Seahawks’ Macdonald: Geno is ‘our quarterback’ Seahawks Mike Macdonald gave QB Geno Smith another strong endorsement, saying that the team loves him and can’t wait to “go to work with him.”

‘Proud’ Izzo ties Knight’s Big Ten wins record Michigan State’s come-from-behind 86-74 win over Oregon on Saturday gave coach Tom Izzo his 353rd Big Ten win to tie Bob Knight’s record.

‘Not Like Us’ to ‘Humble’: How Kendrick Lamar’s music mirrors the NFL Playoffs 14 teams embarked on journey to Super Bowl LIX, but only two were left standing. Kendrick Lamar details the seasons of the 14.

Super Bowl LIX threads — and the winning trend since 2004 Here’s what the Kansas City Chiefs and Philadelphia Eagles will be wearing in Super Bowl LIX, plus their record this season in the respective threads.

Rounding up athletes in commercials: Beckham, Mahomes and the Mannings Athletes take center stage in star-studded Super Bowl commercials on Sunday.

How Jimmy Butler landed with the Warriors, and why Kevin Durant was ‘blindsided’ by trade talks One team was desperate to end an embarrassing saga. Another was desperate to appease its stars. Another was desperate to extend its flailing dynasty. Here’s how it all went down.

Sources: Simmons bought out; Cavs, Clips next? Ben Simmons has agreed to a contract buyout with the Nets and now becomes a free agent, sources told ESPN’s Shams Charania on Saturday.

Jauron, former Bears, Bills head coach, dies at 74 Dick Jauron, former head coach of the Chicago Bears and Buffalo Bills, died Saturday. He was 74.

Johnson wins gold at Alpine worlds; Vonn 15th American skier Breezy Johnson won gold in the women’s downhill at the Alpine skiing world championships Saturday.

LeBron to sit vs. Pacers due to ankle soreness LeBron James was ruled out of Saturday’s game against the Pacers because of left ankle soreness, the Lakers announced.

Ronaldo goal; Duran double helps Al Nassr to win Two goals from Jhon Durán on his Al Nassr debut and another from Cristiano Ronaldo goal helped the side to a 3-0 win over Al Feiha in the Saudi Pro League.

Emery hails Rashford’s Villa move: ‘Big potential’ Aston Villa boss Unai Emery has insisted that new loan signing Marcus Rashford has trained “fantastically” despite Manchester United’s willingness to part ways.

PSG reward Luis Enrique with 2-year extension Paris Saint-Germain announced on Friday that it has extended coach Luis Enrique’s contract until 2027.

Guardiola denies City spend due to embargo fear Pep Guardiola has denied that Manchester City’s January recruitment drive was motivated by concern within the club that they could be hit with a transfer embargo.

Bayern ease past Werder for 7th straight BL win Bayern Munich eased past Werder Bremen 3-0 on Friday with two goals from Harry Kane for their seventh league win in a row, to move nine points clear at the top of the Bundesliga.

Source: Madrid, Vini Jr. open early extension talks Real Madrid have approached Vinícius Júnior’s agent to start talks about renewing his contract, a source has told ESPN.

Amorim: Utd win ‘nothing to do with Fergie time’ Manchester United boss Ruben Amorim said his side’s last-gasp winner against Leicester City in the FA Cup fourth-round showed the team believed until the final whistle, but it had “nothing to do with Fergie time.”

PSV rule out Pepi for season after knee surgery PSV Eindhoven on Friday said United States men’s national team striker Ricardo Pepi is likely out for rest of season after injuring his knee in January in a Champions League match against Liverpool.

In the dark for 34 minutes: The inside story of when the lights went out at the Super Bowl The last time the Super Bowl was in New Orleans, the Superdome lost half of its lights for 34 minutes.

Ex-Knick Robinson’s kidney transplant successful Ex-NBA guard Nate Robinson had a successful kidney transplant Friday at the University of Washington Medical Center in Seattle.