The 2026 Winter Olympics were already on track to make viewership history and were pushed over the top by the U.S.-Canada gold medal men’s hockey game on Sunday.
The long-time rivalry matchup that s… [+3030 chars]

The Winter Olympics was already on track to make viewership history. However, the U.S.-Canada gold medal men’s hockey game on Sunday pushed everything over the top.

New York Post

USA men’s hockey’s Olympic gold-medal win over Canada draws monster viewership for NBC - New York Post

Kirk Cousins tenure with the Falcons is about to end and one of the worst contracts in NFL history is about to be off the books.
The Falcons will release Cousins on the first day of the new league y… [+2713 chars]

So much for the good memories shared by Kirk Cousins and Kevin Stefanski.

Falcons tell Kirk Cousins they’re releasing him to end $100 million disaster - New York Post

The 2026 NFL Scouting Combine is off to the races. While we're still waiting for the various prospects to strut their stuff and endear themselves to all 32 teams leading up to the NFL Draft later thi… [+7285 chars]

Here are the notable storylines coming out of Tuesday's press conferences

CBS Sports

NFL combine 2026: Key takeaways, player news, what head coaches and GMs said in Indianapolis - CBS Sports

Members of the U.S. men's Olympic hockey team are expected to attend President Donald Trump's State of the Union address Tuesday, White House officials said.
Team members were spotted Tuesday night … [+3005 chars]

Members of the U.S. men's Olympic hockey team are expected to attend President Donald Trump's State of the Union address Tuesday, White House officials said

NBC News

U.S. men's hockey team expected to attend Trump's State of the Union speech - NBC News

INDIANAPOLIS -- The Minnesota Vikings are "exploring all possibilities" to improve their quarterback play in 2026, executive vice president of football operations Rob Brzezinski said Tuesday in his f… [+3358 chars]

The Vikings are "exploring all possibilities" to improve their quarterback play in 2026, executive vice president of football operations Rob Brzezinski said Tuesday.

ESPN

Vikings exploring all QB options for 2026, VP Brzezinski says - ESPN

The Braves today announced the launch of BravesVision, a team-owned media entity which will broadcast the club’s games and make them available on television and via streaming. Fans will be able to de… [+2650 chars]

Atlanta has its own broadcast setup in place. Get the details on how to watch and how it could impact the club.

MLB Trade Rumors

Braves Announce Creation Of BravesVision - MLB Trade Rumors

COLORADO SPRINGS, Colo. The Mountain West today unveiled its updated 2026 football matchups, setting the stage for an exciting new era of MW football.
The 2026 season will showcase an expanded leagu… [+1995 chars]

Mountain West Announces Updated 2026 Football Matchups

Themw.com

Mountain West Announces Updated 2026 Football Matchups - Mountain West Conference

In his second mock of the 2026 NFL Draft, Bucky Brooks has the Jets grabbing an explosive pass rusher and a playmaking pass catcher. Meanwhile, the Rams spend two picks on one position group. Check out the full Round 1 projection, 1-32.

NFL News

Bucky Brooks 2026 NFL mock draft 2.0: Jets grab edge rusher, receiver; Rams double dip on DBs - NFL.com

Shedeur Sanders? Deshaun Watson? Someone else?
When it comes to the Browns quarterback position, its entirely unclear who will be on the field to start the season in September. The club finished 202… [+2118 chars]

NBCSports.com

Andrew Berry on Browns QB1: We don’t have to make that decision anytime soon - NBC Sports

The Houston Texans advanced to the Divisional Round of the 2025-2026 NFL Playoffs this past season, only to fall short against the New England Patriots. In that 28-16 loss, Houston quarterback C.J. S… [+1192 chars]

C.J. Stroud is not going anywhere according to Texans GM Nick Caserio

SB Nation

Trade C.J. Stroud? Texans GM offers definitive statement on rumors - SB Nation

INDIANAPOLIS – Former Pittsburgh Steelers head coach Mike Tomlin was a ubiquitous presence throughout the pre-draft process. Whether it was front and center at the Senior Bowl or at various pro days,… [+2127 chars]

INDIANAPOLIS – Former Pittsburgh Steelers head coach Mike Tomlin was a ubiquitous presence throughout the pre-draft process. Whether it was front and center at the Senior Bowl or at various pro days, Tomlin was heavily involved in finding the next batch of St…

Steelers Depot

Steelers Outline Mike McCarthy’s Role In Draft Process - Steelers Depot

The Pittsburgh Penguins have acquired defenseman Samuel Girard and a 2028 second-round pick from the Colorado Avalanche in exchange for Brett Kulak.
Girard, 27, is signed through the 2026-27 season … [+1441 chars]

The Pittsburgh Penguins have acquired defenseman Samuel Girard and a 2028 second-round pick from the Colorado Avalanche in exchange for Brett Kulak.
Girard, 27, is signed through the 2026-27 season and carries an average annual value of $5 million.
The 2022 S…

NHL News

Penguins Acquire Defenseman Samuel Girard and a 2028 Second-Round Draft Pick from the Colorado Avalanche in Exchange for Brett Kulak - NHL.com

University of Kentucky mens basketball coach Mark Pope has been issued a public reprimand and fined $25,000 by the Southeastern Conference for post-game conduct and comments related to officiating fo… [+61 chars]

University of Kentucky men’s basketball coach Mark Pope has been issued a public reprimand and fined $25,000 by the Southeastern Conference for post-game conduct and comments related to officiating following the Wildcats’ game at Auburn University on February…

Secsports.com

SEC fines Kentucky's Mark Pope for post-game actions and comments - Southeastern Conference

General Manager Eric DeCosta wants to retain center Tyler Linderbaum before the start of the new league year.

BaltimoreRavens.com

Ravens Have Offered Tyler Linderbaum a ‘Market-Setting’ Deal - Baltimore Ravens

Welcome to the ultimate guide to drafting Starting Pitchers for 2026 Fantasy Baseball. I’ve ranked the Top 400 starting pitchers for the year ahead in an attempt to rank every SP who could help your … [+6820 chars]

SP Rankings for 2026 Fantasy Baseball: 1-400 Starting Pitchers

Pitcherlist.com

Top 400 Starting Pitchers For Fantasy Baseball 2026 - Pitcher List

Which AFC team could use Malik Willis' services? Should the Bills make a play for a No. 1 receiver? Nick Shook provides one team fit for four notable free agents. Plus, two trades that should happen.

2026 NFL free agency: Four free agent fits and two trades that should happen - NFL.com

At the start of each NBA season, there are, realistically, about 10 teams that could make a run at a championship. By the time the All-Star break hits, those teams have made themselves known. The con… [+15961 chars]

Ranking the 12 teams who can call themselves genuine title contenders as the NBA season reaches its stretch run.

Sports Illustrated

NBA Championship Power Rankings: Breaking Down Every Contender for This Year’s Title - Sports Illustrated

Robert Whittaker will weigh 205 pounds the next time he steps on the scale for a UFC fight.
The former UFC middleweight champion, who started his octagon career as a 170-pounder, had a really good r… [+1787 chars]

Robert Whittaker will change divisions after UFC losses to Reinier de Ridder, Khamzat Chimaev

MMA Fighting

Former UFC champion is moving up a division - MMA Fighting

The face of hockey is 38 years old. No offense to Sidney Crosby, but it’s time for a new face.
That new face has a broken tooth.
That face is Jack Hughes, 24, who scored the golden goal for the U.S… [+2805 chars]

The face of hockey is 38 years old. No offense to Sidney Crosby, but it&rsquo;s time for a new face. That new face has a broken tooth. That face is Jack Hughes, 24, who scored the golden goal for the U.S. at the Olympics and plays in the New York

TribLIVE

Mark Madden: Jack Hughes should jump from golden goal to NHL’s golden goose - TribLIVE.com

Maxx Crosby may be done with the Raiders. 
But the team clearly does not see it that way. 
General Manager John Spytek offered a simple, I do, yes, when asked early in his scouting combine press co… [+1515 chars]

Maxx Crosby may be "done" with the Raiders.