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Greg Biffle, center, smiles after finishing during the second of two NASCAR Daytona 500 qualifying auto races Thursday, Feb. 17, 2022, at Daytona International Speedway in Daytona Beach, Fla. Biffle was able to make it into Sunday's race.

Clark County native Greg Biffle returns by racing into Daytona 500

Greg Biffle, center, smiles after finishing during the second of two NASCAR Daytona 500 qualifying auto races Thursday, Feb. 17, 2022, at Daytona International Speedway in Daytona Beach, Fla. Biffle was able to make it into Sunday's race.

February 17, 2022, 7:23pm Latest News

Greg Biffle grabbed a seat on stage and flexed a bicep as he posed for pictures. He smiled, exhaled and summed up his return to Daytona International Speedway in four words: “It’s been a while.” Read story

Silver medal winner China's Eileen Gu celebrates during the venue award ceremony for the women's slopestyle finals Tuesday in Zhangjiakou, China.

Skier Eileen Gu navigates 2 cultures

Silver medal winner China's Eileen Gu celebrates during the venue award ceremony for the women's slopestyle finals Tuesday in Zhangjiakou, China.

February 17, 2022, 6:05am Entertainment

She is an exceptional athlete who has already won medals in the Beijing Olympics. But the deep fascination with Eileen Gu’s origin story has threatened to overshadow anything she does on the slopes. Read story

Canada poses after defeating the United States in the women's gold medal hockey game at the 2022 Winter Olympics, Thursday, Feb. 17, 2022, in Beijing.

Poulin leads Canada women to Olympic hockey gold in 3-2 win over U.S.

Canada poses after defeating the United States in the women's gold medal hockey game at the 2022 Winter Olympics, Thursday, Feb. 17, 2022, in Beijing.

February 16, 2022, 11:20pm National Sports

Marie-Philip Poulin scored twice, including her third gold-medal clinching goal, and Canada reclaimed its place atop the women’s hockey world by capping its run through the Beijing Games with a 3-2 win over the defending champion United States on Thursday. Read story

Kamila Valieva, of the Russian Olympic Committee, competes in the women's short program during the figure skating at the 2022 Winter Olympics, Tuesday, Feb. 15, 2022, in Beijing. (AP Photo/David J.

Valieva skates into first place after Olympic short program

Kamila Valieva, of the Russian Olympic Committee, competes in the women's short program during the figure skating at the 2022 Winter Olympics, Tuesday, Feb. 15, 2022, in Beijing. (AP Photo/David J.

February 15, 2022, 9:23am National Sports

Kamila Valieva skated off the Olympic ice with the lead in the women's short program and tears in her eyes. Read story

Los Angeles Rams wide receiver Cooper Kupp (10) is congratulated by teammates after scoring a touchdown against the Cincinnati Bengals during the second half of the NFL Super Bowl 56 football game Sunday, Feb. 13, 2022, in Inglewood, Calif.

Kupp’s late TD lifts Rams over Bengals 23-20 in Super Bowl

Los Angeles Rams wide receiver Cooper Kupp (10) is congratulated by teammates after scoring a touchdown against the Cincinnati Bengals during the second half of the NFL Super Bowl 56 football game Sunday, Feb. 13, 2022, in Inglewood, Calif.

February 13, 2022, 7:39pm Latest News

In a venue built for champions, the Los Angeles Rams carried off the crown jewel: a Super Bowl trophy. Read story

Seattle Kraken right wing Jordan Eberle, left, scores against Anaheim Ducks goaltender John Gibson during the third period of an NHL hockey game in Anaheim, Calif., Friday, Feb. 11, 2022.

Kraken strike late to beat Ducks

Seattle Kraken right wing Jordan Eberle, left, scores against Anaheim Ducks goaltender John Gibson during the third period of an NHL hockey game in Anaheim, Calif., Friday, Feb. 11, 2022.

February 11, 2022, 11:04pm National Sports

Jordan Eberle scored with 1:42 remaining to give the Seattle Kraken a 4-3 win over the Anaheim Ducks on Friday night. Read story

Aaron Rodgers of the Green Bay Packers receives the AP Most Valuable Player of the Year Award at the NFL Honors show Thursday, Feb. 10, 2022, in Inglewood, Calif. (AP Photo/Mark J.

Packers QB Rodgers earns 4th NFL MVP award, 2nd in a row

Aaron Rodgers of the Green Bay Packers receives the AP Most Valuable Player of the Year Award at the NFL Honors show Thursday, Feb. 10, 2022, in Inglewood, Calif. (AP Photo/Mark J.

February 10, 2022, 9:12pm National Sports

The Associated Press 2021 NFL awards had a bit of everything, starting with Aaron Rodgers becoming the fifth player to repeat as Most Valuable Player. Read story

Seattle Kraken NHL hockey team pro scout Cammi Granato poses with her new book, "I Can Play Too," Wednesday, Feb. 2, 2022, in Seattle. For years, Hockey Hall of Famer Granato was asked to write a book about her experience in becoming one of the finest women's hockey players of all time. She finally has, but on her own terms and with a specific audience in mind—kids. And while her book is based around hockey and her personal experiences, Granato is hoping the message can resonate beyond the ice.

Canucks hire Cammi Granato as an assistant general manager

Seattle Kraken NHL hockey team pro scout Cammi Granato poses with her new book, "I Can Play Too," Wednesday, Feb. 2, 2022, in Seattle. For years, Hockey Hall of Famer Granato was asked to write a book about her experience in becoming one of the finest women's hockey players of all time. She finally has, but on her own terms and with a specific audience in mind—kids. And while her book is based around hockey and her personal experiences, Granato is hoping the message can resonate beyond the ice.

February 10, 2022, 10:47am National Sports

The Vancouver Canucks have named Hall of Famer Cammi Granato as an assistant general manager, the team announced Thursday. Read story

From left, silver medalist Yuma Kagiyama of Japan, gold medalist Nathan Chen of the United States and bronze medalist Shoma Uno of Japan celebrate during the medal ceremony for the men's free skate figure skating at the 2022 Winter Olympics, Thursday, Feb. 10, 2022, in Beijing. (AP Photo/Jae C.

Chen’s near-perfect skate wins long-sought Olympic gold

From left, silver medalist Yuma Kagiyama of Japan, gold medalist Nathan Chen of the United States and bronze medalist Shoma Uno of Japan celebrate during the medal ceremony for the men's free skate figure skating at the 2022 Winter Olympics, Thursday, Feb. 10, 2022, in Beijing. (AP Photo/Jae C.

February 10, 2022, 8:32am National Sports

With a nearly perfect free skate on the heels of a record-setting short program, 22-year-old Nathan Chen walked away with the gold medal at the Beijing Games on Thursday (Wednesday night Pacific time). Read story

Arizona Coyotes goaltender Karel Vejmelka eyes the puck during the second period of the team's NHL hockey game against the Seattle Kraken, Wednesday, Feb. 9, 2022, in Seattle. (AP Photo/Ted S.

Vejmelka stymies Seattle as Coyotes topple Kraken 5-2

Arizona Coyotes goaltender Karel Vejmelka eyes the puck during the second period of the team's NHL hockey game against the Seattle Kraken, Wednesday, Feb. 9, 2022, in Seattle. (AP Photo/Ted S.

February 9, 2022, 11:17pm National Sports

Karel Vejmelka made 34 saves, Nick Schmaltz scored twice including a clinching empty-net goal in the final minute, and the Arizona Coyotes beat the Seattle Kraken 5-2 on Wednesday night. Read story