‘No bigger rivalry’: USA, Canada to renew history The storied USA-Canada hockey rivalry will be reintroduced — and reignited — when the two countries take center stage at the 4 Nations Face-Off on Saturday night.

Middleton thanks Bucks, fans for ‘believing in me’ Khris Middleton thanked Milwaukee for helping shape him “into the person and player I am today” a week after the Bucks traded the three-time All-Star to the Washington Wizards.

Stro shows: Yanks RHP returns, rejects relief role Yankees right-hander Marcus Stroman was back after a two-day absence from training camp, but he insists he still wants to be a part of the team’s starting rotation.

Newton: Panthers comments ‘aggressive’ but ‘true’ Former Carolina quarterback Cam Newton doubled down on recent comments that the Panthers had “a locker room of losers” before drafting him with the first overall pick in 2011, saying his remarks were “aggressive” but “true.”

Like father, like sons: The Tkachuk family’s love of the game is on full display for Team USA Brady and Matthew are carrying on the legacy of father Keith — as both scored multiple goals against Finland.

Auburn vs. Alabama: First 1 vs. 2 showdown in rivalry’s history deepens intensity The Tigers and Crimson Tide take their rivalry to new heights with Saturday’s showdown in Tuscaloosa.

From Vince Carter to Michael Jordan: Dunk contests that defined the competition The NBA Slam Dunk contest is defined by its most thrilling competitions over time. Here are some of the most memorable.

Grading Every N.B.A. Team at the All-Star Break Five teams received an “A” in our midseason report card.

The M.L.B. Stars Most Likely to Be Traded During Spring Training There are four big names at the top of the leaderboard.

Play Connections: Sports Edition. Tackle Today’s Puzzle. Group sports terms that share a common thread.

Inside College Basketball’s Most Audacious Coaching Experiment Doug Gottlieb is a sports radio host and Green Bay’s head coach. The latter hasn’t gone as planned.

Three Warriors Franchise Legends Reunite for a 3-Point Shootout The trio of Hall of Famers, known as Run TMC, are more like Walk TMC now. They still competed and celebrated accordingly.

The Biggest Need for Every N.F.L. Team This Offseason The Jets aren’t the only team looking for a new quarterback.

English Soccer Is Suffering an Epidemic of Serious Knee Injuries. Why? Seven Premier League stars have ruptured their A.C.L.s since the new year alone.

He Was the Face of the N.B.A., But He Starred on the Globetrotters First Wilt Chamberlain became a basketball and societal icon who bridged two entities, all while living out his “childhood dream.”

South Korea int’l Hwang convicted over sex tapes Former South Korea international Hwang Ui-jo was handed a one-year suspended prison sentence on Friday for filming sexual encounters with a woman without her consent.

Liverpool boss Slot charged after Everton red card Liverpool manager Arne Slot must wait to discover the extent of his ban after he was sent off amid fractious scenes at the end of Wednesday’s Merseyside derby.

Ancelotti serene amid Vini to Saudi league link Real Madrid coach Carlo Ancelotti is not paying much attention to the ongoing speculation that Vinícius Júnior could leave the club this summer and play in Saudi Arabia.

Sources: Liverpool’s Konaté tempted by PSG move PSG are keen to sign Liverpool defender Ibrahima Konaté in the summer and the player is interested in a move to the Ligue 1 club, sources have told ESPN.

Amorim: Utd ‘bigger’ than Spurs, more pressure Ruben Amorim has said he is under more pressure at Manchester United than Ange Postecoglou is facing at Tottenham Hotspur because he works for “a bigger club.”