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Happy Tuesday. While others celebrate birthdays with parties, I spent mine catching up on the sports headlines you need. The post–Super Bowl buzz is still settling, but attention already turns to next season and what surprises it might bring — after the Patriots’ upset and the Seahawks’ bold choice to ride with Sam Darnold, the NFL feels wide open. Meanwhile, Olympic fever is in full swing: Americans are collecting medals across events from curling to skiing, and the U.S. women’s hockey team faces Canada in an important qualifier.
Here’s what to know today:
5 things you need to know
1) The Raiders have hired Seahawks offensive coordinator Clint Kubiak. The move was timed to be announced after the Super Bowl; Kubiak arrives in Las Vegas after Seattle’s postseason run. (The team made the change after a disappointing 3-14 season.)
2) Spring training is underway. Pitchers and catchers are reporting to camps as MLB season approaches — reasons to be optimistic about every roster have been highlighted.
3) College basketball rankings shifted after Arizona suffered its first loss, an 82-78 defeat to Kansas. North Carolina State moved up after beating Duke; Duke remains a top-10 pick in the coaches’ poll.
4) Stephen Curry will miss the All-Star Game. He’s sidelined with “runner’s knee,” expected to miss a couple of regular-season games and the All-Star festivities, with a planned return early next week.
5) Power 18 golf rankings see big movement. Scottie Scheffler stays atop the list following his American Express win; Chris Gotterup’s second 2026 victory at the WM Phoenix Open vaulted him into the top 10 at No. 6.
Don’t miss: NFL season recap and what’s next
Monday’s conversations were dominated by Super Bowl talk. Seattle’s dominant performance over New England has people debating which Seahawks-era defense ranks higher and dissecting how Seattle’s strengths exploited New England’s weaknesses. A key storyline was the pressure generated against Patriots left tackle Will Campbell, whose postseason struggles and resulting media silence could define his narrative next season. Read more about how Seattle’s win unfolded and what it means for both teams moving forward.
Post-Trade Deadline NBA Power Rankings
Trades shook up the NBA pecking order. The Clippers’ moves — sending James Harden and Ivica Zubac elsewhere — dropped Los Angeles sharply in short-term rankings, a change Brad Botkin argues will cost them this season even if the trades make sense long-term. Teams that went all-in for immediate gains — like the Cavaliers, Knicks and Timberwolves — climbed in the updated power list. Top five after the deadline: 1) Spurs (up from 2), 2) Thunder (1), 3) Nuggets (4), 4) Pistons (3), 5) Celtics (7).
Olympics: curling drama and Vonn reaction
U.S. mixed doubles curlers Corey Dropkin and Collin Thiese captured attention by advancing to the gold-medal match against Sweden, with Thiese delivering a decisive two in a semifinal against defending champion Italy. Meanwhile, Lindsey Vonn’s choice to race with a torn ACL and her subsequent crash in the women’s downhill sparked debate — Vonn says she has no regrets and some fellow ski athletes, including teammate Keely Cashman, defended her decision. Another spotlight event today: the USA women’s hockey team faces Canada in a must-win qualifier at 2:10 p.m.
What to watch on Tuesday (selected)
– Freestyle Skiing: Men’s Slopestyle Final — 5:30 a.m. (Peacock)
– Short Track: Mixed Relay Final — 6:48 a.m. (Peacock)
– Biathlon: Men’s 20km Individual — 7:30 a.m. (Peacock)
– Alpine Skiing: Women’s Team Combined Slalom — 8 a.m. (Peacock)
– Curling: Mixed Doubles bronze — 8:05 a.m. (Peacock)
– Curling: Mixed Doubles gold — 12:05 p.m. (Peacock) — USA vs. Sweden
– Ice Hockey: Women’s qualifier — 2:10 p.m. (Peacock) — USA vs. Canada
– Serie A: Como vs. Napoli — 3 p.m. (Paramount+)
– College basketball and NBA matchups across the evening (FS1, ESPN, NBA TV, Peacock)
Fan Take:
The Raiders’ hiring of Clint Kubiak and Seattle’s Super Bowl blueprint illustrate how quickly fortunes and philosophies can shift in the NFL — coaching changes and bold play-calling this offseason could reshape the league’s balance. For fans, that unpredictability is exciting: it promises fresh storylines, new rivalries and a continued sense that any team can rise with the right personnel and plan.
