Lacob notes FA challenges for ‘startup’ Valkyries Despite “unlimited resources,” including a state-of-the-art practice facility unveiled Wednesday, the Golden State Valkyries have struggled to attract major free agents. “It is challenging,” said team owner Joe Lacob, adding, “We are a startup.”

Three men indicted for burglary of Burrow’s home Three men have been charged by a federal grand jury in connection to the burglary of Joe Burrow’s home in December.

Trump bans trans athletes in women’s sports President Donald Trump signed an executive order Wednesday that bans transgender athletes who were assigned male at birth from participating in women’s or girls’ sports.

Sources: Kings to acquire Valanciunas from Wiz The Wizards are trading Jonas Valanciunas to the Kings for Sidy Cissoko and two second-round picks, sources told ESPN’s Shams Charania on Wednesday.

Kerr feared for her life in taxi, court hears Chelsea forward Sam Kerr said she feared for her life when “trapped” in a taxi before she was alleged to have caused racially aggravated harassment to a police officer, a court heard.

City must omit new signing for UCL knockouts Manchester City boss Pep Guardiola faces a selection headache as he will need to omit one of the club’s January signing from the Champions League knockout stages ahead of Thursday’s deadline.

NFL experts predict Chiefs-Eagles: Why one team was picked by a landslide, plus who could win MVP We asked our NFL analysts and reporters to make Super Bowl LIX predictions. Will the Chiefs or Eagles win it all? Who takes MVP?

January transfer takeaways: Why Man City spent, the odyssey of Joao Felix, more The winter transfer window has closed and beyond the winners/losers — including another move for Joao Felix — we’ve learned a lot about the state of the game.

Kevin Love’s Instagram breaks down Butler trade saga The Heat forward has found a comedic route during Jimmy Butler’s ongoing trade request from the franchise.

‘Was saving 77 for you’: Lakers’ Dorian Finney-Smith jokes about jersey number with Doncic The now Los Angeles Lakers teammates spent 4½ seasons together with the Dallas Mavericks.

Sources: KD has no interest in Warriors reunion Phoenix Suns superstar Kevin Durant has no desire for a reunion with the Golden State Warriors, league sources told ESPN’s Shams Charania.

NFLPA stance: ‘No one’ wants to play 18 games NFLPA executive director Lloyd Howell Jr. pushed back against NFL commissioner Roger Goodell’s recent statement that safety data favors expanding the regular season.

Sources: Bucks trade Middleton, land Kuzma The Bucks have traded Khris Middleton to the Wizards, ending his tenure as one of their franchise cornerstones in a deal that sends Kyle Kuzma to Milwaukee, sources told ESPN.

Cincy’s Hendrickson: New deal or trade in future Bengals defensive end Trey Hendrickson said Wednesday on “The Pat McAfee Show” that a new deal or a trade could be the only viable options this offseason.

Jacobs wants Packers to add ‘proven’ No. 1 WR Running back Josh Jacobs wants the Packers to add a “proven” top-tier wide receiver — “someone we know that’s going to be a little more consistent.”

NBA Power Rankings: Where the Lakers, Mavs and Spurs stand after seismic trades The NBA trade deadline is almost here! Check out where all 30 teams stack up before the deadline hits.

Manna: Garnacho demands too high for Napoli Napoli sporting director Gioanni Manna has said that Alejandro Garnacho’s financial demands to leave Manchester United in the January transfer window were too high for the Italian club.

Hermoso’s brother tells court she was pressured The brother of Jenni Hermoso and one of her teammates told a judge Wednesday there were attempts to pressure the player into downplaying the unsolicited kiss by former Spanish federation president Luis Rubiales in the awards presentation ceremony…

Spurs’ Spence backs ability to nullify Salah in SF Tottenham defender Djed Spence said he is confident in his ability to stop Mohamed Salah from scoring in Thursday’s Carabao Cup semifinal.

Back to school: Ron Rivera to help Cal football Former Panthers and Commanders head coach Ron Rivera is returning to the University of California, his alma mater, to help the football program.