The Lead: Starting Five

Plus: Kevin Durant is the last cornerstone standing in Brooklyn. And one of the biggest clubs in European football is under scrutiny and its reputation isn’t the only thing on the line. See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info .

Plus: Aaron Rodgers hints at where he might be lining up under center next season. And the last two undefeated teams in college hoops stay perfect ahead of an epic clash this Sunday. See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info .

Plus: We have some questions for the NBA's head coaches about their All-Star votes. And Patrick Mahomes talks about his historic Super Bowl matchup with Jalen Hurts.  See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info .

Plus: Touchdown Tom hangs it up (again) for real this time (we think). And an NIL deal gone wrong costs the Gators a top recruit.  See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info .

Plus: The Miami Heat might be the Michael Myers of the Eastern Conference. And Chelsea goes on a transfer spending spree that would make Scrooge McDuck blush. See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info .

Plus: Some clutch putting helps Rory McIlroy get one over on his newest LIV Golf rival. And a Miami Marlins star makes sports video game history.  See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info .

After a week of ‘Burrowhead’ taunts from the Bengals, Kansas City’s star QB reminds Cincy that Arrowhead still belongs to him. Meanwhile, San Francisco runs OUT of QBs against the Eagles. And Novak Djokovic’s victorious return to the Australian Open puts him at the pinnacle of men’s tennis once again. See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.co...

Plus: A massive shakeup within U.S. Soccer creates even more uncertainty for the USMNT ahead of the World Cup cycle. And the NBA All-Star starting lineups are announced — with one sizable absence. See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info .

Plus: An upstart American takes on the world’s most dominant tennis player in Melbourne. And an unexpected star steals the show in the Embiid - Simmons showdown.  See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info .

Plus: The Patriots brings back a familiar face to get Mac Jones back on track. And Mikaela Shiffrin makes alpine skiing history, but now she has even bigger record in her sights.   See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info .

Plus: Andy Reid gives some typically vague updates on the status of his star QB ahead of an AFC Championship rematch. And Caitlin Clark produces a statement game in her quest for National Player of the Year See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info .

Plus: Kansas City keeps an impressive streak going in the AFC. And Arsenal pass their stiffest test yet in their quest for a first league title in over 15 years. See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info .

Plus: John Harbaugh makes his plea for Lamar Jackson to stay in crab cake country. And Johnny Cueto gives the Marlins stadium - sans fans - an introduction to remember.  See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info .

Plus: An unexpected player steals the spotlight from Trae Young and Luka Doncic. And Coco Gauff shows the power of maturity on the Rod Laver court in Melbourne.  See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info .

Plus: Aaron Rodgers might be on his way out of Green Bay. And up next on the CW? LIV Golf. See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info .

Plus: The Celtics get some distance at the top of the Eastern Conference thanks to their MVP candidate. And the Liberty add an MVP of their own to kick off the WNBA offseason.  See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info .

Plus: The Celtics show off their depth in a clash of Eastern Conference contenders. And the Kraken make a big statement by ending one of the NHL’s most remarkable runs. See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info .

Plus: An unheralded prospect and a marquee signing fuel the Knicks winning run. And two AFC playoff teams face big quarterback questions ahead of the Wild Card round.  See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info .

Plus: Georgia looks to become first college football three-peat champ in nearly a century. And the Colts eye a potential draft swap that could seriously damage a division rival. See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info .

Plus: The Cards make a major shakeup after a disastrous campaign. And a former-NBA MVP nears his return to action after a lengthy injury absence. See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info .

Plus: An unforgettable day for Bills fans in Orchard Park. And Lovie Smith’s unforgettable last act as the Texans head coach.  See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info .

Plus: The race for the final NFC playoff spot comes down to the wire. And one of the NWSL’s signature teams makes a splashy move a week before the draft.  See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info .

Plus: An American superstar looks to rewrite the alpine skiing record books. And the Bears get some bad news, but it might help them come draft time.  See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info .

Plus: A new king is crowned in the world of… darts? And a Masters mixup leaves a pro golfer scratching his head and a realtor counting his lucky stars.  See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info .

A terrifying scene unfolds in Cincinnati after a collision between Bills safety Damar Hamlin and Bengals wideout Tee Higgins. See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info .