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Golf roundup
Wellesley’s Michael Thorbjornsen claims share of lead after second round in Dubai
Top-ranked Rory McIlroy and rival Patrick Reed were two shots off the lead at the halfway point. 1 hour ago
US Figure Skating Championships
Madison Chock and Evan Bates defend title, win fourth US ice dance gold
Chock and Bates earned near-perfect scores on their program components, which account for skating skills and artistry. 1 hour ago
Skiing
Mikaela Shiffrin wins slalom, moves within one win of World Cup record
The American showed no signs of pressure, a day before another slalom in which she could match the best mark set by Swedish great Ingemar Stenmark in the 1980s. 2 hours ago
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Brock Purdy is taking a page from the Tom Brady story, and other thoughts
A young QB selected low in the draft takes over for an injured starter in midseason and takes his team on a long winning streak deep into the playoffs. Sound familiar? 2 hours ago
At just 15, Isabeau Levito delivers dazzling performance for first US women’s figure skating title
Levito, a New Jersey native, delivering a dazzling 149.55 score for a 223.33 total to win her first women’s national championship Friday night.
Golf
Jon Rahm two shots back at Torrey Pines in bid for third straight win
Rahm, ranked No. 3 in the world, could take over No. 1 for the first time since March 20.
AFC Championship game preview
Chiefs quarterback Patrick Mahomes ready for AFC title game rematch against Bengals
Mahomes sustained a high ankle sprain in the first quarter of last week’s divisional-round win over Jacksonville.
NFC Championship game preview
Bold trades keyed offensive jolts for 49ers and Eagles
Two moves by the NFC powerhouses are big reasons the Niners and Eagles are set to meet in the conference title game.