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BKC--TERRIBLE TERPS

DESCRIPTION: Buzz Williams’ first season as Maryland’s coach has gone unimaginably badly for the Terrapins, who have already lost four games by at least 30 points. It’s been quite a fall for a team that made the Sweet 16 last season. By Noah Trister. 650 words, photos.

UPCOMING: By 02/05/2026 6:00 a.m. EST, Text

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OLY--WINTER OLYMPICS COVERAGE

FORMATS: DigitalPlans, Text, Video, AP 360, LiveVideo, Photo

1. WITH: OLY--WINTER OLYMPICS EVENTS COVERAGE

2. DESCRIPTION: Text coverage of these events/matches is planned: Olympics Ralph Lauren Event Celebs including Usher and Ralph Lauren’s chief branding officer, David Lauren, will gather at their central Milan Palazzo.

3. ALPINE SKIING: Text coverage of men’s and women’s downhill training on merit.

4. CURLING: Text coverage of round-robin games on merit.

5. FIGURE SKATING: Text coverage of figure skating practice on merit.

6. HOCKEY: OLY--HKW-USA-Czech Republic -- The women’s hockey tournament opens with the favored Americans facing an up-and-coming Czech Republic opponent that’s finished fourth at each of the past two world championships. Defending Olympic champion Canada opens against Finland. By Hockey Writer John Wawrow. 600 words, photos. Other game coverage on merit. With OLY—HKW-First New Arena Game.

7. LUGE: Text coverage of men’s and women’s luge practice on merit.

8. SKI JUMPING: Text coverage of men’s and women’s normal hill practice on merit.

9. SNOWBOARDING: Text coverage of men’s big air qualifying on merit.

10. UPCOMING: By 02/05/2026 12:00 p.m. EST

11. WITH: OLY--WINTER OLYMPICS FEATURES COVERAGE

12. DESCRIPTION: AP text features planned today: OLY--Milan Cortina Preview -- The Winter Olympics return to Italy for the first time in 20 years, with events stretching from the country’s fashion capital Milan to the scenic Alpine slopes of Cortina d’Ampezzo. Fans can look forward to NHL players back on the ice and an expanded program featuring 116 medal events in 16 disciplines. By Andrew Dampf. 700 words, photos, video.

13. OLY--Milan Cortina-San Siro — San Siro’s last stand: What to know about Milan’s iconic stadium ahead of the Winter Olympics opening ceremony. By Daniella Matar. 600 words, photos.

14. OLY-Cortina-Athletes-Pin Trading: At the Cortina Olympic and Paralympic Village, athletes are getting to know each other by trading their unique national team pins. It’s a popular and beloved Olympic tradition, and many athletes are proudly wearing lanyards that display pins from other teams. By Jennifer McDermott, UPCOMING: 500 words, around 3 p.m. local Thursday.

15. ALPINE SKIING: OLY--SKI-Odermatt’s Precision -- Marco Odermatt is often referred to as the Roger Federer of ski racing, a flattering comparison to the tennis great and fellow Swiss icon. The expectations are immense for Odermatt heading into the Milan Cortina Games. Odermatt embraces the pressure and spotlight, though, having grown accustomed to it over the years. By Pat Graham. 650 words, photos.

16. BIATHLON: BOBSLED/LUGE/SKELETON: CROSS-COUNTRY SKIING/SKI MOUNTAINEERING: CURLING:

17. OLY--BOB-Shul Runnings -- Five athletes including a pole-vaulter, a sprinter, a rugby player, a cross-fit specialist and a skeleton athlete will compete as Israel’s first bobsledding team in the Winter Olympics. Their participation comes at a time when Israel’s presence in international sports has been met of late with boycotts, bans and backlash over the humanitarian toll of the war in Gaza. By Julia Frankel. 750 words, photos by 3 a.m. Eastern.

18. FIGURE SKATING: OLY—FIG-Team Preview MILAN — The powerful American figure skating squad will take the ice beginning Friday for the team competition, where they are the defending champions. But after a protracted wait to get their medals due to Russian doping at the Beijing Olympics, it would mean something more to win again in Milan. By Dave Skretta. 700 words, photos.

19. FREESTYLE SKIING/SNOWBOARDING: OLY--Big Air-Style vs. Massive -- Something about flying 50 feet in the air and not being able to see your landing spot makes big air a love-hate affair for all the skiers and snowboarders who start soaring at the Olympics beginning Thursday. By Eddie Pells. 750 words.

20. ICE HOCKEY: OLY--HKO-Underdog Players To Watch Canada’s Macklin Celebrini is the youngest NHL player at the Olympics. But he’s not the youngest in the men’s hockey tournament. That would be Latvia’s Alberts Smits at 18 years old and the only draft-eligible prospect taking part in Milan. France’s Alexandre Texier, Switzerland’s J.J. Moser and Denmark’s Nikolaj Ehlers are among the other players to watch among the Olympic long shots. By Hockey Writer Stephen Whyno. 600 words, photos.

21. OLY--HKO-Miracle On Ice The regulars at the coffee shop know. So do the guys at the grocery around the corner. They know Mike Eruzione was the team captain for one of the greatest upsets in the history of sports. Eruzione is of course long since retired, more concerned with his golf game than his legacy. But with Americans among the favorites to win gold for the first time since 1980, he and the others know they will the subject of beloved remembrances across America even if the young men on the ice know more about the “Miracle On Ice” from a movie than real life. By Hockey Writer Stephen Whyno. 750 words, photos.

22. OLY--HKW-New Arena First Game The women’s teams from Italy and France play the first game at the freshly finished main hockey arena for the Milan Cortina Olympics. By Stephen Whyno and Daniella Matar. 500 words, photos.

23. SKI JUMPING/NORDIC COMBINED: SPEEDSKATING: OLY--SPD-Speedskating-The Pink Backpack Fun and goofy off-ice bonding is no guarantee of Olympic success, of course, but the U.S. Speedskating team that will be competing at the Milan Cortina Olympics does find value in the ridiculous plastic foot attached to a phone case and schoolkid’s pink backpack that Casey Dawson is forced to schlep around town. By Howard Fendrich. 600 words, photos.

24. UPCOMING: By 02/05/2026 12:00 p.m. EST

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FBN DESHAUN WATSON-LAWSUIT

DESCRIPTION: Lawyers for NFL quarterback Deshaun Watson were expected Thursday to ask a judge to dismiss one of the last remaining lawsuits that accuses him of sexual misconduct while he played for the Houston Texans.

UPCOMING: By 02/05/2026 2:00 p.m. EST, Text, Photo

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FBN--SUPER BOWL

FORMATS: Text, Video, Graphic, LiveVideo, Photo

25. WITH: FBN--SUPER BOWL PREVIEW

26. DESCRIPTION: SANTA CLARA, Calif. — Preview of Super Bowl 60. By Pro Football Writer Rob Maaddi. UPCOMING: 800 words, photos.

27. UPCOMING: By 02/05/2026 6:00 p.m. EST

28. WITH: FBN--NFLAWARDS

29. DESCRIPTION: SAN FRANCISCO — The AP NFL MVP and other award winners are recognized during NFL Honors hosted by Jon Hamm. By Pro Football Writer Rob Maaddi. Show begins at 9 p.m. ET.

30. UPCOMING: By 02/05/2026 6:00 p.m. EST

31. WITH: FBN--SUPER BOWL-PATRIOTS-MAGIC MAYE

32. DESCRIPTION: SANTA CLARA, Calif. – Drake Maye has a long way to go before he gets close to replicating Tom Brady’s success. But after initial failed attempts by the Patriots to fill the future Hall of Famer’s shoes, Maye is looking like a worthy successor. Like Brady, Maye’s hit a stride in his second NFL season. But he’s also doing it with a personality and approach that is all his own. While Brady grew up as a California kid wanting to be Joe Montana. Who wasn’t drafted until the sixth round. Maye was the highly-touted North Carolina kid who watched the Patriots beat his Carolina Panthers in the first Super Bowl he saw in person, and in the same stadium he’ll play his first Super Bowl in as a player. While Maye has tried to avoid the spotlight during his breakout season, he’s earned the respect of teammates who believe his best football is yet to come. By Kyle Hightower. 800 words. Photos.

33. UPCOMING: By 02/05/2026 6:00 p.m. EST

34. WITH: FBN--SUPER BOWL

35. DESCRIPTION: Coverage of Super Bowl 60.

36. UPCOMING: By 02/05/2026 6:00 p.m. EST

37. WITH: FBN--SUPER BOWL-SEAHAWKS-KUPP

38. DESCRIPTION: Wide receiver Cooper Kupp is back in the Super Bowl for the ninth time in his career, and much has changed since he was a Super Bowl MVP in Super Bowl 56. He is in a lesser role in his first year with the Seattle Seahawks than his previous eight with the Los Angeles Rams, but still an important one. Kupp has been a model for younger teammates, worked well off superstar teammate Jaxon Smith-Njigba and an excellent runblocker. Suffice to say, Kupp has been a key cog in the Seahawks’ well-oiled machine that is one win away from its second Super Bowl victory. By Andrew Destin. 800 words. Photos.

39. UPCOMING: By 02/05/2026 6:00 p.m. EST

40. WITH: FBN--SUPER BOWL-SPECIAL TEAMS

41. DESCRIPTION: The Super Bowl has never featured a punt return touchdown in 59 previous editions. This could be the year to snap that drought with New England’s Marcus Jones and Seattle’s Rashid Shaheed two of the best punt returners in the game. By Pro Football Writer Josh Dubow. 750 words, photos.

42. UPCOMING: By 02/05/2026 6:00 p.m. EST

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GLF--PHOENIX OPEN

DESCRIPTION: The rowdy Phoenix Open kicks off with top-ranked Scottie Scheffler trying to win his third straight start and Brooks Koepka playing his second event since being reinstated by the PGA Tour. By John Marshall. 600 words, photos.

UPCOMING: By 02/05/2026 8:00 p.m. EST, Text

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BBI--WBC ROSTERS

DESCRIPTION: Rosters are announced for the World Baseball Classic. 500 words, photos, about 8:30 p.m. EST.

UPCOMING: By 02/05/2026 8:30 p.m. EST, Text

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BKC--T25-GONZAGA-PORTLAND

Portland upsets No. 6 Gonzaga 87-80 to snap Bulldogs’ 15-game winning streak

SUMMARY: Joel Foxwell scored 27 points and Portland upset No. 6 Gonzaga 87-80, giving the Pilots their first victory over a top-10 team and snapping the Bulldogs’ 15-game winning streak. Portland also ended a 20-game Gonzaga winning streak in the series. The Pilots had not defeated the Bulldogs since an 82-73 triumph in Portland on Jan. 9, 2014. James O’Donnell added 16 points for the Pilots, who snapped a three-game losing streak with a stunning performance. They were a 21 1/2-point underdog, according to BetMGM Sportsbook. Graham Ike had 24 points and 10 rebounds for Gonzaga, which had won 14 straight conference games. Gonzaga’s only previous loss this season came on Dec. 10 against then-No. 7 Michigan in Las Vegas.

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BKN--HAWKS-WARRIORS TRADE

Warriors agree to send Jonathan Kuminga, Buddy Hield to Hawks for Kristaps Porzingis, AP source says

SUMMARY: The Golden State Warriors have found their dependable big man by acquiring Kristaps Porzingis from Atlanta and have granted forward Jonathan Kuminga his wish to be traded. The Warriors also agreed to deal guard Buddy Hield to the Hawks, according to a person with knowledge of the deal. The person spoke on condition of anonymity because the trade had not yet been approved by the league. Kuminga sat out his fifth straight game in Tuesday’s 113-94 loss to the Philadelphia 76ers because of a bone bruise in his left knee. He had recently fallen out of the Warriors’ rotation.

WORDS: 533 - MOVED: 02/05/2026 12:41 a.m. EST

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US--OLY-VANCE

Vance heads overseas for the Winter Olympics. Then he’ll stop in Armenia and Azerbaijan

SUMMARY: Vice President JD Vance is heading overseas to lead President Donald Trump’s delegation to the 2026 Winter Olympics. Afterward, Vance plans stops in Armenia and Azerbaijan in a show of support for an agreement the two nations signed at the White House last year aimed at ending decades of conflict between them. On the weeklong trip, Vance will be fulfilling two traditional roles for American vice presidents: representing the U.S. at a ceremonial function, and advancing U.S. foreign policy aims.

WORDS: 683 - MOVED: 02/05/2026 12:04 a.m. EST

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FBN--SUPER-BOWL-HALFTIME-SHOW

Bad Bunny to discuss Super Bowl halftime performance fresh off big Grammy win

SUMMARY: Bad Bunny is expected to perform solely in Spanish during the Super Bowl halftime show, highlighting Latin identity at America’s most-watched event. On Thursday, the Grammy winner might reveal more details during an interview in San Francisco. The interview will be broadcast on Apple Music and social media. Bad Bunny recently won Album of the Year at the Grammys, marking the first time an all Spanish-language album took the top prize. The Super Bowl will be held Sunday at Levi’s Stadium in Santa Clara. The Seattle Seahawks will face the New England Patriots.

WORDS: 422 - MOVED: 02/05/2026 12:00 a.m. EST

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BBO--TIGERS-VALDEZ

Tigers and pitcher Framber Valdez agree to $115 million, 3-year deal, AP source says

SUMMARY: Free agent pitcher Framber Valdez and the Detroit Tigers have agreed to a $115 million, three-year contract, a person familiar with the situation tells The Associated Press. The person spoke to the AP on condition of anonymity because the deal had not been announced. Valdez became one of baseball’s most durable starters with the Houston Astros. Now, the left-hander is set to join a Tigers rotation anchored by two-time AL Cy Young Award winner Tarik Skubal. Valdez is a two-time All-Star and 2022 World Series champion. He was Houston’s ace last season with a 13-11 record and 3.66 ERA, and became a free agent for the first time.

WORDS: 638 - MOVED: 02/04/2026 11:02 p.m. EST

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BKN--BULLS-HORNETS TRADE

Hornets bringing Coby White back home to North Carolina in trade with Bulls, AP source says

SUMMARY: The Charlotte Hornets are bringing Coby White back home to North Carolina, where he is the state’s career high school scoring leader and played for the Tar Heels. According to person familiar with the deal, the Hornets agreed to acquire White and Mike Conley Jr. from the Chicago Bulls in exchange for Collin Sexton, Ousmane Dieng and three future second-round draft picks. The person spoke on condition of anonymity because the deal had yet to be approved by the league. The Hornets also acquired Tyus Jones and two second-round picks from Orlando in exchange for cash considerations.

WORDS: 433 - MOVED: 02/04/2026 10:41 p.m. EST

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BKN--NUGGETS-KNICKS

Knicks outlast Nuggets 134-127 in 2 OTs for their eighth straight victory as Brunson scores 42

SUMMARY: Jalen Brunson had 42 points, nine assists and eight rebounds, and the New York Knicks outlasted the Denver Nuggets 134-127 in two overtimes for their eighth straight victory. Karl-Anthony Towns added 24 points and 12 rebounds Wednesday night while playing with a bandage over his right eye after he was bloodied in a head-to-head collision in the first quarter. He fouled out in the first overtime, but Brunson took over with 10 points in the second overtime. Jamal Murray scored 39 points for the Nuggets, while Nikola Jokic had 30 points, 14 rebounds and 10 assists in his first triple-double since returning from a knee injury last week.

WORDS: 335 - MOVED: 02/04/2026 10:27 p.m. EST

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CAR--NASCAR-THE CLASH

Ryan Preece wins The Clash in sleet and near-freezing temperatures

SUMMARY: Ryan Preece is the winner of NASCAR’s season-opening exhibition, The Clash. Preece outlasted sleet, a wet track and a record number of cautions in near-freezing temperatures at Bowman Gray Stadium in Winston-Salem, North Carolina. The race Wednesday night was the first victory at the top Cup Series level for Preece, who drives a Ford for RFK Racing. The event had originally been scheduled for Sunday but was twice postponed because of snow that blanketed the state. Preece joins Jeff Gordon and Denny Hamlin as drivers who won The Clash before ever winning a points-paying race. He will now take momentum into Daytona International Speedway for next week’s season-opening Daytona 500.

WORDS: 991 - MOVED: 02/04/2026 10:15 p.m. EST

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HKN--RANGERS-KINGS-PANARIN TRADE

LA Kings acquire high-scoring Artemi Panarin in a trade with the New York Rangers

SUMMARY: The Los Angeles Kings have acquired Artemi Panarin in a trade with the New York Rangers. The Kings are sending a conditional third-round pick and prospect Liam Greentree to the Rangers for the 34-year-old winger. The Rangers retain half of Panarin’s $11.6 million salary cap hit. The move takes the best player available off the market more than a month before the March 6 trade deadline. Panarin led the Rangers in scoring every season since signing with them as a free agent in 2019.

WORDS: 928 - MOVED: 02/04/2026 10:02 p.m. EST

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FBC--MONTANA-HAUCK RETIRES

Montana’s Hauck says he’s retiring because he doesn’t like dealing with the changes in college game

SUMMARY: Montana football coach Bobby Hauck has announced his retirement effective immediately. The Big Sky Conference’s all-time wins leader said he doesn’t enjoy his job anymore because of the direction college football has taken in recent years. Bobby Kennedy, who finished his first season as receivers coach, will succeed Hauck. The 61-year-old Hauck had two stints totaling 14 years with the Grizzlies and led the team to eight Big Sky championships, 13 playoff appearances and four national championship games. The 2025 team was 13-2 and reached the national semifinals.

WORDS: 355 - MOVED: 02/04/2026 9:20 p.m. EST

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BBO--OBIT-LOLICH

Mickey Lolich, hero of the 1968 World Series for the Detroit Tigers, dies at 85

SUMMARY: Mickey Lolich, who earned three complete-game wins for the Detroit Tigers in the 1968 World Series, has died. Lolich was the last Major League Baseball pitcher to achieve that feat in a single World Series. Denny McLain was the star of Detroit’s pitching staff in ’68, but Lolich was the Most Valuable Player of the Series, with a 1.67 ERA and a Game 7 victory on the road over Bob Gibson and the St. Louis Cardinals. Lolich jumping into catcher Bill Freehan’s arms after Freehan caught a foul popup by Tim McCarver for the final out became an iconic image of Detroit’s championship season. The Tigers say Lolich’s wife told them he died Wednesday in hospice care. Mickey Lolich was 85.

WORDS: 594 - MOVED: 02/04/2026 8:51 p.m. EST

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BKN--WIZARDS-MAVERICKS TRADE

Wizards acquiring Anthony Davis from Mavericks in 8-player trade, AP source says

SUMMARY: A person with knowledge of the deal says the Washington Wizards are acquiring Anthony Davis in an eight-player trade with the Mavericks that includes draft picks for Dallas. The move is a signal the Mavericks are moving on from the widely criticized trade that sent superstar Luka Doncic to the Los Angeles Lakers for a package headlined by Davis last year. The Wizards are sending Khris Middleton, AJ Johnson, Malaki Branham and Marvin Bagley III to the Mavericks along with two first-round draft picks and three second-rounders. Washington gets Jaden Hardy, D’Angelo Russell and Dante Exum.

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US--WASHINGTON POST-SPORTS LEGACY

The Washington Post’s sports section was a gold standard, all the way to the end

SUMMARY: The Washington Post has eliminated its sports section while laying off a third of its staff. For decades, the Post treated sports as a vital part of life in the District of Columbia, and some of the biggest names in sports writing either got their start at the Post or spent decades there. Before they became TV stars on “Pardon The Interruption” at ESPN, Michael Wilbon and Tony Kornheiser were D.C. institutions at the Post. Christine Brennan and Sally Jenkins received career achievement awards from The Associated Press Sports Editors. And in recent years, reporting by the Post contributed to the downfall of Commanders owner Dan Snyder.

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FBN--JETS-REICH

Jets hire veteran coach Frank Reich as offensive coordinator

SUMMARY: The New York Jets have hired former NFL and Stanford head coach Frank Reich as their offensive coordinator. Reich replaces Tanner Engstrand, who parted ways with the team last week after one season. The 64-year-old brings experience and a veteran presence to head coach Aaron Glenn’s staff. The team recently hired first-time defensive coordinator Brian Duker. Reich met with Glenn and the Jets on Tuesday after being shortlisted with Darrell Bevell and Greg Roman. Reich was previously a head coach for Indianapolis and Carolina and played 14 years in the NFL, including a season with the Jets. Karl Dunbar was hired as New York’s defensive line coach.

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BBO--ARBITRATION-SKUBAL

Tarik Skubal goes to arbitration with Tigers, asking for record $32 million instead of $19 million

SUMMARY: Two-time AL Cy Young Award winner Tarik Skubal is in a record-setting salary arbitration hearing. The left-hander is asking for $32 million, while the Detroit Tigers are offering $19 million. A two-time All-Star, the 29-year-old Skubal is 54-37 with a 3.08 ERA in six major league seasons. A decision is expected Thursday. Skubal will be eligible for free agency after the World Series. He was 13-6 with an AL-best 2.21 ERA last year. Players have won both decisions so far, Kyle Bradish and Yainer Diaz. Seven more players are scheduled for hearings through Feb. 13.

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US--SAVANNAH-GUTHRIE-OLYMPICS

Veteran Olympics broadcaster Mary Carillo to replace Savannah Guthrie as co-host

SUMMARY: NBC says that veteran Olympics broadcaster Mary Carillo will replace Savannah Guthrie as co-host of opening ceremonies for the Winter Games in Italy. Guthrie is staying in the United States as authorities in Arizona continue to search for her mother Nancy, who disappeared from her home last weekend in what investigators believe was a forced abduction. The mystery over Nancy Guthrie has cast a pall over what was expected to be the biggest week of the year for NBC, which is telecasting the Super Bowl along with the Olympics. Both events are among the few reliable draws for broadcast television in the current era.

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FBC--SIGNING DAY

College football’s February signing period is quiet for most schools. Penn State is an exception

SUMMARY: College football’s February signing period is pretty much an afterthought for most schools nowadays. But it meant plenty to new Penn State coach Matt Campbell. Penn State signed only two high school recruits during the December signing period because the Nittany Lions hadn’t yet hired Campbell away from Iowa State. That left Campbell quite busy trying to put together a freshman class while also working the transfer portal and hiring his staff. Penn State now has an incoming freshman class of 15 recruits. Most of them originally signed with Iowa State before following Campbell to his new school.

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FBN--CHIEFS-MAHOMES FATHER ARREST

Patrick Mahomes’ father arrested after authorities say he violated DWI probation

SUMMARY: The father of Kansas City Chiefs quarterback Patrick Mahomes has been arrested in Texas after authorities said he violated his probation from a conviction for driving while intoxicated. Authorities say Patrick “Pat” Mahomes Sr. was arrested Tuesday during a meeting with his probation officer after a warrant was obtained for a probation violation. He remained jailed in Tyler on Wednesday. The elder Mahomes pleaded guilty in August 2024 to a DWI charge and was sentenced to five years probation. According to a probation violation report, he had a high alcohol reading on his ankle monitor on Jan. 1. His attorney did not immediately return a call from The Associated Press.

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BKN--LAKERS-HAYES SUSPENSION

Lakers’ Jaxson Hayes has been suspended 1 game for pushing Wizards mascot ‘G-Wiz’

SUMMARY: Los Angeles Lakers center Jaxson Hayes has received a one-game suspension for pushing the Washington Wizards’ mascot before a game last week. Hayes pushed the mascot “G-Wiz” during pre-game introductions ahead of the Lakers’ 142-111 win on Friday. The NBA says he will serve the suspension on February 5 when the Lakers host the Philadelphia 76ers. Hayes was drafted by Atlanta in the first round of the 2019 draft, but his rights were immediately traded over to New Orleans. He spent his first four seasons with the Pelicans before joining the Lakers in 2023.

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OLY--CUR-COMPETITION BEGINS

Curling opens competition at 2026 Winter Olympics as brief power outage pauses play, luge training

SUMMARY: The 2026 Winter Olympics have opened competition with the first curling matches in Cortina. A power outage moments after play begin briefly halted the action on Wednesday night and delayed training for men’s luge at the nearby sliding center. Fans at the curling center cheered when the lights returned, and play resumed. The mixed doubles curling tournament began two full days before the opening ceremony.

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FBN--SUPER BOWL-PRO PICKS

Pro Picks: Seahawks will edge Patriots to win their second Super Bowl

SUMMARY: Sam Darnold has been traded, discarded and labeled a bust. Now, it’ll take an upset for him not to be called a Super Bowl champion. Darnold and the Seattle Seahawks (16-3) are 4 1/2-point favorites on BetMGM Sportsbook against Drake Maye and the New England Patriots (17-3) on Sunday. It’s a matchup that features two of the NFL’s most balanced teams who have taken different routes to get here. The Seahawks earned a first-round bye and then dominated the San Francisco 49ers 41-6 to reach the NFC championship game. Behind a spectacular game from Darnold, they beat the Los Angeles Rams 31-27 to advance to their fourth Super Bowl.

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OLY--WINTER OLYMPICS-JANUARY

IOC open to earlier dates for future Winter Olympics and Paralympics because of warmer temperatures

SUMMARY: Staging future Winter Games as early as January and the Paralympic Winter Games in February is a possibility because of warmer temperatures, the International Olympic Committee says. Every Winter Games medal was won in February since the 1964 Innsbruck Olympics opened January 29, and moving to January would likely disrupt scheduling of storied World Cup races and events. It also would more directly clash with NFL and NBA schedules. The IOC is now reviewing Olympic Games issues in the first year of Kirsty Coventry’s presidency and changing the winter edition dates is an option. IOC member Karl Stoss says they’re “discussing to bring the Winter Olympics a little bit earlier” because March can be too warm for the Paralympics.

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