Australian Open: In her Melbourne debut, 2021 U.S. Open winner Emma Raducanu defeated Sloane Stephens; U.S. Open runner-up Leylah Fernandez was upset by World No. 133 Maddison Inglis. Also: (2) Daniil Medvedev, (3) Alexander Zverev, (4) Stefanos Tsitsipas, and unseeded Andy Murray won their opening matches.
NHL: Timo Meier became the first player in Sharks history to score five goals in a game in San Jose’s 6-2 victory over the Kings. Also: On Tuesday, the Bruins will retire the No. 22 belonging to Willie O’Ree — who became the first Black player in the NHL on Jan. 18, 1958.
NFL: The Giants have two finalists for their vacant GM position: Bills assistant GM Joe Schoen and Chiefs executive director of player personnel Ryan Poles.
NBA: Frank Vogel’s position as Lakers head coach is in “serious jeopardy,” per The Athletic — despite winning a title just two years ago. Also: Pacers big Myles Turner is expected to be out beyond the Feb. 10 trade deadline after injuring his left foot. Turner was reportedly at the center of trade talks.
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