National Sports
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Judge orders ex-NFL player Darron Lee held without bond as prosecutors weigh death penalty
Former Jets and Bills linebacker Darron Lee remains jailed after prosecutors cited factors that could make the case of his girlfriend's homicide eligible for the death penalty.
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Norwegian Olympian regrets revealing affair after winning medal: 'Not thinking clearly'
Norwegian biathlete Sturla Holm Laegreid apologized for confessing to cheating on his ex-girlfriend after winning an Olympic bronze medal.
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49ers player 'in great spirits' after surgery from gunshot wound in San Francisco
San Francisco 49ers player Keion White shared on Instagram that he successfully underwent surgery for a gunshot wound he sustained earlier this week and said he is “in great spirits."
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UFC champion Tito Ortiz reveals he fled home state California because of Newsom's leadership
Tito Ortiz, former UFC champion and Huntington Beach mayor pro tempore, relocated to Florida citing crime while endorsing Sheriff Chad Bianco to challenge Newsom in 2026.
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Olympics competition briefly paused after Chinese snowboarder Liu Jiayu is injured in dramatic halfpipe crash
Chinese snowboarder Liu Jiayu was involved in a serious crash during halfpipe qualifying and required emergency medical attention after her final jump attempt.
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Madison Chock and Evan Bates win silver medal for Team USA in Olympic ice dance at Milan Cortina Games
Madison Chock and Evan Bates claimed the silver medal in a thrilling Olympic ice dance final, while teammates Emilea Zingas and Vadym Kolesnik finished fourth.
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Isaiah Stewart suspended 7 games; other players disciplined after Pistons-Hornets brawl
The NBA has suspended Isaiah Stewart seven games for leaving the bench and fighting during the Pistons-Hornets brawl Monday night in Charlotte.
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Seahawks star delivers 2-word message to critics in wild Super Bowl parade speech
Seattle Seahawks linebacker Ernest Jones IV delivered a profanity-laced speech at the team's Super Bowl parade, and punctuated it with a two-word message for the critics.
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Patriots star Drake Maye's wife thanks God for 'incredible season' after crushing Super Bowl loss
Ann Michael Maye thanked God for an "incredible season" despite the New England Patriots' crushing 29-13 Super Bowl loss to the Seattle Seahawks.
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Fox News Sports Huddle Newsletter: Team USA captures gold at Milan Cortina, Seahawks crowned Super Bowl champs
Receive your weekly recap of all the happenings around the world of sports.
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WNBA player 'willing to testify' against ex-boyfriend James Pearce Jr after alleged domestic dispute
WNBA player Rickea Jackson said she is prepared to testify against Atlanta Falcons linebacker James Pearce Jr., who faces felony charges after an alleged domestic dispute.
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US soccer legend Abby Wambach dumps agency, calls for CEO's resignation over emails with Ghislaine Maxwell
Soccer legend Abby Wambach announced she's leaving Wasserman Agency after CEO Casey Wasserman's flirtatious emails with Ghislaine Maxwell surfaced in the Epstein files.
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Sam Darnold's fiancée delivers emotional tribute after Seahawks' Super Bowl win
Sam Darnold's fiancée, Katie Hoofnagle, shared a touching tribute after the Seattle Seahawks' Super Bowl LX victory, praising his perseverance through challenges.
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Lindsey Vonn reveals she had third surgery on broken leg
Olympic skiing star Lindsey Vonn revealed on Wednesday she underwent a third surgery on the broken leg she suffered during an event over the weekend.
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American Olympian Jordan Stolz sets Olympic record, captures gold in 1,000-meter race
American speedskater Jordan Stolz set an Olympic record on his way to a gold medal win in the 1,000 meters at the 2026 Milan Cortina Games.
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California's girls' sports culture war amps up with massive protest, outrage over recent track and field title
California transgender sports controversy intensifies as dozens of female athletes protest at state meeting, while Governor Gavin Newsom calls male participation "deeply unfair."
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Australian Olympic snowboarder airlifted after suffering broken neck in Milan Cortina training accident
Olympic snowboarder Cam Bolton walked away from a crash not knowing he broke his neck. The four-time Olympian was later airlifted to Milan for treatment.
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Vance shares advice for American Olympians speaking out against Trump policies
Vice President JD Vance said on Wednesday he hoped that American Olympic athletes will choose to bring the country together rather than divide it further.
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