Jake Paul sustained a “double broken jaw” in his loss to former heavyweight champion Anthony Joshua.

Alabama coach Kalen DeBoer addressed doubts about his team after their College Football Playoff game against Oklahoma.

The 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 NHL’s holiday roster freeze.

Anthony Joshua knocked out Jake Paul in the sixth round of their heavyweight fight.

Anthony 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.

Ty 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 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.

The New York Knicks celebrated their NBA Cup championship Friday night, even though they aren’t commemorating it with a banner at Madison Square Garden.

The NBA has reminded teams it wants to control betting types on its games.

The 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.

Bologna has beaten Inter Milan on penalties to qualify for next week's Italian Super Cup final.

NASCAR driver Brad Keselowski has broken his leg in a skiing accident.

Ecuadorian 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.

Three-time major winner Stan Wawrinka says 2026 will be his last year on tour.

The Los Angeles Angels have settled a lawsuit over the drug overdose death of pitcher Tyler Skaggs.

The 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 the generational quarterback the Jacksonville Jaguars have been waiting on since drafting him as the top pick in 2021.

The Kansas City Chiefs are close to moving from Arrowhead Stadium in Missouri to a new stadium in Kansas.

United States international Tyler Adams is expected to be out for up to three months after tearing a medial collateral ligament tear.

Miami sophomore forward Marcus Allen has been diagnosed with non-Hodgkin lymphoma and will miss the rest of the season.

Jan Zabystran has skied to a stunning upset win in a World Cup super-G at Val Gardena to deny Marco Odermatt another win.

Lack of snow is causing problems for ski resorts and other businesses in the Western U.S. that rely on wintry conditions.

Gary Woodland and his father Dan are the only newcomers to the PNC Championship.

Tua Tagovailoa could be the NFL’s next quarterback reclamation project.

Jarmo Kekalainen emphasized character and consistency upon taking over as the Buffalo Sabres general manager after Kevyn Adams was fired this week.

Federal 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 was amazed by Luka Doncic's performance after Doncic scores 45 points, 14 assists, and 11 rebounds in a win over the Utah Jazz.

The Seattle Seahawks rallied to stun the Los Angeles Rams and take a one-game lead in the NFC West.

A 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.

Travis 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.

A 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.

Ukrainian and Russian athletes are set to compete side by side in a World Cup men's luge race on Saturday.

New York Knicks coach Mike Brown believes there are plenty of benefits to playing for and winning the midseason NBA Cup.

Giannis Antetokounmpo says he’s more focused on getting healthy and helping the Milwaukee Bucks turn their season around than dealing with rumors about his future plans.

Brian Smith was fired as Ohio University’s 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.

Tennessee Titans defensive tackle Jeffery Simmons is grateful his mother wasn’t at his house watching him on TV when burglars broke in carrying guns and other weapons.

Retired NASCAR driver Greg Biffle has died in a North Carolina plane crash along with his wife, two children and three others.

Los Angeles Rams receiver Puka Nacua’s tumultuous Thursday started with an apology, and ended with more controversial remarks.

Bettors 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.

Two-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.

Kevin Garnett will finally have his No. 21 formally retired by his original team, the Minnesota Timberwolves.

The WNBA players have authorized their union’s executive council to call a strike if necessary.

Clay Holmes is sad over the departure of New York Mets stars Pete Alonso, Edwin Díaz and Brendan Nimmo, noting their strong connection with fans.

Jake Paul proudly boasts he has become the face of boxing during the past decade.

The Indianapolis Colts have cleared quarterback Anthony Richardson to start practicing but will continue to keep Philip Rivers as the starter.

Marco 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 must win a quick rematch with OH Leuven for the right to face city rival Chelsea in a Women’s Champions League quarterfinal.

Ailsa 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.

Todd 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.

The Chicago Bears say they’re 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 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.

Nathan Lyon took two wickets to move past Glenn McGrath for second place on Australia’s 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 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.

Bills 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 Munich advanced to the quarterfinals of the Women’s Champions League as the league phase ended with a hectic night of nine simultaneous games.

Rockets coach Ime Udoka has been fined $25,000 for criticizing officiating after Houston's overtime loss to the Nuggets on Monday.

Rayan Cherki has recreated teammate Erling Haaland’s goal celebrations after curling an exquisite shot into the top corner in Manchester City’s 2-0 win over Brentford in the English League Cup quarterfinals.

Kylian Mbappé has scored twice and Real Madrid defeated third-division club Talavera 3-2 in the round of 32 of the Copa del Rey.

Graduate transfers Olivia Miles and Marta Suarez have helped No. 9 TCU get off to a 12-0 start.

Matvei 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.

A 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.

Chiefs quarterback Patrick Mahomes has started rehab after surgery to repair two torn knee ligaments.

A 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.

The countdown is on for the 2026 Winter Olympics in Italy.

Former University of Alabama quarterback AJ McCarron is ending his short-lived campaign for lieutenant governor of Alabama.

The 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.

The Miami Dolphins are benching quarterback Tua Tagovailoa for rookie seventh-round pick Quinn Ewers.

The British government says it has given Russian billionaire Roman Abramovich a final chance to hand over 2.5 billion pounds or $3.25 billion to the victims of Russia's war in Ukraine.

Top-ranked Carlos Alcaraz is parting ways with his longtime coach Juan Carlos Ferrero.

Anthony Joshua's promoter says it would be “an absolute disaster and awfully embarrassing" if the British fighter lost to Jake Paul or was even taken the distance in their eight-round bout.

Macklin Celebrini has become the fastest San Jose player to reach 50 points in a season.

OG Anunoby scored 28 points and Jalen Brunson added 25 as the New York Knicks rally to beat the Spurs 124-113 and win the NBA Cup.

Terence Crawford has announced his retirement from boxing.

Notre Dame running back Jeremiyah Love is bypassing his senior season to enter the NFL draft.

Olympic snowboard champion Lindsey Jacobellis will enjoy her sixth Winter Games from the TV booth.

Veteran infielder Jorge Polanco and the New York Mets have finalized their $40 million, two-year contract.

NBA Commissioner Adam Silver says the league will look into the possibility of giving relief to the Miami Heat over the status of Terry Rozier.

In NCAA volleyball, it's Final Four time with Texas A&M facing Pittsburgh and Wisconsin against Kentucky on Thursday.

Jayden Daniels says he was frustrated and disappointed by missing so much time during his second year in the NFL.

Alex Carey has posted a hometown hundred and Usman Khawaja has scored 82 after a last-minute recall to help Australia reach 326 for eight at stumps on the first day of the third Ashes test.

Barcelona needed late goals by Andreas Christensen and Marcus Rashford to defeat third-division club Guadalajara 2-0 in the round of 32 of the Copa del Rey in a game delayed because of problems with the stadium’s temporary grandstand.

The Atlantic Coast Conference’s transition to a nine-game football schedule will feature 12 of 17 football-playing members playing nine games next fall.

The International Luge Federation has withdrawn the eligibility of three Russian athletes who intended to compete in Lake Placid, New York, this weekend.

Receiver Davante Adams hasn't been ruled out for the Los Angeles Rams’ showdown at Seattle on Thursday night despite his hamstring injury.

FIFA slashed the price of some World Cup tickets for teams’ most loyal fans following a global backlash and some will get $60 seats for the final instead of being asked to pay $4,185.

Mikaela Shiffrin claimed a record-extending 105th World Cup victory after several of her top challengers went out during the opening run of a slalom night race.

Curt Cignetti has been named The Associated Press coach of the year in college football for the second consecutive season.

Allen Lazard came to the New York Jets with a big contract and high expectations.

Outfielder Adolis García and the Philadelphia Phillies have finalized a $10 million, one-year contract.

Sydney McLaughlin-Levrone, Gabby Thomas, Melissa Jefferson-Wooden and four other Olympic medalists are among those owed six-figure sums by Grand Slam Track, the racing league that filed for bankruptcy earlier this month.

A driver who injured more than 130 people when he plowed his car into a crowd of soccer fans celebrating Liverpool’s Premier League championship has been sentenced to over 21 years in prison.

A Paris labor court has ruled that Paris Saint-Germain must pay over 60 million euros to Kylian Mbappé.

New York Jets defensive tackle Jowon Briggs surprised his teammates earlier this season by singing a song during a special teams meeting.

Cooper Flagg scored the most points by an 18-year-old in NBA history, but he couldn’t enjoy the accomplishment because it came in a loss.

Matt Rempe is finally back for the New York Rangers after missing 24 games with a broken thumb from his fight with Ryan Reaves in late October.

The San Antonio Spurs are off to a strong start this season, despite significant injuries to key players like Victor Wembanyama.

The Pittsburgh Steelers have taken care of the Miami Dolphins to stay atop the AFC North.

Shortstop Ha-Seong Kim is returning to the Atlanta Braves.

Ben Roethlisberger believes Mike Tomlin should coach the Pittsburgh Steelers as long as he wants.

England and Australia players will wear black armbands and flags at Adelaide Oval will be flown at half-staff on Wednesday in an Ashes tribute to the victims of the Bondi beach shootings.