Author: Jace Evans, USA TODAY

The 2022 Beijing Winter Olympics are officially underway. Norway grabbed first gold, while Team USA hasn’t medaled yet. Shaun White also made news.

New England Patriots coach Bill Belichick thanked Tom Brady and said the retiring quarterback is “the best player in NFL history.”

The Lakers’ Carmelo Anthony confronted a Sixers fan who used “unacceptable” language during the Lakers’ game in Philadelphia.

Washington Capitals forward Tom Wilson knocked Boston Bruins forward Anton Blidh out of the game with a devastating open-ice hit.

Brad Marchand and Sidney Crosby are notable snubs for the 2022 NHL All-Star Game, which will be held in February in Las Vegas.

Georgetown coach Patrick Ewing said the Hoyas are not living up to the standard set by the late John Thompson following a blowout loss to Marquette.

Alex Rodriguez and Yankees play-by-play man Michael Kay will reportedly host an alternative “Sunday Night Baseball” broadcast for ESPN this season.

The Indianapolis Colts and Arizona Cardinals meet on Christmas Day in a matchup of playoff contenders that are trending in opposite directions.

Green Bay Packers quarterback Aaron Rodgers has cleared the return-to-play protocols and will be available Sunday against the Seattle Seahawks.