Sports

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

Panthers, Buccaneers face Week 18 showdown as NFC South title hangs in the balance

Carolina can clinch the NFC South with a win or tie in Tampa. The Buccaneers need a win plus help to extend their division reign.

#nfl, #nfcsouth, #panthers, #buccaneers, #week18

Astros Reach Deal With Japan Star Tatsuya Imai for Three Years, $54 Million

Houston agrees to a three-year, $54M contract with Japanese right-hander Tatsuya Imai, adding rotation help after a 2025 injury-plagued season.

#astros, #mlb, #japanbaseball, #pitching, #freeagency

Angels Restructure Anthony Rendon Deal, Deferring $38 Million as Injured Third Baseman Set to Miss 2026

The Angels will defer about $38 million owed to Anthony Rendon in 2026, spreading payments for the sidelined third baseman years into the future.

#mlb, #angels, #anthonyrendon, #contracts, #deferredmoney

England fans say FIFA’s 2026 World Cup prices are pricing them out of knockout rounds

England’s supporters club says quarterfinal-to-final tickets remain available for 2026 as FIFA’s record pricing—and travel costs—push loyal fans away.

#worldcup, #england, #fifa, #tickets, #supporters

A'ja Wilson: TIME Athlete of the Year 2025 and WNBA Legend

A'ja Wilson named TIME's Athlete of the Year 2025 after leading the Aces to a WNBA championship and historic MVP honors.

#ajawilson, #wnba, #lasvegasaces, #athleteoftheyear, #basketball

Buffalo Bills Stage Dramatic Comeback to Defeat New England Patriots

Bills overcome 21-point deficit to end Patriots' winning streak, reigniting AFC East title hopes.

#nfl, #buffalobills, #newenglandpatriots, #football, #playoffs