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The 16-year-old Kihira, who was fifth after the short program, produced a flawless free skate to earn 154.72 points for a total of 224.31. Satoko Miyahara, also of Japan, was second with 219.47 points, followed by short program leader Elizaveta Tuktamysheva of Russia with 219.02. Kihira opened with a triple axel, triple toe loop combination and added six more triple jumps — including another triple axel — to become the first Japanese skater to win the NHK Trophy since Miyahara in 2015....

Talking about Jared Goff, right? Nope. The above description fits Hall of Fame QB John Elway. Goff has all of the same elements coming out of Super Bowl 53, except he did it in his third season, one year earlier than Elway. The Elway comparison is interesting as the Goff bashing continues in the aftermath of his underwhelming performance in directing the Rams offense to just three points against the Patriots....

In the most exciting NHL news of the year, the Panthers’ veteran forward told the Miami Herald on Monday that he is growing his hair out and bringing back the beloved mullet he donned in the early 1990s during the first half of his career with the Penguins. MORE: Top 15 goalies of 2015 | Top centers | Big G contracts a problem | Season preview “We have to wear helmets, so that’s why I’m growing my hair back out,’’ Jagr said....

The veteran forward and ageless wonder met and posed for pictures with the Travelling Jagrs, a prominent group of Jagr enthusiasts, following the Panthers’ 4-3 victory over the Canadiens. MORE: Jagr best active ‘68’ | Jaromir Jagr, old school fancy stats hero to young Panthers Jagr also signed the various Jagr jerseys worn by the mullet-clad fans, commemorating each of the eight NHL teams he has played for throughout his illustrious career that spans nearly three decades....

Only Wayne Gretzky and Gordie Howe have more career goals with 894 and 801, respectively. MORE: NHL fights in photos | Stadium Series needs to go Jagr, 44, scored once in the second period and again in the third to make the jump ahead of Hull. “You have to have great teammates to pass you the puck and they did it,” Jagr said after the game, via the Miami Herald....

According to the San Francisco Chronicle, Parker is likely to undergo the procedure on April 1 in Los Angeles. Dr. Neal ElAttrache will attempt to replace the ulnar collateral ligament if there is enough bone remaining in his right elbow to anchor it. MORE: One of these players could be baseball’s next breakout star The A’s haven’t announced the extent of the surgery and won’t until after the operation is finished, suggesting additional repairs may be needed....

On Tuesday, Arnott retired, via NHLPA release. He'll be best remembered for this—the Stanley Cup-winning goal for the New Jersey Devils in 2000. Arnott also played for Edmonton, Dallas, Nashville, Washington and St. Louis, but he'll be a Devil in the eyes of many. “I would like to thank everyone who helped me throughout my NHL career, including my family, friends, teammates and fans. Playing in the NHL was my dream, and I am very proud and appreciative of the fact I was able to play at the highest level for 19 years, with the best players in the world,” Arnott said....

Netflix’s adaptation of Mr. Hariggan’s Phone will be based on the story of the same name featured in King’s If It Bleeds collection, which consisted of four previously unpublished novellas. The original story centered on a young boy named Craig, who is given a winning lottery ticket by a retired billionaire named Mr. Harrigan and decides to gift the elderly man with a new phone using some of the money he won....

From hot-dog eating competitions to Rob Riggle, the star seemed to have his perfect Pro Bowl replacement already figured out. Here’s what he said in a series of tweets outlining his desires: He went on to outline a list of competitions he would like to see: Lastly, he called for an obstacle course and plenty of jokes by Rob Riggle: Riggle has already commentated on the show ‘Holey Moley,’ which features an over-the-top mini-golf competition also hosted by Steph Curry....

Kidd has recovered from hip surgery and will resume head coaching duties Tuesday against the Magic. MORE: NBA All-Star reserves: Who will the coaches actually pick and snub? | NBA midseason awards The 10-time All-Star last served as full-time head coach on Dec. 20, one day before undergoing his surgery. He’s been back with the team on a part-time basis since early January. “I feel great after surgery and am looking forward to getting back on the sidelines full-time next week....

Momoa, who last year enjoyed a couple of successful roles in Zack Snyder’s Justice League and Dune, recently discussed this and other aspects of his career in an interview where the actor talked of leaving behind that image of the towering brute that is frequently associated with him. That is because despite becoming a household name thanks to his roles in Stargate Atlantis and Game of Thrones, Momoa’s interests and talents go far beyond that, with him being a musician and filmmaker as well....

Now it’s the 15-year tight end’s turn. Witten’s move from the field to ESPN’s “Monday Night Football” booth was a little more sudden and surprising than Romo’s decision to join CBS after he had lost his job to Dak Prescott. The club’s career leader in catches and games was still a starter when he left, and probably a little more beloved than his best friend and former quarterback. The fans figure to illustrate as much when the Cowboys (3-4) host the pro team from Witten’s home state, the Tennessee Titans (3-4), on Monday night....

After conceding a six off the last ball of the game, the Mumbai Indians were deflated going into the super over against SRH at the Wankhede. That is when Bumrah took the ball and bowled a sensational super over, wrapping up proceedings before all 6 balls were bowled by picking up two wickets in the first four balls. He also picked up two wickets in the main match, going for just 31 runs and did not allow the Hyderabad-based franchise any easy runs....

The AKA head coach has had numerous students who have become UFC champions. In a recent episode of his podcast, the 50-year-old future Hall-of-Fame coach recently named the ones that stood out. It was no surprise that Javier Mendez mentioned former UFC two-division champion Daniel Cormier and former UFC lightweight titleholder Khabib Nurmagomedov as two of his best students. During their heyday, the pair of teammates dominated their respective divisions with superb wrestling....

Schmo told Mendez that, ideally, he would compete at 165lbs if he ever got involved in a grappling or MMA match for charity, making it clear that his preferred opponent would be Helwani. While he was surprised by Schmo’s comments, Javier Mendez still sided with the podcast host over The MMA Hour’s Ariel Helwani, saying: Schmo then indicated that Helwani would never agree to his terms, thus confirming that any form of charity event between the two will most likely never take place....

“At the end of the day, if you’re not the GM, you have to accept the fact that you don’t get everything you want,” Gruden told ESPN. “You accept the players given to you. I had input in some areas, but there are some major issues there. It’s that way with most coaches. You don’t have that total say. It’s something you have to overcome and work with the guys you have....

Utah Jazz guard Trey Burke's response to the concept of tanking adds some credence to Silver's perspective on the subject. Burke, a winner up until the day he entered the NBA, has no interest in racking up losses. MORE: Best one-and-done players | Who leads 2014 NBA mock draft? When Burke hit a game-winner against the Orlando Magic, another team destined for the lottery, some saw it as a bad thing....

The pair clashed during the closing stages of the game at the Vivint Smart Home Arena, initially coming together at the half as the Raptors looked to break. Gobert took exception to Anunoby’s flailing arm towards him, leading to the duo shoving each other away close to Utah’s basket with the ball on the opposite side of the court. Both were ejected following a review of the incident, with the Raptors going on to triumph 101-92 on the road....

Jeff has four Monster Energy Cup championships and 93 victories in his career. He will be joining NASCAR Hall of Fame class of 2019. His first debut with NASCAR on Fox was on Sunday, Feb 2016. He does a wonderful job covering in the booth for Monster Energy Cup series races on Sundays sometime Saturday night race depending on the schedule. After Jeff Gordon’s Contract ended with NASCAR on Fox, he will take over Hendrick Motorsports shop after Rick Hendrick retires full time....

The Duke of York told the BBC he stayed with the New York financier, who was at the time a convicted pedophile, in order to break off the friendship honorably in 2010. Queen Elizabeth II’s son was dismissive of suggestions a party was thrown in his honor and said: “I went there with the sole purpose of saying to him that because he had been convicted, it was inappropriate for us to be seen together....