MILAN (AP) — When the U.S. gave up a tying goal to Sweden with 91 seconds left in the quarterfinals at the Olympics, even the most seasoned players were on edge. "That’s as nervous as I’ve been ever in a hockey game," Dylan Larkin said.

CORTINA D'AMPEZZO, Italy (AP) — Mikaela Shiffrin closed her eyes, gave a deep breath and took a big step back onto the top of an Olympic podium. The American skiing standout was a gold medalist at the Winter Games once again — and she couldn’t quite believe it.

CORTINA D'AMPEZZO, Italy (AP) — It was a couple of weeks before Christmas. Elana Meyers Taylor was in Norway, prepping for a World Cup bobsled weekend. Things were going horribly. Her body was hurting, she wondered if she was doing right by her two deaf children, and the racing results were, well, bad.

CORTINA D'AMPEZZO, Italy (AP) — Frank Del Duca and Josh Williamson quickly began icing down after their first two runs of the two-man bobsled event at the Milan Cortina Games. It was not in a recommended fashion. They didn't even use ice.

CLEVELAND, Ga. — Truett McConnell University Athletics officially dedicated Colby Tilley Court inside the Benjamin F. Brady Arena on Saturday, Feb. 14, honoring one of the most influential figures in program history with a weekend celebration that recognized his championship legacy and lifelong impact on student-athletes.

MILAN (AP) — Connor Hellebuyck could not be doing much better midway through the Olympics. “Is there more than 100%?” he asked with a laugh after backstopping the U.S. past Germany in the round-robin finale

CORTINA D'AMPEZZO, Italy (AP) — Ukrainian skeleton athlete Vladyslav Heraskevych, a likely medal contender at the Milan Cortina Games, was barred from racing Thursday after refusing a last-minute plea from the International Olympic Committee to not use a helmet that honors more than 20 athletes and coaches killed in his country's war with Russia.

DAYTONA BEACH, Fla. (AP) — Kyle Busch won the pole for NASCAR's season-opening Daytona 500 to give the driver with the longest active losing streak in “The Great American Race” a shot at the victory that has escaped him his entire career.

CHARLOTTE, N.C. (AP) — Brandon Miller had 31 points and nine rebounds, LaMelo Ball made seven 3s and scored 24 points, and Charlotte held on to beat the Atlanta Hawks 110-107 on Wednesday night, just hours after two of the Hornets' starters were suspended by the NBA for fighting.

TESERO, Italy (AP) — Jessie Diggins of the United States battled through injury to claim bronze Thursday in the women’s 10‑kilometer interval start, a race dominated by Sweden’s Frida Karlsson as she won her second gold medal at the Winter Olympics.

CORTINA D'AMPEZZO, Italy (AP) — Sweden's brother-and-sister team of Isabella and Rasmus Wranå won gold in mixed doubles curling at the Milan Cortina Olympics, beating the United States in the final on Tuesday night.

MILAN, Italy (BP)–For biathlon competitors like Paul Schommer, the sport is a demonstration of athletic opposites. Heart pounding, muscle-burning exertion on skis – stride after stride, mile after mile – only to come to a complete stop. The breathing must slow, the heart must still, as athletes pick up their rifles and take aim at five tiny targets.

CORTINA D'AMPEZZO, Italy (AP) — Lindsey Vonn's defiant bid to win the Winter Olympic downhill at the age of 41, on a rebuilt right knee and a badly injured left knee, ended Sunday in a frightening crash that left her with a broken leg and saw her taken to safety by a rescue helicopter for the second time in nine days.

SANTA CLARA, Calif. (AP) — The “Dark Side” defense carried Sam Darnold and the Seattle Seahawks to a Lombardi Trophy. Devon Witherspoon, Derick Hall, Byron Murphy, and the rest of Mike Macdonald’s ferocious unit pummeled Drake Maye, and the Seahawks beat the New England Patriots 29-13 on Sunday to win the franchise’s second Super Bowl.

ROME, Ga. — Shorter University is pleased to announce the appointment of Martin “Marty” Ziesemer as its new Director of Athletics. A seasoned leader with more than twenty-five years of …

COOPERSTOWN, N.Y. (AP) — Andruw Jones will have an Atlanta Braves hat on his Hall of Fame plaque, Carlos Beltrán will have a New York Mets cap, and Jeff Kent will have a San Francisco Giants logo.

ATLANTA (AP) — Brad Guzan, who retired last year as Atlanta United's all-time leader in appearances, wins, saves, and shutouts, was named the team's club ambassador and sporting advisor on Thursday.

ATLANTA (AP) — The Atlanta Falcons added the final piece to their new leadership team on Thursday night by hiring Ian Cunningham as general manager. The decision came after president of football Matt Ryan led the team's second interviews with Cunningham and James Liipfert.

Some blind and low-vision fans will have unprecedented access to the Super Bowl thanks to a tactile device that tracks the ball, vibrates on key plays, and provides real-time audio.

BOSTON (AP) — Nickeil Alexander-Walker scored 21 points, Jalen Johnson had 19 points and 14 rebounds, and the Atlanta Hawks beat the Boston Celtics 117-106 on Wednesday night to avenge a lopsided home loss.

ATLANTA (AP) — Kevin Stefanski praised his new quarterback and fended off an old one during his introductory news conference as the Atlanta Falcons' coach on Tuesday. The Falcons' new leadership team — including Stefanski and president of football Matt Ryan — plans to evaluate every position on the roster, including quarterback. But Stefanski said he was optimistic about Michael Penix Jr.'s future in Atlanta.

ATLANTA (AP) — Led by CJ McCollum's 23 points, the Atlanta Hawks used a 17-0 run in the second half to take the lead and beat the Indiana Pacers 132-116 on Monday.

MEMPHIS, Tenn. (AP) — Jalen Johnson had 32 points and 15 rebounds and a key basket in the closing minute as the Atlanta Hawks used a fourth-quarter burst and held on to defeat the Memphis Grizzlies 124-122 on Wednesday night.

COLUMBIA, Mo. (AP) — Marcus “Smurf” Millender scored 18 points and converted a go-ahead three-point play with 5.5 seconds left to lift No. 21 Georgia to a 74-72 victory over Missouri on Tuesday night.

ATLANTA (AP) — As one of the most accomplished center fielders in history, Andruw Jones made a practice of catching line drives that would have reached the gap against any other outfielder. On Tuesday, Jones showed he could also make up ground in Hall of Fame balloting.