Twins exec Falvey departs as organizational revamp continues - ESPN
MINNEAPOLIS — The Minnesota Twins and president of baseball and business operations Derek Falvey have mutually decided to part ways, the club announced Friday.
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White House partners with Fanatics, pro leagues - ESPN
The White House announced a partnership with Fanatics, the nonpartisan, congressionally created group America250 and several sports leagues — MLB, MLS, NASCAR, NBA, NFL and NHL — plus the UFC and WWE Friday afternoon to commemorate the 250th anniversary of the United States this year.
NFL to consider replay for missed player-safety penalties - ESPN
The NFL will discuss using video review to assess penalties for violations related to player safety that are missed by officials, the league said Friday.
Greg Biffle wasn't flying his plane before crash, report says - ESPN
WASHINGTON — Retired NASCAR driver Greg Biffle was not flying his own jet when it crashed last month, killing him and six others, according to a Friday report from federal safety officials who also concluded that while an experienced pilot was at the controls, no one else on board was qualified to be the required copilot.
Bengals QB Joe Flacco, 41, earns 1st Pro Bowl Games nod - ESPN
CINCINNATI — Bengals quarterback Joe Flacco was named as an AFC quarterback in this year's Pro Bowl Games, the team announced Friday.
Patriots QB Maye misses practice with illness, Vrabel says - ESPN
FOXBOROUGH, Mass. — New England Patriots starting quarterback Drake Maye didn't practice Friday because of illness, coach Mike Vrabel said.
Sources: Nuggets' Nikola Jokic (knee) to return vs. Clippers - ESPN
Denver Nuggets star Nikola Jokic plans to return to action on Friday night against the Los Angeles Clippers at home after being sidelined since Dec. 29 with a bone bruise in his hyperextended left knee, sources told ESPN.
WNBA, players' union to meet in person Monday to discuss CBA - ESPN
PHILADELPHIA — The WNBA and the WNBPA are scheduled to hold an in-person meeting in New York on Monday after talks for a new collective bargaining agreement have been at a standstill for weeks and with the 2026 season under 100 days away.