Supply issues resulting from an unexpected Super Bowl pairing forced sports retailer Fanatics to apologize—but the apology made things worse. Football fans started complaining about the quality, price, and availability of Seahawks and Patriots jerseys in the weeks leading up to the big game, with the scandal reaching conspiracy levels among influencers.

Licensed sports merchandise retailer Fanatics posted an apology to X on Monday over 2026 Super Bowl jerseys running out, blaming the issue on the fact that nobody predicted a Seahawks vs. Patriots game.

The company promised that it's working on getting more shirts in stock, but fumbled on other allegations.

The health of New England Patriots quarterback Drake Maye has been a topic of concern heading into Super Bowl LX. 

Maye appeared to injure his right shoulder in the third quarter of a 10-7 AFC Championship Game win over the Denver Broncos on Jan. 25 and would've been limited had New England practiced last week.

The Patriots listed Maye as a full participant on the injury report of Wednesday's practice. The QB also said his shoulder feels "good" on Monday. These updates should dispel any concerns about the QB's health before "Super Sunday." 

Gavin McKenna, the potential No. 1 overall pick in the 2026 NHL Draft, was arrested and charged with felony aggravated assault and a misdemeanor charge of simple assault, plus summary offenses for disorderly conduct and harassment following an altercation Saturday, according to Onward State.

The 18-year-old Penn State freshman forward was reportedly at a downtown State College, Pennsylvania, bar with the team and friends and family following the Nittany Lions' outdoor game at Beaver Stadium against Michigan State. It's unknown how the altercation began, but McKenna reportedly broke the jaw of an unidentified individual.

According to the Pennsylvania court docket, McKenna is awaiting a preliminary hearing on Feb. 11 at Centre County Courthouse.

About 48 hours after the Nashville Predators general manager, Barry Trotz, announced his plans to retire, the franchise is now under review for a potential NHLPA rules and regulations violation.

Frank Seavalli reported on Wednesday that the Predators' hiring of Creative Artists Agency (CAA) to head the GM search is under review by the NHLPA for a potential violation of the certified agent regulations. 

"Regulations stipulate that any agency that represents #NHL players may not also have a role in front office or coaching personnel hiring processes - even if it is being conducted by a different arm of the agency," Seavalli tweeted. 

Star left-hander Framber Valdez and the Detroit Tigers are in agreement on a three-year, $115 million contract, sources told ESPN's Jeff Passan on Wednesday.

Valdez, 32, gets the highest average annual value ever for a left-handed pitcher, as well as the highest for a Latin American pitcher.

There is an opt-out in the contract after the second season, sources said.

Valdez, who is from the Dominican Republic, hit free agency after spending his career with the Houston Astros and putting up one of the best résumés of any starting pitcher over the past five seasons. The move reunites him with A.J. Hinch, his former manager in Houston.

Just as it looked like forward Paul George was gaining some momentum with the Philadelphia 76ers, he's back at square one.

On Saturday, the NBA suspended George for 25 games after violating the league's anti-drug policy, according to ESPN NBA insider Shams Charania.

Lakers center Jaxson Hayes has been suspended for one game for pushing the Wizards‘ mascot during pregame introductions ahead of the team’s January 30 win in Washington, the NBA announced today.

Hayes will serve his suspension on Thursday when the Lakers host the Sixers in Los Angeles. It will cost him $19,824, which is 1/174th of his $3,449,323 salary for this season.

The Wizards’ mascot, G-Wiz, wasn’t injured as a result of the shove, sources tell The Athletic.