Has international hockey replaced the NHL All-Star Game for good? The 4 Nations Face-Off was a game changer. What comes next for the NHL’s midseason events?

Inter injury blow as Sommer suffers broken thumb Inter Milan goalkeeper Yann Sommer has a broken right thumb ahead of key games in Serie A and the Champions League.

Macario nets 1st USWNT goal in 3 years in win Catarina Macario and Ally Sentnor each scored as the United States beat Colombia 2-0 in its opening game of the SheBelieves Cup on Thursday.

Inside Canada’s epic win in the 4 Nations Face-Off The championship game required overtime. Here are the keys to the contest, and a look ahead.

Sources: Cowboys All-Pro guard Martin retiring Zack Martin, one of the most decorated offensive linemen in Dallas Cowboys history, informed the team he plans to retire.

Agent: Lakers wrong in failing Williams’ physical The agent of Hornets center Mark Williams issued a statement Thursday refuting the Lakers’ decision to fail his physical, leading to their trade being rescinded two weeks ago.

Source: Morant is Griz player in burglary string Ja Morant is the Grizzlies player whose home was burglarized by the men charged in break-ins at the homes of pro athletes, a source confirmed.

Cubs RHP Poteet wins first challenge in ABS test Cody Poteet became the first player to challenge a ball/strike call in a major league game when he asked for a review in Thursday’s spring opener.

Leagues back bill to disable drones at stadiums The leagues said they support a bill introduced in Congress on Thursday that would give state and local law enforcement the ability to disable drones during sporting events, which the leagues say have become an increasing threat.

Spurs shutting down Wembanyama for season Spurs star Victor Wembanyama is expected to miss the remainder of the season with deep vein thrombosis in his right shoulder.

Champions League as it happened: Real KO Man City; Juventus exit Relive all of Wednesday’s Champions League action as Real Madrid took on Man City and PSV hosted Juventus.

Mbappe’s hat trick inspires Real Madrid as Manchester City are humbled out of Champions League It was Kylian Mbappé’s night to remember as his hat trick for Real Madrid puts Pep Guardiola’s Manchester City side out of the UEFA Champions League.

Boston’s historic 3-point performance continues — for better or worse Have the defending champs reached a point of diminishing returns?

Texas, USC latest programs to nix spring games Texas and USC have joined Nebraska in canceling their spring games.

Bucks’ Portis banned 25 games for positive test The NBA has suspended Bucks forward Bobby Portis for 25 games for violating the league’s anti-drug policy, a ban that sidelines the 2021 champion for the majority of the remainder of the season.

Dodgers pitcher Miller hit in head by line drive Dodgers pitcher Bobby Miller was hit in the head by a line drive on Thursday during the team’s spring training against the Cubs, but was able to walk off the field.

Alcaraz stunned by Lehecka in Qatar quarters Top-seeded Carlos Alcaraz lost for just the second time this year on Thursday when 25th-ranked Jiri Lehecka beat him 6-3, 3-6, 6-4 in the quarterfinals of the Qatar Open.

AD progressing, but out at least 2 more weeks Anthony Davis will be sidelined at least two more weeks with the groin injury sustained in his Dallas debut, while the Mavericks said Thursday their star forward is making good progress in his recovery.

La Salle’s Dunphy, 76, to retire at season’s end La Salle men’s basketball coach Fran Dunphy, the winningest coach in Philadelphia Big 5 history, announced on Thursday that he will retire from his position at the end of the 2024-25 season.

Source: Saints to hire Eagles’ Nussmeier as OC The Saints are expected to hire Eagles quarterbacks coach Doug Nussmeier as their new offensive coordinator, a league source confirmed to ESPN.