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Mikaela Shiffrin wins last slalom before Olympics and locks up record ninth season discipline title

Mikaela Shiffrin has dominated the opening run of the last women’s World Cup slalom before the Olympics to close in on her record ninth season title in the discipline.

Patrick Reed wins Dubai Desert Classic ahead of Andy Sullivan; Rory McIlroy back in 33rd

Former Masters champion and current LIV Golf circuit member Patrick Reed eased to victory at the Dubai Desert Classic by four strokes Sunday.

At 21, Coco Gauff has enjoyed hanging out with emerging teens at Australian Open

Coco Gauff wants those people posing questions about what advice she'd give the teenagers breaking through at the Australian Open to remember one thing: She’s 21.

A safe space: How figure skating became a comfort zone for the LGBTQ+ community amid perilous times

Figure skating for decades has provided a progressive sort of safe space for those within the LGTBQ+ community, some of whom still may be trying to realize their authentic selves.

Novak Djokovic advances to Australian Open quarterfinals on a walkover after Jakub Mensik withdraws

Novak Djokovic has advanced to the Australian Open quarterfinals after Jakub Mensik withdrew from their fourth-round match because of an abdominal injury.

Learner Tien reaches Australian Open quarterfinals, the youngest man in the last eight since 2015

Learner Tien has become the youngest man to reach the Australian Open quarterfinals in 11 years.

Aryna Sabalenka beats 19-year-old Mboko, faces 18-year-old Jovic in Australian Open quarterfinals

First-seeded Aryna Sabalenka, attempting to win her third Australian Open title in four years, reached the quarterfinals with a victory over No. 17 Victoria Mboko 6-1, 7-6 (1).

Serving it up, Carlos Alcaraz advances to the Australian Open quarterfinals

Carlos Alcaraz has advanced to the Australian Open quarterfinals with a win over Tommy Paul.

Charles Bediako makes immediate impact for No. 17 Alabama in his return to college basketball

Charles Bediako scored two quick baskets for No. 17 Alabama in his first college action in nearly three years against Tennessee.

Luka Doncic's emotions ease in 2nd Dallas visit as Lakers star beats his former team again

Luka Doncic walked toward the wrong locker at halftime before a quick U-turn by the Los Angeles Lakers star in his second trip to Dallas.

Luka Doncic beats the Mavericks again as Lakers rally in 4th for 116-110 victory

Luka Doncic had 33 points and 11 assists, and the Lakers erased a 15-point deficit in the final seven minutes of a 116-110 victory over the Mavericks in the star guard’s second visit to Dallas since his shocking trade to Los Angeles almost a year ago.

AJ Dybantsa scores 43 points to set a BYU freshman record as No. 13 Cougars beat Utah 91-78

AJ Dybantsa scored 43 points to break BYU’s freshman scoring record, leading the No. 13 Cougars to a 91-78 victory over Utah on Saturday.

Si Koo Kim leads American Express with Scheffler and teenager Blades Brown 1 shot behind.

Si Woo Kim has the lead at The American Express.

Rick Pitino savors reaching 900 victories as a college head coach in St. John's win over Xavier

Rick Pitino has reached a milestone with his 900th victory as a Division I men's basketball coach.

José Ramírez agrees to 7-year, $175-million extension with Guardians, AP source says

All-star third baseman José Ramírez has agreed to a seven-year, $175 million deal to stay with the Cleveland Guardians.