The Lead: Starting Five

Plus: A massive shakeup within U.S. Soccer creates even more uncertainty for the USMNT ahead of the World Cup cycle. And the NBA All-Star starting lineups are announced — with one sizable absence.

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Plus: An upstart American takes on the world’s most dominant tennis player in Melbourne. And an unexpected star steals the show in the Embiid - Simmons showdown. 

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Plus: The Patriots brings back a familiar face to get Mac Jones back on track. And Mikaela Shiffrin makes alpine skiing history, but now she has even bigger record in her sights.  

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Plus: Andy Reid gives some typically vague updates on the status of his star QB ahead of an AFC Championship rematch. And Caitlin Clark produces a statement game in her quest for National Player of the Year

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Plus: Kansas City keeps an impressive streak going in the AFC. And Arsenal pass their stiffest test yet in their quest for a first league title in over 15 years.

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Plus: John Harbaugh makes his plea for Lamar Jackson to stay in crab cake country. And Johnny Cueto gives the Marlins stadium - sans fans - an introduction to remember. 

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Plus: An unexpected player steals the spotlight from Trae Young and Luka Doncic. And Coco Gauff shows the power of maturity on the Rod Laver court in Melbourne. 

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Plus: Aaron Rodgers might be on his way out of Green Bay. And up next on the CW? LIV Golf.

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Plus: The Celtics get some distance at the top of the Eastern Conference thanks to their MVP candidate. And the Liberty add an MVP of their own to kick off the WNBA offseason. 

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Plus: The Celtics show off their depth in a clash of Eastern Conference contenders. And the Kraken make a big statement by ending one of the NHL’s most remarkable runs.

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