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‘Who Dey-ing through the night’: Bengals’ unforgettable ride lands them in the Super Bowl USC recruiting watch: Portal strategies, lingering questions and a few final battles before signing day Where Arizona State recruiting stands before signing day: Needs, new faces and a class dogged by uncertainty Nikola Vučević, Coby White step up and Bulls use balanced scoring to defeat Blazers Newcastle confirm £13m signing of Brighton’s Dan Burn Jesse Lingard to meet with Ralf Rangnick and make final Newcastle loan push Brighton sign striker Denis Undav from Union SG Police given additional time to speak to Mason Greenwood after arrest Todd Cantwell joins Bournemouth on loan from Norwich Newcastle’s move for Hugo Ekitike breaks down Newcastle United goalkeeper Freddie Woodman joins Bournemouth on loan Aaron Ramsey completes Rangers loan move from Juventus Notre Dame TE coach John Mc Nulty leaves to become Boston College offensive coordinator Double trouble: Bucks’ defensive strategy plays into Nuggets’ hands in lopsided loss Ranking the decade’s 10 best last-minute Iowa football commits: George Kittle, C. J. Beathard and more Oklahoma football recruiting: Key remaining 2022 targets, transfer portal update and early thoughts about the 2023 class Kawakami: ‘Just think about the good things’ — the emotional end of the 49ers’ Jimmy Garoppolo era ‘I was like the Egyptians’: How Walt Frazier and the Kangaroo Kid laid the groundwork for the NBA’s agency business Aaron Ramsey – ‘Rangers’ biggest signing since Gazza’ Wheeler’s 2022 NHL prospect pool rankings: No. 11 Winnipeg Jets When do we worry about the Bucks? Plus, Cavs’ cap exception and how it might be used: Hollinger’s Week That Was Dejan Kulusevski: The versatile forward who just loves running at defenders NBA 75: At No. 15, Stephen Curry and his audaciousness has made him great — and the greatest shooter in history Is Wisconsin missing out on 3 of its top 6 in-state 2022 recruits a blip or something bigger? 2022 NFL playoffs schedule: Time and TV for every matchup, including the Bengals-Rams Super Bowl How much worse can it get for the historically awful Canadiens? Plus Capitals, Devils and more Michigan State recruiting: Where things stand for the Spartans heading into signing day The immediate outlook for the 5 Giants prospects on Keith Law’s top-100 list Dodgers mailbag: A Trea Turner extension, Dave Roberts’ future and a ‘Succession’ plan ‘He just finds a way’: Joe Burrow’s confidence, determination, elusiveness lead Bengals to Super Bowl ‘We gotta get rolling’: Lakers return home from a disappointing trip searching for momentum Red Wings forward pipeline: How Jonatan Berggren and 18 more prospects fit into Detroit’s rebuild Basu and Godin: How the Canadiens’ bad luck could impact their deadline strategy, keeping an eye on Pascal Vincent Jets’ Senior Bowl primer: Coaching roles, positions of need and 6 players to watch Tafur: Mark Davis looks to end Tuck Rule curse with Josh Mc Daniels hire, but Raiders could face a step back first Is there a way for Chelsea to rescue the Havertz and Werner situation? For transformed Nottingham Forest, play-offs are still realistic despite setback Jaden Mc Daniels, a quiet presence, is starting to get louder for Timberwolves Carey Price renouvelle son allégeance au Canadien au moment où l’équipe pourrait vouloir passer à autre chose Clemson recruiting reset: Where things stand for the Tigers, players to watch on signing day Canada and the USMNT are similar teams with one major difference: one is playing with joy and the other isn’t Washington recruiting reset: Huskies add transfer RB, under-the-radar twins as signing day approaches Michigan recruiting: What does Jim Harbaugh’s unsettled future mean for the Wolverines’ class? Monday Morning Leafs Report: Michael Bunting has earned the most valuable Leafs real estate — beside Auston Matthews January’s best NBA photos: 20 images you might have missed Shane Doan Q&A: Team Canada’s Olympic GM on Owen Power, Eric Staal and what we can expect from the team Submit your trade proposals for Eric Koreen’s ‘Who says no? ’ mailbag Submit a question for Kelly Iko’s Rockets mailbag 2022 Olympic Women’s Hockey Power Rankings: What to expect from every team Elite company for Joe Burrow and Sean Mc Vay, plus seven other NFL conference championship stats Georgia football recruiting: Who else is signing, and what do UGA’s numbers look like as February signing day arrives Rams to play Bengals in Super Bowl after defense seals NFC Championship win over 49ers Dispatches from the Rolex 24 at Daytona: A wild finish for the ageless Helio Castroneves Joe Ingles’ presence in the Jazz locker room and on the court will be hard to replace Patrick Mahomes on Chiefs’ loss: ‘When you’re up 21-3, you can’t lose it and I put that on myself’ QB Jimmy Garoppolo on future with 49ers: ‘We’ll see what happens’ Mexico-Costa Rica ends in 0-0 draw; weighty Panama matchup awaits El Tri USMNT had plenty of possession but lacked an edge in another fateful loss at Canada Championship windows and how dynasties are beyond difficult: The Morning After Virginia Tech recruiting reset: What to expect from the Hokies on signing day and beyond How Ohio State’s 2022 class compares to recent trends and what to watch for on signing day Women’s basketball ranking: Stanford controls Pac-12, Michigan takes aim at Big Ten, Oregon moves into top 15 Let’s consider the rise (and fall) of Braves prospects, and their 2022 outlook Manchester United’s handling of Greenwood arrest is a reminder that football doesn’t care about women What we want (and need) to hear from the Blackhawks brass at their town hall meeting Fixing the Sabres: What we’d change as team president for a day Grading the Panthers’ 2021 moves: Front office’s hits, misses and mixed reviews Men’s college basketball rankings: Kentucky’s on the rise, but Gonzaga is still on top Islanders still can’t find a way to beat NHL’s elite teams Soon, we’ll know more about Tigers prospect Jackson Jobe Colts mailbag: Options at defensive coordinator and questions at quarterback As all eyes turn to Trey Lance, his 49ers teammates say they like what they see Jets make staff changes, with the goal of boosting Zach Wilson’s development Padres mailbag: Payroll thoughts, the closer situation, DH potential and more Dillman: The Kings face more shuffling on the blue line, and Trevor Moore seems to have found a home Get ready for a lot of nutmegs – what to expect from new Liverpool speedster Luis Diaz Brawls, goals and an indomitable desire to win – Egypt and Morocco encapsulated the nature of their rivalry Do the A’s have any prospects poised to join Tyler Soderstrom on Keith Law’s 2023 top-100 list? Cade Cunningham-Evan Mobley showdown: Watching two of the draft’s top picks in real time as Cavs took on Pistons Stars show answers exist to the questions surrounding them Matthew Stafford and Sean Mc Vay needed each other to reach this moment with Rams Penn State recruiting: As 2022 cycle closes, Drew Shelton turns to hoops, Tyrece Mills set to sign, 5-star count rises ‘I’m gonna be sick watching the tape’: The 49ers defense failed in its NFC title loss at L. A. Southampton FC Women: A club on the up, looking to make St Mary’s home LSU football recruiting: Key Tigers targets this week and what signing them would say about Brian Kelly and his staff Le Brun: Kent Hughes’ plan for the Canadiens is beginning to take shape The SEC’s winners and losers in the transfer portal and who is spinning their wheels After a ‘breakout’ 2021, Dylan Cease eyes another step forward with White Sox: ‘I’ve got more in the tank’ Let’s talk about CBA issues: MLB Draft FM22: Managing Newcastle United on Football Manager (Part 22) John Harbaugh says there will be changes, but they likely won’t be ones fans are craving Wild tell rookie Matt Boldy he’s staying, and you can bet linemate Kevin Fiala is overjoyed How does Baker Mayfield become elite? Is Jose Ramirez a Hall of Famer? Jason Lloyd’s Browns, Guardians mailbag One-on-one with the Milwaukee Bucks’ Donte Di Vincenzo: ‘I can control my attitude and my effort every day’ Yohe’s 10 observations: Penguins stumble again, fall to Kings for third consecutive loss Twins fan survey results: After a ‘crushing’ year, your thoughts on 2022 and beyond Elite teams? Top players? Best wins? Worst losses? Hoop Thoughts’ midseason guide to men’s college basketball Fear, helplessness and fighting until the end – a week with Derby County Live Q&A: Keith Law discusses his 2022 Top 100 MLB prospects rankings Hawks are putting it all together defensively and looking like last season’s team Last man to leave: 49ers season ends with Deebo Samuel refusing to believe it’s over Everton and Frank Lampard – a gamble both parties need to pay off Thompson: After another 49ers big-game collapse, it’s time for a long look in the mirror Washington Football Team preview of the Senior Bowl with director Jim Nagy: QBs, other top prospects and sleepers The next wave of Cubs prospects with a chance to reach the top 100 and make an impact at Wrigley Field Carey Price is on the verge of the greatest victory of his career and deserves a chance to complete it Mark Scheifele concerns, Andrew Copp’s trade value and Jets forwards’ defensive struggles: Mailbag Blue Jays player development director on 6 prospects to watch in 2022 Vikings coaching search: In-person interviews loom and Jim Harbaugh’s interested? Ten thoughts on the Senators: Josh Norris’ unclear status, rooting for Colin White and Adam Gaudette’s sneaky good stint With spring training likely to be delayed, here’s why MLB and the Players Association are still far apart Justin Fields and the Bears: What’s ahead for the QB with new coach Matt Eberflus and GM Ryan Poles Schultz: Georgia’s Stetson Bennett on how Blackshear molded him and why he’s coming back for 2022 Rodrigue: Super Bowl-bound Rams invite chaos into their building and this time ‘shut the door’ First look at Super Bowl LVI: 10 things you need to know about how the Bengals and Rams match up Recap: Vikings reporter Chad Graff on the coaching search, free agency and more Fantasy basketball adds and drops: Malik Monk, multiple Mavericks and more worthy waiver wire options Newcastle have arrived at the transfer deadline day party – let the yellow ticker roll Rams TE Tyler Higbee suffers knee injury, out of NFC Championship Game vs. 49ers Instead of report cards, here’s a poem for each Hurricanes player at midseason Do you have a favorite Dick Vitale story? Share it with us What makes Bears QB Justin Fields and offensive coordinator Luke Getsy a good fit? Le Brun: Le plan de Kent Hughes commence à prendre forme Scouting the Senior Bowl: Who can help the Lions? Players to watch in Mobile Top 100 MLB prospects 2022: Keith Law’s rankings, with Orioles’ Adley Rutschman at No. 1 NHL holding 2 new, outdoor skills contests during 2022 All-Star weekend in Las Vegas Suns’ Monty Williams to coach Team Le Bron at 2022 NBA All-Star Game Barcelona complete free transfer of Pierre-Emerick Aubameyang from Arsenal Liverpool agree deal for Fulham’s Fabio Carvalho in final hours of transfer window Donny van de Beek joins Everton on loan from Manchester United Everton closing in on permanent deal for Tottenham’s Dele Alli Blackhawks name Marian Hossa, Eddie Olczyk and Patrick Sharp to GM search advisory group Jazz F Joe Ingles suffers season-ending torn ACL in left knee, will have surgery on injury Oregon beats USC for 4-star cornerback Jahlil Florence Brentford sign Christian Eriksen on six-month contract Aaron Ramsey close to joining Rangers on loan Tuukka Rask’s untimely injury puts him on the clock for a Bruins comeback Submit a question for Scott Dochterman’s Iowa Hawkeyes mailbag Wolves mailbag: send Tim Spiers your questions on the January transfer window Why Burnley signed Wout Weghorst: The 6ft 6in ultra-competitive ‘upgrade’ on Chris Wood Tom Brady and the QB decisions that will define 2022, Bengals in Super Bowl and more: Mike Sando’s Pick Six ‘Speak it into existence’: John Herdman’s mantra of self-belief has Canada on the verge of manifesting a men’s World Cup dream As 2022 Olympics begin, China’s human rights abuses cast a grim shadow ‘I don’t think I’ll ever get used to the spotlight’: Shohei Ohtani on his growing stardom, video game cover and future Lowetide: Revisiting Oilers’ choice to take Kailer Yamamoto in 2017 NHL Draft ‘HBCUs are getting put back on the map’: Is HBCU Combine the start of something? You can never write off Nampalys Mendy Rockets trade deadline notebook 2. 0: Maneuvering Houston’s cap with an expert Dan Burn, Newcastle’s new 6ft 7in defender who is better with his feet than his head Who is moving, who is staying – David Ornstein’s transfer deadline day lowdown Steelers may not hire GM to replace Kevin Colbert; Omar Khan and Brandon Hunt could split duties: Source What Arsenal should expect from Matt Turner Barcelona reach verbal agreement to sign Aubameyang from Arsenal Newcastle make late attempt to pip Everton to Dele Alli signing Wizards’ Bradley Beal will miss at least 4 games with sprained left wrist before being re-evaluated: Sources Newcastle sign Matt Targett on loan from Aston Villa for the rest of the season Crystal Palace sign Plange from Derby, striker to be loaned back until end of season Tomas Soucek in talks with West Ham over new four-year contract Arsenal sign defender Auston Trusty from Colorado Rapids Liverpool deal for Fulham midfielder Fabio Carvalho collapses Phil Jones turns down loan move to Bordeaux Alabama lands 4-star safety Elliot Washington II as first commitment in 2023 recruiting class Tottenham’s Tanguy Ndombele returns to Lyon on loan Newcastle agree deal to take Aston Villa’s Matt Targett on loan for rest of season Manchester United not providing Mason Greenwood with legal counsel over his arrest Alabama expected to hire Kentucky’s Eric Wolford to replace Doug Marrone as offensive line coach: Sources NCAA rules committee exploring changes to limit faked injuries in college football Crystal Palace complete permanent Jean-Philippe Mateta transfer Tottenham’s Giovani Lo Celso joins Villarreal on loan Jesse Lingard told he won’t leave Manchester United today John Madden’s public memorial rescheduled for Feb. 14 at Ring Central Coliseum in Oakland Arsenal did not activate Calum Chambers clause before Aston Villa move Newcastle agree framework of a deal for Reims striker Hugo Ekitike Dele Alli joins Everton from Tottenham in permanent deal Fulham sign Neco Williams on loan from Liverpool, Denis Odoi departs Chelsea hold fresh talks with Harvey Vale over new contract Auburn OC Austin Davis steps down after being hired from Seahawks in December Arsenal and Barcelona’s talks over Aubameyang loan move break down Orioles’ Adley Rutschman, Royals’ Bobby Witt Jr. lead Keith Law’s list of 2022’s top 100 MLB prospects Wild sign winger Jordan Greenway to 3-year, $9 million contract extension Tottenham sign Juventus’ Dejan Kulusevski Tottenham sign Juventus midfielder Rodrigo Bentancur Kalvin Phillips to stay at Leeds after failed West Ham approach Liverpool defender Nat Phillips joins Bournemouth on loan Mateusz Zukowski completes Rangers move from Lechia Gdansk Known for their comebacks in recent years, Chiefs suffer demoralizing collapse vs. Bengals in AFC title game 2022 Super Bowl odds: Rams 3. 5-point favorites to beat Bengals in Los Angeles Montreal Canadiens vs Columbus Blue Jackets - January 31, 2022 Dallas Stars vs Boston Bruins - January 31, 2022 Orlando Magic vs Dallas Mavericks - January 31, 2022 Milwaukee Bucks vs Denver Nuggets - January 31, 2022 New York Islanders vs Minnesota Wild - January 31, 2022 Providence Friars vs UConn Huskies - January 31, 2022 Phoenix Suns vs San Antonio Spurs - January 31, 2022 Colorado Avalanche vs Buffalo Sabres - January 31, 2022 Minnesota Timberwolves vs Utah Jazz - January 31, 2022 Washington State Cougars vs Colorado Buffaloes - January 31, 2022 New Mexico State Aggies vs UT Rio Grande Valley Vaqueros - January 31, 2022 Portsmouth vs Charlton Athletic - January 31, 2022 UCF Knights vs Temple Owls - January 31, 2022 Delaware State Hornets vs Coppin State Eagles - January 31, 2022 South Carolina State Lady Bulldogs vs Howard Bison - January 31, 2022 Maryland-Eastern Shore Hawks vs Morgan State Lady Bears - January 31, 2022 New Hampshire Wildcats vs UMass Lowell River Hawks - January 31, 2022 Lafayette Leopards vs Colgate Raiders - January 31, 2022 Binghamton Bearcats vs Albany Great Danes - January 31, 2022 Army Black Knights vs Immaculata Mighty Macs - January 31, 2022 Tennessee State Tigers vs Morehead State Eagles - January 31, 2022 Alabama A&M Bulldogs vs Bethune-Cookman Wildcats - January 31, 2022 Alabama State Lady Hornets vs Florida A&M Rattlers - January 31, 2022 Jackson State Tigers vs Southern University Jaguars - January 31, 2022 Alcorn State Lady Braves vs Grambling State Lady Tigers - January 31, 2022