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The 5-1 win puts the U.S. atop the Group C standings. Here's how it went down, and what comes next.

The U.S. opened Olympic play by rolling past Latvia on Thursday night in a showcase of some of the country's best NHL players.

Macklin Celebrini scored Canada's first goal in the return of NHL players to the Olympics and Jordan Binnington stopped all 26 shots he faced in a 5-0 defeat of Czechia.

Juraj Slafkovsky scored twice to pick up where he left off four years ago as Slovakia pulled off an upset in the first men's hockey game of the Milan Cortina Olympics by beating Finland 4-1.

With the return of NHL players to the Olympics, Canada is favored to win the gold medal at +115 odds followed by the U.S. at +175, per DraftKings.

NHL commissioner Gary Bettman noted progress made in the league gaining more access to Olympic hockey content.

Auston Matthews has been named captain for Team USA's men's hockey team at the 2026 Olympics.

Czechia has to do without Pavel Zacha at the Milan Cortina Games as the Boston Bruins center will not recover in time from injury for the Olympic hockey tournament in a blow for the Czechs.

Penn State hockey star Gavin McKenna will have his felony aggravated assault charge dropped, the Centre County District Attorney's Office announced Friday.

As 12 teams face off for gold in Milan Cortina, here are the players who will have the biggest impact.

Free agent forward Jeremy Sochan, who was released by the Spurs, plans to sign with the Knicks after he clears waivers, his agent told ESPN.

Thunder forward Jalen Williams will be reevaluated after the All-Star break after again straining his right hamstring, a team spokesperson told ESPN.

Arsenal extended their lead at the Premier League to four points after they were held at Brentford on Thursday.

Barcelona coach Hansi Flick said his side were taught a lesson by Atlético Madrid as they suffered a 4-0 loss at the Metropolitano on Thursday in the first leg of the Copa del Rey semifinal between th

Football Association chief executive Mark Bullingham said there are "performance conditions" connected to Thomas Tuchel staying on as England head coach beyond the World Cup.

Ange Postecoglou has labelled Thomas Frank's sacking a "fair departure" but sympathised with the Dane for having to work in an "environment of uncertainty."

Raheem Sterling has agreed deal to join Feyenoord until end of season, sources have told ESPN.

Ex-Wolves boss Vitor Pereira has agreed to join Nottingham Forest to replace Sean Dyche, sources have told ESPN.

Manchester United said Thursday that the club takes pride in being "inclusive and welcoming" following co-owner Sir Jim Ratcliffe's claim that the UK has been "colonized by immigrants."

Wrexham boss Phil Parkinson has welcomed the prospect of an expanded play-off system in the Championship, insisting there is no shortage of Premier League potential in the division.

James Milner equaled a Premier League record that many thought would never be matched when he featured for Brighton against Crystal Palace on Sunday.

SportsLine's model reveals its Milwaukee Bucks vs. Oklahoma City Thunder picks for Thursday

Team USA entered the 2026 Olympics with high expectations and started off with a decisive win over Latvia

The Patriots are opening their defensive coordinator position by moving Terrell Williams to a high-ranking role on coach Mike Vrabel's staff, a source confirmed.

The Raiders are expected to hire Mike McCoy as the assistant head coach under Klint Kubiak, sources told ESPN.

Sam Darnold thanked the Seahawks for believing in him as the team celebrated its Super Bowl LX championship at Lumen Field.

A judge on Wednesday kept former Jets first-round draft pick Darron Lee in jail without bond as he faces a first-degree murder charge in the death of his girlfriend.

Ex-Steelers linebacker and assistant coach Joey Porter Sr. said on a podcast last week that quarterback Ben Roethlisberger wasn't a good teammate or person.

Falcons defensive coordinator Jeff Ulbrich said Wednesday that he was "obviously disappointed" by the news of edge rusher James Pearce Jr.'s arrest.

The Giants are hiring former Titans head coach Brian Callahan as their quarterbacks coach and passing game coordinator, sources told ESPN.

ESPN is planning on making the Super Bowl a year-around experience instead of just one day. At the forefront of the promotion is "Year of the Super Bowl," which will see extensive promotion and progra

Which teams might take a quarterback? Could offensive linemen dominate the first round? Field Yates projects the top 32 picks of the 2026 NFL draft.

DraftKings offers $300 in bonus bets if your first $5 bet wins for NBA betting, college basketball betting on Thursday

We've got you covered on all the major MLB hot stove signings and trades.

The Philadelphia Phillies have released outfielder Nick Castellanos, making him a free agent who can sign with any club for the league minimum.

Major League Baseball is considering partnering with prediction markets, commissioner Rob Manfred said Thursday.

The Dodgers and third baseman Max Muncy reached agreement on a one-year contract extension worth $10 million guaranteed and re-signed Enrique Hernandez to a one-year, $4.5 million contract.

Yankees pitcher Cam Schlittler is dealing with back issues, causing him to skip some bullpen sessions, but he expects to be ready for Opening Day.

MLB base coaches will have to remain in their respective coaches' boxes until the pitch is thrown after owners voted to enforce the rule.

White Sox GM Chris Getz issued a lighthearted statement after comments he incorrectly made about newly acquired outfielder Luisangel Acuna being a switch-hitter.

The Twins signed right-handers Liam Hendriks and Julian Merryweather to minor league contracts with invitations to spring training and acquired left-hander Anthony Banda in a trade with the Dodgers.

Crosby reportedly feels 'betrayed' after he was shut down by the Raiders late last season

Barca have a ton of work to do if they have any hope of advancing after losing 4-0

This year's induction class will be announced during Final Four weekend

Arsenal looks primed for another run, while Real Madrid hang on to first-leg victory

See which countries are leading the medal count from the Milan Cortina Winter Games

The projected top-five pick was hurt in the first half of UNC's loss at Miami. It could shake up Carolina's push to the NCAA Tournament.

UFC president and CEO Dana White recently gave an update about the White House event

Here's how FFT's first post Super Bowl mock played out

Here's how the Pac-12 flex week works and why it could help the reimagined conference push a team into the CFP

Where do all 30 teams stand after the trade deadline and heading into the 2026 NBA All-Star weekend?

The silver lining in the Luka Doncic trade happened when the Mavericks won the draft lottery. Can they make the most of building around Flagg?

Sochan had fallen out of the San Antonio rotation of late

A look at the trade packages Las Vegas could receive for its star pass rusher

Jazz forward Jaren Jackson Jr. will have surgery to remove a growth in his left knee during the All-Star break. He will miss the rest of the season, sources told ESPN.

Suns forward Dillon Brooks has been suspended one game after receiving his 16th technical foul of the season. He will sit out against the Spurs on Feb. 19.

Spurs guard De'Aaron Fox has been selected to Sunday's NBA All-Star Game as an injury replacement for Bucks star Giannis Antetokounmpo.

Mavericks rookie Cooper Flagg has a left midfoot sprain that will sideline him through All-Star Weekend, the team announced.

Pistons All-Star Cade Cunningham has purchased a minority ownership stake in his hometown MLB team, the Texas Rangers, he told ESPN.

The NBA has suspended Detroit's Isaiah Stewart and Jalen Duren and Charlotte's Miles Bridges and Moussa Diabate for their roles in Monday's brawl.

So long, trade deadline. It's time for the push to the NBA Finals. Here's how we see the top of the Eastern Conference and what we're watching.

What to watch Thursday: Mavs-Lakers, Blazers-Jazz and college basketball best bets

North Carolina star Caleb Wilson, a projected top-five pick in the 2026 NBA draft, is out with no timetable for return after he suffered a fractured left hand in his team's 75-66 loss at Miami on Tues

Candace Parker, Elena Delle Donne, Blake Griffin, A'mare Stoudemire and Doc Rivers are among the finalists for the Naismith Memorial Basketball Hall of Fame Class of 2026 announced Wednesday.

The Big 12 Conference will play its men's and women's basketball tournaments on a high-tech embedded with LED technology that will allow the conference to feature data-driven graphics, advertising and

Buzz Williams said he is aware that Maryland isn't performing up to its standard in his first season as head coach.

Top-40 senior Adam Oumiddoch said Tuesday he decommitted from St. John's and reopened his recruitment.

Lincoln Cosby, a top-10 recruit in the junior class, has committed to Michigan and will reclassify into the 2026 class.

The former two-way NBA player's request to keep playing for his old college team was denied. Here's what it means.

Luisangel Acuña was the headline of the return for Luis Robert Jr.

MLB fans are angry -- and players and owners are, too. What did this offseason mean for baseball's coming labor strife?

Find best bets for the biggest games in sports on Thursday from the SportsLine Inside the Lines team's model and top CBS Sports experts

Updated fantasy basketball rankings for points leagues, with Cooper Flagg continuing to rise.

A closer look at the players who benefited most from the moves made leading up to last week's trade deadline.

The Phillies made clear all winter they had no plans to enter the 2026 season with Castellanos

Can the Ravens, Chiefs and Lions get back on top? Which teams are furthest away? We stacked 18 NFL teams that missed the playoffs.

There are no surefire free agent QBs available this March, and the draft class has only one first-round lock.

Diaz should keep a close eye on UFC 326 where Max Holloway faces Charles Oliveira

SportsLine's Josh Nagel gives an early betting preview for 2026 NFL divisional winner odds

An orthopedic surgeon breaks down the cause of the injury and why we seem to only see it in baseball players

Wagler keeps his emotions in check on the court, but his monstrous play has landed him center stage in the college basketball world

Got striker woes? Can't ever seem to find a decent center back? An increasingly common strategy for many elite clubs is simply to raid the clubs who can.

Pulisic's contract at AC Milan has less than 18 months remaining.

With Super Bowl LX in the review mirror, let's look ahead to the offseason

It was a dominant start for the tournament's gold-medal favorite. Here's how they rolled -- and what's next.

Here are the top players to know, each team's medal chances and schedule, and much more.

Which rising prospects have entered the draft conversation? Here's the updated top 100 big board for the 2026 class.

SportsLine's expert Mike Severance reveals his USA vs. Latvia picks for their Winter Olympics men's hockey matchup on Thursday

Johnson won gold in the women's downhill earlier in the Games

The latest top 25 features plenty of movement after a week of ranked upsets, including a new No. 1.

Another ranked upset adds more intrigue to the race for the NCAA tournament.

Three past NFL MVP QBs -- Rich Gannon, Matt Ryan and Kurt Warner -- weighed in on the issues that impacted Jackson's tumultuous season.

Northwestern provided a stiffer challenge than expected, but the No. 1 Wolverines met the moment with a 45-17 run down the stretch

Base coaches will be required to stay in their boxes until a pitch is thrown

SportsLine's proven computer model locked in its top NBA props for Thursday, including LeBron James over 22.5 points

Here's everything you need to know about the NFL for Feb. 12

Today's best bets + USA-Latvia hockey + Blazers-Jazz + Brentford-Arsenal

Our experts break down what to watch over the 2026 NBA All-Star Weekend and their picks for contests, competitions and more.

The Warriors' divorce from Jonathan Kuminga finally came on Feb. 4 when he was traded to the Hawks.

It appears San Francisco will be playing two international games next season