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Chris Mazza, a 36-year-old pitcher who played in Major League Baseball for four seasons, announced his retirement from professional baseball on Instagram. He played for the New York Mets, Boston Red Sox, and Tampa Bay Rays during his MLB career.
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Chris Mazza played in Major League Baseball for four seasons with three different teams.
He announced his retirement in an Instagram post.
Mazza's MLB career included time with the New York Mets, Boston Red Sox, and Tampa Bay Rays.
His career record in MLB was 3 wins, 3 losses, one save, and a 5.35 earned run average (ERA).
Mazza was originally drafted by the Minnesota Twins in 2011.
He also played in minor leagues and independent baseball teams before his MLB debut.
Mazza appeared in nine MLB games for the Mets in 2019 and nine for the Red Sox in 2020.
His final MLB stint was with the Tampa Bay Rays in 2021-2022.
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WWE is planning two main events for WrestleMania 42 after the Royal Rumble. Liv Morgan and Roman Reigns, who both won their respective matches, are expected to headline the events scheduled for two nights in Las Vegas.
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The Royal Rumble winners, Liv Morgan and Roman Reigns, are now set for WrestleMania 42 main event matches.
WrestleMania 42 will take place over two nights in Allegiant Stadium, Las Vegas.
Liv Morgan might aim for the "Raw" women's championship, facing Stephanie Vaquer, Raquel Rodriguez, or both.
On the men's side, Drew McIntyre, who holds the WWE undisputed title, may face Cody Rhodes or Jacob Fatu in a match.
Roman Reigns is likely to face CM Punk in Sunday’s main event, continuing their storyline for the heavyweight championship.
WrestleMania is a major annual event in the WWE, with the Royal Rumble serving as a lead-in to its storylines.
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Roman Reigns won the men's Royal Rumble match at WWE's 39th annual event in Riyadh. With this victory, Reigns can choose which world title to challenge for at "WrestleMania 42" in Las Vegas.
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The Royal Rumble event took place in Riyadh and it was WWE's 39th annual show.
Roman Reigns won his second men's Royal Rumble match.
Reigns can now decide which championship title to compete for at "WrestleMania 42."
The current champions are Drew McIntyre with the Undisputed WWE Championship and CM Punk with the WWE World Heavyweight Championship.
Bron Breakker, one of the match favorites, was quickly eliminated after being attacked by a masked man.
Reigns' final opponent in the match was Gunther, whom he eliminated by delivering a move called the Spear.
Former AEW star Powerhouse Hobbs, now known as Royce Keys, also participated in the match.
The event featured several surprises, including the involvement of former rivalries and unexpected eliminations.
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The Buffalo Sabres will play against the Montreal Canadiens in an NHL game this Saturday at KeyBank Center in Buffalo. The game will be available to watch on MSG Western New York, NHL Network, and can be live-streamed on Fubo. This is the last matchup between the two teams this season.
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The Buffalo Sabres have won five games in a row.
Alex Tuch from the Sabres scored a hat trick in the recent game against the Los Angeles Kings.
Nick Suzuki from the Canadiens scored two goals and had an assist in a win against the Colorado Avalanche.
The Sabres beat the Canadiens in their last two meetings in January.
Tage Thompson leads the Sabres with 28 goals and 55 points this season.
Cole Caufield is the top goal scorer for the Canadiens with 30 goals.
The game on January 31, 2026, begins at 7:00 PM Eastern Time.
Viewers can watch the game live on Fubo with a free trial available.
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The Atlanta Hawks will play against the Indiana Pacers on Saturday, January 31, 2026, at 7:00 PM ET. Viewers can watch the game on the FanDuel Sports Network or stream it on Fubo.
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The Atlanta Hawks have a record of 24 wins and 26 losses.
The Indiana Pacers have a record of 12 wins and 36 losses.
Some key Atlanta players like Jalen Johnson might return for the game.
Atlanta won two previous matches against Indiana this season.
The game will air on the FanDuel Sports Network and is available for live streaming on Fubo.
The Pacers recently won against the Chicago Bulls with a close score of 113-110.
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The Milano Santagiulia Ice Hockey Arena, a key venue for the 2026 Winter Olympics in Milan, is not yet finished. With only five days before the first scheduled match, organizers are rushing to complete the stadium. Concerns have been raised about safety and readiness, affecting the upcoming games.
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The Milano Santagiulia Ice Hockey Arena is still under construction with five days left until its first use.
It has a seating capacity of 11,800 and is one of two new venues for the 2026 Winter Olympics in Milan.
Many parts of the arena, including hospitality areas and seating, are incomplete.
Key utilities like electricity and water are operational, but elevators and restrooms are not ready.
The arena is supposed to host major ice hockey events, including gold medal matches.
The NHL has expressed concerns about the rink’s size and ice quality, affecting player safety.
A test event in January had issues, including an ice repair delay.
A boycott warning was issued due to safety concerns with the ice rink's dimensions.
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Former AEW wrestler Powerhouse Hobbs, now known as Royce Keys, debuted at the WWE Royal Rumble 2026 event in Riyadh. Fans are discussing his move and new name on social media. Keys left AEW on good terms before joining WWE.
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Royce Keys, previously Powerhouse Hobbs in AEW, debuted at WWE Royal Rumble 2026.
The event took place in Riyadh.
Keys' debut caused buzz on social media among wrestling fans.
There is no information yet on which WWE brand Keys will join.
Before leaving AEW, Keys lost a championship match on "Collision."
Keys reportedly received a substantial offer to remain with AEW but chose to join WWE.
He left AEW with positive relations according to reports.
Some people are puzzled by the name change from Powerhouse Hobbs to Royce Keys.
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Paul George, a player for the Philadelphia 76ers, received a 25-game suspension for breaking the NBA's Anti-Drug Program rules. The specific details of the drug violation were not shared by the NBA. George will return to play on March 25, missing games which affect his team's performance and his salary.
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Paul George plays for the Philadelphia 76ers.
He has been suspended for 25 games due to a drug violation.
The NBA did not share what substance was involved in the violation.
This suspension implies it was George's first drug violation.
George will lose approximately $11.7 million of his salary due to the suspension.
He is eligible to return on March 25 against the Chicago Bulls.
The 76ers currently rank sixth in the Eastern Conference.
George has averaged 16 points in 27 games this season, which is the third-highest on his team.
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Ja Morant, a player for the Memphis Grizzlies, shared a brief and mysterious message on social media amid ongoing rumors about a possible trade. The Grizzlies are reportedly considering trading him and are seeking valuable players or draft picks in return. The NBA trade deadline is approaching, adding urgency to the situation.
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Ja Morant plays for the Memphis Grizzlies and has been the subject of trade rumors.
Morant posted "Time tells the truth" on social media, sparking further speculation.
The NBA trade deadline is approaching, creating a timeframe for potential trades.
The Milwaukee Bucks showed interest in Morant but are unlikely to acquire him.
The Grizzlies want valuable assets, not just expiring contracts, in exchange for Morant.
Morant has a five-year contract worth $197 million, ending in the 2027-28 season.
The contract includes a trade kicker but no no-trade clause or player opt-out.
The Grizzlies plan to make a decision by the trade deadline this Thursday.
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The NFL fined Seattle Seahawks player Tariq Woolen $17,398 for taunting during a recent game against the Los Angeles Rams. This incident occurred just before the Seahawks are set to play in the Super Bowl against the New England Patriots. Woolen admitted the mistake and apologized publicly.
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Tariq Woolen, a Seattle Seahawks player, was fined $17,398 for taunting the Los Angeles Rams' bench.
The taunting incident occurred in the third quarter of the game.
The NFL has been strict about taunting and player safety this season.
Woolen admitted his mistake and apologized for his actions.
The Seahawks are preparing to face the New England Patriots in the Super Bowl LX.
Woolen is considered an important part of the Seahawks' defense, which ranks high in performance stats this season.
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The New York Yankees made an offer to outfielder Austin Slater during the offseason, but no agreement has been reached. Slater, who was acquired from the Chicago White Sox before the trade deadline, spent much of his time with the Yankees injured and played only 14 games.
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The Yankees offered a major-league contract to Austin Slater in the offseason.
Slater was acquired from the Chicago White Sox at the MLB Trade Deadline.
During his time with the Yankees, Slater played in 14 games due to hamstring injuries.
Slater has a career batting advantage against left-handed pitchers.
The Yankees are searching for a right-handed outfielder like Randal Grichuk to enhance their lineup.
Slater played 51 games for the White Sox before joining the Yankees.
The Yankees' current right-handed outfield options include Aaron Judge and Giancarlo Stanton.
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Real Madrid will play Rayo Vallecano in a Spanish La Liga match at the Bernabeu stadium in Madrid, Spain. The game is scheduled for Sunday, February 1, at 2 PM local time. Real Madrid aims to improve their performance after a recent UEFA Champions League loss.
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The match is between Real Madrid and Rayo Vallecano, part of the Spanish La Liga.
The game will take place at the Bernabeu stadium in Madrid, Spain.
It is scheduled for Sunday, February 1, at 2 PM local time (13:00 GMT).
Real Madrid recently lost a match in the UEFA Champions League against Benfica.
Real Madrid's coach Alvaro Arbeloa plans to play star players Kylian Mbappe, Jude Bellingham, and Vinicius Junior.
Rayo Vallecano is struggling in the league, winning only 5 out of 21 matches this season.
In their last meeting with Rayo Vallecano, Real Madrid played a 0-0 draw.
Real Madrid won against Rayo Vallecano 2-1 in their previous La Liga game at Bernabeu.
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The article highlights a special offer for new users of Underdog, a daily fantasy sports app. By spending $5, participants receive $75 in daily fantasy entries for events such as the NBA and UFC 325. This promotional offer helps users engage with the app and explore different sporting events.
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The Underdog promo code NEWSWEEK provides $75 in daily fantasy entries with a $5 play.
This offer is available for new users of the Underdog app.
Participants can make picks for sports like the NBA and UFC 325.
The offer requires a $5 entry regardless of the event chosen.
Related fights include Alexander Volkanovski vs. Diego Peres for UFC 325.
There is also an NFL boost promo for Super Bowl 60, enhancing potential winnings.
Users must sign up using personal details and secure payment options.
Newsweek may earn a commission if users sign up via links in the article.
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Teofimo Lopez will defend his boxing titles against Shakur Stevenson on January 31, 2026, at Madison Square Garden. The match will air on DAZN as Stevenson moves up a weight class to challenge Lopez for his super-lightweight titles. The event includes several other notable fights.
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Teofimo Lopez is defending his WBO and The Ring junior welterweight titles.
Shakur Stevenson is moving up from lightweight to challenge Lopez.
The fight will take place on January 31, 2026, at Madison Square Garden.
The match will be broadcast on DAZN, a streaming service.
Both Lopez and Stevenson are highly regarded boxers, with records of 22–1 and 24–0 respectively.
There are additional fights on the event card, including Keyshawn Davis vs. Jamaine Ortiz and Carlos Adames vs. Austin Williams.
DAZN offers live streaming of boxing events, but regional restrictions may apply.
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The WWE Royal Rumble event in Saudi Arabia saw wrestler Gunther defeat AJ Styles, ending Styles' WWE career. Fans were upset as Styles, a legendary wrestler, did not get to end his career at WrestleMania or in the main event.
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The WWE Royal Rumble event was held in Saudi Arabia.
Wrestler Gunther, known as the "Career Killer," defeated AJ Styles.
AJ Styles' career in WWE ended after this match.
The match ended with Styles passing out from a rear-naked choke hold.
Fans were disappointed because Styles' career ended before WrestleMania and not in a main event.
AJ Styles might still wrestle outside WWE or return to TNA Wrestling or All Elite Wrestling.
Styles plans to officially stop wrestling in 2026.
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Shohei Ohtani, a player for the Los Angeles Dodgers, is unsure about pitching for Team Japan in the World Baseball Classic. Dodgers manager Dave Roberts said pitching in the tournament is Ohtani's choice, but he noted that Ohtani will not pitch there. This season, the Dodgers plan to use Ohtani as a regular starting pitcher.
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Shohei Ohtani plays as a pitcher and batter for the Los Angeles Dodgers.
Ohtani is unsure if he will pitch in the World Baseball Classic for Team Japan.
Dodgers manager Dave Roberts confirmed that Ohtani will not participate in pitching for the tournament.
Ohtani previously took a break from pitching due to UCL surgery.
Last season, he pitched 14 times with a 1-1 win-loss record and a 2.87 ERA.
Ohtani is expected to get 20 or more starts this season as a regular starter for the Dodgers.
The team plans to give him more rest days to help him stay in good form.
Ohtani aims to regain his standing as a strong two-way player and compete for the Cy Young award, an honor for the best pitcher.
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AJ Styles retired from professional wrestling after losing a match against Gunther at the WWE Royal Rumble 2026. The match had a rule that required Styles to retire if he lost, which he did when Gunther defeated him.
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AJ Styles participated in the WWE Royal Rumble 2026 match against Gunther.
The rule for the match was that if Styles lost, he must retire.
Gunther won by making Styles pass out in a sleeper hold.
Styles focused on hurting Gunther’s calf during the match.
AJ Styles has held titles like the WWE Champion and the IWGP Heavyweight Champion.
He made his WWE debut in the 2016 Royal Rumble match.
Styles is known for his successful past with TNA and NJPW wrestling organizations.
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The article explains a new promotion from Sleeper for fantasy sports players. Using the promo code NEWSWEEKXL, new users can choose between a $20 bonus or a $100 deposit match. This offer is applicable to NBA, college basketball, UFC, and more.
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Sleeper offers a promotion with promo code NEWSWEEKXL.
New users can select either a $20 bonus or a $100 deposit match.
The offer is for daily fantasy sports, including NBA and college basketball.
Users can also make picks for UFC 325 events.
To make picks, users choose multiple players from different teams.
The promotion allows flexibility in payout types.
Signing up requires entering basic personal information.
Newsweek earns a commission if users sign up through the provided links.
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The Carolina Hurricanes will play the Washington Capitals in an NHL game on Saturday night. The Hurricanes have been performing well, while the Capitals have had recent struggles. The game can be watched on TV and streamed online.
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The game is between the Carolina Hurricanes and the Washington Capitals.
It will take place on Saturday, January 31, 2026, at 5:00 PM ET.
The Hurricanes are leading the Metropolitan Division with 71 points.
The Capitals have won only two of their last eight games.
Carolina recently won a close game against the Utah Mammoth.
The Capitals won their last game against the Detroit Red Wings in a shootout.
This game will determine the season series, with each team having won one game so far.
The game will be available on FanDuel Sports Network South, ESPN+, and can be streamed on Fubo.
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The article discusses a promotional offer from BetRivers for sports betting and casino games. It highlights a $500 bonus available for betting on events like NBA games and UFC 325. The promotion's details vary by location, with options covering different types of bets.
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BetRivers offers a promotion with the code NEWSWEEK, providing bonuses for sports and casino betting.
In Pennsylvania and Michigan, users can win up to $500 on their first day.
In Michigan, there's an option for a 100% poker bonus match up to $1,000.
New Jersey users receive a $250 first bet offer with a potential refund.
West Virginia participants can get a casino bonus of $500 back and 250 bonus spins.
NBA games like Spurs-Hornets, Bulls-Heat, and Mavericks-Rockets are available for betting.
UFC 325, featuring a fight between Alexander Volkanovsky and Diego Lopes, is another betting option.
The Super Bowl will occur soon, and bets on Seahawks-Patriots can be placed in advance.
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