NBA selects its All-Stars

January 20, 2026

The first-ever World team for the NBA All-Star Game is already looking loaded. And the fate of LeBron James’ record streak of All-Star selections will now be decided by coaches, or perhaps even Commissioner Adam Silver. Milwaukee’s Giannis Antetokounmpo, Oklahoma City’s Shai Gilgeous-Alexander, Denver’s Nikola Jokic, the Los Angeles Lakers’ Luka Doncic and San Antonio’s Victor Wembanyama were among those announced Monday as starters — an inexact term this year — for next month’s All-Star Game at the Los Angeles Clippers’ home arena in Inglewood, California. They’re ...

Brett Kulak’s first goal helps fuel Penguins past Kraken

January 20, 2026

SEATTLE — Brett Kulak broke a second-period tie with his first goal of the season, and the Pittsburgh Penguins beat the Seattle Kraken 6-3 on Monday. Kulak, acquired from Edmonton in December as part of the trade for goalie Tristan Jarry, scored for the first time since last year’s ...

Defending Australian Open tennis champ Madison Keys trails early, but advances

January 20, 2026

MELBOURNE, Australia — Defending champion Madison Keys struggled early but held on to defeat Oleksandra Oliynykova of Ukraine 7-6 (6), 6-1 in a first-round match early today at the Australian Open. Ninth-seeded Keys dug herself into a deep hole at Rod Laver Arena but recovered. She trailed ...

Pittsburgh Penguins lose another shootout to Columbus Blue Jackets

January 19, 2026

PITTSBURGH — Charlie Coyle scored the deciding goal in the shootout and the Columbus Blue Jackets beat the Pittsburgh Penguins 4-3 on Saturday night. Kent Johnson also scored in the shootout for the Blue Jackets, who won their fourth straight game. It was the third consecutive win under new ...

Michigan gets safety Rod Moore back

January 17, 2026

ANN ARBOR, Mich. — Michigan’s Rod Moore has been granted a sixth year of eligibility by the NCAA. The football program announced on social media Thursday night that the two-time All-Big Ten safety and two-time captain will return next season. Moore was limited to three games last season, ...

Texans’ ‘D’ looks to send Maye to the showers

January 17, 2026

FOXBOROUGH, Mass. — Drake Maye made his first NFL start against the Houston Texans. The New England Patriots’ second-year quarterback has come a long way in the 15 months since. “That feels like, shoot, 10 years ago. It’s been a long journey,” Maye said. “Running out there with ...