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How Olympic figure skating scores work and other facts to know
Valery SharifulinTASS via Getty Images (NEW YORK) — Social media phenom is figure skating for change and representation Figure skating at the Olympics is set to kick off on Friday, starting with the team event’s [Read More…]

Scoreboard roundup — 2/2/22
iStock (NEW YORK) — Here are the scores from Wednesday’s sports events: NATIONAL BASKETBALL ASSOCIATION Washington 106, Philadelphia 103 Orlando 119, Indiana 118 Boston 113, Charlotte 107 Memphis 120, New York 108 Houston 115, Cleveland [Read More…]

Former Dolphins coach Brian Flores speaks out against NFL’s alleged discrimination
John McCall/South Florida Sun Sentinel/Tribune News Service via Getty Images (MIAMI) — Former Miami Dolphins head coach Brian Flores is sounding off about the NFL’s response to his lawsuit accusing the league of racial discrimination. [Read More…]

Washington Football Team reveals new team name, the Commanders
Dustin Satloff/Getty Images (ASHBURN, Va.) — After two years of speculation, the Washington Football Team revealed its new name and new look on Wednesday as the Washington Commanders. “One legacy. One unified future. We are [Read More…]

What to know about the members of the US Olympic figure skating team
ANNE-CHRISTINE POUJOULAT/AFP via Getty Images (BEIJING) — One of the most popular sports at the Winter Olympics is about to get underway in Beijing: figure skating. Lacing up their skates for the U.S. Olympic team [Read More…]

What Tom Brady’s body coach, business partner says was the key to the quarterback’s longevity
Elsa/Getty Images (NEW YORK) — After 22 seasons in the NFL, Tom Brady officially announced his retirement from the sport that widely considers him the greatest quarterback of all time. “There is a physical, mental [Read More…]

Scoreboard roundup — 2/1/22
iStock (NEW YORK) — Here are the scores from Tuesday’s sports events: NATIONAL BASKETBALL ASSOCIATION New Orleans 111, Detroit 101 Toronto 110, Miami 106 Milwaukee 112, Washington 98 Chicago 126, Orlando 115 Minnesota 130, Denver [Read More…]

FBI urging Olympic athletes to keep personal phones at home
EThamPhoto/Getty Images (WASHINGTON) — The FBI on Monday issued a stern warning for U.S. Olympic athletes traveling to Beijing for the Winter Olympics: keep your personal cellphones at home and use a burner phone. “The [Read More…]

Washington’s NFL team unveils new name as Commanders
Washington has some new Commanders in town. The NFL team announced its new name on Wednesday, 18 months after fresh pressure from sponsors helped convince the once-storied franchise to drop its old moniker following decades [Read More…]

Tom Brady retires after 22 seasons, 7 Super Bowl titles
TAMPA, Fla. (AP) — Tom Brady, the most successful quarterback in NFL history, has retired after winning seven Super Bowls and setting numerous passing records in an unprecedented 22-year career. “This is difficult for me [Read More…]

Scoreboard roundup — 1/30/22
iStock (NEW YORK) — Here are the scores from Sunday’s sports events: NATIONAL BASKETBALL ASSOCIATION Atlanta 129, LA Lakers 121 LA Clippers 115, Charlotte 90 Chicago 130, Portland 116 Detroit 115, Cleveland 105 Denver 136, [Read More…]

Rams rally to Super Bowl with stunning 20-17 win over Niners
INGLEWOOD, Calif. (AP) — After Matthew Stafford’s wife leaped into his arms, he took a moment to soak it all in — this victory, this confetti-strewn field, this remarkable year of his life. One year [Read More…]

Bengals top Chiefs 27-24 in OT to clinch Super Bowl trip
KANSAS CITY, Mo. (AP) — Who Dey!? Not those same ol’ Bungles. Not even close. Joe Burrow and these young, hungry Cincinnati Bengals are Super Bowl-bound as unexpected and tenacious AFC champions. Evan McPherson kicked a [Read More…]

NFL legend Tom Brady will retire: Report
Cliff Welch/Icon Sportswire via Getty Images (TAMPA BAY, Fla.) — Tampa Bay quarterback Tom Brady is retiring after 22 years in the NFL, ESPN’s Adam Schefter and Jeff Darlington reported. Brady, the most successful quarterback [Read More…]

Scoreboard roundup — 1/27/22
iStock (NEW YORK) — Here are the scores from Thursday’s sports events: NATIONAL BASKETBALL ASSOCIATION Philadelphia 105, LA Lakers 87 Golden State 124, Minnesota 115 NATIONAL HOCKEY LEAGUE Los Angeles 3, NY Islanders 2 Florida [Read More…]

Scoreboard roundup — 1/26/22
iStock (NEW YORK) — Here are the scores from Wedneday’s sports events: NATIONAL BASKETBALL ASSOCIATION Cleveland 115, Milwaukee 99 LA Clippers 111, Orlando 102 Charlotte 158, Indiana 126 Atlanta 121, Sacramento 104 Miami 110, New [Read More…]

Jamaica’s 1st alpine skier gears up to compete in 2022 Winter Olympics
ABC News Live (NEW YORK) — British-born Benjamin Alexander had never put on a pair of skis until the age of 32. Only six years later, and he’s now going for gold next month in [Read More…]

Rob Gronkowski reflects on an “incredible” season with the Tampa Bay Buccaneers
Cliff Welch/Icon Sportswire via Getty Images (NEW YORK) — Rob Gronkowski says it’s “unfortunate” the Tampa Bay Buccaneers didn’t make this year’s Super Bowl, losing 30-27 to the Los Angeles Rams in the divisional playoff, [Read More…]

Scoreboard roundup — 1/25/22
iStock (NEW YORK) — Here are the scores from Tuesday’s sports events: NATIONAL BASKETBALL ASSOCIATION Philadelphia 117, New Orleans 107 Toronto 125, Charlotte 113 Denver 110, Detroit 105 Boston 128, Sacramento 75 LA Clippers 116, [Read More…]

Australian Open organizers reverse ban on T-shirts supporting Chinese tennis star Peng Shuai
Hesther Ng/SOPA Images/LightRocket via Getty Images (MELBOURNE, Australia) — After immense international backlash, Tennis Australia has reversed course on its ban of spectators donning T-shirts in support of Chinese tennis star Peng Shuai at the [Read More…]