White, a three-time snowboard halfpipe gold medalist, is competing in the final Olympic qualifying event this weekend.
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NHL notebook: Rask signs with Providence, prepares for return to Bruins
Free-agent goalie Tuukka Rask is hoping to get some game action in the AHL before signing a contract with Boston.
NBA roundup: Irving makes season debut for Nets
Kyrie Irving, who hadn’t played because of his refusal to get a coronavirus vaccination, joins the team on a part-time basis.
Bucs boot Antonio Brown from team, rally past Jets
Coach Bruce Arians says the troubled receiver “is no longer a Buc” after Brown takes off his jersey and leaves the field during Tampa Bay’s 28-24 win.
Titans rally past 49ers, close in on AFC South title
Tennessee overcomes a 10-point halftime deficit and beats San Francisco, 20-17.
NBA notebook: Nets expecting to play on Christmas, but likely without Durant
Brooklyn, which has had its last three games postponed, says it’ll have enough players for Saturday’s game against the Lakers, though Kevin Durant likely won’t play.
Wednesday’s college roundup: Virus outbreak could lead to forfeits in football playoffs
Organizers of the College Football Playoff decide that semifinal games will not be rescheduled if teams are unable to play because of COVID-19.
NBA roundup: Two more games postponed, Doncic sidelined
Luka Doncic of the Mavericks becomes the latest star player to enter the league’s health and safety protocols, and the Nets have a third straight game postponed.
Sports Digest: Next Maine Mariners game postponed because of health and safety protocols
The Mariners won’t travel to Worcester on Sunday, but are still scheduled to play three home games next week.
NFL notebook: Eagles, Jets head coaches test positive for COVID-19
Philadelphia’s Nick Sirianni and New York’s Robert Saleh enter the league’s health and safety protocols, while Kevin Stefanski returns to the Browns.