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IOC Awards 2030 Winter Games to French Alps, 2034 to Utah as Climate and Cost Pressures Reshape Olympics

IOC taps French Alps for 2030 and Utah for 2034, leaning on existing venues to curb costs—while critics warn of tight control and warming winters.

#olympics, #wintergames, #climatechange, #france, #utah

Yankees Re-Sign Cody Bellinger to Five-Year, $162.5 Million Deal

New York keeps Cody Bellinger in pinstripes on a $162.5M pact with opt-outs and a no-trade clause, cementing the lineup but squeezing prospects.

#yankees, #mlb, #codybellinger, #freeagency, #luxurytax

Josh Allen’s late sneak ends Bills’ road playoff drought in 27-24 win at Jaguars

Allen scores twice and leads a last-minute drive as Buffalo snaps a 33-year road playoff skid, advancing past Jacksonville on a late pick.

#nfl, #buffalobills, #jacksonvillejaguars, #joshallen

Champions League Matchday 7 turns new 36-team format into a reckoning night

With the league-phase table tight, Matchday 7 across Europe could lock in top-eight byes, trigger February play-offs—or end seasons early.

#championsleague, #uefa, #arsenal, #mancity, #swissmodel

500 Million World Cup Ticket Requests Collide With Sticker Shock for 2026 Knockout Rounds

FIFA touts record demand for the 2026 World Cup, but fans report scarce $60 seats and knockout-round prices reaching into the thousands.

#worldcup, #fifa, #tickets, #sportsbusiness, #usa

Barcelona edge Real Madrid 3-2 in Saudi Super Cup clásico as Alonso exits, Arbeloa takes over

Raphinha’s lucky late winner seals Barcelona’s Super Cup over Real Madrid in Jeddah, as Madrid parts with coach Xabi Alonso and debate grows over Saudi hosting.

#soccer, #barcelona, #realmadrid, #saudiarabia, #supercup

Hole in the Ice, but NHL Gives Cautious Green Light to Milan’s New Olympic Hockey Arena

After a test event marred by an opening-night hole in the ice, the NHL and players’ union say Milan’s new Olympic arena is on track for 2026.

#nhl, #olympics, #icehockey, #milan, #milano2026

49ers stun Eagles in Philadelphia, but George Kittle suffers torn Achilles

Brock Purdy leads late comeback as San Francisco upsets defending champion Eagles 23–19, but star TE George Kittle tears Achilles and is out.

#nfl, #49ers, #eagles, #georgekittle, #brockpurdy

Browns, Raiders Seek Interview With Rams’ Nate Scheelhaase as Coaching Carousel Turns Offense-First

Cleveland and Las Vegas have requested interviews with Rams pass-game coordinator Nate Scheelhaase, highlighting the NFL’s shift to young offensive coaches.

#nfl, #coachingsearch, #raiders, #browns, #rams

Panthers Host Rams as 10½-Point Underdogs in Wild-Card Game, Testing NFL Seeding Logic

Carolina’s first home playoff game since 2015 comes with history: a record 10½-point underdog line vs. the high-powered Rams—and a rematch twist.

#nfl, #panthers, #rams, #playoffs, #sportsbetting

Orioles, Gunnar Henderson agree to $8.5 million deal for 2026, set arbitration record

Baltimore shortstop Gunnar Henderson agrees to a one-year, $8.5 million deal for 2026, avoiding arbitration and setting a franchise first-year record.

#mlb, #orioles, #gunnarhenderson, #salaryarbitration

Neymar extends Santos stay through 2026, eyeing club revival and a fourth World Cup

Santos says Neymar has signed through December 2026, betting his final prime years on fitness, a club rebuild and a Brazil World Cup return.

#neymar, #santos, #brazil, #worldcup2026, #seriea

Curling Plans Major World Championship Overhaul After 2026 Olympics

World Curling will expand worlds to 18 teams and add promotion-relegation B and C tiers from 2026-27, aiming for wider access and a fuller season.

#curling, #winterolympics, #worldchampionships, #promotionrelegation, #streaming

Myles Garrett Sets NFL Single-Season Sack Record as Browns Beat Bengals in Week 18

Myles Garrett sacks Joe Burrow for No. 23, breaking the NFL single-season record, as Cleveland ends a lost year with a 20-18 win in Cincinnati.

#nfl, #mylesgarrett, #browns, #bengals, #sackrecord

Oregon shuts out Texas Tech 23–0 in Orange Bowl, advances to CFP semifinal vs. Indiana

Oregon’s defense forces four turnovers and blanks high-scoring Texas Tech 23–0 in the Orange Bowl, sending the Ducks to face Indiana.

#collegefootball, #cfp, #oregonducks, #texastech