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This fan predicted Drake Maye’s stardom when the Patriots QB was 9 years old Cooper Flagg, Kon Knueppel headline NBA’s 2026 Rising Stars participants Toulouse bids for Columbus, Canada forward Jacen Russell-Rowe: Sources Twins, Joe Ryan avoid arbitration, agree to deal worth $6. 2 million: Sources Commanders plan to hire Vikings pass game coordinator Daronte Jones as defensive coordinator: Source Women’s tennis tour to investigate misconduct allegations against Peyton Stearns’ coach USWNT’s Emma Hayes on the fatal Minnesota shooting: ‘It’s upsetting on so many levels’ The Premier League record that may never be broken: ‘I would be devastated if it was beaten in my lifetime’ Bundesliga Briefing: Dortmund resurgent, Edin Dzeko returns, and Bayern finally defeated Flyers again fail to build off of an emotional win: ‘You’ve got to handle prosperity’ Have Tottenham been sucked into a Premier League relegation scrap? Connections: Sports Edition hints for Jan. 27, 2026, puzzle No. 491 Qarabag, the Champions League disruptors forced to leave their home The fallout from Trinity Rodman’s deal. Plus: Musings from London Why Premier League is dominating the race to secure five Champions League places in 2026-27 Jose Mourinho, Alvaro Arbeloa and the intense tribalism of a Real Madrid legacy Dodgers’ Dave Roberts wants to manage U. S. Olympic team, calls it a ‘no-brainer’ Arsenal and why the history of Emirates expectations led to full-time boos Villarreal seals transfer for Orlando City, USMNT’s Alex Freeman: Sources Wrexham transfers: Targeting three in, potential league-record deal, high-profile outgoings? How a wearable caused an Australian Open debate over tennis players’ data Leicester City’s Khun Top: ‘The players need support from the fans, big time. Nobody wants to see us in League One’ Everton without Jack Grealish: How does it look and how can he be replaced? Ayo Oke ready to impress Emma Hayes after surprise USWNT call-up: ‘I thought I was dreaming’ Leeds have developed tactically – but Daniel Farke’s in-game management raises old questions Seven big names who could be traded before MLB Opening Day Aston Villa’s Youri Tielemans set for extended spell on sidelines with ankle injury What Giants defensive coordinator Dennard Wilson brings to John Harbaugh’s growing staff 2026 NHL Draft ranking: Keaton Verhoeff, Ivar Stenberg top Pronman’s midseason board Arsenal, title terrors, ‘that’ Blackburn match and the need for perspective By ditching Roval, NASCAR continues hot streak of favorable moves Bucks, Giannis face thought of a lost season. What does that mean for the future? Manchester United’s Patrick Dorgu set to miss around 10 weeks with hamstring injury Behind the Senators’ ‘Heated Rivalry’ jerseys that are flying off the shelves Bruins prospect James Hagens, a shift to wing and a pending jump to the NHL Jaylen Brown took Celtics doubts personally, just as Jrue Holiday thought he would Arizona wins battle of talented freshmen, plus the NFL’s real Super Bowl Beyond Bryce Eldridge: 3 Giants prospects who could impact the 2026 lineup What does Scott Laughton’s future hold with the Maple Leafs? Everton’s Thierno Barry says desire to ‘prove people wrong’ is fuelling his improved form NCAA Tournament Bracket Watch: Big Ten’s year? It has several legit contenders Why the Maple Leafs need to start thinking about selling Middlesbrough complete loan signing of winger Jeremy Sarmiento from Brighton Champions League key numbers: Szoboszlai’s form and Spurs’ strength in Europe Spain should host 2030 World Cup final, says FA chief after ‘damaging’ AFCON scenes Are the surging Hornets capable of a playoff run? The last two months could explain José Ramírez’s place in Cleveland baseball history and other thoughts on his extension Steve Kerr discusses Warriors’ weekend in Minneapolis: ‘Definitely a tough few days’ What Forest would get from Jean-Philippe Mateta – and why it’s a controversial move The Warriors’ emotionally exhausting week finally comes to a quiet end Top-ranked Arizona flexes contender status as it holds off late BYU comeback WSL overseer announces £8. 2m loss for inaugural year but profits expected to follow Cody Gakpo has become a Liverpool scapegoat. What’s going wrong? Perreault, Robertson demonstrate why Rangers need youth in a lost season USL Premier announced as new professional league, pro-rel era to launch in 2028 F1 teams are testing in secret. So I climbed muddy hills to catch a glimpse Who are the hardest club in England to support? Nebraska has never won an NCAA Tournament game. So how are the Huskers — now 20-0 — doing this? The Red Wings’ depth has arrived. With Simon Edvinsson out, it will now be tested Wrexham eyeing £19m record-breaking transfer. Plus: Sergio Ramos close to Sevilla takeover Aston Villa set to sign midfielder Douglas Luiz on loan How the NHL/NHLPA player assistance program works, from consultation to treatment to release Australian Open recap: Australia’s Alex de Minaur and the impossibility of expectation Steve Ott on taking the Blues’ AHL job, what comes next: ‘It’s a great opportunity’ The Bounce: Cameron Boozer vs. AJ Dybantsa for the No. 1 pick in the NBA Draft? World Cup boycott? With people ‘dying on the street’, a German soccer exec wants a discussion Blackhawks reunite Connor Bedard and Frank Nazar in search of offensive jump-start MLS Transfer Deal Sheet: Latest around the league as 2026 season nears The baseball card outlooks for Konnor Griffin and rest of Keith Law’s top 10 prospects NHL 2025-26 Stanley Cup playoff chances and projected standings Tennis players and coaches: The telepathy of tactics, emotional support – and jawing How Mike Vrabel opted for 4 H’s, not just X’s and O’s, to spur Patriots’ turnaround Coco Gauff’s Australian Open evaporates in loss to inspired Elina Svitolina Coco Gauff criticizes lack of privacy at Australian Open after racket smash caught on camera Browns QB tracker: Garrett Nussmeier, Taylen Green among passers to watch at Senior Bowl Why Illinois freshman Keaton Wagler will be a lottery pick in the NBA Draft Darian Mensah vs. Duke: How experts saw a first-of-its-kind college sports case How to watch Michigan State vs. Rutgers men’s basketball: TV channel and streaming options for January 27 How to watch Arkansas vs. Oklahoma men’s basketball: TV channel and streaming options for January 27 How to watch Nebraska vs. Michigan men’s basketball: TV channel and streaming options for January 27 Warriors, Bucks navigating huge dilemmas with Steph Curry, Giannis Mikaela Shiffrin fell under an Olympic hex in 2022. Can she escape it this time? F1 teams feared another embarrassing preseason start. They were wrong Bengals mock offseason 2026: Choose your own adventure to building the roster Ranking the 49ers’ 16 future contract players, starting with Sebastian Valdez Cowboys mock draft reaction: Defensive talent gap too big to ignore with 2 first-rounders Stanford, family of women’s soccer captain Katie Meyer settle wrongful death lawsuit Eagles mailbag: Submit your questions to Zach Berman How the NHL standings would look without overtime points Where does Eagles’ offensive coordinator search stand after two weeks? What college football coaches say they’ve learned from Indiana’s championship turnaround Colston Loveland eyeing major breakthrough as Bears flip the page to next season John Wall, Wizards relationship ended with a bad breakup. They’ve found each other again I played QB with Sam Darnold in college. His perspective is his secret weapon How to watch Virginia vs. Notre Dame men’s basketball: TV channel and streaming options for January 27 How to watch Golden Knights vs. Canadiens: TV channel and streaming options for January 27 How to watch Jets vs. Devils: TV channel and streaming options for January 27 How to watch Mammoth vs. Panthers: TV channel and streaming options for January 27 West Ham confident of loan deal for Tottenham’s Antonin Kinsky Jaxon Smith-Njigba and Devon Witherspoon are on a mission. Together, they’re one step away FC Cincinnati finalizing loan deal for Liverpool youth goalkeeper Fabian Mrozek How to watch Sabres vs. Maple Leafs: TV channel and streaming options for January 27 How to watch Kings vs. Red Wings: TV channel and streaming options for January 27 How to watch Predators vs. Bruins: TV channel and streaming options for January 27 Mikel Arteta tells Arsenal to ‘enjoy’ title race after Manchester United debrief Ask Russo and Smith: Submit your questions for The Athletic’s Minnesota Wild mailbag Liverpool’s Joe Gomez, Ibrahima Konate unavailable for Qarabag match Bob Knight’s epic Purdue rant is 35 years old. How it leaked remains a mystery Former Olympian Ryan Wedding pleads not guilty to drug trafficking, murder charges Pubs in England and Wales can stay open until 2am for World Cup knockouts Liverpool change Anfield queuing systems after nearly 3, 000 fans missed kick-off vs. Burnley ICE agents will be at Winter Olympics to provide security help for Vance, Rubio Eli Heidenreich, Mark Gronowski among Shrine Bowl practice standouts: 2026 NFL Draft Newcastle’s Joelinton sidelined for ‘weeks’, late Bruno Guimaraes decision to be made How to watch 2026 Shrine Bowl: Lineups, broadcast info for college all-star game Sweden adds Marcus Johansson, Hampus Lindholm to Olympic hockey roster as injury replacements The Transfer Deal Sheet: Latest on Man Utd, Arsenal, Liverpool, Real Madrid and more Recap of live Q&A with Keith Law about his newest top 100 MLB prospects ranking How Aston Villa signed Tammy Abraham: Unai Emery’s role, Plan B options and the striker waiving money Duke, Darian Mensah reach resolution allowing star QB to play elsewhere, ending legal battle Carlos Correa to miss World Baseball Classic after failing to receive insurance His family says he designed Hall of Fame’s gold jacket, claims ‘NFL erased him from history’ 2026 NBA trade deadline tiers 2. 0: Whose goals have changed with Feb. 5 looming? Caitlin Clark joining NBC Sports for its new Sunday night NBA pregame show Can Donovan Mitchell’s booming stats finally lift Cavaliers out of East? West Ham close to Adama Traore deal, James Ward-Prowse to leave for Burnley USC’s first Super Bowl QB? Seriously? Plus, Cignetti raises pressure Mattias Ekholm’s hat trick leads Oilers defensemen to historic game vs. Ducks Yankees promote Mario Garza to lead beleaguered international scouting department Chelsea’s Moises Caicedo says he must ‘learn’ from disciplinary issues but ‘it’s my style’ Jets, Aaron Glenn change course and part ways with offensive coordinator Tanner Engstrand: Sources Quietly, the College Football Playoff’s Group of 6 rep no longer needs to be a conference champ How to watch Missouri vs. Alabama men’s basketball: TV channel and streaming options for January 27 How to watch George Washington vs. Saint Louis men’s basketball: TV channel and streaming options for January 27 How to watch Houston vs. Baylor women’s basketball: TV channel and streaming options for January 27 How to watch Providence vs. UConn men’s basketball: TV channel and streaming options for January 27 Brooks Koepka shares details on his release from LIV and return to PGA Tour Tottenham’s Pedro Porro out for four weeks with injury; Wilson Odobert, Randal Kolo Muani ‘fine’ after car crash Bengals mailbag: Send your questions to beat writer Paul Dehner Jr. What’s true and not about Auston Matthews, the Maple Leafs and the media How to watch West Virginia vs. Utah women’s basketball: TV channel and streaming options for January 27 How to watch Kentucky vs. Vanderbilt men’s basketball: TV channel and streaming options for January 27 How to watch UMass vs. Miami (OH) men’s basketball: TV channel and streaming options for January 27 How to watch Purdue vs. Indiana men’s basketball: TV channel and streaming options for January 27 How to watch Stars vs. Blues: TV channel and streaming options for January 27 How to watch Nets vs. Suns: TV channel and streaming options for January 27 For Falcons, new coach Kevin Stefanski’s presence outweighs experience with Browns How to watch Blackhawks vs. Wild: TV channel and streaming options for January 27 How to watch Sharks vs. Canucks: TV channel and streaming options for January 27 How to watch Pelicans vs. Thunder: TV channel and streaming options for January 27 How to watch Capitals vs. Kraken: TV channel and streaming options for January 27 How to watch Kings vs. Knicks: TV channel and streaming options for January 27 Freddy Peralta taking a wait-and-see approach to potential Mets extension How to watch Trail Blazers vs. Wizards: TV channel and streaming options for January 27 How to watch Bucks vs. 76ers: TV channel and streaming options for January 27 How to watch Clippers vs. Jazz: TV channel and streaming options for January 27 How to watch Pistons vs. Nuggets: TV channel and streaming options for January 27 Bills hire Joe Brady as head coach on 5-year deal Why did the Vikings move on from Sam Darnold? Inside a decision worth revisiting Broncos’ Sean Payton on 4th-down decision: ‘There are those moments you wish you had back’ Patriots QB Drake Maye ‘ready to go’ for Super Bowl amid questions about shoulder injury NCAA requests Alabama judge’s recusal in Charles Bediako lawsuit, citing ties with school Vikings announcer apologizes for comments critical of Minneapolis ICE protesters What’s next for coaches of Rams, Broncos amid searches, plus Vikings’ pain Super Bowl 2026 Seahawks vs. Patriots odds, MVP picks and score predictions Federal government investigating more NBA games as part of illegal gambling probe Canucks goalie Thatcher Demko to have season-ending hip surgery Titans hoping to hire Brian Daboll as offensive coordinator: Sources Josh Allen, Bills turn to Joe Brady as head coach, but the questions only grow U. S. Soccer president Cindy Parlow Cone to run unopposed in bid for re-election NCAA confirms it is looking into Dabo Swinney’s tampering accusations against Ole Miss Mike Mc Carthy says he wants Aaron Rodgers back with Steelers in 2026 Penguins forward Bryan Rust receives 3-game suspension for hit on Canucks’ Brock Boeser Antonio Conte and the lost Chelsea Bethune-Cookman Wildcats vs Alcorn State Braves - January 27, 2026 Florida A&M Rattlers vs Jackson State Tigers - January 27, 2026 Ohio State Buckeyes vs Penn State Nittany Lions - January 27, 2026 LIU Sharks vs Wagner Seahawks - January 27, 2026 Tarleton State Texans vs Abilene Christian Wildcats - January 27, 2026 Norfolk State Spartans vs Morgan State Bears - January 27, 2026 Coppin State Eagles vs Howard Bison - January 27, 2026 Duke Blue Devils vs Louisville Cardinals - January 27, 2026 North Carolina Central Eagles vs Maryland-Eastern Shore Hawks - January 27, 2026 Stonehill Skyhawks vs Central Connecticut State Blue Devils - January 27, 2026 LSU Tigers vs Florida Gators - January 27, 2026 Abilene Christian Wildcats vs Tarleton State Texans - January 27, 2026 Tampa Bay Lightning vs Utah Mammoth - January 27, 2026 New York Rangers vs Boston Bruins - January 27, 2026 Philadelphia Flyers vs New York Islanders - January 27, 2026 Cleveland Cavaliers vs Orlando Magic - January 27, 2026 Texas A&M-Corpus Christi Islanders vs UT Rio Grande Valley Vaqueros - January 27, 2026 Houston Rockets vs Memphis Grizzlies - January 27, 2026 Boston Celtics vs Portland Trail Blazers - January 27, 2026 Chicago Bulls vs Los Angeles Lakers - January 27, 2026 Edmonton Oilers vs Anaheim Ducks - January 27, 2026 BYU Cougars vs Arizona Wildcats - January 27, 2026 Minnesota Timberwolves vs Golden State Warriors - January 27, 2026 Texas Southern Tigers vs Alabama State Hornets - January 27, 2026 Prairie View A&M Panthers vs Alabama A&M Bulldogs - January 27, 2026 St. Pauli vs RB Leipzig - January 27, 2026 Newport County vs Accrington Stanley - January 27, 2026 Werder Bremen vs Hoffenheim - January 27, 2026 Huddersfield Town vs Luton Town - January 27, 2026 Notts County vs Swindon Town - January 27, 2026 Bolton Wanderers vs Burton Albion - January 27, 2026 Milton Keynes Dons vs Bristol Rovers - January 27, 2026 Lincoln City vs Bradford City - January 27, 2026 Harrogate Town vs Fleetwood Town - January 27, 2026 Wycombe Wanderers vs Wigan Athletic - January 27, 2026 Bromley vs Crewe Alexandra - January 27, 2026 Colchester United vs Grimsby Town - January 27, 2026 Cambridge United vs Shrewsbury Town - January 27, 2026 Cardiff City vs Barnsley - January 27, 2026 Stevenage vs Peterborough United - January 27, 2026 Plymouth Argyle vs Mansfield Town - January 27, 2026 Blackpool vs Stockport County - January 27, 2026 Barnet vs Tranmere Rovers - January 27, 2026 Rotherham United vs Northampton Town - January 27, 2026 Salford City vs Chesterfield - January 27, 2026 Walsall vs Crawley Town - January 27, 2026 Barrow vs Oldham Athletic - January 27, 2026 Cheltenham Town vs Gillingham - January 27, 2026 Campbell Fighting Camels vs UNC Wilmington Seahawks - January 27, 2026 Reading vs Exeter City - January 27, 2026 Doncaster Rovers vs Leyton Orient - January 27, 2026 Stephen F. 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