Sports News Roundup: NFL-Swift at Super Bowl could be a game time decision; NBA roundup: Nuggets spoil Doc Rivers' Bucks debut and more

In its long-awaited ruling, the highest court in sport found Valieva guilty of committing an anti-doping rule violation that rattled the Beijing Olympics and frustrated competitors who are still waiting for their medals from the event to be allocated. NFL-Chiefs eye dynasty status in Super Bowl clash with 49ers The Super Bowl match-up is finally set and the Kansas City Chiefs have two weeks to prepare for their title defense against the San Francisco 49ers in a high-stakes clash that is a rematch of the NFL's championship game from four years ago.

Following is a summary of current sports news briefs.

Russian figure skater Valieva banned for doping, ROC loses Olympic gold -CAS

Russian figure skater Kamila Valieva received a four-year doping ban on Monday, effectively stripping the Russian Olympic Committee (ROC) of its gold medal in the team event at the 2022 Beijing Winter Games nearly two years after the competition. In its long-awaited ruling, the highest court in sport found Valieva guilty of committing an anti-doping rule violation that rattled the Beijing Olympics and frustrated competitors who are still waiting for their medals from the event to be allocated.

NFL-Chiefs eye dynasty status in Super Bowl clash with 49ers

The Super Bowl match-up is finally set and the Kansas City Chiefs have two weeks to prepare for their title defense against the San Francisco 49ers in a high-stakes clash that is a rematch of the NFL's championship game from four years ago. On Feb. 11 in Las Vegas the Chiefs can secure a third title in five seasons, a feat that would cement them as the NFL's newest dynasty and also make them the first team to repeat as Super Bowl champions since the New England Patriots in 2005.

Report: SBLVIII tickets reach record prices

With the NFL's title game in Las Vegas for the first time, combined with the Taylor Swift effect on the Kansas City Chiefs' side and the San Francisco 49ers' West Coast fandom, ticket prices are a record level for Super Bowl LVIII. According to ticket aggregator TicketIQ, the average secondary ticket market list pricing for the Feb. 11 game at Allegiant Stadium has reached a record $10,752. Tickets for Super Bowl LV in Tampa, Fla., went for a higher number but the pandemic limited capacity to just 25,000.

NFL-Swift at Super Bowl could be a game time decision

Kansas City Chiefs tight end Travis Kelce is sure to be in Las Vegas for the Feb. 11 Super Bowl showdown with the San Francisco 49ers but whether his girlfriend, mega-pop star Taylor Swift, will also be present to add some stardust to the occasion is looking like a game time decision. Swift was in the stands cheering and was then caught on camera congratulating her boyfriend with a hug and kiss after the Chiefs 17-10 victory over the Baltimore Ravens on Sunday, immediately sparking speculation whether one of the world's biggest selling recording artists will be at Allegiant Stadium.

US consortium set to invest billions in PGA Tour - Bloomberg News

The PGA Tour, which organizes professional golf tournaments primarily in North America, is close to finalizing an investment from a U.S. consortium, Bloomberg News reported on Monday citing people familiar with the matter. The initial investment from Strategic Sports Group could be about $3 billion, with an additional tranche from the Saudi Public Investment Fund, according to the report.

Reports: Twins deal 2B Jorge Polanco to Mariners

The Seattle Mariners are acquiring second baseman Jorge Polanco from the Minnesota Twins in a trade, multiple reports said Monday. The Twins will receive right-handed pitchers Anthony DeSclafani and Justin Topa and two prospects, outfielder Gabriel Gonzalez and right-hander Darren Bowen, per the reports.

Report: Ron Rivera interviews with Rams for DC opening

The Los Angeles Rams interviewed former Washington Commanders head coach Ron Rivera for their recently vacated defensive coordinator position over the weekend, CBS Sports reported Monday. The Rams are interviewing to replace Raheem Morris, who was named head coach of the Atlanta Falcons last week. The Rams have also interviewed or have interviews set up with Brandon Staley, Aden Durde and Dennard Wilson. Staley served as the Rams' defensive coordinator in 2020.

NBA roundup: Nuggets spoil Doc Rivers' Bucks debut

Nikola Jokic had 25 points, 16 rebounds and 12 assists for his 14th triple-double of the season as the host Denver Nuggets spoiled Doc Rivers' debut as Milwaukee's head coach with a 113-107 win over the Bucks on Monday night. Jokic has 119 career triple-doubles in the regular season (the fourth-highest total in NBA history), with six coming against Milwaukee.

Former Red Sox, Blue Jays manager Jimy Williams dies at 80

Jimy Williams, who won 910 games as a major league manager and was the 1999 American League Manager of the Year, has died at the age of 80. All three teams that Williams skippered, the Toronto Blue Jays, Boston Red Sox and Houston Astros, announced his passing. The Red Sox said he passed away in Florida after a brief illness.

Reports: Chiefs DE Charles Omenihu has torn ACL, out for Super Bowl

Kansas City Chiefs defensive end Charles Omenihu suffered a torn ACL on Sunday and will miss Super Bowl LVIII, several reports said Monday. After a high-scoring start to the AFC Championship Game that saw the Chiefs go on top 14-7, Omenihu made a key strip-sack of Baltimore Ravens quarterback Lamar Jackson recovered by teammate George Karlaftis. The Chiefs went on to win 17-10.