Sports betting roundup: Seahawks start as 4.5-point favorites over Patriots

Super Bowl 60 between the Patriots and Seahawks is less than a week away. And it’s one of the biggest NFL betting days of the year.

Patriots and Seahawks kick off Super Bowl with Opening Night media blitz

SAN FRANCISCO (AP) – Drake Maye and Sam Darnold will face a different type of blitz at Super Bowl Opening Night.

Pakistan departs for T20 World Cup while waiting for ICC reaction to boycott

ISLAMABAD (AP) – Pakistan departed for the T20 World Cup in Sri Lanka on Monday and awaited any sanction from the International Cricket Council for refusing to play India in the tournament.

England's resurgence threatens France's and Ireland's Six Nations dominance

LONDON (AP) – There’s finally a serious threat to the France and Ireland dominion over the Six Nations.

Rodman, Swanson and Wilson look forward to reuniting Triple Espresso

LOS ANGELES (AP) – Trinity Rodman spotted Mallory Swanson across a crowded hotel conference room and took off running, bounding into her U.S. teammate with a hug and a delighted laugh.

Japan sets up '24/7′ task force to combat online abuse during Winter Olympics

MILAN (AP) – The Japanese Olympic Committee has set up a special task force to monitor and deal with online abuse round the clock during the Milan Cortina Winter Games. The move comes after several athletes at the Paris Summer Olympics in 2024 endured a barrage of insults on social media.

Florida students chant 'G League dropout' while taunting Charles Bediako

GAINESVILLE, Fla. (AP) – The Rowdy Reptiles were ready for Charles Bediako.

Atletico Madrid signs 20-year-old Mexico midfielder Vargas

MADRID (AP) – Atletico Madrid reached a deal for the transfer of Mexico midfielder Obed Vargas from the Seattle Sounders on Monday.

NBC bringing Super Bowl pregame show to Alcatraz Island

SAN FRANCISCO (AP) – The Super Bowl pregame show will be headed to Alcatraz Island.