Grading the NBA trade-deadline deals: Nerlens Noel move is a head-scratcher; Michael Phelps to speak at Congressional hearing on doping; Deadline approaching, Kirk Cousins leads NFL’s most interesting franchise-tag decisions; Closing the door on Washington gives Lucas Giolito a fresh start in Chicago; The Wizards got the bench help they desperately needed. But they aren’t done yet.; Senator Dianne Feinstein calls for changes to Olympic sports law to protect children from abuse; In killing intentional walk, baseball loses a part of history, and gains nothing; Budapest withdraws from 2024 Olympics consideration; FS1 blows up its late night: ‘Fox Sports Live’ canceled, Katie Nolan in limbo; Just in time for March Madness, a hero has set buzzer-beaters to ‘My Heart Will Go On’; Tom Brady posts ski-jump crash on Instagram, freaking out all of New England (and David Beckham!); Jameis Winston tells a crowd of little kids that women should be ‘silent, polite, gentle’; Creighton guard, once the NCAA assists leader, reportedly being investigated for sexual assault; Deshaun Watson messes with Texas, says Cowboys promised to draft him; Tom Brady posts hilarious ‘suspect board’ in the case of his missing jersey; Dan Marino finally retires from the Miami Dolphins. Huh?; Rick Pitino had to be restrained from going after a North Carolina fan; Radio host suggests Indian teams have separate tournament. Listeners want him fired.; Three keys (and one obstacle) to Villanova repeating as national champion; Paul George is the superstar any team would want and the Pacers must keep; Denver Broncos are Tony Romo’s best bet for a Super Bowl ring
 
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FS1 blows up its late night: ‘Fox Sports Live’ canceled, Katie Nolan in limbo
'Garbage Time' as we know it is no more.
Grading the NBA trade-deadline deals: Nerlens Noel move is a head-scratcher
New Orleans's deal for Cousins is well worth the risk.
 
Just in time for March Madness, a hero has set buzzer-beaters to ‘My Heart Will Go On’
It shouldn't work it all, but it really does.
 
Tom Brady posts ski-jump crash on Instagram, freaking out all of New England (and David Beckham!)
So he won't eat tomatoes but he will attempt dangerous ski maneuvers.
 
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Michael Phelps to speak at Congressional hearing on doping
Most decorated Olympian ever will testify before House Energy & Commerce subcommittee.
 
Jameis Winston tells a crowd of little kids that women should be ‘silent, polite, gentle’
The Bucs quarterback calls it a “poor word choice” afterward.
 
Deadline approaching, Kirk Cousins leads NFL’s most interesting franchise-tag decisions
Tags must be applied by March 1 at 4 p.m. and some teams have some tough decisions ahead.
 
Creighton guard, once the NCAA assists leader, reportedly being investigated for sexual assault
Maurice Watson suffered a season-ending knee injury in January and was suspended by the school last week.
 
 
Deshaun Watson messes with Texas, says Cowboys promised to draft him
We think he's joking.
 
Closing the door on Washington gives Lucas Giolito a fresh start in Chicago
With the White Sox, the former Nationals prospect is working toward a strong second act.
 
Tom Brady posts hilarious ‘suspect board’ in the case of his missing jersey
He's got his eye on you, Lady Gaga. And you, Julian Edelman. And you, Gollum.
 
The Wizards got the bench help they desperately needed. But they aren’t done yet.
The Washington Wizards made a trade to improve their bench Wednesday, but hope to make more moves by Thursday's trade deadline.
 
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Senator Dianne Feinstein calls for changes to Olympic sports law to protect children from abuse
Victims advocates have long complained the law impedes child protection efforts
 
In killing intentional walk, baseball loses a part of history, and gains nothing
Baseball gains little in the way of time savings by eliminating a play that rarely occurs.
 
Budapest withdraws from 2024 Olympics consideration
Decision leaves Paris and Los Angeles as remaining candidates.
 
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