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Young stars making a statement at Pro Bowl Games
With veterans such as Tom Brady and J.J. Watt retiring, the next generation is ready to take over, as evidenced by the Pro Bowl rosters.
South Carolina-UConn predictions: Who wins the NCAA title game rematch?
Can the Huskies, who have dealt with injury and illness all season, overcome Aliyah Boston and the No. 1 Gamecocks, who have the best depth in the country?
'We're wired to go after it every year': Patrick Mahomes and the Chiefs are built to last
While the defending champions missed the playoffs, Mahomes and the Chiefs are playing in their third Super Bowl in four years.
Spivac earns biggest career win over Lewis
Serghei Spivac kicked off UFC's February schedule with his biggest career victory over Derrick Lewis on Saturday.
Serrano is headed to Ireland, Baumgardner has plenty of options and Ali continues to improve
Michael Rothstein and Mike Coppinger react to Amanda Serrano and Alycia Baumgardner victories in undisputed fights and Emanuel Navarrete's big win at junior lightweight.
Fantasy Billboard: The best and worst of the 2022 season
By: Tribune News Service
The Second Annual Fantasy Billboard Awards <u>BILLBOARD BESTS</u> PATRICK MAHOMES Dan Marino QB Award — No QB was more prolific in the early days of Fantasy Football than Dan Marino. He had a record 48 TD passes and 5,084 passing yards in 1984 as a mere 22-year-old. The uncanny Mahomes...
Taylor, Serrano set May 20 title rematch in Dublin
Katie Taylor and Amanda Serrano will run it back May 20 in Dublin, Ireland, in a rematch of their thrilling first meeting last April, when Taylor won by split decision.
Would Kyrie boost Lakers? LeBron answers, 'Duh'
LeBron James answered "duh" on Saturday when asked if Kyrie Irving -- whom he teamed up with for three NBA Finals appearances and a championship in Cleveland -- is the type of player who can stamp the Los Angeles Lakers' title chances.
Fedor mauled in 1st-round TKO loss in final fight
Fedor Emelianenko's legendary career came to an ugly end Saturday night, when he was brutally finished by Bellator heavyweight champ Ryan Bader in the first round.
Sean Payton, coins, character: Why CSU Rams football coach Jay Norvell is college football’s Kevin Bacon
By: Sean Keeler
The conversation turned to Sean Payton as we turned left on Speer Avenue, sunrise at our backs. Jay Norvell is the Kevin Bacon of American football. If he didn’t play with somebody, he played against him. Or coached against him. Or coached with him. “They’d smuggled us all in there,”...
Romi Bean makes history as Denver’s first lead woman TV sports anchor
By: Patrick Saunders
Romi Bean didn’t take the job to make history or make a statement. She simply wanted to chase her passion. “I love sports, I love my job and I love this Colorado community,” she said. “But I never thought I’d be the first to do something like this.” Bean was...
What to expect from the early stages of Broncos’ new Sean Payton-Russell Wilson partnership: “Robots can’t play quarterback”
By: Parker Gabriel
Sean Payton’s got a long to-do list as he gets settled into his new Denver digs. He’ll have to get his UC Health Center key card and the human resources paperwork figured out and probably check the team store for a Broncos visor, too. Once all of that important stuff...
Pat Leonard: Super Bowl week a critical one for Saquon Barkley negotiations
By: Tribune News Service
This week feels like a big one in the Giants’ Saquon Barkley contract negotiations. GM Joe Schoen and Barkley’s agents are planning to reconvene a third time. They talked during their November bye week and couldn’t reach a deal. They revisited the topic early this past week and still didn’t...
Column: The hyping of Super Bowl commercials upstages the hyping of the game itself
By: Tribune News Service
The rush for the title of best Super Bowl commercial already has begun, and early signs point to a banner year for banality, middle-aged TV celebrities and, of course, animals doing wacky things. Forget Patrick Mahomes versus Jalen Hurts. According to Vulture.com, a website I always turn to for the...
ASK IRA: Is fourth-quarter time off for Jimmy Butler too taxing for Heat?
By: Tribune News Service
Q:The Heat are off for three days. Shortening Jimmy Butler’s time off in the fourth quarter wouldn’t have hurt in Milwaukee. – Douglas. A: The approach of late rest for Jimmy Butler largely has worked in recent weeks, when considering the Heat’s overall success over that span. But I do...
Orioles’ Terrin Vavra hopeful to be first base option; Heston Kjerstad ‘for sure’ believes he can reach majors in 2023 | NOTES
By: Tribune News Service
Terrin Vavra believes his skill set makes him unique among members of the Orioles’ roster. He’s spent his offseason working to add to it. Aware Baltimore is looking for a left-handed-hitting complement to Ryan Mountcastle at first base, Vavra’s focus this offseason has been “being able to play everywhere,” he...
Turning down lease option another case of Orioles disregarding public perception | ANALYSIS
By: Tribune News Service
The Orioles don’t seem to care what you think. On Wednesday, the team — meaning CEO and Chairman John Angelos and whoever he might have asked for input — decided to decline the option in its lease with the Maryland Stadium Authority that would have extended the agreement by five...
Boeheim on retirement chatter: 'It's my choice'
Jim Boeheim told ESPN that he will "probably" return for the 2023-24 season, but feels like he has autonomy over the decision on his future, saying, "I know it's my choice."
