Speedskater Erin Jackson, bobsledder Frank Del Duca picked as US flag bearers

Speedskater Erin Jackson already has made history, as the first Black woman to win an individual gold medal at a Winter Olympics. Bobsledder Frank Del Duca is a sergeant in the Army, hailing from a family with deep Italian roots.

Pep Guardiola: I don't understand why the club doesn't spend more money

MANCHESTER, England (AP) – Pep Guardiola poked fun at Manchester City’s critics on Tuesday, saying he was unhappy with the club’s spending despite splashing out a reported $115 million on signings during the January transfer window.

Brooks Koepka gets a warm reception in PGA Tour return

SAN DIEGO (AP) – Brooks Koepka would never consider anything a dream week without a trophy, certainly not a tie for 56th finishing 19 shots behind the winner. But it felt like one at Torrey Pines.

Beleaguered Milan Cortina ice hockey arena praised after first practice sessions

MILAN (AP) – The main ice hockey arena for the Winter Olympics is finally ready. Although the NHL players might feel as if they’re skating on a lake.

Nkunku and Rabiot shine as AC Milan in 3-0 win over Bologna

BOLOGNA, Italy (AP) – AC Milan extended its unbeaten Serie A run to 22 matches and kept the pressure on leader Inter Milan after a 3-0 win at Bologna on Tuesday, with French players Christopher Nkunku and Adrien Rabiot shining.

Yamal scores as Barcelona beats Albacete 2-1 to reach Copa semifinals

MADRID (AP) – Lamine Yamal and Ronald Araujo scored in each half as Barcelona beat second-division Albacete 2-1 on Tuesday to reach the semifinals of the Copa del Rey.

Chris O'Leary returns to Chargers as defensive coordinator

EL SEGUNDO, Calif. (AP) – Chris O’Leary is back on familiar ground with the Los Angeles Chargers, giving him a built-in level of comfort as he takes over as defensive coordinator.

Sam Darnold's backup with the 49ers helped him reach the Super Bowl

SAN JOSE, Calif. (AP) – San Darnold’s NFL career had hit rock bottom when he arrived in San Francisco in 2023 after failing at two spots to live up to his high draft billing.