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January 16, 2026

 

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Ilia Malinin competes during the men's short program at the U.S. Figure Skating Championships, Thursday, Jan. 8, 2026, in St. Louis.

Has figure skating reached the limits of human performance?

Most sports scientists agree that the speed and amplitude necessary for five-revolution jumps truly is impossible, leaving figure skating at a crossroads, where a dearth of innovation threatens to take the shine off a sport already fighting to maintain popularity. Read More.

Kyle Tucker agrees to a $240 million, 4-year contract with the World Series champion Dodgers

Kyle Tucker has agreed to a $240 million, four-year contract with the Los Angeles Dodgers, according to a person familiar with the deal, bolstering the team's chance for a third consecutive World Series championship. Read More.

Key facts in the latest NCAA basketball betting investigation

Federal prosecutors have revealed a sprawling scheme to rig college basketball games while yielding big payouts to gamblers. Read More.

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Biathlete Khrystyna Dmytrenko poses for photos inside the destroyed ski base in Chernihiv, Ukraine, Thursday, Oct. 30, 2025.

Photos show Ukraine's historic center in ruins but children, athletes still train ahead of Olympics

Ukraine’s historic Chernihiv biathlon and cross-country training center, which produced the country’s first Olympic medalist, remains in ruins after Russia’s 2022 invasion. Despite bombed-out buildings and constant air-raid threats, children and Olympic hopefuls continue to train on its damaged ski tracks. Read More.

Wembanyama shaves head, shines brightly in leading Spurs past Antetokounmpo, Bucks

San Antonio Spurs center Victor Wembanyama needed a fresh start after two frustrating losses so he decided to let it all go — his hair, that is. Read More.

Seahawks QB Sam Darnold injures oblique in practice but is confident he'll play vs. 49ers

Seattle Seahawks quarterback Sam Darnold injured his left oblique during Thursday’s practice and was listed as questionable for Saturday's NFC divisional playoff game against the San Francisco 49ers, but he said he's confident he'll play. Read More.

 

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Denver Broncos quarterback Bo Nix (10) passes against the Los Angeles Chargers during the second half of an NFL football game, Sunday, Jan. 4, 2026, in Denver.

Broncos host first playoff game in a decade, face banged-up Bills in divisional round Saturday

After the Buffalo Bills ended the Broncos' season with a 31-7 thrashing in the playoffs last year, Sean Payton resolved to return the postseason party to Denver with its mile-high air and thunderous, stadium-rattling crowd. Read More.

Fernando Mendoza hopes to cap an incredible journey with Indiana's 1st national title

Fernando Mendoza arrived on Indiana's campus last January carrying huge expectations for himself and the program. Now he is one win away from delivering the first 16-0 season in major college football since the 1890s. Read More.

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