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D.J. Chark told the Raw Room podcast that changes in Jacksonville’s coaching staff and front office left him out of the team's plans, and he departed in free agency after the 2021 season to sign with Detroit.

Reports note Ausar Thompson has 144 'stocks' this season (101 steals, 43 blocks) and the Pistons are 21-4 when he plays at least 27 minutes.

Tage Thompson returned from the Olympics and recorded a goal and an assist as the Buffalo Sabres beat the New Jersey Devils 2-1; the win moved Buffalo to 72 points in 58 games.

Top prospect Carson Benge went 3-for-3 in a spring exhibition game, with each single coming after two-strike counts, and Mets coaches praise his bat-to-ball approach and steady makeup as assets for a potential promotion.

Three days after scoring the overtime goal that gave Team USA the Olympic gold, Jack Hughes returned to the New Jersey Devils and emphasized the team's role over the single moment.

Colorado defeated Kansas State 79-70 at the CU Events Center, improving to 16-12 overall and 13-4 at home. Five Buffaloes scored in double figures and freshman Ian Inman set a career high with 17 points.

Donald Hand Jr. scored his 1,000th career point during Boston College's 68-67 last-second win over Wake Forest after returning from a brief absence; he played nine minutes and finished with five points, one rebound and one assist.

The Minnesota Wild say gold-medalists Matt Boldy, Brock Faber and Quinn Hughes will rejoin the lineup after returning from the Olympics, with the coaching staff managing their recovery while keeping them active. General manager Bill Guerin is also eyeing additions ahead of the March 6 trade deadline, preferably a center.

Auston Matthews returned to the Toronto Maple Leafs after captaining the U.S. to Olympic gold and spoke about the team's White House visit and a subsequent presidential phone call.

The Jacksonville Jaguars will play two home games in London in 2026—one at Tottenham Hotspur Stadium and one at Wembley—while EverBank Stadium operates at reduced capacity during ongoing renovations, and the NFL will release the full 2026 schedule this spring.

Dylan Larkin, Moritz Seider and Lucas Raymond returned from the 2026 Olympics and have rejoined the Red Wings as the team resumes its NHL schedule; Detroit holds a playoff spot but saw its cushion shrink after recent losses.

Kristian Campbell spent the offseason rebuilding his swing with mirror work, video study and winter-league at-bats after being sent to Triple-A midseason in 2025; he has shown progress in spring training and spent time with Red Sox coaches in Puerto Rico.

Shota Imanaga returned to the Cubs on a one-year qualifying offer and threw two scoreless innings in a Cactus League exhibition, with his fastball averaging about 93 mph.

Trae Young visited Atlanta for the first time since being traded to the Washington Wizards and did not play while recovering from a sprained right knee and a quadriceps contusion.

Raiders GM John Spytek said Las Vegas is listening to calls for Maxx Crosby, and the Steelers are mentioned as a possible destination because their new defensive coordinator previously coached Crosby.

Dejounte Murray spent about 13 months rehabbing a ruptured right Achilles and said he felt ready to play in Tuesday's home game against the Golden State Warriors.

Alex Vesia made a spring training return to game action with a one-inning outing and received an ovation and strong support from fans and teammates after missing last season's World Series following the death of his newborn daughter.

Bryce Harper praised 19-year-old Pirates prospect Konnor Griffin after watching him in a Spring Training game, and Griffin is widely regarded as one of baseball's top prospects following a standout minor-league season.

After No. 15 Michigan State's 66-60 win over Ohio State, Jeremy Fears Jr. said he and the team need to improve after a sluggish performance; MSU is 22-5 overall and 12-4 in Big Ten play.

Karl-Anthony Towns has made more shots in a recent three-game stretch, including 28 points in a 105-99 win over the Bulls, and his improved 3-point shooting (nine of his last 16) has coincided with better finishing at the rim.

Tyler Reddick won at Echo Park Speedway for the second consecutive NASCAR Cup race, and Michael Jordan's 23XI Racing holds the top two places in the points standings with Reddick and Bubba Wallace.

Mark Vientos started at first base in a spring game after making 12 major-league starts there previously, and Mendoza said the Mets have been working with him at the position.

Five players with Arizona ties were part of Team USA, which beat Canada 2-1 in overtime to win men's Olympic hockey gold at the 2026 Milano Cortina Games.

The United States beat Canada in overtime to win the men's Olympic ice hockey gold at Milan-Cortina 2026, their first men's Olympic title since 1980. Jack Hughes scored the overtime winner and goalkeeper Connor Hellebuyck produced a standout performance.

The United States beat Canada 2-1 in overtime in Milan to win men's Olympic hockey gold, their first since 1980; Jack Hughes scored the winning goal.

DeMeco Ryans has led the Houston Texans to a 32-19 record and playoff berths in each of his first three seasons, including two AFC South titles and three postseason wins.

Indiana will visit Purdue for a Friday rematch at Mackey Arena, where a planned blackout crowd of over 14,000 is expected; coach Darian DeVries said the Hoosiers "need to play very well" and must emphasize rebounding and limiting turnovers after a 71-51 loss to Illinois.

Jayson Tatum said he has no set date to return from a torn Achilles and has not decided whether he will play this season, and he recently took part in a limited 5-on-5 workout with teammates as part of his rehab.

The Pittsburgh Pirates announced Hall of Fame second baseman Bill Mazeroski died Feb. 20 at age 89; he is survived by his sons David and Darren and four grandchildren.

Scottie Scheffler began poorly at the Genesis Invitational but rallied late to make the cut, extending a streak of 68 consecutive cuts made.