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San Antonio Spurs guard Stephon Castle addressed the departure of former teammate Jeremy Sochan on Friday after Sochan signed with the New York Knicks following his release earlier this week. “Yeah, we talked about it already,” Castle said, according to …

Tony Stewart’s return to NASCAR racing on Friday night didn’t pan out how he hoped. The three-time Cup Series champion posted a 36th-place finish after getting involved in a crash with ThorSport Racing driver Jake Garcia. Despite the disappointing result, …

Former Philadelphia Eagles and Temple Owls linebacker Shaun Bradley is officially ending his football playing career. In an eight-paragraph message on X this weekend, Bradley told his social media followers he will no longer pursue another football opportunity. The linebacker …

It’s safe to say the 2025 season for the Detroit Lions did not go according to plan. After a steady progression in the Dan Campbell era, 2025 felt like a year Detroit was bound for greatness. Instead, they regressed, finishing …

The Washington Commanders have proven early on this offseason that they are not happy with how the 2025 campaign unfolded. After missing the playoffs entirely, head coach Dan Quinn has quickly worked on revamping his coaching staff, and it looks …

The Boston Celtics have an upcoming decision to make regarding Jayson Tatum. The six-time NBA All-Star is nearing his return from an Achilles injury suffered during the Celtics’ playoff series with the Knicks last year. Despite Boston expecting to take …

A new head coach often brings new roster demands, especially when it comes to shaping the 53-man squad. And it’s no secret that the New York Giants need to make some major moves this season if they want to climb …

Golden State Warriors owner Joe Lacob is facing renewed internal scrutiny following the franchise’s decision to move on from Jonathan Kuminga, a player once envisioned as a cornerstone of the team’s next era. In a detailed report, ESPN’s Anthony Slater …

Fortifying defense is the priority for Dan Quinn and the Washington Commanders this season, a problem that could lead the head coach to reuniting with a “wild card” who played his best football when Quinn was defensive coordinator of the …

Deshaun Watson has been grinding through rehab for over one full calendar year in hopes of returning to the gridiron, but the former Houston Texans star has also encountered roadblocks along the way. Some of them are still playing out …

The New York Yankees starting rotation is set to get a boost as Gerrit Cole is progressing well after he underwent Tommy John surgery and missed the entirety of the 2025 season. Cole threw his first bullpen on Friday, Feb. …

The Las Vegas Raiders are once again starting from scratch when it comes to their head coach, as they have hired former Seattle Seahawks‘ offensive coordinator Klint Kubiak to come in and take over their team. Of course, Raiders fans …

Los Angeles Lakers star Luka Dončić has reached a decision on his availability for Sunday’s NBA All-Star Game, opting to participate under strict limitations as the team continues to manage his recent hamstring injury. According to The Athletic’s Dan Woike, …

After a disappointing playoff exit, losing to the Houston Texans in the Divisional Round, the Pittsburgh Steelers head into the NFL offseason with a lot to address. Following longtime head coach Mike Tomlin’s shocking resignation, the Steelers’ brass brought in …

By HOWARD FENDRICH | Associated Press MILAN (AP) — For a while now, Jordan Stolz’s talent and dominance as a speedskater, and his much-anticipated potential for Olympic success, prompted many to repeatedly mention his name — prematurely, no doubt — …

LeBron James is once again keeping the NBA world guessing. The Los Angeles Lakers superstar did not confirm whether he will play in Sunday’s NBA All-Star Game, opting instead to delay any announcement until the final hours of the weekend …

It’s been a good year for Seattle Seahawks TE AJ Barner. Not only did the Seahawks win the Super Bowl — with Barner putting up four receptions for 54 yards and the game’s first touchdown — but he improved his …

The Boston Red Sox are still making some roster moves as Spring Training gets underway, but for the most part, the team’s offseason work is over. Manager Alex Cora has begun the process of identifying what he has, or doesn’t …

The Arizona Diamondbacks outfield has been stretched to the breaking point. Corbin Carroll’s latest injury exposed their lack of depth at the position. It’s unclear who will be in the lineup come Opening Day. While Arizona scrambles to replace their …

Countless things went wrong for the Kansas City Chiefs this past season, leaving seemingly countless things to improve upon. As the roster experiences turnover, the offensive side of the ball could look vastly different at a key spot. The running …

There will be tough decisions to make heading into the new league year, which begins March 11. The Atlanta Falcons will most likely release veteran quarterback Kirk Cousins either before — or shortly after — that date. The Falcons and …

The New York Knicks officially added Jeremy Sochan on Friday, and the move immediately came with bulletin-board material. Last season’s NBA Rookie of the Year, Stephon Castle, offered a playful but pointed warning for his longtime friend shortly after Sochan …

New Las Vegas Raiders head coach Klint Kubiak isn’t going to blow people away with his charisma as Pete Carroll and Antonio Pierce did. He has a more reserved and calm personality. That led to some concern in the interview …

One person was killed and another was injured in a shooting in Denver’s Valverde neighborhood early Saturday morning, police said. Related Articles Alex Pretti’s parents in Colorado open up: ‘No reason he should have died’ Pushback against Flock cameras comes …

Kenwood senior guard Danielle Brooks had accomplished almost everything in her high school career. She became Kenwood’s all-time leading scorer — boys or girls — this season, was a starter on last year’s IHSA Class 4A state championship and is …

Jason Kidd has watched LeBron James from every possible vantage point across over two decades — as an NBA opponent, as a teammate on the 2008 U.S. Olympic “Redeem Team,” as an assistant coach during the Los Angeles Lakers’ 2020 …

Outfielder Nick Castellanos has signed with the San Diego Padres for the 2026 season, in which he’ll earn the league minimum from San Diego, reports Jon Heyman of the New York Post. Heyman also adds how the Phillies will still …

Major League Baseball is implementing the automated ball-strike system in 2026, and its effectiveness is certainly going to be one of the biggest stories in baseball throughout the season. It’s already been tested in the minors and seems to be …

All week heading into Sunday’s Daytona 500, eyes have been on the weather as rain is forecasted during the event. As a result, on Saturday, Feb. 14 NASCAR announced the original start time of 2:30 p.m. ET has been moved …

When the Las Vegas Raiders introduced Klint Kubiak as the franchise’s next head coach, many team legends sat up at the podium with Kubiak during the press conference. Marcus Allen, Howie Long, Mike Haynes, Rich Gannon, Jim Plunkett and Charles …

In 2019, freestyle skier Eileen Gu announced she would compete for China instead of the United States, the country where she was born and raised. The decision immediately made international headlines and continues to draw attention ahead of the 2026 …

Ilia Malinin failed to secure a spot on the medal podium after the men’s free skate event in Milan-Cortina at the 2026 Winter Olympics. Going into the games, Ilia was the favorite to win the top stop and secure gold …

The Minnesota Vikings have had a rather unique start to the offseason. In a surprise move earlier this month, the team opted to fire its general manager, Kwesi Adofo-Mensah, despite handing him a contract extension just last offseason. As for …

The 2026 Winter Olympics ice dance competition ended with France taking gold, but many fans continue to debate the outcome after Madison Chock and Evan Bates finished just 1.43 points behind. Chock and Bates entered the free dance as favorites …

The Pac-12’s master schedule has received plenty of attention in the three days since its release, largely due to the unique flex week at the end of the regular season. That’s not necessarily the case with the team schedules — …

It seems that no one can agree on who “the real MLK” was. In the 58 years since his assassination, the late Dr. King has been wanted by the FBI and lauded on FBI social media accounts every January. He’s …

OAKLAND – A 53-year-old woman selling Valentine’s Day flowers in East Oakland was robbed at gun point Friday night of cash and some bouquets, authorities said. The woman was not injured and a suspect was later arrested. The robbery happened …