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nytimes.com > athletic > 7024793 > 02/09/2026 > super-bowl-bad-bunny-halftime-show-rankings

Super Bowl halftime show rankings: Where does Bad Bunny fall among the greats?

Super Bowl halftime show rankings: Where does Bad Bunny fall among the greats?1+ hour, 52+ min ago   (1944+ words) This year's Super Bowl halftime show came with a ton of scrutiny. Bad Bunny is one of the top musical artists in the world, but the current political climate in the United States has put him under a spotlight as…...

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nytimes.com > athletic > 7024854 > 02/09/2026 > maple-leafs-trade-deadline-tiers-laughton-mcmann

Maple Leafs trade deadline tiers: Who’s likely to stay? Who’s likely to go?

Maple Leafs trade deadline tiers: Who’s likely to stay? Who’s likely to go?2+ hour, 47+ min ago   (696+ words) Scott Laughton is maybe the likeliest Leaf to move before the March 6 trade deadline. Marc DesRosiers / Imagn Images The Toronto Maple Leafs were in the midst of a last-place season the last time they sold at the trade deadline. It…...

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nytimes.com > athletic > 7032480 > 02/09/2026 > sam-darnold-super-bowl-career-turnaround

The journey didn’t break Sam Darnold; it made him into a Super Bowl champion

The journey didn’t break Sam Darnold; it made him into a Super Bowl champion3+ hour, 17+ min ago   (556+ words) On his fifth team in eight NFL seasons, Sam Darnold is a Super Bowl champion. Mark J. Rebilas / Imagn Images Darnold, the 28-year-old quarterback so many believed was broken, completed a career 180, guiding the Seattle Seahawks to a Super Bowl 60 win…...

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nytimes.com > athletic > 7032318 > 02/09/2026 > mike-vrabel-patriots-seahawks-super-bowl-60

Mike Vrabel’s leadership got the Patriots to the Super Bowl, but it wasn’t enough to win

Mike Vrabel’s leadership got the Patriots to the Super Bowl, but it wasn’t enough to win3+ hour, 17+ min ago   (721+ words) Mike Vrabel, the NFL's Coach of the Year, made all the right moves for the Patriots during the season. But little seemed to go right on Sunday against the Seahawks. Kevin C. Cox / Getty Images SANTA CLARA, Calif. " Five hours before…...

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nytimes.com > athletic > 7031504 > 02/09/2026 > nhl-weekend-rankings-panarin-oilers-kings

NHL weekend rankings: A blockbuster trade, a midseason rankings reset and more

NHL weekend rankings: A blockbuster trade, a midseason rankings reset and more3+ hour, 17+ min ago   (1070+ words) The Rangers got the Artemi Panarin trade in just under the NHL roster freeze deadline. Brad Penner / Imagn Images Let's get you caught up on all the NHL action you missed over the weekend. There wasn't any. Cool, good column....

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nytimes.com > athletic > 7032636 > 02/09/2026 > drake-maye-super-bowl-struggles-patriots-seahawks

Drake Maye got swallowed up by the moment, and the Super Bowl setback left him in tears

Drake Maye got swallowed up by the moment, and the Super Bowl setback left him in tears3+ hour, 17+ min ago   (1545+ words) Drake Maye finished second in the NFL MVP race, but the Super Bowl offered a rough finish to his strong sophomore year. Ronald Martinez / Getty Images "Quarterback's a really hard position," said Darnold, a man who'd finally found salvation in…...

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nytimes.com > athletic > 7030328 > 02/09/2026 > toronto-blue-jays-2026-top-20-prospects-keith-law

Toronto Blue Jays 2026 top 20 prospects: Trey Yesavage, JoJo Parker lead the way

Toronto Blue Jays 2026 top 20 prospects: Trey Yesavage, JoJo Parker lead the way3+ hour, 27+ min ago   (435+ words) Trey Yesavage had quite the major-league debut, helping the Blue Jays win the AL pennant. Ronald Martinez / Getty Images The Blue Jays" system is way down right now after they used their system heavily to supplement the roster that came…...

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nytimes.com > athletic > 7027581 > 02/09/2026 > new-york-yankees-2026-top-20-prospects-keith-law

New York Yankees 2026 top 20 prospects: George Lombard Jr., Carlos Lagrange lead the way

New York Yankees 2026 top 20 prospects: George Lombard Jr., Carlos Lagrange lead the way3+ hour, 37+ min ago   (268+ words) George Lombard, Jr. struggled after an early season promotion to Double A but he still has significant upside. Dave Nelson / Imagn Images (Note: Tools are graded on a 20-80 scouting scale; ages as of July 1, 2026. EV = exit velocity. rpm = rotations per…...

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nytimes.com > athletic > 7030752 > 02/09/2026 > ravens-jesse-minter-coaching-staff-hires-analysis

Jesse Minter’s first coaching hires: Deeper look at the Ravens’ moves

Jesse Minter’s first coaching hires: Deeper look at the Ravens’ moves3+ hour, 45+ min ago   (1325+ words) New Ravens offensive coordinator Declan Doyle was Chicago's OC last season and doesn't have play-calling experience. Michael Reaves / Getty Images Jesse Minter's first Baltimore Ravens coaching staff is not complete. He still needs to hire a wide receivers coach and…...

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nytimes.com > athletic > 6936827 > 02/09/2026 > olympics-mens-hockey-2026-czech-republic-czechia-goaltending

Could the Czech Republic’s goaltending make it an Olympic men’s hockey dark horse?

Could the Czech Republic’s goaltending make it an Olympic men’s hockey dark horse?3+ hour, 47+ min ago   (1195+ words) Luk" Dostl represented the Czech Republic at the 2025 World Championships. Michal Cizek / AFP via Getty Images Luk" Dostl was a bit starstruck. In the summer of 2024, the Anaheim Ducks goalie met legendary Czech netminder Dominik Ha"ek for the first…...