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Mikhail Ovechkin, 71, was noted by the team for his frequent presence at Capitals games and practices.
Mikhail Ovechkin, the father of Capitals star Alex Ovechkin, died Wednesday, according to a post made by the Washington forward. He was 71.
“Today I lost my father,” Ovechkin said in an Instagram post. “I thank everyone for the support, but please be understanding and do not disturb my family in this difficult time for us. Thank you.

The height of the potential No. 1 NFL draft pick came under discussion.
With the 2023 NFL draft just a couple of months away, a photo of potential No. 1 pick Bryce Young and ESPN’s Mina Kimes went viral. Concerns over Young’s height spread like wildfire across Twitter, but now the NFL analyst has cleared the air over the mystery of the former Alabama quarterback’s height. 
Kimes took to Twitter to inform fans that she was wearing four-inch heels at the time the photo was taken.

Prosecutors have announced that they will be dropping the domestic violence case against former University of Texas head basketball coach Chris Beard.
Jose Garza, the district attorney in Travis County, Texas said that his office was dropping the case. He said, “after a careful and thorough review of the evidence, recent public statements, and considering Ms. [Randi] Trew’s wishes, our office has determined that the felony offense cannot be proven beyond a reasonable doubt.

The Chicago Bears have finalized the purchase of 326 acres in the suburb of Arlington Heights, the site of the Bears’ potential new home.

The Jacksonville wide receiver has not played in a football game since October 2021.
Jaguars wide receiver Calvin Ridley reportedly applied for reinstatement on Wednesday after being suspended for the 2022 NFL season for betting on league games, according to ESPN.
NFL commissioner Roger Goodell will review Ridley’s appeal for reinstatement and decide if the 28-year-old can return to the gridiron next season. Wednesday reportedly marked the first time that Ridley was able to apply for reinstatement.
The Falcons traded Ridley to the Jaguars on Nov.

Nationals right-hander Stephen Strasburg did not report with other pitchers to spring training on Wednesday after an injury setback.

Bryn Forbes was arrested early Wednesday on a family violence charge in San Antonio, police records show.

The coach was fired from the program on Jan. 5.
Editors’ note: This story contains accounts of domestic violence. If you or someone you know is a survivor of domestic abuse, contact the National Domestic Violence Hotline at 1-800-799-7233 or at https://www.thehotline.org/
Former Texas men’s basketball coach Chris Beard had his domestic violence charge dropped on Wednesday, Travis County district attorney Jose Garza announced.
“After a careful and thorough review of the evidence, recent public statements, and considering [Beard’s fiancee] Ms.

Like the Patriots did with Tom Brady, Kansas City capitalizes on Patrick Mahomes’ below-market contract to keep most of its best players in-house.

The Chiefs have arguably the best quarterback of all time on the best contract of all time. And that makes their window to contend wide open for the future.