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CNNMental health at the forefront of golf’s mind following the tragic death of a player
Picture the scene: One of the world’s top golfers has just finished a terrible round on the course at the Dubai Desert Classic and moments later he’s swapped his putter for a crayon, busily working on a coloring book.
- People
Kansas City Chiefs Cheerleader Reveals the 'Crazy Tradition' They Do Each Time They Make It to the Super Bowl
Stefanie Hill, a former Chiefs Cheerleader of six years, revealed the sometimes-painful tradition the "majority" of the squad does every Super Bowl appearance
- People
Pittsburgh Penguins Fan Ejected from Game After Taking Puck from Young Boy
Fans booed the older fan out of the building after he swiped a puck from the young boy
- The Hockey News - Boston Bruins
Ex-Bruins Forward Injured From Connor McDavid Elbow
This former Bruins forward suffered an injury after being elbowed by Connor McDavid.
- The Hockey News - Edmonton Oilers
Oilers Must Sign Newest Defender Right Now
The Edmonton Oilers must avoid past sins by locking up a young defender before it's too late.
- Elle
Did Taylor Swift Really Ask Travis Kelce to Quit Football? He Speaks Out
Kansas City Chiefs star, Travis Kelce, opened up about what his girlfriend, Taylor Swift, really thinks about him apparently retiring from the NFL
- Kansas City Star
NFL fans think the Chiefs get help from the referees. Here is what the statistics show
NFL fans were furious this week about the referee assigned to work the Chiefs-Texans playoff game.
- The Hockey News - Edmonton Oilers
Former Oiler Ryan McLeod Makes History
This former Edmonton Oilers forward has achieved a bizarre feat.
- USA TODAY Sports - Golfweek
LPGA adds World Team to International Crown, giving a chance to Lydia Ko, Brooke Henderson
Lydia Ko will have the chance to play for a team in 2025.
- FTW Outdoors
This Bill Belichick UNC contract twist is great news for NFL teams
Bill Belichick has seemed to make it clear that he's not leaving his new home at North Carolina for the NFL. But the buzz about him pulling the same move he made from the New York Jets to the New England Patriots hasn't gone away. And
- USA TODAY Sports
Mike Tomlin is not the problem for the Steelers. It's actually this. | Opinion
A narrative has taken hold that Mike Tomlin is the reason the Steelers struggled at the end of this season. It's not Tomlin's fault.
- The Canadian Press
Bubbling Over: Foam firmness concerns provide new chapter in curling equipment saga
GUELPH, Ont. — A new chapter in a long-running curling sweeping saga came at an inopportune time for Team John Epping.
- USA TODAY Sports - Golfweek
Rory McIlroy says Greg Norman being replaced as LIV Golf's CEO is a 'good move'
Rory McIlroy says LIV Golf's decision to replace Greg Norman as CEO makes it seem the league isn't going to go away anytime soon.
- The Canadian Press
Toronto Maple Leafs place veteran centre John Tavares on injured reserve
TORONTO — John Tavares was taking part in a drill towards the end of practice Wednesday.
- FTW Outdoors
Bob Uecker's final Brewers call before his death was so heartbreaking
Legendary Brewers broadcaster Bob Uecker died on Thursday at the age of 90 after a long battle with cancer. Uecker, who spent 54 years as a broadcaster for Milwaukee, was on the call for the Brewers' season-ending loss to the Mets. An
- The Hockey News - Chicago Blackhawks
Blackhawks' Hall Addresses Pospisil's Hit on Him
Taylor Hall speaks about Martin Pospisil and the hit he took from him in the last game.
- The Canadian Press
Nick Kyrgios and Thanasi Kokkinakis retire from their Australian Open doubles match
MELBOURNE, Australia (AP) — Nick Kyrgios' return to the Australian Open is over after he and Thanasi Kokkinakis stopped playing while trailing in the second set of their first-round doubles on Thursday night.
- The Canadian Press
I love it! Novak Djokovic backs Danielle Collins in her back-and-forth with Australian Open fans
MELBOURNE, Australia (AP) — Count Novak Djokovic as being in Danielle Collins' corner. He thinks her response to booing fans at the Australian Open was absolutely fine — which should come as no surprise, given the way Djokovic gets into back-and-forths with hecklers at his matches, including Friday night at Rod Laver Arena.
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When is the CFP national championship game? How to watch Ohio State vs. Notre Dame
The Notre Dame Fighting Irish will compete against the Ohio State Buckeyes in the College Football Playoff national championship. Here’s how to watch.
- The Canadian Press
Maple Leafs down New Jersey Devils 4-3 in OT in Sheldon Keefe's return to Toronto
TORONTO — William Nylander scored his second goal of the game at 1:10 of overtime as the Toronto Maple Leafs battled back from 2-1 and 3-2 deficits in the third period to down the New Jersey Devils 4-3 on Thursday.