A massive women’s hoops inflection point, plus NFL firings
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Kevin Durant reminds us in an often cold business that superstars are people too
HOUSTON — Moments after draining a 27-foot game-winning shot over his former Suns teammates, Rockets veteran superstar forward Kevin Durant found it difficult to contain his emotions. The pleasantries exchanged…
Rashford may have route back to Man Utd – Tuesday's gossip
Marcus Rashford might have a route back to Manchester United, trio may stay at Old Trafford after Ruben Amorim exit, Juventus keen on Federico Chiesa return. Manchester United sacking Ruben…
Report: Liverpool star could be set for January exit
Report: Liverpool star could be set for January exit Juventus test Liverpool resolve over Chiesa return Early feelers have been placed between Juventus and Liverpool over a possible return to…
Jimmy Haslam: Winning 8 games in 2 years is horrible, unacceptable, will not continue
Browns owner Jimmy Haslam said in announcing the firing of head coach Kevin Stefanski that the results have not been good enough. Although Haslam said the responsibility ultimately falls on…
2026 NFL schedule: Bills home, away opponents slated for next season
All eyes are on the upcoming NFL postseason and the Buffalo Bills‘ upcoming wild-card game against the Jacksonville Jaguars. Eventually, we’ll get to the 2026 season… hopefully with the Bills…
How to follow the Premier League on the BBC this week
BBC Sport Ask Me Anything explains how to follow the Premier League on the BBC this weekend.
Sabalenka dominates Bucsa at Brisbane International, prepares for Australian Open
The Battle of the Sexes exhibition was a bit of fun for Aryna Sabalenka, and a showdown she also regarded as good preparation for the Australian Open. In her first…
New York takes on Los Angeles, seeks to stop 4-game slide
Los Angeles Clippers (13-22, 11th in the Western Conference) vs. New York Knicks (23-13, third in the Eastern Conference)New York; Wednesday, 7:30 p.m. ESTBOTTOM LINE: New York looks to break…
Boston plays Denver, seeks 5th straight win
Denver Nuggets (24-12, fourth in the Western Conference) vs. Boston Celtics (23-12, second in the Eastern Conference)Boston; Wednesday, 7 p.m. ESTBOTTOM LINE: Boston heads into a matchup with Denver as…