Mahomes: KC’s knack for big plays keyed SB run The Chiefs will play in the Super Bowl for the fifth time in six years, but Patrick Mahomes said the journey to each of the five has been different. He will remember this year for the Chiefs’ knack for making big plays to win close games.

Stars’ Heiskanen won’t play in 4 Nations event Stars defenseman Miro Heiskanen is week to week with a lower-body injury, and the standout from Finland won’t play in next month’s 4 Nations Face-Off tournament.

McIlroy makes slam dunk ace at Spyglass Hill Rory McIlroy aced the par-3 15th hole Thursday at Spyglass Hill Golf Club in the opening round of the AT&T Pebble Beach Pro-Am.

Clark, Fever to play exhibition vs. Brazil at Iowa Caitlin Clark and the Indiana Fever will be playing the Brazilian National Team this WNBA preseason at the University of Iowa.

Stars’ Heiskanen doubtful for 4 Nations after hit Stars defenseman Miro Heiskanen is week to week with a lower-body injury, a setback that leaves the standout from Finland doubtful for the 4 Nations Face-Off tournament.

ESPN picks up option to televise ACC through ’36 ESPN has agreed to pick up its option to broadcast ACC sports through 2036. The decision comes as the ACC works toward settling lawsuits by Clemson and Florida State.

Norway FA defends VAR after clubs vote to scrap The president of the Norwegian Football Federation (NFF) launched an impassioned defence of Video Assistant Referees (VAR) on Wednesday after clubs voted to scrap it last week.

Joe Burrow to make Pro Bowl Games debut in skills competition While some stars opted out, Burrow and Baker Mayfield will be among the players on hand for the revamped games.

Europa League knockout draw: Date, time, format, bracket The draw for the knockout playoff round of the new-look UEFA Europa League is upon us. Here’s when it takes place and how it works.

Feds eye betting patterns with Rozier’s play in ’23 Federal prosecutors are investigating unusual betting patterns surrounding the 2023 play of then-Hornets guard Terry Rozier, who has not been accused of wrongdoing.

14 linked to figure skating were on crashed plane Fourteen members of the figure skating community were among the 60 passengers on an American Airlines jet that collided with an Army helicopter in Washington, D.C. Officials said no survivors are expected.

Nashville’s WNBA bid names team after Summitt Nashville’s bid to join the WNBA features a star-filled investor group including Candace Parker, Peyton Manning and entertainers Tim McGraw and Faith Hill. The team would be named in honor of the late Pat Summitt.

Badgers CB sues NCAA over D-II eligibility issue Wisconsin CB Nyzier Fourqurean sued the NCAA, alleging his eligibility clock shouldn’t have been running during his two seasons at Division II Grand Valley State.

Denver named NWSL’s 16th team; to start in ’26 Denver was officially announced as the NWSL’s 16th team on Thursday, and will begin play in 2026.

Sources: ESPN set to televise ACC through 2036 ESPN has agreed to pick up its option to broadcast ACC sports through 2036, sources told ESPN. The decision comes as the ACC works toward settling lawsuits by Clemson and Florida State.

‘The Wrestling Club has changed my life’: A middle school curriculum goes over the top rope Meet The Wrestling Club, where KIPP AMP Middle School students are getting the proverbial medicine of ELA hidden in the applesauce that is wrestling.

Betting for beginners: Finding value out of the thousands of Super Bowl props Kevin Pulsifer offers his best tips ahead of the big game.

Who are the potential Hall of Famers from Super Bowl 2025 … and who needs a win to make their case? Super Bowl LIX is full of stars. Here’s the elite tier … and who could get to Canton if they continue to ascend.

Men: Houston surges into the top tier The Cougars’ 13-win streak earns them a place among college basketball’s best teams in ESPN’s latest top 25.

Pedri signs new Barça contract until 2030 Barcelona midfielder Pedri has signed a new contract, committing his future to the Catalan club until 2030.