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Bears buzz at the Senior Bowl: Praise for Ben Johnson, scouting reports on Doyle, Allen Red Wings are in a playoff spot: 5 thoughts as win streak hits 6 games Penguins trade tiers: Most, least likely to leave at trade deadline Arsenal vs City beef explained, transfer latest, Yamal genius, 12 players on a team Daniel Cummings expected to stay at Celtic in winter window after fresh West Ham bid rejected What boxes do the Jets need to check at the trade deadline? Catching up with Kevin Cheveldayoff Christopher Nkunku to stay at Chelsea; Joao Felix could leave on loan Inside Newcastle live Q&A: Chris Waugh answers your questions every Monday Fantasy Premier League: What we learned from Gameweek 24 – it’s time to plan for Double Gameweek 25 Kristaps Porziņģis, Celtics react to Luka Dončić trade to Lakers: ‘Unbelievable’ Milan undone at the last by Inter and left lamenting a result that sums up their season Despite the A’s residency, Giants still consider Sacramento their home turf Angels fan survey: How do you feel about the franchise heading into 2025? Caitlin Clark returned to Iowa for jersey retirement and the Hawkeyes put on a show Dodger Details: Tyler Glasnow’s comeback and other notes from ‘Dodgerfest’ Marcus Rashford to Aston Villa: The Athletic 500 transfer ratings WSL Briefing: Advantage Man United over City, a team who can defend versus one who cannot The anatomy of a transfer – as told by those who make a deal happen Canadiens weekly notebook: Laine and Dach benchings, Guhle injury and Xhekaj’s emergence Luka to the Lakers had celebrities talking: ‘I’m happy and miserable at the same time’ Nebraska men’s basketball upsets No. 16 Oregon 77-71 for fourth win over top-25 team this season Blue Jackets lose two crucial players, fume over officiating in loss to Stars How Filip Chytil and Marcus Pettersson impressed in Canucks debuts: 3 takeaways Connections: Sports Edition Coach: Hints, facts about puzzle No. 133 Robert Lewandowski, Blackburn and the volcano – and five other transfers that didn’t quite happen Jonathan Quick earns praise following long-awaited win No. 400: Rangers takeaways It is time for Crystal Palace to give Mateta what he so richly deserves – a new contract Tottenham won ugly at Brentford – in its own way, it was a statement victory How Enzo Maresca copes with being on a poor run An excessive over-analysis of Nottingham Forest’s 7-0 win against Brighton Brighton rejected two Saudi bids for Kaoru Mitoma – why and what could happen next? Questions remain over Vitor Pereira’s midfield despite Jean-Ricner Bellegarde stepping up for Wolves Was this the moment for Daniel Farke’s Leeds? Jenni Hermoso – record goalscorer, serial swearer and an icon of Spanish sport Arsenal ‘humble’ Manchester City, Amorim’s cry for help and… hello, deadline day – The Briefing Kobbie Mainoo as a false nine? A strange experiment that highlighted Man Utd’s flaws What deadline-day transfers could still happen before the winter window shuts? Manchester City needed a new midfielder six weeks ago. Now it’s deadline day and they still need one Leicester spending is unlikely, so Ruud van Nistelrooy must solve defensive issues from within Chelsea agree loan deal for Ben Chilwell to join Crystal Palace Alvaro Morata joins Galatasaray on loan from Milan Columbus Blue Jackets are No. 6 in 2025 NHL prospect pool rankings Recruiting thoughts: Catching up on the Class of 2025 as signing day nears Marcus Rashford’s exit: Why playing for Manchester United can be harder for Mancunians WNBA free-agency winners and losers: How did the Fever, Valkyries and others fare? Who says no? Send in your trade proposals for the Senators mailbag Tampa Bay Rays 2025 top 20 prospects: Carson Williams, Brayden Taylor lead the way College softball preseason top 25: Texas, Florida lead the pack. Where is Oklahoma? What is Deonte Banks’ Giants future after rough 2024? 38 thoughts on 38 defensive players Cleveland Guardians mailbag: Offseason takeaways, clubhouse leaders and random jerseys Taylor Swift Super Bowl prop bets: Will she sit next to Caitlin Clark? Will we see an on-field kiss? Cade Klubnik, Drew Allar, Kevin Jennings and re-ranking the QB class of 2022 Panthers big board: Draft options at No. 8 for much-needed defensive help (or receiver) Ranking 10 NFL free agents the Falcons should pursue, plus a wild card Brighton complete signing of striker Stefanos Tzimas from Nurnberg Former Tottenham winger Marcus Edwards joins Burnley from Sporting CP Baltimore Orioles 2025 top 20 prospects: Samuel Basallo, Coby Mayo lead the way Evan Ferguson joins West Ham on loan from Brighton Manchester City attempting to complete transfer for Porto midfielder Nico Gonzalez New York Yankees 2025 top 20 prospects: Jasson Domínguez, George Lombard, Jr. lead the way Football is 11 versus 11. On Saturday, a Dutch team played with 12 and it has caused chaos Bayern Munich’s Mathys Tel is a shot machine with plenty of raw edges to iron out Milan reach verbal agreement for Joao Felix loan from Chelsea WNBA free-agency chaos: Why did so many All-Stars move for one-year contracts? Saquon Barkley is a superhero for the Eagles. His origin story is straight out of a comic book, too The NHL salary cap is rising, but why else is the goalie market booming now? Why Charles Omenihu’s ‘full circle’ year has helped the Chiefs reach Super Bowl Cowboys Today: Why Herschel Walker trade not close in absurdity to Luka Dončiċ trade Jalen Duren shows increased offensive aggression to help lead Pistons past Bullls Manchester City’s Nico O’Reilly to stay despite Chelsea transfer interest With Luka Dončić and De’Aaron Fox on the move, it’s time for big-trade FAQs Manuel Neuer extends Bayern Munich contract through to 2026, beyond 40th birthday Mexico striker Santiago Gimenez completes Milan move Marcus Pettersson’s next contract, Filip Chytil’s breakout potential and more USMNT Player Tracker: Robinson irrepressible, Pepi extends and Pochettino to lean on Celtic duo? U. S. Soccer and MLS trial nears end as league and federation defend $500M NASL lawsuit Lamine Yamal and his 14 seconds of Lionel Messi-like magic against Alaves Kendrick Lamar won 5 Grammys on Sunday. Now he prepares for his Super Bowl set list Chloe Kelly, Vivianne Miedema and the encouragement of WSL fans putting players first Free-agent starter Jack Flaherty returns to Tigers on 2-year deal: Source How Steven Gerrard’s Saudi Arabian adventure turned sour – and what does his future hold? What Max Scherzer brings to Toronto, plus the Paul Skenes card What’s the NFL equivalent of NBA’s blockbuster Dončić deal? Plus: Eagles probably pull it off De’Aaron Fox highlights another NBA blockbuster, plus All-Star poll results AP men’s basketball Top 25: Auburn and Duke stay on top as Texas Tech, UConn make moves Is Brock Purdy going to reset the market? Real Betis close to signing Cucho Hernandez from Columbus Crew L. A. Kings potential trade targets: 8 forwards who could help a scuffling offense Aston Villa complete Marco Asensio loan signing from PSG Alabama hires Ryan Grubb as OC, reuniting him with Kalen De Boer: Source Bam Adebayo fills the necessary voids for the Heat, whatever they may be MLS cash market off to swift start with Dejan Joveljic and Jack Mc Glynn trades Nottingham Forest confirm signing of Reading defender Tyler Bindon Aston Villa agree deal to sign Axel Disasi on loan from Chelsea Jake Oettinger on Jonathan Quick’s legacy, J. T. Miller trade ripples and more: Rangers observations NASL failed to prove USSF and MLS conspired against it, jury decides Iowa State at Kansas men’s basketball: How to watch, odds after Jayhawks’ recent stunners For Royals GM J. J. Picollo, the Chiefs are next door — but the Eagles are in his blood Bengals’ Trey Hendrickson quandary: Will NFL’s sack champ be traded, extended? Devin Booker, about to make Suns history, has found a home (and voice) in Arizona Wild insider: How the NHL’s rising salary cap could affect Kirill Kaprizov, Marco Rossi Will Colts prioritize re-signing QB Sam Ehlinger because of bond with Anthony Richardson? Blue Jackets top goal scorer Kirill Marchenko suffers broken jaw in loss to Stars Mike Ekeler returning to Nebraska to coach Cornhuskers special teams: Source Albania and Serbia set to be confirmed as co-hosts for 2027 Under-21 Euros Yankees sign starting pitcher Carlos Carrasco to minor-league deal Sheffield United sign Crystal Palace defender Rob Holding on loan until the end of the season Manchester City complete Nico Gonzalez signing from Porto Submit questions for Mike De Fabo’s Steelers mailbag Willian rejoining Fulham on deal until end of season Knicks say OG Anunoby’s foot injury is just a sprain, but it’s unclear when he’ll play Nico Gonzalez to Manchester City: The Athletic 500 transfer ratings Hope Solo on her return to soccer: ‘It’s hard as hell, I’m sore, but I’ll be competitive’ Evan Ferguson to West Ham United: The Athletic 500 transfer ratings Marco Asensio to Aston Villa: The Athletic 500 transfer ratings Real Madrid file formal complaint about Spanish refereeing system after Kylian Mbappe, Vinicius Jr decisions Rory Mc Ilroy was at his best at Pebble Beach by channeling his inner Scottie Scheffler Texans hire Rams TE coach Nick Caley as offensive coordinator Chelsea 2 West Ham 1: Palmer’s lucky winner, Sanchez dropped and centre-back shuffling Hermoso tells court she received death threats after Rubiales kiss following World Cup final Penguins Today: Crosby, Malkin are reasons to watch as playoff hopes fade Luka Dončiċ-Anthony Davis trade floored executives across the NBA Women’s college basketball power rankings: How far does USC fall after upset loss? Jannik Sinner’s You Tube channel and Davis Cup drama: Tennis Briefing Do the Bills need a ‘desperate’ move to break through? How Tom Brady became the Super Bowl’s $375 million star Myles Garrett formally requests trade from Cleveland Browns after 8 seasons Luka Dončić to Lakers is ‘shocking’ to Mavericks, but they’re planning to push forward How Cristian Garin and Zizou Bergs’ Davis Cup tie descended into tennis farce over default rules Arne Slot’s tactical tweak of Ryan Gravenberch’s role and why it was needed Mathys Tel to Tottenham Hotspur: The Athletic 500 transfer ratings Is Djed Spence making himself undroppable at Tottenham? (Listen) Tottenham’s Radu Dragusin suffers ACL injury, expected to miss rest of season Tottenham confirm Mathys Tel signing from Bayern Munich Tottenham close to deal for Mathys Tel loan from Bayern Munich NBA Rewind: Luka Dončić trade is just the latest superstar coup by the Lakers De’Aaron Fox-Zach La Vine trade grades: Reunion in Sacramento; Wemby gets running mate Zach La Vine era is over, but Bulls’ malaise continues Raptors need to be patient and stick to rebuilding plan at NBA trade deadline Warriors trade intel: Latest on their pursuit of Jimmy Butler, Kevin Durant What’s next for the Jazz after helping facilitate Mavericks-Lakers blockbuster? De’Aaron Fox traded to the Spurs, Zach La Vine to Kings in multi-team deal: Source Luka Dončić, Kareem, Shaq and others: Ranking the NBA’s all-time greatest trades Ravens NFL Draft big board: First-round options at several positions, including OL and DL Jaguars hire Tony Boselli as executive vice president of football operations Weekend NHL rankings: Huge cap news, more blockbuster trades and oh yeah, games MLB fires umpire Pat Hoberg for sharing betting accounts with pro poker player who bet on baseball Man City close to agreement to sign Porto midfielder Nico Gonzalez Crystal Palace reject Marc Guehi transfer offer from Tottenham How GM Howie Roseman rebuilt the Eagles in two years to return to the Super Bowl Emmanuel Latte Lath completes move to Atlanta United from Middlesbrough for MLS record fee DHS: No specific credible terrorist threats surrounding Super Bowl in wake of Jan. 1 attack NASCAR garage talk: What I heard and saw at the Clash at Bowman Gray Stadium Luka Dončić, De’Aaron Fox trades show tough decisions NBA teams face in new CBA realm Does the Luka Dončić deal signal the end of the player empowerment era? What does Luka Dončić’s trade to the Lakers do for his basketball cards? Browns QB tracker: What to make of Tyler Shough, Jaxson Dart and Jalen Milroe Arsenal’s humiliation of Man City after years of torment was more than revenge. It was glorious How Arsenal’s unconventional use of Rice, Lewis-Skelly and Trossard helped them beat Man City Newcastle gamble on not gambling in transfer market Mercedes streamliner driven by F1 great Juan Manuel Fangio sells for record $52m Packers draft big board: 15 enticing first-round prospects at positions of need Super Bowl week top storylines: Chiefs’ shot at history, Saquon Barkley … and NFL refs Best offseason ever? Where Eagles (and Chiefs) rank among Super Bowl teams: Sando’s Pick Six Super Bowl 59: The 5 most entertaining player props for Chiefs vs. Eagles Super Bowl 59 touchdown prop bets: Saquon Barkley, Travis Kelce, Jalen Hurts lead the board Super Bowl 59’s first big decision: The coin toss’ silly and interesting history Ranking Edmonton Oilers GM Stan Bowman’s best moves in his first 6 months With Luka Dončić trade, NBA again proves it does drama better than anyone Sam Kerr repeatedly called police officer ‘stupid and white’, court told as trial begins Trading Myles Garrett is Browns’ best path to speed up — and embrace — a rebuild Fox Sports executive accused in lawsuits of sexual battery placed on leave Blackhawks power rankings: Bedard’s consistency, Donato’s trade value, Messier’s complaint Toronto Blue Jays top 20 prospects: Arjun Nimmala, Trey Yesavage lead the way Men’s college basketball Top 25: The underappreciated key to Duke’s defense Everton’s latest serving of Moyes magic: A Premier League record for Goodison Park and goals for Beto Washington owner Josh Harris says Commanders will remain team’s nickname Matt Rhule addresses Nebraska’s spring game, special teams, revenue sharing Inside the top-secret trade negotiations that made Luka Dončić a Laker Boston Red Sox 2025 top 20 prospects: Roman Anthony, Kristian Campbell lead the way PWHL Power Rankings: Victoire surge to the top, debating Fleet vs. Sceptres Leonard Hamilton resigning as Florida State men’s basketball coach at end of season After Washington’s breakout season, where do Commanders stand before free agency? 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