Sports Stars in the Spotlight: Scandals, Surprises, and International Matchups

Recent sports news covers Miami Heat guard Terry Rozier's not guilty plea in a betting scandal, plans for a new Milan ice hockey arena for the 2026 Olympics, a tribute baseball series in the Dominican Republic, injuries impacting NFL teams, and exciting developments in basketball and tennis rankings.

Miami Heat's Terry Rozier has pleaded not guilty in Brooklyn federal court amid allegations of rigging bets linked to his NBA game performances. Rozier, alongside a co-defendant, emerged from an investigation involving organized crime and professional basketball, denying charges of wire fraud and money laundering conspiracy.

The 2026 Milan Cortina Winter Olympics organizers have defended the length of their ice hockey arena, rebuffing criticism for its deviation from NHL standards. Construction delays have marred preparations, with trial events now scheduled for just weeks before the Games' commencement.

The Detroit Tigers will play against the Dominican Republic's national team in homage to last spring's tragic mass casualty event. Major League Baseball acknowledges this as the first instance an MLB club will contest in the country for exhibition games.

(With inputs from agencies.)