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Top NBA storylines to follow in second half of season

With the all-star break behind us, the NBA is looking ahead to the playoffs as they enter the final stretch of the regular season. So much has already happened this campaign, but there are still many questions left to be…

Vitor Pereira: Nottingham Forest boss trusts Evangelos Marinakis

Pereira is back in management just over three months after being sacked by Wolves, who at that point had taken just two points after 10 games. He regrets not stepping down before the start of the season – first frustrated…

A’s Preparing Zack Gelof For Utility Role

The A’s trade pickup of Jeff McNeil solidified second base, where the veteran is expected to play regularly. That pushed Zack Gelof out of the projected starting lineup. The former second-round pick had an impressive half-season as a rookie back in…

2026 women’s Olympic figure skating odds, Alysa Liu leads Team USA

The individual women’s Olympic figure skating competition begins on Tuesday, February 17, with the “Blade Angels” representing Team USA at the Milan-Cortina Games. Alysa Liu, Amber Glenn, and Isabeau Levito are representing the United States in the individual event. Entering…

San Francisco psyched for rematch vs. No. 11 Gonzaga at Warriors’ arena

Jan 24, 2026; Spokane, Washington, USA; San Francisco Dons guard Ryan Beasley (0) runs the lane against Gonzaga Bulldogs guard Tyon Grant-Foster (7) in the second half at McCarthey Athletic Center. Gonzaga Bulldogs won 68-66. Mandatory Credit: James Snook-Imagn Images…

C.J. Stroud trade rumors should force these 8 teams to call the Texans

C.J. Stroud rightfully caught a ton of heat for his dismal postseason performance with the Houston Texans, which then brought about questions about his future. Due for a possible extension in the next year or two, it’s reasonable to ask…

Heise hits late three to lift No. 6 Iowa State over No. 2 Houston

AMES, Iowa — Nate Heise hit a go-ahead 3-pointer and Tamin Lipsey came up with an offensive rebound in the final seconds to cap No. 6 Iowa State’s rally in a 70-67 victory over Big 12 leader and second-ranked Houston…

‘We really messed up’ – does European football need more balance?

Slovan’s foray into the Champions League last season was a proud moment – their first appearance since independence in 1993 when they qualified as Czechoslovak First League champions. Since businessman Ivan Kmotrik bought Slovan in 2008, they have once again…

Padres Sign Walker Buehler To Minor League Deal

The Padres are adding Walker Buehler on a minor league contract, reports Kevin Acee of The San Diego Union-Tribune. The Excel Sports Management client will aim to win a rotation job during Spring Training. San Diego continues to stockpile potential…

Hall of Famer Bill Donovan, father of Chicago Bulls coach Billy, dies

Bill Donovan, the father of Chicago Bulls head coach Billy Donovan and a member of Boston College’s Hall of Fame, died Saturday. He was 85. Bill Donovan played three years of basketball for the Eagles, where he became the fourth…