Tigers' Tarik Skubal commits to U.S. for 2026 World Baseball Classic - ESPN
USA Baseball had two-time defending American League Cy Young Award winner Tarik Skubal high on its wish list for the 2026 World Baseball Classic.
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Sources: Kevin Garnett rejoins Timberwolves in off-court role - ESPN
Hall of Famer Kevin Garnett has agreed to reunite with the Minnesota Timberwolves and Minnesota Lynx in a new, all-encompassing role involving business, community and fan-engagement efforts and content development, sources told ESPN on Thursday.
U.S. government admits role in plane crash that killed skaters - ESPN
The U.S. government admitted Wednesday that the actions of an air traffic controller and Army helicopter pilot played a role in causing the Jan. 29 collision between an airliner and a Black Hawk near Washington, D.C., that killed 67 people, including a group of elite young figure skaters.
Reranking the top 10 men's basketball Freshman of the Year contenders - ESPN
We've deemed this the best freshman class in recent memory — standout performances by stars such as BYU's AJ Dybantsa, Duke's Cameron Boozer and North Carolina's Caleb Wilson have been the anchors of that theory. But the beauty of this class is that it's full of high-level players who could become household names by the end of March.
7-foot-9 Florida C Olivier Rioux dunks for first field goal - ESPN
GAINESVILLE, Fla. — Olivier Rioux lumbered through the lane, caught a bounce pass from teammate CJ Ingram and dunked, sending Florida's bench and the home crowd into a frenzy.
Green Bay's Doug Gottlieb plans to 'take a break' from radio show - ESPN
GREEN BAY, Wis. — Green Bay's Doug Gottlieb says he's stepping away from his radio show to put his total focus on his coaching responsibilities.
Prediction market Kalshi self-certifies trading on transfer portal - ESPN
Prediction market Kalshi notified a federal regulator on Wednesday that it was self-certifying markets on whether college athletes will enter the transfer portal, and while the company says it has no immediate plans to begin offering trading on the portal, the decision still drew sharp criticism from the NCAA.
Bears again expand stadium search, including outside Illinois - ESPN
CHICAGO — Three days before hosting their biggest game at Soldier Field in years, the Chicago Bears are exploring moving outside the city for which they are named.