Latest reporting from the Sports desk, in reverse chronological order.
New England and Seattle will meet in Super Bowl LX on February 8 at Levi’s Stadium in Santa Clara, setting up a high-profile rematch that follows the Patriots’ AFC title run and the Seahawks’ NFC Championship victory.
Severe winter weather prompted the NBA to move up the start time of the Indiana Pacers’ game at the Atlanta Hawks on Jan. 26, 2026, part of broader travel and scheduling adjustments across the league.
Severe winter weather disrupted travel across the U.S., prompting the NBA to move tipoff times and postpone games. Teams cited flight issues and unsafe conditions, leaving fans scrambling and the league working to reschedule matchups.
The NFL’s championship matchup is set for Super Bowl LX at Levi’s Stadium, with New England and Seattle meeting for the title and Bad Bunny slated to headline the Apple Music halftime show.
Ben Shelton came from a set down to beat Casper Ruud, while Iga Swiatek and Jannik Sinner advanced on Day 9 of the Australian Open, setting up a quarterfinal slate led by top seeds.
The U.S. named a 232-athlete team for the 2026 Milan Cortina Winter Olympics, featuring a mix of veteran medalists and rising talents as the Games approach in early February.
Seattle advanced to the Super Bowl with a 31–27 win over the Los Angeles Rams, led by quarterback Sam Darnold’s 346 yards and three touchdown passes as the Seahawks closed the game with a late defensive stand.
New England advanced to Super Bowl LX after a defensive, weather-impacted 10-7 win over Denver in the AFC Championship. Drake Maye scored the Patriots’ lone touchdown on a short run, and a late interception helped seal the victory in difficult conditions at Empower Field at Mile High.
The Minnesota Timberwolves and Golden State Warriors played in a subdued atmosphere after the NBA postponed their game following the fatal shooting of 37-year-old Alex Pretti by a federal officer. Coaches and players described a somber arena as protests and anxiety over immigration enforcement weighed on the city.
The United States unveiled a 232-athlete roster for the Milan-Cortina Winter Olympics, mixing returning medalists with new faces. The team includes several five-time Olympians such as Lindsey Vonn, Kaillie Humphries and Elana Meyers Taylor as preparations accelerate ahead of early February competition.
The Timberwolves returned to the court in a somber atmosphere after a postponed game, with Minneapolis still grieving a fatal shooting connected to federal immigration enforcement. Players and coaches described the night as emotionally heavy and difficult to process.
Conference championship matchups headline the sports calendar, with Seattle hosting the Rams in the NFC title game and Denver hosting New England in the AFC—two winners moving on to Super Bowl LX in Santa Clara.