Malcolm Brogdon expresses contentment with the Portland Trail Blazers, despite trade rumors, emphasizing his value and leadership role on the team as the NBA trade deadline looms.

Luka Doncic scored 45 points and Tim Hardaway Jr. added 36 to lead the Mavericks past the Magic 131-129 in a game with 10 fourth-quarter lead changes.

Damian Lillard returns to the Moda Center for an emotional game against his former team, the Portland Trail Blazers, as a Milwaukee Buck, amid positive sentiments and fan nostalgia.

Bunker Hills Golf Course in Coon Rapids opens its championship course in an unseasonably warm January, attracting local golfers despite cooler temperatures.

The Francis A. Gross Driving Range in Minneapolis opens early this season due to warm weather, with hours from 10 am to 5 pm, offering golf practice off mats for an affordable price.

The Chicago Bears are considering multiple sites, including next to Soldier Field, for a potential new stadium, amidst Arlington Heights plans moving forward. Local opposition and city interest persist.

The Big 12 introduces its 2024 football schedule featuring four new teams—Arizona, Arizona State, Utah, and Colorado—and revives old rivalries, despite Texas and Oklahoma leaving.

Budweiser releases an early Super Bowl ad featuring Clydesdales and a Labrador retriever, part of a broader trend involving nostalgia, humor, and celebrities in Super Bowl advertising.

Terry Brock wins Arlington's Student-Athlete of the Month for January 2024 for excellence in basketball and academics.

Janice Hahn awarded the Cerritos High football team for winning their first CIF Southern Section title, with recognition certificates and a County scroll for the coach.

UTSA tight end Oscar Cardenas decides to play another college season to improve before entering the NFL, while wide receiver JT Clark is expected to return in July after surgeries.

The Timberwolves beat the Thunder 107-101, with Anthony Edwards scoring 27 points despite Mike Conley's absence. There were 24 lead changes in the game.

The Seattle Mariners traded pitchers and prospects to the Minnesota Twins for second baseman Jorge Polanco, addressing their lineup and playoff aspirations.