Sports
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- 001Sports
FKF postpones Premier League opening round over promotion dispute
The 2026/27 FKF Premier League will not begin as scheduled on August 31, with matches through September 2 called off amid disputes over promotion, relegation and league management.
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Paul George hits nine 3s as 76ers roll past short-handed Bucks, 139-122
Philadelphia surged past Milwaukee behind Paul George’s 32 points and a big first quarter from Joel Embiid. The Bucks played without Giannis Antetokounmpo, and the 76ers bounced back after a lopsided loss the previous night.
- 003Sports
Packed U.S. sports slate includes Lakers-Cavaliers, TNT NHL and Australian Open coverage
A busy Wednesday sports calendar features NBA doubleheaders on ESPN, NHL action on TNT, college basketball across multiple networks, and overnight Australian Open matches. Senior Bowl practices also air from Mobile, Alabama.
- 004Sports
Brunson scores 28 as Knicks pull away late to beat Kings 103-87
Jalen Brunson led New York with 28 points as the Knicks dominated the fourth quarter to beat the Sacramento Kings 103-87. New York broke open a tight game with a decisive late run, while Sacramento extended its losing streak despite a big scoring night from DeMar DeRozan.
- 005Sports
Cavaliers roll past Magic 114-98 behind Donovan Mitchell’s 45 as Cleveland extends win streak
Donovan Mitchell erupted for 45 points as the Cavaliers defeated the Magic 114-98, overcoming early turnovers with a decisive second quarter and tightening up defensively to secure their fourth straight win.
- 006Sports
WWE’s Royal Rumble heads to Riyadh on Jan. 31 as the road to WrestleMania begins
WWE’s 2026 Royal Rumble is scheduled for January 31 in Riyadh, Saudi Arabia, continuing the company’s run of major events in the Kingdom. The annual show is a key moment on the calendar because the Rumble winners traditionally move into headline WrestleMania storylines.
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Caitlin Clark to join NBC’s NBA coverage as a special contributor for ‘Sunday Night Basketball’
WNBA star Caitlin Clark will appear on NBC’s NBA studio show as a special contributor, joining the ‘Basketball Night in America’ team around the network’s ‘Sunday Night Basketball’ rollout.
- 008Sports
Golden Knights close road trip in Montreal with milestones and special-teams focus
Vegas visits Montreal to wrap the season series, with the Golden Knights looking to rebound after a heavy loss and the Canadiens seeking to stabilize amid a busy January stretch and Atlantic Division race.
- 009Sports
Monday’s NBA and NHL results: Hawks top Pacers, Wolves rout Warriors; Rangers win in OT
A busy Monday slate included multiple NBA blowouts and a four-game NHL schedule highlighted by the Rangers’ overtime win over the Bruins and the Oilers’ seven-goal outburst.
- 010Sports
Indiana’s CFP title win draws huge audience, becoming the most-watched college football game in 11 years
Indiana’s College Football Playoff national championship victory over Miami delivered a massive TV audience, signaling sustained momentum for the expanded postseason format and underscoring the sport’s ability to command non-NFL viewership at scale.
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NHL highlights week of Jan. 26 with Ducks-Oilers and outdoor Bruins-Lightning showcase
The NHL’s national TV slate for the week of Jan. 26 includes Anaheim at Edmonton and an outdoor Stadium Series matchup featuring Boston and Tampa Bay. The schedule reflects the league’s push to pair marquee events with regular-season storylines and surging teams.
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U.S. announces 232-athlete roster for Milan-Cortina Winter Olympics
The United States named a 232-athlete team for the 2026 Winter Olympics in Milan and Cortina, featuring a blend of returning medalists and first-timers, with multiple athletes set to make their fifth Olympic appearance.