts Senegal FIBA

Rockies manager and players comment on a 11-3 Rockies win

It was another good day for the Rockies.

Hornets' Kon Knueppel breaks NBA rookie record for 3-pointers in a season in just 59 games

Charlotte’s Kon Knueppel reached yet another milestone in a remarkable rookie season for the No. 4 overall pick from Duke. The Hornets swingman broke Keegan Murray’s NBA rookie record for 3-pointers, making his 207th Thursday night against the Indiana Pacers. Knueppel connected on five 3s in the first half and then br…

Vini Jr. makes history against Mourinho in the Champions League

Vini Jr. wrote another important chapter in the Champions League.According to Opta data, the Brazilian became the first player in the history of the competition to score in both legs of a knockout tie...

Motorsport.com

Busch Couple Settles Insurance Lawsuit

NASCAR champion Kyle Busch and wife Samantha settle lawsuit against Pacific Life Insurance over alleged retirement plan scheme.

Tyler Myers Says He Won't Join Red Wings

Canucks defenseman Tyler Myers has publicly stated he is not interested in a trade to the Detroit Red Wings, according to recent reports.

Fox Sports

Ohio State Stars Styles, Reese Dominate NFL Combine

Former Ohio State stars Sonny Styles and Arvell Reese dominated the NFL Combine with record-setting performances.

NFL Combine: Former Ohio State Stars Sonny Styles, Arvell Reese Dominate - FOX Sports

NFL Combine: Former Ohio State Stars Sonny Styles, Arvell Reese Dominate FOX Sports

Manly's Hugo Hart chases NRL dream

Former American high school football linebacker Hugo Hart is impressing in pre-season and looking to make his NRL debut for Manly.

Knueppel Breaks NBA Rookie 3-Point Record

Charlotte Hornets' Kon Knueppel sets new NBA record for most 3-pointers made by a rookie in a single season, surpassing Keegan Murray's previous mark.

Knueppel Breaks NBA Rookie 3-Point Record

Charlotte Hornets rookie Kon Knueppel sets new NBA record for most 3-pointers in a single season, surpassing Keegan Murray's previous mark.

Utah Jazz sign Mo Bamba to 10-day contract

Mo Bamba is back on the Utah Jazz

Purdue Boilermakers star Braden Smith becomes fifth D-I player with 1,000 career assists - TSN

Purdue Boilermakers star Braden Smith becomes fifth D-I player with 1,000 career assists TSN

2026 NFL combine: Top draft prospects, best workouts, risers - ESPN

2026 NFL combine: Top draft prospects, best workouts, risers ESPN

NBC Sports

Indiana, Illinois continue to jockey for Bears

Two different states continue to jockey for the ability to host the next Bears stadium.

Indiana, Illinois Vie for Bears Stadium Site

Indiana Senate passes bill to fund Bears stadium near Illinois border; Illinois committee moves forward on Arlington Heights site.