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The Cleveland Browns hired Todd Monken as their new offensive coordinator, raising questions about their quarterback situation. The team must decide between different quarterbacks, including Shedeur Sanders and Deshaun Watson, as they prepare for the upcoming season. The choice may involve using their draft pick or looking at the free-agent market.
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Todd Monken was hired as the offensive coordinator for the Cleveland Browns.
Shedeur Sanders, a rookie quarterback, had a mixed first season but made the Pro Bowl.
Deshaun Watson is under contract but has been dealing with injuries and a high financial commitment from the team.
Dillon Gabriel is also in the quarterback mix but less prominent.
The Browns have the No. 6 overall pick in the 2026 NFL Draft.
The team is considering keeping Sanders as a long-term option or acquiring another quarterback.
Decisions will depend on the upcoming evaluations and Watson’s recovery progress.
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Drake Maye, an NFL player for the Patriots, discussed spending the offseason with his wife Ann after losing the Super Bowl to the Seattle Seahawks. Maye, who got married in June 2025, praised his wife and her popular cooking videos online. He expressed excitement about focusing on family time during the NFL break.
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Drake Maye plays for the New England Patriots in the NFL.
The Patriots lost the Super Bowl to the Seattle Seahawks with a score of 29-13.
Maye and his wife Ann got married in June 2025; they have known each other since middle school.
Ann Maye gained attention online for her cooking videos during the NFL playoffs.
Maye plans to spend his offseason with his wife and highlighted their marriage as one of his best decisions.
The offseason lasts about 10 weeks before players return to NFL activities.
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Jen Dodds and Bruce Mouat, a British curling team, lost their chance for a bronze medal in the mixed doubles event at the Winter Olympics in Italy. After performing well in earlier rounds, they were defeated by Italy, leaving them without a medal for the second consecutive Olympics.
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Jen Dodds and Bruce Mouat represented Great Britain in curling at the Winter Olympics.
They lost the bronze medal match to Italy, finishing without a medal.
This is their second time missing a medal in the mixed doubles event, as they also missed out four years ago.
The match took place at the Cortina Curling Stadium in Italy.
Great Britain was strong in the round-robin phase, losing only once.
After a loss to Sweden in the semifinals, they faced Italy for third place.
Italy's Stefania Constantini and Amos Mosaner controlled the match to win 5-3.
Dodds and Mouat will continue to compete in the men's and women's events.
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Team USA made history by winning its first-ever Olympic mixed-doubles curling medal, securing a silver after playing against Sweden. Korey Dropkin and Cory Thiesse represented the U.S., with Thiesse becoming the first American woman to win an Olympic curling medal.
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Team USA won its first mixed-doubles curling medal at the Olympics, earning silver.
The match against Sweden ended with a score of 6-5.
Cory Thiesse is the first American woman to receive an Olympic curling medal.
Korey Dropkin and Cory Thiesse were teammates in this event.
Thiesse will compete again as part of the women's curling team.
The pair became a team after Dropkin invited Thiesse for a drink and asked her to partner in mixed-doubles.
Both athletes previously attended the University of Minnesota Duluth and have been friends for a long time.
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In the Super Bowl, New England Patriots player Will Campbell faced criticism for allowing the most quarterback pressures ever recorded in a single postseason. Despite the criticism, quarterback Drake Maye and Head Coach Mike Vrabel defended Campbell, highlighting his perseverance and potential.
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Will Campbell is an offensive lineman for the New England Patriots.
During Super Bowl LX, Campbell allowed 14 quarterback pressures, the most in one playoff game since 2018.
He allowed 29 pressures in the 2025 postseason, setting a new record for postseason pressures.
Campbell faced calls to change his position from left tackle to guard.
Head Coach Mike Vrabel and quarterback Drake Maye defended Campbell publicly.
Campbell revealed he played with a torn knee ligament during the season.
Maye expressed confidence in Campbell's future and plans to work with him in the offseason.
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The Los Angeles Lakers have announced that Luka Doncic will not play in their game against the San Antonio Spurs due to a hamstring injury. This will be the third game in a row that Doncic misses because of this issue. His participation in future games, including an upcoming match against his former team, the Dallas Mavericks, is uncertain.
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Luka Doncic is not playing in the Lakers' game against the Spurs due to a hamstring injury.
He got injured during a game against the Philadelphia 76ers and hasn't played since.
Doncic is listed as day-to-day, meaning his playing status is evaluated daily.
If he misses the next game against the Mavericks, he might also miss the NBA All-Star weekend.
Austin Reaves will take on more responsibility for the Lakers during Doncic's absence.
Reaves is averaging 25.7 points per game this season.
Without Doncic, the Lakers have a record of 5 wins and 4 losses.
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Captain Maro Itoje is back in the England starting lineup for the rugby match against Scotland in the Six Nations Championship. England made two changes to their team, with Itoje returning and Luke Cowan-Dickie starting as hooker. England aims to improve their record in Scotland, where they haven't won at Murrayfield in six years.
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Maro Itoje returns to England's starting team for the match against Scotland.
Itoje was on the bench in the previous game against Wales, which England won 48-7.
Luke Cowan-Dickie is starting at hooker, replacing Jamie George in the lineup.
England made only one other change in their squad, with Fin Smith joining the bench.
England has a record of not winning at Murrayfield in six years, last winning there in 2020.
England won the Calcutta Cup last year with a close 16-15 victory over Scotland.
The game will take place in Edinburgh as part of the 2026 Six Nations tournament.
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The Toronto Blue Jays had a very successful offseason after nearly winning the World Series against the Los Angeles Dodgers. They signed several top players, such as Dylan Cease and Kazuma Okamoto, and earned the title of "biggest winners" of the offseason by The Athletic. The team now has one of the highest payrolls in the league and aims to continue their success.
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The Blue Jays lost Game 7 of the World Series to the Los Angeles Dodgers.
After a strong postseason, they attracted many top free agents.
They signed new players, including Dylan Cease, Kazuma Okamoto, Cody Ponce, and Tyler Rogers.
The Athletic called the Blue Jays the "biggest winners" of the offseason.
The team's payroll is now the fifth-highest in Major League Baseball.
More top players are interested in playing for Toronto after their successful postseason.
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The Detroit Tigers have signed pitcher Justin Verlander to a one-year contract worth $13 million. Verlander, who is almost 43 years old, spent the first 13 years of his career with the Tigers and has a history of strong performances in Major League Baseball (MLB). Last season, he ended with a 3.85 ERA and showed he can still be effective as a pitcher.
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Justin Verlander signed a one-year deal with the Detroit Tigers for $13 million.
He will turn 43 years old soon and has extensive MLB experience.
Verlander has spent 20 years in MLB and won the Cy Young Award three times.
He most recently pitched for the San Francisco Giants in 2025.
Last season, Verlander had a 3.85 ERA and ended with a 4-11 win-loss record.
He has a career record of 266 wins and 158 losses.
Verlander is part of a Tigers pitching rotation that includes Tarik Skubal and Framber Valdez.
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Arizona Diamondbacks pitcher Zac Gallen is expected to leave the team as a free agent. It is predicted that he will sign a contract with the Los Angeles Angels, who are looking to strengthen their pitching lineup.
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Zac Gallen is currently a free agent and the top remaining pitcher available.
He played for the Arizona Diamondbacks before entering free agency.
It is predicted that Gallen will sign with the Los Angeles Angels.
The Angels have made space in their budget for new players, which might allow them to sign Gallen.
The Angels are seeking to improve their team by adding a strong pitcher, like Gallen.
A potential two or three-year contract is envisioned for Gallen with the Angels.
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Dallas Cowboys player CeeDee Lamb advised the team's management to focus on signing a pass rusher to improve their defense. The Cowboys had a tough season, with their defense performing poorly in key areas. After the season, the Cowboys made changes to their coaching staff.
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CeeDee Lamb is a wide receiver for the Dallas Cowboys.
Lamb suggested on "The Rich Eisen Show" that the Cowboys need to add a pass rusher.
The Cowboys' defense ranked low in several categories last season (e.g., 30th in total defense).
The team finished the season with a 7-9 record.
Matt Eberflus was the Cowboys' defensive coordinator last season but was fired after one year.
The Cowboys hired Christian Parker as their new defensive coordinator.
The team lost key player Micah Parsons through a trade, which affected their defense.
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Italy won the gold medal in the mixed speed skating relay at a recent competition. Canada came in second with the silver medal, and Belgium secured the bronze. China, the previous champions, did not win a medal this time.
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Italy won the gold medal in the mixed speed skating relay.
Canada finished in second place, winning the silver medal.
Belgium took third place, earning the bronze medal.
China, who were the defending champions, did not win any medal in this event.
The competition is part of the Winter Olympics.
The article mentions a live coverage option that is available to UK users only.
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Former New York Yankees player Didi Gregorius was seen practicing at the Yankees' camp. He is preparing to play for the Netherlands in the World Baseball Classic. Gregorius has been playing baseball internationally since he last played in Major League Baseball in 2022.
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Didi Gregorius, a former Yankees player, took batting practice at Yankees camp.
He is getting ready to play for the Netherlands in the World Baseball Classic.
Gregorius last played in Major League Baseball in 2022.
He has since played in different international leagues, including in Mexico and the Middle East.
Gregorius was the Yankees' starting shortstop from 2015 to 2019.
During his time with the Yankees, he played 660 games and hit 97 home runs.
After the Yankees, he signed with the Philadelphia Phillies but was released in 2022.
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The Pittsburgh Steelers are waiting for Aaron Rodgers to decide if he will return for the 2026 season. If Rodgers does not return, the team plans to give Will Howard a chance to earn the starting quarterback position during the offseason. There is interest from other teams, such as the Minnesota Vikings, in acquiring Rodgers.
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The Steelers want Aaron Rodgers to return for the 2026 season.
Rodgers played well for the Steelers last season with 3,322 yards, 24 touchdowns, and 7 interceptions.
The team is considering Will Howard, a 2025 sixth-round pick, as a potential starting quarterback if Rodgers does not return.
The Steelers are in no rush to resolve the situation and are focusing on developing Will Howard.
Other teams, like the Minnesota Vikings, are interested in signing Rodgers.
Vikings running back Aaron Jones has publicly expressed interest in bringing Rodgers to Minnesota.
Sam Darnold, a former Steelers quarterback, recently won a Super Bowl with the Seattle Seahawks.
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Mikaela Shiffrin and her teammate Breezy Johnson did not win any medals in the women's team combined skiing event at the 2026 Winter Olympics. However, their teammates Jackie Wiles and Paula Moltzan secured a bronze medal. Shiffrin congratulated her teammates and mentioned areas for her own improvement before the next events.
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Mikaela Shiffrin and Breezy Johnson did not win medals in their skiing event at the 2026 Winter Olympics.
The event took place in Milano Cortina, Italy.
Jackie Wiles and Paula Moltzan, also from Team USA, won bronze medals in the same event.
Shiffrin congratulated Wiles and Moltzan on social media.
Shiffrin discussed her performance, stating there was no specific excuse for the results.
Shiffrin aims to improve her performance for upcoming events at the Olympics.
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Tua Tagovailoa, a quarterback for the Miami Dolphins, ended his 2025 NFL season on the bench with declining performance, which has raised questions about his future with the team. ESPN analyst Ben Solak described Tagovailoa as having a "fragile skillset" that is effective only in certain situations, influencing how the Dolphins might plan their roster and future strategy.
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In 2025, Tua Tagovailoa was benched and saw a drop in his performance.
ESPN analyst Ben Solak commented that Tagovailoa has a "specific and fragile skill set."
Tagovailoa is considered "scheme-dependent," meaning he performs best in certain game plans.
His 2025 stats included 2,660 passing yards, 20 touchdowns, and 15 interceptions.
Tagovailoa had signed a four-year, $212.4 million contract extension in 2024.
Miami Dolphins are considering moving on from Tagovailoa due to recent changes in coaching and management.
The Dolphins face challenges with salary cap implications if they trade Tagovailoa.
Tagovailoa's future depends on finding a team that suits his strengths and improving his consistency.
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Atlanta Braves pitcher Spencer Schwellenbach is facing elbow problems that will delay his participation in the upcoming baseball season. He will start the season on the 60-day injured list, meaning he will miss at least two months of play. The Braves are considering signing another player as they deal with multiple pitcher injuries.
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Spencer Schwellenbach is an Atlanta Braves pitcher.
Schwellenbach has a right elbow injury that may involve bone spurs.
He will be on the 60-day injured list, missing at least two months.
Schwellenbach missed last season after a hairline fracture in his elbow.
Braves' rotation needs support due to other pitcher injuries.
The team might look to sign a free agent to strengthen their roster.
Possible signings include players like Zac Gallen or Justin Verlander.
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Viktor Gyokeres, a striker for Arsenal, has scored six goals in his past eight games, appearing to find form as Arsenal competes in multiple competitions. His performance has significantly improved since moving from Sporting in Portugal, although many of his goals are against newly promoted teams. There's potential collaboration with teammate Kai Havertz, which might boost Gyokeres' performance further.
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Viktor Gyokeres has scored six goals in his last eight games.
Arsenal is competing in four competitions, causing them to play more games than other Premier League teams.
Six of Gyokeres' eight league goals have been scored against newly promoted teams.
His recent goals have helped Arsenal as they aim to win a major trophy after six years.
Teammate Kai Havertz's return has created a possible partnership that could enhance Gyokeres' play.
Gyokeres has scored three goals from six shots when he played as a substitute.
Only three of his 13 goals in all competitions have changed the outcome of a match.
Previously, Gyokeres was known for scoring mostly against weaker teams in Portugal.
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Lindsey Vonn crashed during her downhill ski event at the 2026 Milano Cortina Olympics, resulting in a serious leg injury. She was hospitalized and underwent surgeries for her fractured tibia and torn ACL. Olympic gymnast Simone Biles expressed support for Vonn through social media.
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Lindsey Vonn, an Olympic skier, crashed during the 2026 Milano Cortina Games.
Vonn's crash occurred when she clipped a gate during one of her downhill runs.
She suffered a complex fracture in her left tibia and had multiple surgeries.
This crash happened shortly after she had torn her left ACL.
Vonn shared a public statement about her injury and her feelings on social media.
Olympic gymnast Simone Biles showed her support by commenting on Vonn's post.
Vonn's teammates, Jackie Wiles and Paula Moltzan, won a bronze medal in another event.
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The New England Patriots signed 11 players shortly after losing the Super Bowl to the Seattle Seahawks. These players were all on the practice squad and were not part of the Super Bowl roster. The move aims to add depth to the team as they prepare for the next season.
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The Patriots lost the Super Bowl to the Seattle Seahawks, 29-13.
New England scored their only 13 points in the last 12 minutes of the game.
The Patriots' quarterback, Drake Maye, was heavily pressured and sacked six times.
The team signed 11 players to future contracts for the 2026 season.
All 11 players were previously on the practice squad and not activated for the Super Bowl.
The new signings aim to strengthen the team as they head into the offseason.
The team is preparing for a tougher schedule in 2026 and offseason adjustments.
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