Daly: NHL players won’t play if Olympic ice unsafe
Bill Daly told owners that he didn’t believe construction issues with the ice hockey rink were “insurmountable,” but that the league’s bigger concern as it gets ready to send players to the Olympics for the first time
Favorite ‘Dogs: Back Lions to Test 1st-Place Rams

The Rams’ defense will face a real test in Week 15 with the high-powered offense of the Lions in town. Will Hill delivers his favorite underdog picks.
Boxing divisional rankings: Foster cruises past Fulton, moves up at junior lightweight
O’Shaquie Foster was dominant against Stephen Fulton, earning higher ranking. Here are the latest ESPN divisional rankings.
Solak’s Week 14 lessons: How to fix the Chiefs’ offense and why the Jaguars should be taken seriously
Ben Solak lays out ways to improve the Chiefs’ struggling offense, makes his case for the Jaguars’ legitimacy and looks at wild Week 14 stats and trends.
Peralta to Red Sox? Greene to Dodgers? Best fits for top potential pitching trade candidates
A number of teams have the need — and means — to trade for a starting pitcher this winter. Here’s how they match up with available hurlers.
Shams’ NBA trade buzz: Why all eyes are on AD, Giannis and Kuminga
As NBA trade season nears, the futures of Anthony Davis and Giannis Antetokounmpo are in focus. Here’s everything we’re hearing.
Do college sports need a CBA? Some ADs are starting to think so
A growing number of athletic directors say they are interested in exploring a once-unthinkable option.
How BYU built its roster to maximize the season of AJ Dybantsa
Landing the No. 1 recruit was only the first step. Retention, role players and chemistry came next.
Ohtani ties mark with 4th AP Male Athlete of Year
Dodgers superstar Shohei Ohtani capped another championship year by winning The Associated Press Male Athlete of the Year for a record-tying fourth time.
Tigers prez: No ‘untouchables,’ including Skubal
Tigers ace Tarik Skubal, even after back-to-back Cy Young awards, is not “untouchable” when it comes to trade offers, president of baseball operations Scott Harris said.