Brooks has made his presence felt since joining the Suns in an offseason trade that sent him and Jalen Green to the Suns, while Kevin Durant was sent to the Houston Rockets. Brooks, 30, has averaged a career-high 21.2 points per game, plus 3.7 rebounds, 1.8 assists and 1.1 steals on 44.1% shooting this season.
Brooks’ presence went beyond his numbers. He served as a stabilizer, enforcer, defensive presence and a veteran on a young team.
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The Suns have also been one of the most surprising teams in the NBA, currently holding a record of 33-24 after bringing in new head coach Jordan Ott this offseason and despite having both Devin Booker and Green miss portions of the season.
With Brooks out, the Suns can be expected to rely on Green, Grayson Allen and Collin Gillespie to pick up the scoring load. Green filled in for Brooks when Brooks missed Thursday’s game against the San Antonio Spurs. Allen scored 27 points against the Magic.
Brooks spent his first six years with the Memphis Grizzlies before playing with the Rockets for two seasons.
The Orlando Magic and Phoenix Suns’ double-overtime clash wasn’t so much a classic as a slog. Until the final five seconds.
A game in which the two teams shot a combined 38.1% from the field saw one of the wildest endings of the NBA season, with Jevon Carter making a game-tying 3-pointer with 1.1 seconds left for the Magic and Jalen Green then making the game-winning buzzer-beater for the Suns, who won 113-110.
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With the Magic down 110-107 and 5.7 seconds left, Carter got the ball and had his first shot blocked at the perimeter by Grayson Allen. However, the ball ended up in the hands of Magic forward Tristan Da Silva, who passed it back to Carter and watched the veteran make the 3-pointer from the corner.
Only 1.1 seconds were left on the clock after Carter’s make, with triple overtime looming. The Suns advanced the ball and opted to go to Green, who was previously 5 of 26 from the field and 1 of 10 from 3-point range.
With Brooks leaving early and Devin Booker out at least a week with a right hip strain, Grayson Allen led the Suns in scoring with 27 points on 8-of-22 shooting off the bench, plus 7 rebounds and 2 assists. Collin Gillespie also had 19 points, 6 assists and 5 rebounds.
Desmond Bane led the Magic with 34 points, and Paolo Banchero also had a big game with 26 points, 14 rebounds and 8 assists.
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Minnesota Vikings wide receiver Rondale Moore died on Saturday in southern Indiana, the team announced. He was 25 years old.
Louisville head coach Jeff Brohm, who coached Moore at Purdue, released a statement fondly remembering his former player.
“Rondale Moore was a complete joy to coach,” Brohm said in his statement. “The ultimate competitor that wouldn’t back down from any challenge. Rondale had a work ethic unmatched by anyone. A great teammate that would through in any situation. We all loved Rondale, we loved his smile and competitive edge that always wanted to please everyone he came in contact with.”
I am devastated by the news of Rondale’s death. While Rondale had been a member of the Vikings for a short time, he was someone we came to know well and care about deeply. He was a humble, soft-spoken, and respectful young man who was proud of his Indiana roots.
As a player, he was disciplined, dedicated and resilient despite facing adversity multiple times as injuries sidelined him throughout his career. We are all heartbroken by the fact he won’t continue to live out his NFL dream and we won’t all have a chance to watch him flourish. My prayers are with Rondale’s family, friends, teammates and coaches as we all deal with this tragic news.
Moore was in his fifth year in the NFL, but he’ll be remembered more for the heights he reached in college with the Boilermakers.
It’s not hyperbolizing to say he found instant stardom as a freshman. A 5-foot-7 weapon, Moore scored a 32-yard receiving touchdown and a 76-yard rushing touchdown in his first quarter of college action. He finished the game with 313 all-purpose yards, a program record.
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Moore went on to post 2,048 all-purpose yards in 2018, earning him consensus All-American honors, the Paul Hornung Award for college football’s most versatile player, the Paul Warfield Trophy for the nation’s top wide receiver, the Big Ten Receiver of the Year award and the Big Ten Freshman of the Year award.
Injuries marred the rest of his college career, as he played a combined seven games in his sophomore and junior year. Still, his talent was obvious enough that he generated significant interest as an NFL prospect.
The Arizona Cardinals drafted him in the second round, 49th overall, in the 2021 NFL Draft, but injuries remained a persistent problem throughout his professional career. He stayed with Arizona for three seasons, posting 1,201 career receiving yards, then was traded to the Atlanta Falcons for Desmond Ridder.
Moore never played another game, as he missed the entire 2024 season with a knee injury. He joined the Vikings the next season on a one-year contract, but suffered another season-ending knee injury in preseason.
It will cost a lot to buy Los Angeles Lakers season tickets next season. The Lakers’ ticket prices will reportedly skyrocket next season, according to ESPNâs Dave McMenamin.
Online basketball personality Rob Perez revealed a 2026â2027 season-ticket invoice with a 14% price increase and a 3% “Admin Fee” if the price was not paid in full. Perez posted that the five-month and nine-month payment plans were available for the previous season without a percentage penalty.
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ESPN reported that a season ticket in the 300 level has increased from $5,494 in 2024-25 to $6,192 in 2025-26 to $9,035 for 2026-27. This is reportedly a 45.9% hike going into next season, compared with a 12.7% hike in the last renewal cycle.
The Lakers are also banking on the legacy of the franchise and its current players to justify the prices.
Walter, who also owns the Los Angeles Dodgers, saw that team set a franchise record in attendance during its second straight title run. The Lakers last won a championship in the 2020 bubble season.
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Right now, it is uncertain if LeBron James will still be with the Lakers next season. James will be an unrestricted free agent after this season, and next season will be his 24th if he decides to play. Austin Reaves has a player option and is reportedly expected to opt out of his $14.9 million player option for 2026-27 to pursue a long-term extension.
Currently, the Lakers have a record of 34-21 and are fifth in the Western Conference standings.
Entering Saturday, UCLA’s last two games had been lopsided losses to ranked teams. The Bruins managed something different against No. 10 Illinois.
Down 94-93 in overtime, UCLA point guard Donovan Dent went coast-to-coast for a buzzer beater to stun the Illini and put his program back in the win column. Even with the 7-foot-2 Zvonimir Ivisic waiting for him in the paint, Dent found the soft spot in the Illinois defense.
The game was shaping up as an Illinois blowout early, with the visitors taking a 33-10 lead in the first 11 minutes. As UCLA head coach Mick Cronin admitted after the game, the Bruins were rattled. He had a curious explanation for that:
“We did not run one thing we practiced the first 10 minutes, because we were rattled because they were making shots. I was worried before the game because everybody’s got all the answers behind the keyboard and these kids read all that stuff. I’m oblivious, but I didn’t like the look on their face before the game. It’s almost like they had lost confidence.”
It’s also possible Cronin was just talking the Bruins’ run of games in general. UCLA lost to Michigan State 82-59 and got blown out 86-56 by No. 1 Michigan in the game before that. With four games left in the regular season, the program is squarely on the bubble.
What happened after that bad start will surely help. UCLA spent the rest of the first half sanding the deficit down to seven points, then had the game tied five minutes into the second half. A back-and-forth resulted in overtime, then Dent’s heroics.
Eric Dailey Jr. led the Bruins with 20 points on 8-of-13 shooting, while Dent had 14 points, 15 assists and 0 turnovers. All five UCLA starters scored in double digits, as did Xavier Booker off the bench.
The Winter Games are wrapping up in Italy. From the rink to the slopes, a new generation of stars has emerged to chase gold. Weâll keep you connected to all of the thrilling moments and top stories as we track the medal race each day of the Games.
It’s almost over at the 2026 Olympics. But the U.S. and Canada still have some friendly competition on the docket.
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Sunday will mark the end of the Milan Cortina Games, after two weeks of triumph, heartbreak, scandal and outright weirdness. A total of 111 gold medals have been handed out in Italy, and there are still five left to be decided.
Here are the top five things to watch on Sunday at the 2026 Milan Cortina Olympics:
1. Team USA vs. Canada (8:10 a.m. ET)
There’s not much to be explained here. It’s the United States against Canada in men’s hockey. The two most loaded rosters duking it out in the first Olympics with NHL talent since 2014. Canada has Connor McDavid, Nathan MacKinnon, Cale Makar, Macklin Celebrini and more. Team USA has Auston Matthews, Quinn Hughes, the Tkachuk brothers, Connor Hellebuyck and more.
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The Americans will be playing for their first Olympic gold since the Miracle on Ice in 1980. This wouldn’t be nearly as big an upset, but there’s a reason hockey fans have had Sunday circled on their calendars since before the Opening Ceremony.
2. Eileen Gu’s last chance at gold in Italy (4:40 a.m. ET)
The Swiss will be playing for their first gold medal in women’s curling and are already guaranteed their first medal since 2006, while Sweden has won three of the last five Olympic tournaments.
Compared to the longer and more-watched Opening Ceremony, the Closing Ceremony always has the feel of one big party, with hundreds of athletes coming together to celebrate the end of the Olympics.
Olympics schedule for Sunday, Feb. 22 (Day 16)
Bobsled
Four-man
4 a.m.: Runs 3, 4 (airs on USA Network at 6:30 a.m.; airs on NBC at 11 a.m.)đ
Cross-Country Skiing
50 kilometer mass start
4 a.m.: Womenâs final (USA Network; airs on NBC at 11:45 a.m.)đ
Curling
Women’s
5:05 a.m.: Gold-medal game, Switzerland vs. Sweden (airs on NBC and USA Network at 7 a.m.) đ
Freestyle Skiing
Halfpipe
4:40 a.m.: Womenâs finalđ
Hockey
Menâs
8:10 a.m.: Gold-medal game, USA vs. Canada (NBC)đ
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Roughly 2,900 athletes are in Milan, competing across 16 sports in the Olympic Winter Games Milan Cortina 2026. Categories at this year’s games included figure skating, hockey, Alpine skiing, curling, biathlon, snowboarding, and ski jumping. Live coverage of every event will be available to stream on Peacock. Primetime replays and select live coverage will air on NBC. Here’s what else you need to know about watching the 2026 Winter Olympics.
How to watch the 2026 Winter Olympics:
Dates: Feb. 6 – Feb. 22
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TV channel: NBC
Streaming: Peacock
When are the 2026 Winter Olympics?
The Winter Olympics officially began with the Opening Ceremony on Feb. 6 (though some events started as early as Feb. 4). The Milano Cortina 2026 games will run through Feb. 22.
Where are the Winter Olympics this year?
The 2026 Winter Olympics will be held in Northern Italy, primarily in Milan and also the Alpine mountain resort town of Cortina d’Ampezzo.
What channel are the Olympics on?
The 2026 Winter Olympics will air on NBC and stream live on Peacock.
How to watch the 2026 Winter Olympics without cable:
For $17 monthly you can upgrade to an ad-free subscription which includes live access to your local NBC affiliate (not just during designated sports and events) and the ability to download select titles to watch offline.
This year’s Olympic Games are in Italy, which is 6 hours ahead of U.S. Eastern Time. Meaning that some events will start bright and early for U.S. viewers, and live coverage will likely wrap up around 4 p.m. ET each day. NBC will have primetime replays of the biggest moments each night.
2026 Winter Olympics TV/streaming schedule:
(All times Eastern)
Sunday, Feb. 22, 2026 (Day 16)
Bobsled
Four-man
4 a.m.: Runs 3, 4 (airs on USA Network at 6:30 a.m.; airs on NBC at 11 a.m.)đ
Cross-Country Skiing
50 kilometer mass start
4 a.m.: Womenâs final (USA Network; airs on NBC at 11:45 a.m.)đ
Curling
Women’s
5:05 a.m.: Gold-medal game (airs on NBC and USA Network at 7 a.m.) đ
Hockey
Menâs
8:10 a.m.: Gold-medal game (NBC)đ
Closing Ceremony
2:30 p.m.: Verona Arena (NBC)
More ways to watch the 2026 Winter Olympics on NBC:
LOS ANGELES â On a night when the visitors were seemingly the main attraction, the home team stepped up to defend its turf. Even though it wasnât actually its home turf.
In what felt like the main event of Matchday 1 of the 2026 MLS season, LAFC upset reigning champion Inter Miami 3-0 in front of 75,673 fans inside Los Angeles Memorial Coliseum. It was the second-highest attended MLS match ever.
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This was a very on-brand win over Inter Miami, because thatâs what LAFC does. David MartĂnez scored the opener in the 38th minute, with Son Heung-min providing the assist that made it all feel so simple. As if winning was never in the cards for Inter Miami.
âWe need to push [MartĂnez] in the field because he has strong quality, but now he has a changed mentality, too,â Denis Bouanga said postmatch. âLast year is not the same to this year, and he knows.â
Bouanga himself added another goal in the 73rd minute with a moment of sheer brilliance to double the lead. The Frenchman played a majestic Timothy Tillman pass from 50 yards out to perfection and headed it to himself over the head of Dayne St. Clair and into the net.
Then it was Nathan Ordaz who stepped up in stoppage time to pound in the dagger and send the visitors home deflated.
This wasnât a normal LAFC home opener. MLS dragged the game out of LAFCâs cozy BMO Stadium and into a 100-year-old concrete monster just to contain the Messi effect. More than 75,000 showed up. Cameras everywhere. Pink shirts too, but fewer than expected. Son fans, meanwhile, showed out and basically won the night.
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The opener was supposed to be about the defending champs. The repeat talk. The gravity of Messi bending the league toward Miami.
And of course, Messi was Messi. Every touch got a reaction. Every drift inside felt like it might end someoneâs evening. Inter Miami looked exactly like a team that knows the season is long and the World Cup clock is already ticking.
LAFC did not care.
â[Inter Miami] put us [under] a lot of pressure, but we defended really well,â LAFC head coach Marc Dos Santos said. âI donât think we conceded big chances. There were these half-chances, but overall ⌠I think that part of our game today, A+. The part of possession, B. We can be much better, and we want to be much better, but our guys were a team.â
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The Black and Gold proved it by staying compact. They stayed patient. And when the opening came, Son slipped MartĂnez through, and MartĂnez finished like the script wasnât his responsibility. Bouanga met the moment with finesse before Ordaz unleashed a finishing move to cap the win.
LAFC did what it does: absorb, disrupt, frustrate. Miami had the ball. Messi had moments. The goals never came.
So the season began in a stadium thatâs hosted Olympics, Super Bowls and just about everything else. But on this night, the leagueâs biggest attraction still got upstaged.
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Hereâs how the action unfolded in real time:
Live coverage is over27 updates
Thatâs a wrap from Los Angeles Memorial Coliseum.
Nathan Ordaz adds another one and this has turned into a rout. A clear cut win in every way for the home side.
Attendance is 75,673, the most attended opening weekend match in MLS history and the second highest attendance of any match all time.
Bouanga played a Tilman pass absolutely perfectly on the counterattack. With a quick flick over the head of St. Clair he rebounded his self-pass and directed the ball into the net for the two-goal lead. That could be it for the home team after a brilliant pass from Tilman and a finesse finish from the Frenchman.
Berterame gets his best chance of the night with a wide open shot mere feet away from Lloris but sends it wide right instead.
Depaulâs cross finds Berterame in the box, however, Porteous dives in front of it to send it out of bounds with a dangerous header.
The second half is underway!
Armando Botello II
The opener may have been meant to be about the reigning champs, the repeat talk, the gravity of Messi bending the league toward Miami. Instead, LAFC owned the first half. Not just with the goal, but with 10-3 total shots, 3 of which were on target with just 1 for Miami. An upset for the reigning champs is brewing. How will they respond?
Messi nearly equalizes after being thrown to the ground. He quickly hopped up and found the ball in front of him 20 yards away from Lloris and sent it sailing.
On nearly the exact same set up, Bouanga finds a streaking Martinez for a 1-on-1, only this time Martinezâs curler goes just wide of the far post. LAFC nearly took a two-goal lead into halftime.
LAFC gets on the board first thanks to a mistake by Miami. Tilman forced the turnover, but it was Son who capitalized with an assist to Martinez. The young Venezuelan curled the ball past St. Clair and into the far left corner of the goal to put the home squad ahead.
Itâs Bouanga again sending in a stealth cross right in front of St. Clair, but Martinez canât get his foot on it.
Bouanga again slices through the Miami defense with a pass to Tilman inside the box. Tilmanâs goal opportunity was quickly nixed, however, as Falcon slid in front of it and deflected it out.
Berterame gets in on the action hoping to feed Messi near the box. Porteous is there to intercede and sends the incoming pass the other way,
The 2026 Milan Cortina Winter Olympics are underway and run through Feb. 22, so mark your calendars or set your alarm for your favorite events with the competition schedule and applicable broadcast networks listed below.
