Rivers ready for first Lucas Oil Stadium start since clinching playoff berth when Colts, 49ers meet
Read full article: Rivers ready for first Lucas Oil Stadium start since clinching playoff berth when Colts, 49ers meetThe last time Philip Rivers suited up inside Lucas Oil Stadium, he and his Indianapolis Colts teammates celebrating clinching a playoff spot.
Humphries Armbruster gets 1st World Cup bobsled win since becoming a mom, ends 20-race German streak
Read full article: Humphries Armbruster gets 1st World Cup bobsled win since becoming a mom, ends 20-race German streakKaillie Humphries Armbruster has achieved a significant milestone by winning a World Cup two-woman bobsled race in Sigulda, Latvia.
Sofia Goggia gets overdue World Cup win in super-G and Lindsey Vonn is third
Read full article: Sofia Goggia gets overdue World Cup win in super-G and Lindsey Vonn is thirdSofia Goggia finally got the win her skiing this season deserved in a World Cup super-G on Sunday and Lindsey Vonn was third for the second straight day at French resort Val d'Isere.
Bazball revolution falters for England in the Ashes, but it's not the end of the system
Read full article: Bazball revolution falters for England in the Ashes, but it's not the end of the systemEngland's cricket team has faced challenges with its aggressive Bazball strategy during the Ashes series loss in Australia.
No. 19 Texas Tech overcomes foul trouble in stunning comeback from 17 down against 3rd-ranked Duke
Read full article: No. 19 Texas Tech overcomes foul trouble in stunning comeback from 17 down against 3rd-ranked DukeEvery number on the scoreboard and every line on the stat sheet indicated No. 19 Texas Tech was in serious trouble.
Bears stun Packers 22-16 with improbable rally as Williams finds Moore for winning score in OT
Read full article: Bears stun Packers 22-16 with improbable rally as Williams finds Moore for winning score in OTCaleb Williams threw a 46-yard touchdown pass to DJ Moore in overtime, and the Chicago Bears overcame a 10-point deficit late in the fourth quarter for a 22-16 win over the Green Bay Packers.
No. 5 Oregon beats No. 19 James Madison 51-34 in College Football Playoff opener
Read full article: No. 5 Oregon beats No. 19 James Madison 51-34 in College Football Playoff openerDante Moore threw four touchdown passes and ran for another score and No. 5 Oregon beat No. 19 James Madison 51-34 on Saturday night in a College Football Playoff opener.
No. 19 Texas Tech rallies from 17 down in 2nd half to stun No. 3 Duke 82-81 at MSG
Read full article: No. 19 Texas Tech rallies from 17 down in 2nd half to stun No. 3 Duke 82-81 at MSGChristian Anderson scored 23 of his 27 points in the second half, including the tiebreaking free throw with 3.4 seconds left, and No. 19 Texas Tech rallied from 17 down to beat third-ranked Duke 82-81 at Madison Square Garden.
3 players are ejected after a brawl late in the Eagles' game against the Commanders
Read full article: 3 players are ejected after a brawl late in the Eagles' game against the CommandersThree players have been ejected after a brawl involving plenty of others from the Eagles and Commanders broke out on the field late in the fourth quarter of Philadelphia's 29-18 victory that clinched the NFC East title.
Chambliss and No. 6 Ole Miss ace their test without Kiffin and beat No. 17 Tulane 41-10 in the CFP
Read full article: Chambliss and No. 6 Ole Miss ace their test without Kiffin and beat No. 17 Tulane 41-10 in the CFPTrinidad Chabliss and Mississippi have aced their first test without former coach Lane Kiffin.
Commanders QB Marcus Mariota leaves game against Eagles with an injured right hand
Read full article: Commanders QB Marcus Mariota leaves game against Eagles with an injured right handWashington Commanders quarterback Marcus Mariota has been replaced by third-stringer Josh Johnson early in the third quarter against the Philadelphia Eagles.
Rams fire special teams coordinator Chase Blackburn, AP source says
Read full article: Rams fire special teams coordinator Chase Blackburn, AP source saysThe Rams have fired special teams coordinator Chase Blackburn after his unit made several mistakes in Los Angelesโ loss at Seattle on Thursday, according to a person with knowledge of the decision.
Miami freshman Malachi Toney redeems himself with winning touchdown in 10-3 victory over Texas A&M
Read full article: Miami freshman Malachi Toney redeems himself with winning touchdown in 10-3 victory over Texas A&MMalachi Toneyโs tiebreaking 11-yard touchdown reception with less than two minutes left lifted No. 10 seed Miami to a 10-3 win over No. 7 Texas A&M in the College Football Playoff.
Fudd and Strong power No. 1 UConn past No. 11 Iowa in Women's Champions Classic
Read full article: Fudd and Strong power No. 1 UConn past No. 11 Iowa in Women's Champions ClassicAzzi Fudd scored 27 points and Sarah Strong added 23 to help No. 1 UConn beat 11th-ranked Iowa 90-64 on Saturday in the Womenโs Champions Classic in New York.
Kentucky rallies in second half to beat St. John's 78-66 in first meeting against Pitino since 2016
Read full article: Kentucky rallies in second half to beat St. John's 78-66 in first meeting against Pitino since 2016Otega Oweh scored 20 points and Kentucky stifled No. 22 St. Johnโs in the second half, beating former coach Rick Pitino 78-66 in Atlanta.
Arsenal takes top spot for Christmas as Haaland overtakes Ronaldo's Premier League goal tally
Read full article: Arsenal takes top spot for Christmas as Haaland overtakes Ronaldo's Premier League goal tallyArsenal will spend Christmas Day on top of the Premier League with Erling Haaland and Manchester City breathing down its neck.
Jake Paul reports double broken jaw and on liquids after KO loss to Anthony Joshua
Read full article: Jake Paul reports double broken jaw and on liquids after KO loss to Anthony JoshuaJake Paulโs jaw was broken in two places in his loss to former world heavyweight champion Anthony Joshua in Miami.
Alabama coach Kalen DeBoer claps back at critics following comeback victory at Oklahoma in playoff
Read full article: Alabama coach Kalen DeBoer claps back at critics following comeback victory at Oklahoma in playoffAlabama coach Kalen DeBoer addressed doubts about his team after their College Football Playoff game against Oklahoma.
Blue Jackets add veteran toughness in acquiring forward Mason Marchment in trade with Kraken
Read full article: Blue Jackets add veteran toughness in acquiring forward Mason Marchment in trade with KrakenThe Columbus Blue Jackets added veteran size and toughness to their roster by acquiring forward Mason Marchment from the Seattle Kraken in a move made just before the NHLโs holiday roster freeze.
Timberwolves hand the Thunder their 3rd loss, 112-107, after Edwards takes over down the stretch
Read full article: Timberwolves hand the Thunder their 3rd loss, 112-107, after Edwards takes over down the stretchAnthony Edwards returned from a three-game injury absence with 26 points and 12 rebounds, hitting the go-ahead 3-pointer with 38.5 seconds left to lead the Minnesota Timberwolves past the Oklahoma City Thunder 112-107.
Alabama rallies from 17-point deficit to beat Oklahoma 34-24 in College Football Playoff
Read full article: Alabama rallies from 17-point deficit to beat Oklahoma 34-24 in College Football PlayoffTy Simpson passed for 232 yards and two touchdowns as No. 9 seed Alabama rallied to beat No. 8 Oklahoma 34-24 in the College Football Playoff first round.
Anthony Edwards returns with a late flourish for the Timberwolves in a clutch win over the Thunder
Read full article: Anthony Edwards returns with a late flourish for the Timberwolves in a clutch win over the ThunderAnthony Edwards returned from a three-game injury absence with 26 points and 12 rebounds for the Minnesota Timberwolves in a 112-107 victory over the NBA-leading Oklahoma City Thunder.
Knicks celebrate their NBA Cup title, even though they aren't commemorating it with a banner
Read full article: Knicks celebrate their NBA Cup title, even though they aren't commemorating it with a bannerThe New York Knicks celebrated their NBA Cup championship Friday night, even though they arenโt commemorating it with a banner at Madison Square Garden.
Los Angeles Dodgers to pay record $169 million luxury tax after winning 2nd straight World Series
Read full article: Los Angeles Dodgers to pay record $169 million luxury tax after winning 2nd straight World SeriesThe Los Angeles Dodgers will pay a record $169.4 million luxury tax after winning their second straight World Series title, raising their two-year total to $272.4 million.
Ecuadorian police arrest 2 suspects in the armed attack that killed soccer player Pineida
Read full article: Ecuadorian police arrest 2 suspects in the armed attack that killed soccer player PineidaEcuadorian police have arrested two suspects in the killing of soccer player Mario Pineida, who was shot in an attack this week that also killed his partner and wounded his mother, underscoring the rising violence in the Andean nation.
Los Angeles Angels settle lawsuit with family of pitcher Tyler Skaggs over fatal overdose
Read full article: Los Angeles Angels settle lawsuit with family of pitcher Tyler Skaggs over fatal overdoseThe Los Angeles Angels have settled a lawsuit over the drug overdose death of pitcher Tyler Skaggs.
Pirates acquire All-Star 2B Brandon Lowe in three-team trade involving the Rays and the Astros
Read full article: Pirates acquire All-Star 2B Brandon Lowe in three-team trade involving the Rays and the AstrosThe Pittsburgh Pirates have made a bold move by agreeing to acquire two-time All-Star second baseman Brandon Lowe from Tampa Bay.
Trevor Lawrence finally looks like a generational quarterback and has the Jaguars surging
Read full article: Trevor Lawrence finally looks like a generational quarterback and has the Jaguars surgingTrevor Lawrence finally looks like the generational quarterback the Jacksonville Jaguars have been waiting on since drafting him as the top pick in 2021.
US midfielder Tyler Adams has torn MCL and will be out for up to three months
Read full article: US midfielder Tyler Adams has torn MCL and will be out for up to three monthsUnited States international Tyler Adams is expected to be out for up to three months after tearing a medial collateral ligament tear.
Miami's Marcus Allen diagnosed with non-Hodgkin lymphoma, will miss remainder of season
Read full article: Miami's Marcus Allen diagnosed with non-Hodgkin lymphoma, will miss remainder of seasonMiami sophomore forward Marcus Allen has been diagnosed with non-Hodgkin lymphoma and will miss the rest of the season.
Zabystran stuns Odermatt in super-G to become first Czech man to win a World Cup race
Read full article: Zabystran stuns Odermatt in super-G to become first Czech man to win a World Cup raceJan Zabystran has skied to a stunning upset win in a World Cup super-G at Val Gardena to deny Marco Odermatt another win.
Sabres show signs of character, consistency new GM Kekalainen emphasized in replacing Adams
Read full article: Sabres show signs of character, consistency new GM Kekalainen emphasized in replacing AdamsJarmo Kekalainen emphasized character and consistency upon taking over as the Buffalo Sabres general manager after Kevyn Adams was fired this week.
NTSB unclear who was at controls in jet crash that killed ex-NASCAR driver Greg Biffle and 6 others
Read full article: NTSB unclear who was at controls in jet crash that killed ex-NASCAR driver Greg Biffle and 6 othersFederal investigators are trying to determine why a business jet carrying retired NASCAR driver Greg Biffle and six others crashed shortly after takeoff in North Carolina.
LeBron James cites 'Luka magic' as Doncic has 45-point triple-double
Read full article: LeBron James cites 'Luka magic' as Doncic has 45-point triple-doubleLeBron James was amazed by Luka Doncic's performance after Doncic scores 45 points, 14 assists, and 11 rebounds in a win over the Utah Jazz.
California school district near Nevada caught up in a dispute over transgender athlete policies
Read full article: California school district near Nevada caught up in a dispute over transgender athlete policiesA Northern California school district near the state's border with Nevada is caught up in a dispute over the states' differing policies on the participation of transgender athletes.
Head's hundred helps Australia to a 356-run lead in 3rd Ashes test against England
Read full article: Head's hundred helps Australia to a 356-run lead in 3rd Ashes test against EnglandTravis Head has scored an unbeaten century and shared a 122-run partnership with Alex Carey to guide Australia to 271 for four in its second innings, a lead of 356 at stumps on Day 3 of the third Ashes cricket test.
Receiver Jakobi Meyers and the Jaguars agree to a 3-year, $60M extension, AP source says
Read full article: Receiver Jakobi Meyers and the Jaguars agree to a 3-year, $60M extension, AP source saysA person familiar with the negotiations says receiver Jakobi Meyers and the Jacksonville Jaguars have agreed to terms on a three-year, $60 million contract extension that includes $40 million guaranteed.
Sliders from Ukraine and Russia will start consecutively at World Cup luge race at Lake Placid
Read full article: Sliders from Ukraine and Russia will start consecutively at World Cup luge race at Lake PlacidUkrainian and Russian athletes are set to compete side by side in a World Cup men's luge race on Saturday.
Knicks coach Mike Brown would like league officials to consider post-NBA Cup scheduling changes
Read full article: Knicks coach Mike Brown would like league officials to consider post-NBA Cup scheduling changesNew York Knicks coach Mike Brown believes there are plenty of benefits to playing for and winning the midseason NBA Cup.
Bucks' Antetokounmpo says his focus is on his health rather than rumors about his future
Read full article: Bucks' Antetokounmpo says his focus is on his health rather than rumors about his futureGiannis Antetokounmpo says heโs more focused on getting healthy and helping the Milwaukee Bucks turn their season around than dealing with rumors about his future plans.
Records show Ohio University football coach was fired for multiple violations of his contract
Read full article: Records show Ohio University football coach was fired for multiple violations of his contractBrian Smith was fired as Ohio Universityโs head football coach for multiple violations of his contract, including an extramarital affair with an undergraduate student, according to records obtained Thursday by The Associated Press through a public records request.
Titans' Jeffery Simmons grateful his mom wasn't at his home during armed burglary
Read full article: Titans' Jeffery Simmons grateful his mom wasn't at his home during armed burglaryTennessee Titans defensive tackle Jeffery Simmons is grateful his mother wasnโt at his house watching him on TV when burglars broke in carrying guns and other weapons.
NASCAR mourns the loss of Greg Biffle, family in tragic plane crash in North Carolina
Read full article: NASCAR mourns the loss of Greg Biffle, family in tragic plane crash in North CarolinaRetired NASCAR driver Greg Biffle has died in a North Carolina plane crash along with his wife, two children and three others.
Rams WR Puka Nacua apologizes for antisemitic gesture, adds more controversy after career game
Read full article: Rams WR Puka Nacua apologizes for antisemitic gesture, adds more controversy after career gameLos Angeles Rams receiver Puka Nacuaโs tumultuous Thursday started with an apology, and ended with more controversial remarks.
Betting interest wanes as 1st round of College Football Playoff lacks excitement
Read full article: Betting interest wanes as 1st round of College Football Playoff lacks excitementBettors aren't rushing to place wagers on the opening week of this season's College Football Playoff, except for Friday night's Alabama-Oklahoma showdown.
Tarik Skubal joins Paul Skenes on US World Baseball Classic pitching staff
Read full article: Tarik Skubal joins Paul Skenes on US World Baseball Classic pitching staffTwo-time AL Cy Young Award winner Tarik Skubal of the Detroit Tigers has agreed to pitch for the United States in the World Baseball Classic.
Timberwolves formalize a reunion with Kevin Garnett, with a plan to finally retire his No. 21 jersey
Read full article: Timberwolves formalize a reunion with Kevin Garnett, with a plan to finally retire his No. 21 jerseyKevin Garnett will finally have his No. 21 formally retired by his original team, the Minnesota Timberwolves.
Holmes is sad to see Alonso, Dรญaz and Nimmo leave Mets but trusts front-office retool decisions
Read full article: Holmes is sad to see Alonso, Dรญaz and Nimmo leave Mets but trusts front-office retool decisionsClay Holmes is sad over the departure of New York Mets stars Pete Alonso, Edwin Dรญaz and Brendan Nimmo, noting their strong connection with fans.
Anthony Richardson cleared to practice, but Colts plan to keep Philip Rivers as starting quarterback
Read full article: Anthony Richardson cleared to practice, but Colts plan to keep Philip Rivers as starting quarterbackThe Indianapolis Colts have cleared quarterback Anthony Richardson to start practicing but will continue to keep Philip Rivers as the starter.
Swiss ski star Odermatt wins foggy downhill to match Tomba's 50 in World Cup races
Read full article: Swiss ski star Odermatt wins foggy downhill to match Tomba's 50 in World Cup racesMarco Odermatt found moments of clarity on a foggy day in the Italian Dolomites to race to victory in a World Cup downhill at Val Gardena.
Titleholder Arsenal drawn on path to face Chelsea in Women's Champions League quarterfinals
Read full article: Titleholder Arsenal drawn on path to face Chelsea in Women's Champions League quarterfinalsTitleholder Arsenal must win a quick rematch with OH Leuven for the right to face city rival Chelsea in a Womenโs Champions League quarterfinal.
An uninhabited Scottish isle is home to the golden granite used in Olympic curling stones
Read full article: An uninhabited Scottish isle is home to the golden granite used in Olympic curling stonesAilsa Craig is an uninhabited isle off the coast of southwest Scotland and the source of the super-dense granite used to make curling stones for the Winter Olympics.
Buccaneers coach Todd Bowles said his slumping team 'got the message' from his angry postgame rant
Read full article: Buccaneers coach Todd Bowles said his slumping team 'got the message' from his angry postgame rantTodd Bowles delivered a message to his team with an uncharacteristic profanity-laced reaction during a postgame news conference after the Tampa Bay Buccaneers blew a 14-point fourth-quarter lead last week.
Bears mull move to Indiana with effort to secure public funding for stadium in Illinois stalled
Read full article: Bears mull move to Indiana with effort to secure public funding for stadium in Illinois stalledThe Chicago Bears say theyโre mulling a move to Northwest Indiana with their efforts to secure public funding they say they need to build an enclosed stadium in Illinois stalled.
Ecuadorian police say soccer player Mario Pineida has been shot dead in an apparent attack
Read full article: Ecuadorian police say soccer player Mario Pineida has been shot dead in an apparent attackEcuadorian police said Mario Pineida, a 33-year-old Barcelona de Guayaquil defender, was shot dead in an apparent attack as violence escalates in the Andean nation.
Lyon moves to second on Australia's all-time bowling list. England struggles in 3rd Ashes test
Read full article: Lyon moves to second on Australia's all-time bowling list. England struggles in 3rd Ashes testNathan Lyon took two wickets to move past Glenn McGrath for second place on Australiaโs all-time bowling list, and returning skipper Pat Cummins took his first wickets of the series as a relentless bowling attack had England in trouble on the third test.
Ani Kilambi, 31, is joining the Washington Nationals as their general manager
Read full article: Ani Kilambi, 31, is joining the Washington Nationals as their general managerAni Kilambi has joined the Nationals as their new general manager, making the 31-year-old who had been with the Philadelphia Phillies the latest young face to join president of baseball operations Paul Toboni in Washington.
Add expectant father to Allen's list of achievements in Buffalo, after Steinfeld announces pregnancy
Read full article: Add expectant father to Allen's list of achievements in Buffalo, after Steinfeld announces pregnancyBills quarterback Josh Allen didn't know what to envision when he first arrived in Buffalo as a raw but promising prospect in 2018.
Chelsea and Bayern take Women's Champions League quarterfinal spots on hectic night of games
Read full article: Chelsea and Bayern take Women's Champions League quarterfinal spots on hectic night of gamesChelsea and Bayern Munich advanced to the quarterfinals of the Womenโs Champions League as the league phase ended with a hectic night of nine simultaneous games.
Rockets coach Ime Udoka fined for slamming refs after overtime loss to Denver
Read full article: Rockets coach Ime Udoka fined for slamming refs after overtime loss to DenverRockets coach Ime Udoka has been fined $25,000 for criticizing officiating after Houston's overtime loss to the Nuggets on Monday.
Cherki pulls out Haaland celebrations after wonder goal in Man City's win in the English League Cup
Read full article: Cherki pulls out Haaland celebrations after wonder goal in Man City's win in the English League CupRayan Cherki has recreated teammate Erling Haalandโs goal celebrations after curling an exquisite shot into the top corner in Manchester Cityโs 2-0 win over Brentford in the English League Cup quarterfinals.
Mbappรฉ scores twice in Real Madrid's narrow Copa del Rey win over 3rd-tier Talavera
Read full article: Mbappรฉ scores twice in Real Madrid's narrow Copa del Rey win over 3rd-tier TalaveraKylian Mbappรฉ has scored twice and Real Madrid defeated third-division club Talavera 3-2 in the round of 32 of the Copa del Rey.
Safonov makes 4 penalty saves in shootout as PSG beats Flamengo to win Intercontinental Cup
Read full article: Safonov makes 4 penalty saves in shootout as PSG beats Flamengo to win Intercontinental CupMatvei Safonov made four straight penalty saves in a shootout to help Paris Saint-Germain beat Flamengo in the Intercontinental Cup final and win a sixth trophy of 2025.
Luke Weaver agrees to $22 million, 2-year deal with the New York Mets, AP source says
Read full article: Luke Weaver agrees to $22 million, 2-year deal with the New York Mets, AP source saysA person familiar with the negotiations tells The Associated Press that Luke Weaver has agreed to a $22 million, two-year contract with the New York Mets, joining Clay Holmes and Devin Williams as former Yankees on a rebuilt pitching staff.
Knicks won't hang an NBA Cup championship banner at Madison Square Garden, AP source says
Read full article: Knicks won't hang an NBA Cup championship banner at Madison Square Garden, AP source saysA person with knowledge of the decision says the New York Knicks won't raise a banner at Madison Square Garden to commemorate their NBA Cup championship.
Former Crimson Tide quarterback AJ McCarron ends campaign for Alabama lieutenant governor
Read full article: Former Crimson Tide quarterback AJ McCarron ends campaign for Alabama lieutenant governorFormer University of Alabama quarterback AJ McCarron is ending his short-lived campaign for lieutenant governor of Alabama.
World Cup winner to get $50M from richer prize pool, half of Chelsea's payday at Club World Cup
Read full article: World Cup winner to get $50M from richer prize pool, half of Chelsea's payday at Club World CupThe winner of the 2026 World Cup will receive $50 million from a $655 million prize pool, FIFA said in announcing record financial rewards for teams in a tournament with ticket prices that have sparked outcries.
