The Tampa Bay coach called the officiating “baffling” and lost two challenges that should have been overturned. The first challenge came at 2:20 in the first quarter when Saints punt returner Deonte Harris lost the ball after he was tackled by T.J. Logan. Harris fell on Logan, which prevented him from hitting the turf, as the ball came out. Tampa Bay’s Antony Auclair jumped on the ball and said he had it, but the officials called it a muffed punt and Harris recovered....

Before the puck dropped between the Bruins and Hurricanes, Boston celebrated the first black player to play in an NHL game. O’Ree’s No. 22, was retired into the rafters of TD Garden exactly 64 years after he suited up in his first game with the Bruins to face the Canadiens. Although O’Ree couldn’t attend the ceremony in-person due to the rise in COVID-19 cases in North America, he attended virtually as his number was hoisted into the rafters....

Boston (21-14-4) head into Tuesday’s marquee matchup in fourth place in the Atlantic Division with 46 points, just two points behind the Sabres for third. However, the Bruins do hold the first wild-card spot in the East by just one point over the Canadiens. MORE: Watch Bruins-Blackhawks live and on demand with fuboTV (7-day free trial) The Blackhawks (15-20-6) have seen a downturn in recent years since their domination earlier in the decade....

Berard, the first selection in the 1995 entry draft and the winner of the Calder Trophy as rookie of the year in 1997, filed a lawsuit claiming the league failed to protect him from multiple brain injuries, TMZ.com reported Thursday. It is not known how much Berard is seeking in damages. TMZ reported that Berard, 41, suffered upwards of five concussions during his playing career, which included stints with the Islanders, Maple Leafs, Rangers, Bruins, Blackhawks and Blue Jackets from 1996 to 2008....

According to an unsealed search warrant application first reported by the New York Times Wednesday, Whitman County prosecutors filed documents with the Washington Superior Court seeking a wide variety of evidence that could potentially further tie Kohberger to the crime scene. Items included in the December 29 warrant included any evidence with relevant DNA, knives or “any other sharp tool” that could have been used in the crime, clothing similar to what the suspect was described to be wearing during the killing, as well as “any images”—physical or digital—of victims Madison Mogen, Kaylee Goncalves, Xana Kernodle and Ethan Chapin....

The auction donated all proceeds to the MusiCares Foundation, a non-profit that helps musicians in times of financial, personal and medical crisis, according to a press release. Presented by Julien’s Auctions, the event featured a number of pieces of rock and pop memorabilia from veteran artists to current pop stars. Bidding began online December 27, 2019, and the gala celebrating the 30th anniversary of MusiCares occurred on Friday. BTS’ custom-made microphones were a big hit at the auction, selling for $83,200, eight times higher than the estimated $10,000 value....

Ticketmaster said in a statement: “Unfortunately, due to ongoing government advisories on mass gatherings, BTS Map of the Soul Tour—Europe has been postponed. “Our highest priority remains the safety of our artists and fans as well as the global community. We ask for your generous understanding that this decision has been made in consideration fo the safety and health of everyone involved. “We look forward to seeing you all in the future....

But with six laps left, Wallace found himself running into the wall as he battled Joey Logano for the lead, seemingly ending his hopes for a victory. Wallace isn’t one to let the haters get the last laugh, though. After catching a lucky break with a late caution, he pitted and was able to mend his car and refuel, avoiding a huge pile up and sneaking his way back into the top five....

Bubba Wallace will drive the No. 23 car for 23XI Racing, the NASCAR Cup Series team co-owned by Michael Jordan and Denny Hamlin. Pronounced “twenty-three eleven,” the team name combines Jordan’s legendary jersey number with the car number Hamlin has used throughout his career. MORE: NASCAR reinstates Kyle Larson from suspension “A new chapter in Motorsports,” Hamlin tweeted Thursday after the official announcement. “The norm doesn’t fit for us. This is only the beginning....

During the Ally 400 at Nashville, Wallace was told by crew chief Bootie Barker that he needed to stop after he left pit road with a loose wheel, The Athletic’s Jeff Gluck reported. As he attempted to stop, his car was hit in the rear by Tyler Reddick’s car. Barker apologized for the incident, but Wallace wasn’t having it and unleashed a NSFW response, per Gluck. “Leave me the f— alone, dude,” Wallace told Barker....

“Like people ask for a trade and a trade happens. Players ask for a trade, ‘I want to get traded there,’ and players go there,” Antetokounmpo explained (via ESPN). “It’s insane. A lot of star players have a lot of power right now. This is the league we live in.” One of the most notable changes came when Anthony Davis demanded a trade from the Pelicans. After months of speculation, New Orleans granted the six-time All-Star his wish as he was sent to the Lakers to play alongside LeBron James....

Wisconsin senators voted 21-10 on Wednesday to advance legislation on a bill that would create $250 million in public subsidies to help fund a new Milwaukee arena. The other half of the $500 million arena will be paid for by team ownership and an investment from former team owner Herb Kohl. MORE: Watch LBJ and Jimmy Fallon shoot baskets | Bucks time is now in Eastern Conference | Milwaukee reveals new uniforms...

The 6-1, 227-pounder earned a job as a starter after just one preseason game, joining Lavonte David to form the foundation of what could be one of the league’s best young linebacker corps. It’s never too early to talk about the Rookie of the Year award, and judging from the the lick he laid on Browns quarterback Josh McCown Saturday night, Alexander could be a candidate. MORE: NFL Rookies visit Pro Football Hall of Fame | Biggest fantasy busts Just look at that closing speed!...

Or, for that matter, a fan of any of the teams coached by Rex and Rob, chips off the old Ryan block if there ever were ones. But if you need to remember just one thing about the coach who died Tuesday, it shouldn’t be those moments. Or any of what he did as a head coach. Freeze in your memory forever the sight of the Bears defensive players — his players, defiantly, stubbornly and borderline-paternally his — carrying him on their shoulders off the Superdome field after their Super Bowl XX victory in 1986....

A person familiar with the sale process told The Associated Press on Saturday there is an anticipation that the Bills' could be sold by July, and the sale approved by NFL owners as early as the league's meetings in October. The same person and another person also told the AP that at least one prospective ownership group has already toured potential new stadium locations in Buffalo. Both people spoke on condition of anonymity because the sale process has not been made public....

Stephon Gilmore discovered this on Monday, when he appeared to take a jab at his former team on Twitter. The tweet comes several months after Gilmore left the Buffalo Bills to sign a five-year, $65 million contract with the New England Patriots. While some saw the tweet as excitement over the media attention surrounding the Patriots, including the number of primetime television games, others saw it as disrespectful to the Bills....

Mario Paul, photographic guide on tour operator Wild Photo Africa Safaris, captured the pictures while on an eight-day safari in the Kruger National Park in South Africa. On day three of the safari, the group came across two male lions lying in the shade while a herd of buffalo drank from a pool, Paul said on a Facebook post. The lions were watching the herd very intently. Then, as some buffalo moved away from the area, “all hell broke loose,” Paul said....

Goalkeeping great Buffon is expected to retire at the end of the campaign and Donnarumma is widely viewed as his heir in the Italy national team. The 18-year-old was embroiled in a contract saga at San Siro during the close season and eventually penning extended terms has not entirely mended relations with a section of the Milan support, who have jeered Donnarumma this term. His future continues to be the source of speculation, with La Liga giants Barcelona and Real Madrid reportedly holding an interest....

That may soon change. Engineers are developing a new type of Internet connection called a dynamic-circuit network that could carry so much data so quickly it might startle even Net surfers in Japan or South Korea. If all goes to plan, the vast data speeds required for such a collaboration may soon be available to all. That might go a long way to solving the problem of how to handle the enormous growth in Internet traffic, which by some estimates is doubling each year....