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Donovan Mitchell, James Harden rally Cavaliers to 119-117 win over Nuggets

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Seahawks ride their ‘Dark Side’ defense to a Super Bowl title, pounding the Patriots 29-13

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US Olympians speaking up about politics at home face online backlash — including from Trump

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Nikola Jokic passes Oscar Robertson for 2nd most triple-doubles in NBA history on top of a Nuggets win

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Lindsey Vonn breaks leg in downhill crash at Winter Olympics, in stable condition at hospital

2024 Summer olympics

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Paris to inaugurate Paralympic Games with ‘never seen before’ opening ceremony in city’s heart

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The Paralympic Games are starting. Here’s what to expect as 4,400 athletes compete in Paris

Paris closes out the 2024 Olympics with a final star-studded show

Paris closes out the 2024 Olympics with a final star-studded show

Italy beats defending champion US for gold in women’s volleyball at Paris Olympics

Italy beats defending champion US for gold in women’s volleyball at Paris Olympics

Those Samsung smartphones given to Olympic athletes? They may violate sanctions on North Korea

Those Samsung smartphones given to Olympic athletes? They may violate sanctions on North Korea

AP PHOTOS: A look at the hairstyles from the 2024 Summer Olympics

AP PHOTOS: A look at the hairstyles from the 2024 Summer Olympics

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Colorado rockies

Marlins acquire right-hander Bradley Blalock from Rockies for minor league pitcher Jake Brooks

Marlins acquire right-hander Bradley Blalock from Rockies for minor league pitcher Jake Brooks

Versatile infielder/outfielder Willi Castro and Rockies agree to 2-year deal, AP source says

Versatile infielder/outfielder Willi Castro and Rockies agree to 2-year deal, AP source says

Colorado Rockies hire Josh Byrnes as general manager to turn around franchise

Colorado Rockies hire Josh Byrnes as general manager to turn around franchise

Colorado Rockies promote Warren Schaeffer to full-time manager

Colorado Rockies promote Warren Schaeffer to full-time manager

Paul DePodesta not afraid to take swings in order to turn around floundering Rockies

Paul DePodesta not afraid to take swings in order to turn around floundering Rockies

Rockies fire GM Bill Schmidt after disastrous season

Rockies fire GM Bill Schmidt after disastrous season

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Avalanche

Lehkonen scores 2 goals and MacKinnon reaches 700 assists as Avalanche sink Sharks, 4-2

Lehkonen scores 2 goals and MacKinnon reaches 700 assists as Avalanche sink Sharks, 4-2

Gibson and Raymond power Red Wings to a 2-0 victory over the Avalanche

Gibson and Raymond power Red Wings to a 2-0 victory over the Avalanche

Nick Suzuki leads Canadiens in 7-3 home romp over struggling Avalanche

Nick Suzuki leads Canadiens in 7-3 home romp over struggling Avalanche

Brock Nelson has hat trick in NHL-leading Avalanche’s 4-1 win over Maple Leafs

Brock Nelson has hat trick in NHL-leading Avalanche’s 4-1 win over Maple Leafs

Granlund, Gauthier score in shootout as Ducks beat Avalanche 2-1

Granlund, Gauthier score in shootout as Ducks beat Avalanche 2-1

Avalanche play host to the Ducks after MacKinnon’s 2-goal game

Avalanche play host to the Ducks after MacKinnon’s 2-goal game

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Broncos

Broncos fire offensive coordinator Joe Lombardi and 2 other assistants after AFC title game loss

Broncos fire offensive coordinator Joe Lombardi and 2 other assistants after AFC title game loss

Sean Payton says Broncos QB Bo Nix has an ankle condition that made break inevitable

Sean Payton says Broncos QB Bo Nix has an ankle condition that made break inevitable

Sean Payton’s gamble: The decision that derailed the Broncos’ Super Bowl dreams

Sean Payton’s gamble: The decision that derailed the Broncos’ Super Bowl dreams

Patriots punch ticket to 12th Super Bowl with gritty 10-7 win over Broncos in snowy Denver

Patriots punch ticket to 12th Super Bowl with gritty 10-7 win over Broncos in snowy Denver

After applying the pressure all season, Broncos defense now producing turnovers in playoffs

After applying the pressure all season, Broncos defense now producing turnovers in playoffs

McDermott berated call that led to Bills’ loss and his firing but should safety have ended game?

McDermott berated call that led to Bills’ loss and his firing but should safety have ended game?

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Nuggets

Towns is bloodied and bandaged, Nuggets lose 2 injured starters in Knicks’ double-OT win

Towns is bloodied and bandaged, Nuggets lose 2 injured starters in Knicks’ double-OT win

Cade Cunningham scores 29 points to lead Pistons to 124-121 win over Nuggets

Cade Cunningham scores 29 points to lead Pistons to 124-121 win over Nuggets

Thunder beat Nuggets 121-111 behind Gilgeous-Alexander’s 34 points

Thunder beat Nuggets 121-111 behind Gilgeous-Alexander’s 34 points

Nuggets’ Jamal Murray earns first All-Star berth in ninth NBA season

Nuggets’ Jamal Murray earns first All-Star berth in ninth NBA season

Murray scores 27, Nuggets beat Nets 107-103 in Porter’s return to Denver

Murray scores 27, Nuggets beat Nets 107-103 in Porter’s return to Denver

Tobias Harris and Cade Cunningham score 22 each as Pistons hold off Nuggets 109-107

Tobias Harris and Cade Cunningham score 22 each as Pistons hold off Nuggets 109-107

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Rapids

Wright and Roldan get Pochettino’s attention 8 months ahead of World Cup

Wright and Roldan get Pochettino’s attention 8 months ahead of World Cup

Rapids sign US national team midfielder Paxten Aaronson from Eintracht Frankfurt on 5-year deal

Rapids sign US national team midfielder Paxten Aaronson from Eintracht Frankfurt on 5-year deal

Toronto acquires midfielder Mihailovic for $8 million from the Colorado Rapids

Toronto acquires midfielder Mihailovic for $8 million from the Colorado Rapids

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National Roundup

Don’t tune into the Super Bowl hoping for a break from politics

Don’t tune into the Super Bowl hoping for a break from politics

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As pro rodeo considers moving HQ to Wyoming, conservative lawmakers question incentives

As pro rodeo considers moving HQ to Wyoming, conservative lawmakers question incentives

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Supreme Court seems likely to uphold state bans on transgender athletes in girls and women’s sports

Supreme Court seems likely to uphold state bans on transgender athletes in girls and women’s sports

January 13, 2026January 13, 2026
Supreme Court takes up culture war battle over transgender athletes in school sports

Supreme Court takes up culture war battle over transgender athletes in school sports

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Ski and Bike

Lindsey Vonn tests injured left knee in Olympic downhill training, pumps fist after successful run

Lindsey Vonn tests injured left knee in Olympic downhill training, pumps fist after successful run

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Vonn ‘confident’ she will race at Olympics despite ‘completely ruptured’ ACL in left knee

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Lindsey Vonn airlifted from course after crashing in final downhill before Milan Cortina Olympics

Lindsey Vonn airlifted from course after crashing in final downhill before Milan Cortina Olympics

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Lindsey Vonn, Chloe Kim, Mikaela Shiffrin headline US ski and snowboard squad named to the Olympics

Lindsey Vonn, Chloe Kim, Mikaela Shiffrin headline US ski and snowboard squad named to the Olympics

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Racing

NASCAR commissioner Steve Phelps resigns after inflammatory texts revealed in trial

NASCAR commissioner Steve Phelps resigns after inflammatory texts revealed in trial

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NASCAR settles federal antitrust case, gives all teams the permanent charters they wanted

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Bubba Wallace becomes first Black driver to win a major race on Indianapolis’ oval

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She’s in charge: At the F1 Miami Grand Prix, many top executive roles are held by women

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