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They’re back! NHL players return to Winter Olympics for first time since ’14, here is what to know

Thursday, January 8 by SRN News

One of the showcase events at the Winter Olympics will be hockey, where NHL players are back for the first time since 2014 and the world's best women's players are competing in the Games for an eighth consecutive time. What's known: The main arena... Read More.

Top 25 roundup: No. 4 UConn rallies, tops Providence in OT

Thursday, January 8 by SRN News

Freshman Braylon Mullins scored a career-high 24 points and hit two of his six 3-pointers in overtime as No. 4 UConn erased a double-digit deficit in the second half en route to a 103-98 win at Providence on Wednesday night. Mullins hit an early jumper... Read More.

Ex-North Carolina QB Gio Lopez transfers to Wake Forest

Wednesday, January 7 by SRN News

North Carolina quarterback Gio Lopez will continue his career 75 miles to the west after signing with Wake Forest on Wednesday. The Demon Deacons needed a new signal caller with Robby Ashford out of eligibility. Lopez passed for 1,747 yards and 10 touchdowns against five interceptions... Read More.

Avalanche to visit Mammoth for 2027 Winter Classic

Wednesday, January 7 by SRN News

The Colorado Avalanche will face host Utah Mammoth in the 2027 Winter Classic at Rice-Eccles Stadium in Salt Lake City, the NHL announced Wednesday. The outdoor game's date and start time have yet to be released. All but one of the previous Winter Classics were... Read More.

Cubs acquire right-hander Edward Cabrera in a trade with the Marlins

Wednesday, January 7 by SRN News

CHICAGO (AP) - The Chicago Cubs added Edward Cabrera to their rotation on Wednesday, acquiring the right-hander in a trade with the Miami Marlins in their first major offseason move. Chicago sent outfielder Owen Caissie and infield prospects Cristian Hernandez and Edgardo De Leon to... Read More.

Utah Mammoth to host the 2027 NHL Winter Classic against the Colorado Avalanche

Wednesday, January 7 by SRN News

SALT LAKE CITY (AP) - Outdoor hockey is coming to Utah. The Utah Mammoth will host the 2027 Winter Classic at Rice-Eccles Stadium against the Colorado Avalanche. The date has not been announced for the game at the home of the University of Utah football... Read More.

3 arrested in burglary of Browns QB Shedeur Sanders’ home, but 1 suspect remains at large

Wednesday, January 7 by SRN News

MEDINA, Ohio (AP) - Three people have been arrested in connection with the Nov. 16 burglary at the home of Cleveland Browns quarterback Shedeur Sanders, the Medina County Sheriff's Office said Wednesday. The sheriff's office said in a news release that a fourth person remains... Read More.

Eagles RT Lane Johnson (foot) returns to practice

Wednesday, January 7 by SRN News

Philadelphia Eagles star right tackle Lane Johnson returned to practice on Wednesday. It's a positive sign considering the six-time Pro Bowl selection has missed the Eagles' last seven games with a Lisfranc injury. The Eagles (11-6) would love nothing more than having Johnson return to the... Read More.

Figure skating-Americans in incredible shape for Milano Cortina, U.S. figure skating CEO says

Wednesday, January 7 by SRN News

By Rory Carroll Jan 7 (Reuters) - U.S. Figure Skating chief executive Matt Farrell said he expects the American team to arrive at next month's Milano Cortina Olympics in "incredible shape," pointing to recent results and a broader revival of interest in the Games in... Read More.

Jerry Jones wants to be the owner with the most Super Bowls, but the Cowboys have a long way to go

Wednesday, January 7 by SRN News

FRISCO, Texas (AP) - Jerry Jones hasn't even sniffed an NFL championship in the past 30 of his 37 years as owner, president and general manager of the Dallas Cowboys. Yet the 83-year-old still has the goal of retiring as the owner with the most... Read More.

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