The 2026 Milan Cortina Paralympics get underway with the Opening Ceremony at the Verona Olympic Arena, an ancient Roman amphitheater.
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Jordan Stolz and other elite speed skaters compete on the second day of the World Speed Skating Championships in Heerenveen, Netherlands. Watch on Peacock!
The No. 10 DePaul Blue Demons square off against the Providence Friars in the first round of the Big East Women’s Tournament. Watch on Peacock and NBCSN!
The Celtics are about to get a whole lot better.
The 2026 Milan Cortina Winter Paralympics will feature 79 medal events across six sports. At the heart of everything is a rigorous classification process that all athletes must go through.
Premier League
The FA Cup is the oldest active football competition in the world, first played in the 1871-72 season. Inside: a list of all finals and winners.
Manchester City seek a fourth win over Newcastle United in just under two months and a place in the FA Cup quarterfinals when they travel to St. James’ Park.
Robbie Earle and Robbie Mustoe discuss Arsenal’s recent performances and wonder if their fans should be worried about their style of play despite sitting atop the table.
Tottenham Hotspur took another massive step toward relegation from the Premier League on Thursday, when Crystal Palace put three past them in 12 minutes and cruised to a 3-1 win against 10 men.
NFL
The Buffalo Bills will pay for their stadium with, among other things, Personal Seat Licenses.
Buffalo is moving on from another one of its veteran players.
After quarterback Matthew Stafford decided in February 2025 to stay with the Rams, the Raiders needed a quarterback.
The Vikings restructured the deals of two offensive starters as part of their effort to get under the cap ahead of next Wednesday’s start to the new league year.
NBA
Brooks was reportedly cooperative with police and was released, but still faces charges.
The Swiss rookie, out of Penn State, was showing real promise of late.
Dallas Mavericks at Boston Celtics Game Preview
LeBron James was back to his history-making ways on Thursday night in Denver, where he passed the legendary Kareem Abdul-Jabbar for the most made field goals in NBA history.
Around the NFL
Michael Holley and Mike Florio discuss the Bills reportedly trading for DJ Moore and examine the wide receiver’s fit with a Buffalo team that desperately needs a big-time playmaker.
Michael Holley discusses Stefon Diggs’ time in New England and breaks down why A.J. Brown is a potential fit for the Patriots in the trade market.
Mike Florio and Chris Simms react to the Rams reportedly making a deal with the Chiefs for Trent McDuffie, explaining why Les Snead and co. are willing to trade picks to maximize their Super Bowl window.
Chris Simms and Mike Florio discuss Aaron Rodgers’ dynamic with the Steelers, examining the factors at play as the quarterback still has yet to make any sort of decision on his playing future.
Mike Florio and Chris Simms discuss the potential landing spots for Kyler Murray, including the Minnesota Vikings, Indianapolis Colts and Los Angeles Rams.
Mike Florio and Michael Holley discuss Dak Prescott’s comments on George Pickens’ contract situation, with Florio explaining why Pickens should take exception for what his quarterback said.
Chris Simms and Connor Rogers dive into the Colts transition tagging Daniel Jones, explaining why Indianapolis decided to make the move and what it means for Alec Pierce in free agency.
Motor Sports
The Indianapolis Supercross is the second Triple Crown-format race of the season.
Chase Sexton swept the top 10 in the first seven rounds of the SuperMotocross World Championship, but stood on the podium just once.
Dylan Ferrandis hurt his thumb in a Daytona heat race, but an MRI reveals there are no broken bones.
With a forthcoming off-week following the Indianapolis Supercross, Drew Adams could return in time for the East / West Showdown in Birmingham.
Rotoworld
Jrue Holiday has been pouring in the points lately and leads a group of 10 must-start players ahead of the weekend.
The Bills spent big to fix their wide receiver room, landing DJ Moore from Chicago for a second-round pick. The move clears the way for younger Bears to break out and give Moore a chance to turn things around in Buffalo.
Everything you need for 2026 fantasy baseball draft season.
No longer part of an “ugly” fantasy situation with the Steelers, Denny Carter lays out why tight end Jonnu Smith could regain his fantasy “viability” with the right offense in 2026.
With DJ Moore reportedly traded to the Bills, Denny Carter shares why he believes the veteran wide receiver is capable of a “bounceback” year with Josh Allen leading the charge.
Despite uneven usage with the Patriots, several statistics suggest Stefon Diggs could realistically settle in as a team’s WR2 slot, with the possibility of a WR1 role still a possibility.
Betting
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Golf
It was a strong first day at Bay Hill for Ludvig Åberg on Thursday, where he shot a 6-under 66 to finish tied for second on the leaderboard at the 2026 Arnold Palmer Invitational.
The signature event on the PGA Tour is the first in The Open Qualifying Series.
Rahm’s future in the Ryder Cup was placed in doubt this week when he refused the terms of the European tour offer.
The 2027 matches — the 100th anniversary of the Ryder Cup — will be at Adare Manor in Ireland. Europe has not lost on home soil since 1993.
Nico Echavarria wins the Cognizant Classic with a flawless weekend after Shane Lowry melts down late
Nico Echavarria didn’t make a bogey all weekend. Shane Lowry was on his way to doing the same, until the very end. And that’s what decided the Cognizant Classic.
Jack Nicklaus joins the PGA Tour’s Cognizant Classic broadcast assisting with live commentary and discussing some of the big accomplishments of his career.
Latest
Craig Tiley will take over as the CEO of the U.S. Tennis Association this year. The group that runs the U.S. Open announced Tiley’s hiring on Tuesday.
New Zealand women’s rugby star Portia Woodman-Wickliffe is retiring for a second time at age 34. The two-time World Women’s Player of the Year won gold medals in rugby sevens at the Tokyo and Paris Olympics.
England’s top-tier professional rugby union is ditching promotion and relegation in favor of a a U.S.-style franchise model in hopes to draw investment.
Vaughn Dalzell breaks down his best bets for Saturday’s College Basketball slate, including BYU, Gonzaga, Wisconsin, and more!
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The Falcons have made another addition to their defensive coaching staff.