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Olympian McMorris ready after bad fall, concussion

After suffering a concussion in a training fall, Canadian snowboarder Mark McMorris said he's ready to compete in the Olympic slopestyle event.

Dodgers, 3B Muncy agree to one-year extension

The Dodgers and third baseman Max Muncy reached agreement on a one-year contract extension worth $10 million guaranteed, the team announced Thursday.

MLB owners enforce rule to curb pitch stealing

MLB base coaches will have to remain in their respective coaches' boxes until the pitch is thrown after owners voted to enforce the rule.

Gragson caught breaking NASCAR qualifying rule

Noah Gragson was the first driver busted during Daytona 500 qualifying for violating the new NASCAR rule that specifies drivers are banned for sticking their hands out the opening of the window during the qualifying run.

Bompastor keeps reason for Green's Chelsea exit 'private'

Chelsea manager Sonia Bompastor says she wants Paul Green's exit as head of women's football after 13 years kept "private and confidential".

Recalled Francis relishing chance to help Wales

After more than two years in the international wilderness, Tomas Francis says it is "awesome" to be back with Wales.

'Motivated' Verstappen airs concerns over new F1 cars

Four-time world champion Max Verstappen has insisted he is "motivated" for the new Formula 1 season despite revealing concerns about the sport's new regulations for the 2026 season.

To boo or not to boo? Pundits and fans have their say

Football fans and BBC pundits Danny Murphy, Joe Hart and Wayne Rooney have their say on whether it is OK to boo your own team.

Premier League Darts LIVE! Littler vs Humphries headline in Antwerp

Zelenskyy condemns IOC's 'morally appalling' ban after helmet controversy

Ukraine president Volodymyr Zelenskyy has condemned the IOC's decision to ban Vladyslav Heraskevych from competing in skeleton at the 2026 Winter Olympics, calling the decision 'morally appalling'.

Dundee Utd face four matches in 14 days on weather-struck pitch

Dundee United face playing four matches in 14 days on their weather-beaten Tannadice Park pitch after a request for postponed games to be rearranged for later dates was turned down.

Barnet boss gets nine-game ban for abusing female referee

Barnet manager Dean Brennan is given a nine-game touchline ban for verbally abusing referee Kirsty Dowle, with reference to gender.

Kelly: Benn 'not on my level' but Stadium of Light fight can happen

Josh Kelly does not consider Conor Benn a worthy challenger for his newly won world championship, but would accept that fight at the Stadium of Light in Sunderland.

Ice hockey chief calls for Russia & Belarus return

The head of the international ice hockey federation, Luc Tardif, says he would like Russia and Belarus to return to international competition "as soon as possible".

New cars 'like Formula E on steroids' - Verstappen

Four-time world champion Max Verstappen says the new cars in Formula 1 this year are "not a lot of fun".

Source: Season-ending surgery for Jazz's Jackson

Jazz forward Jaren Jackson Jr. will have surgery to remove a growth in his left knee during the All-Star break. He will miss the rest of the season, a source told ESPN.

Verstappen blasts '26 car: 'Formula E on steroids'

Four-time champion Max Verstappen has said Formula 1's new generation of cars are not fun to drive, comparing them to the all-electric series Formula E, but "on steroids."

Mosca brothers lead Italy to first-ever T20 World Cup win

Watch highlights as Italy win a match for the first time at the Men's T20 World Cup, thanks to brothers Justin and Anthony Mosca, who both scored a half-century in a win over Nepal.

Hull, Ciganda in Saudi contention as Rhodes grabs halfway lead

England's Mimi Rhodes holds a one-shot lead at the halfway stage of the Ladies European Tour's PIF Saudi Ladies International, with Solheim Cup stars Carlota Ciganda and Charley Hull also in contention.

American skier Breezy Johnson gets engaged in Italy after competing

The downhill champion didn't medal in the super-G on Thursday -- but she did leave with an engagement ring.