Kansas City will face either San Francisco or Detroit on Feb. 11. WASHINGTON — Patrick Mahomes and Travis Kelce were at their magnificent best in the first half, and Kansas City’s defense delivered another masterpiece against Lamar Jackson and Baltimore, helping the Chiefs reach the Super Bowl for the fourth time in five years with a … Read more
A popular conspiracy theory says there is a secret sign, indicating which teams will compete in the Super Bowl next month. ORCHARD PARK, N.Y. — The NFL playoffs are down to four teams, who will meet in conference championship games on Sunday. For many fans, there’s a lot of drama to unpack as two teams … Read more
The decision comes three months after American Adam Johnson died after taking a skate blade to the neck during a game in the Elite Ice Hockey League. WASHINGTON — USA Hockey is mandating neck laceration protection for all players under the age of 18, the latest development in the wake of the death of a … Read more
The 34-year-old Neris went 6-3 with a 1.71 ERA in 71 games with Houston last season. CHICAGO — The Chicago Cubs and Héctor Neris have agreed to a $9 million, one-year contract, giving manager Craig Counsell another late-inning arm for his bullpen, a person familiar with the deal told The Associated Press. The contract includes … Read more
Both teams played their final game before the All-Star break. TAMPA, Fla. — Defenseman Victor Hedman reached 700th career points with the first of his three assists, Brandon Hagel and Brayden Point each scored twice and the Tampa Bay Lightning won their seventh straight home game, beating the New Jersey Devils 6-3 on Saturday night. … Read more
Tampa Bay finds itself in the same position as last year – looking to hire a new offensive coordinator. TAMPA, Fla. — After one season as an offensive coordinator with Tampa Bay, Dave Canales is now calling the shots in Carolina as its new head coach. Canales will attempt to do what Frank Reich and Matt … Read more
Devin Vassell had 25 points, Victor Wembanyama added 23 points and 10 rebounds, and San Antonio rallied to beat Minnesota. SAN ANTONIO — Devin Vassell had 25 points, Victor Wembanyama added 23 points and 10 rebounds, and the San Antonio Spurs rallied to beat the Minnesota Timberwolves 113-112 on Saturday night. Anthony Edwards had 32 … Read more