Jaguars plan for two-way star Travis Hunter to have a higher emphasis on defense in 2026
Read full article: Jaguars plan for two-way star Travis Hunter to have a higher emphasis on defense in 2026The Jacksonville Jaguars will continue playing Travis Hunter on both sides of the ball but expect him to have a “higher emphasis” on defense in 2026.
Grizzlies center Zach Edey to miss another 6 weeks with injured ankle
Read full article: Grizzlies center Zach Edey to miss another 6 weeks with injured ankleThe Memphis Grizzlies have announced Zach Edey will miss another six weeks to recover from a stress reaction in his left ankle that has sidelined him since Dec. 7.
UK government urges police official to quit over ban of Maccabi Tel Aviv soccer fans
Read full article: UK government urges police official to quit over ban of Maccabi Tel Aviv soccer fansThe U.K.'s home secretary has urged the head of West Midlands Police to resign following a report on the banning of Maccabi Tel Aviv fans from a match against Aston Villa.
Don't celebrate too soon. Ofner loses in Australian Open qualifying after thinking he won tiebreaker
Read full article: Don't celebrate too soon. Ofner loses in Australian Open qualifying after thinking he won tiebreakerA tennis player has learned not to celebrate victory before the match is really won.
Kansas hands No. 2 Iowa State its 1st loss of the season with dominant 84-63 win at Allen Fieldhouse
Read full article: Kansas hands No. 2 Iowa State its 1st loss of the season with dominant 84-63 win at Allen FieldhouseKansas has handed Iowa State its first loss of the season, winning 84-63 on Tuesday night.
Gilgeous-Alexander scores 34 as Thunder top Spurs for first time in four meetings this season
Read full article: Gilgeous-Alexander scores 34 as Thunder top Spurs for first time in four meetings this seasonShai Gilgeous-Alexander scored 34 points as the defending NBA champion Oklahoma City Thunder beat San Antonio 119-98 on Tuesday night.
Kucherov scores deciding shootout goal as Lightning beat Penguins 2-1 for 11th straight win
Read full article: Kucherov scores deciding shootout goal as Lightning beat Penguins 2-1 for 11th straight winNikita Kucherov scored the deciding goal in the shootout and the Tampa Bay Lightning beat the Pittsburgh Penguins 2-1 on Tuesday night for their 11th straight win.
Anthony Davis expected to miss 6 weeks in latest absence for Mavs but won't need hand surgery
Read full article: Anthony Davis expected to miss 6 weeks in latest absence for Mavs but won't need hand surgeryDallas Mavericks big man Anthony Davis will be sidelined about six weeks in his latest injury absence, although the 10-time All-Star won’t need surgery to repair ligament damage in his left hand.
David Stearns says not blind to frustration of Mets fans but convicted overhaul is best
Read full article: David Stearns says not blind to frustration of Mets fans but convicted overhaul is bestNew York Mets president of baseball operations David Stearns has heard all the harsh criticism this offseason.
Chloe Kim says she's 'good to go' for Olympics despite labrum tear in shoulder
Read full article: Chloe Kim says she's 'good to go' for Olympics despite labrum tear in shoulderSnowboarder Chloe Kim says she’s “good to go” for the Milan Cortina Olympics despite tearing the labrum in her shoulder during a training run last week in Switzerland.
Mario Cristobal's path back to Miami was forged by family. He has Miami on the cusp of a CFP title
Read full article: Mario Cristobal's path back to Miami was forged by family. He has Miami on the cusp of a CFP titleMario Cristobal, head coach at the University of Miami, has brought the Hurricanes back to the national spotlight.
Vikings receiver Jordan Addison faces misdemeanor trespassing charge after arrest in Florida
Read full article: Vikings receiver Jordan Addison faces misdemeanor trespassing charge after arrest in FloridaMinnesota Vikings wide receiver Jordan Addison faces a misdemeanor trespassing charge following his arrest in Florida.
Diamondbacks acquire 8-time All-Star 3B Nolan Arenado in a deal with the Cardinals
Read full article: Diamondbacks acquire 8-time All-Star 3B Nolan Arenado in a deal with the CardinalsThe Arizona Diamondbacks have acquired eight-time All-Star third baseman Nolan Arenado from St. Louis for minor league pitcher Jack Martinez.
Panthers GM says team will pick up QB Bryce Young's 5th year option, no timeline on extension
Read full article: Panthers GM says team will pick up QB Bryce Young's 5th year option, no timeline on extensionCarolina Panthers general manager Dan Morgan says the team plans to pick up the fifth-year option on quarterback Bryce Young's contract.
Mikaela Shiffrin and Lindsey Vonn's US teammates are also making an impact in the Olympic season
Read full article: Mikaela Shiffrin and Lindsey Vonn's US teammates are also making an impact in the Olympic seasonMikaela Shiffrin and American teammate Paula Moltzan finished 1-2 in a World Cup slalom night race.
Snoop Dogg's NBA analyst role underscores why his on-air presence and global appeal keeps growing
Read full article: Snoop Dogg's NBA analyst role underscores why his on-air presence and global appeal keeps growingSnoop Dogg has made a splash as an NBA analyst, joining Reggie Miller and Terry Gannon during the second half of Peacock's recent Warriors at Clippers broadcast.
US and Mexico flag football teams will play a game during the Super Bowl week in an Olympic preview
Read full article: US and Mexico flag football teams will play a game during the Super Bowl week in an Olympic previewThe week of the Super Bowl in San Francisco features two marquee flag football games.
Jim Hartung, who helped lead U.S. men's gymnastics team to 1984 Olympic gold, dies at 65
Read full article: Jim Hartung, who helped lead U.S. men's gymnastics team to 1984 Olympic gold, dies at 65Jim Hartung, a two-time U.S. Olympian who helped lead the Americans to their first and only gold medal in the men's sport in 1984, has died.
How will climate change reshape the Winter Olympics? The list of possible host sites is shrinking
Read full article: How will climate change reshape the Winter Olympics? The list of possible host sites is shrinkingBelgian biathlete Maya Cloetens is concerned about the future of winter sports in a warming world.
Trump travel ban leaves Senegal, Ivory Coast fans in limbo for World Cup
Read full article: Trump travel ban leaves Senegal, Ivory Coast fans in limbo for World CupSenegal and Ivory Coast fans who want to support their teams at the World Cup this summer have had their plans upended because of a travel ban imposed by the Trump administration.
Manchester United hires former player Michael Carrick as head coach until end of the season
Read full article: Manchester United hires former player Michael Carrick as head coach until end of the seasonManchester United has turned to former player Michael Carrick to salvage its imploding season.
Two more Russian athletes approved for Milan Cortina Olympics with neutral status
Read full article: Two more Russian athletes approved for Milan Cortina Olympics with neutral statusTwo more Russian athletes have been approved by the International Olympic Committee to compete at the Milan Cortina Winter Games next month with neutral status.
Mike Tomlin and the Steelers face familiar questions after their latest early playoff exit
Read full article: Mike Tomlin and the Steelers face familiar questions after their latest early playoff exitSteelers coach Mike Tomlin called it a disappointing end to his team's season after Pittsburgh lost 30-6 to the Houston Texans in an AFC wild-card playoff game on Monday night.
Venus Williams loses in 1st round of Australian Open tuneup event in Hobart
Read full article: Venus Williams loses in 1st round of Australian Open tuneup event in HobartVenus Williams has lost 6-4, 6-3 to Tatjana Maria in the first round at the Hobart International, the week ahead of her appearance at the Australian Open.
Supreme Court seems likely to uphold state bans on transgender athletes in girls and women's sports
Read full article: Supreme Court seems likely to uphold state bans on transgender athletes in girls and women's sportsThe Supreme Court seems likely to uphold state laws barring transgender girls and women from playing on school athletic teams.
Clippers star James Harden passes Shaquille O'Neal for 9th place on the NBA's all-time scoring list
Read full article: Clippers star James Harden passes Shaquille O'Neal for 9th place on the NBA's all-time scoring listJames Harden has passed Shaquille O’Neal for ninth place on the NBA’s all-time scoring list.
Texans stifle Aaron Rodgers and the Steelers 30-6 for franchise's 1st road playoff win
Read full article: Texans stifle Aaron Rodgers and the Steelers 30-6 for franchise's 1st road playoff winThe Houston Texans have secured their first road playoff win in franchise history, beating the Pittsburgh Steelers 30-6.
Falcons interview John Harbaugh and Mike McDaniel as they continue search to replace Raheem Morris
Read full article: Falcons interview John Harbaugh and Mike McDaniel as they continue search to replace Raheem MorrisThe Atlanta Falcons have interviewed former Baltimore coach John Harbaugh for their head coaching job.
No. 1 Indiana, No. 10 Miami should be near full strength for national championship game
Read full article: No. 1 Indiana, No. 10 Miami should be near full strength for national championship gameNo. 10 Miami needs everything at its disposal to slow down top-seeded Indiana’s high-scoring offense in next week’s College Football Playoff championship.
Packers' Micah Parsons says he can recover from torn ACL in time to play early next season
Read full article: Packers' Micah Parsons says he can recover from torn ACL in time to play early next seasonGreen Bay’s Micah Parsons calls his torn anterior cruciate ligament “the most challenging thing that I think I’ve ever faced as a human."
Former Pittsburgh Pirates reliever Dave Giusti, who helped win the 1971 World Series, dies at 86
Read full article: Former Pittsburgh Pirates reliever Dave Giusti, who helped win the 1971 World Series, dies at 86Dave Giusti, a reliable reliever who helped the Pittsburgh Pirates win the 1971 World Series, has died.
College watchdog group rejected 500-plus NIL deals worth nearly $15 million, but cleared many more
Read full article: College watchdog group rejected 500-plus NIL deals worth nearly $15 million, but cleared many moreThe College Sports Commission has rejected nearly $15 million in name, image, likeness agreements since it started evaluating them over the summer, representing more than 10% of the value of all the deals it has analyzed and closed.
Arizona strengthens hold on No. 1 in AP Top 25; Vanderbilt cracks top 10
Read full article: Arizona strengthens hold on No. 1 in AP Top 25; Vanderbilt cracks top 10Arizona has tightened its hold on the top spot in The Associated Press men’s college basketball poll after Michigan’s loss to Wisconsin.
How a slippery court led to a grueling stretch for the Bulls and Heat: 4 games in 5 days await
Read full article: How a slippery court led to a grueling stretch for the Bulls and Heat: 4 games in 5 days awaitThe NBA has rescheduled a game between the Chicago Bulls and Miami Heat due to a slippery court issue.
Matthew Stafford is healthy, but Rams CB Ahkello Witherspoon is out for season after playoff injury
Read full article: Matthew Stafford is healthy, but Rams CB Ahkello Witherspoon is out for season after playoff injuryQuarterback Matthew Stafford is expected to play for the Los Angeles Rams this weekend after tests revealed only a sprain of the index finger on his throwing hand.
USA Luge gets 11 athletes into Milan Cortina Olympics, 1 shy of maximum. Russia will get 2 spots
Read full article: USA Luge gets 11 athletes into Milan Cortina Olympics, 1 shy of maximum. Russia will get 2 spotsRussian luge athletes Roman Repilov and Daria Olesik have qualified for the Milan Cortina Olympics.
Dylan Raiola announces transfer from Nebraska to Oregon, Jordan Seaton says Colorado chapter closing
Read full article: Dylan Raiola announces transfer from Nebraska to Oregon, Jordan Seaton says Colorado chapter closingQuarterback Dylan Raiola has announced on social media he intends to transfer from Nebraska to Oregon.
Sergei Fedorov’s #91 to be retired at Little Caesars Arena
Read full article: Sergei Fedorov’s #91 to be retired at Little Caesars ArenaHistory is about to unfold at Little Caesars Arena on Monday. Sergei Fedorov’s #91 will join the immortals of Hockeytown on Jan. 12. For fans, this has been decades in the making.
NHL chooses Buffalo Sabres to host draft in June with PSU's Gavin McKenna as the top prospect
Read full article: NHL chooses Buffalo Sabres to host draft in June with PSU's Gavin McKenna as the top prospectThe Buffalo Sabres will host the NHL draft in June, commissioner Gary Bettman announced Monday, with highly prized prospect Gavin McKenna as the centerpiece of the event.
Chargers coach Jim Harbaugh says 'Those that stay will be champions.' QB Justin Herbert isn't sure
Read full article: Chargers coach Jim Harbaugh says 'Those that stay will be champions.' QB Justin Herbert isn't sureChargers coach Jim Harbaugh remains optimistic about the team's future despite a 16-3 loss to New England in the wild-card round.
Maye throws late TD pass and Patriots' defense roughs up Herbert, Chargers in 16-3 playoff win
Read full article: Maye throws late TD pass and Patriots' defense roughs up Herbert, Chargers in 16-3 playoff winDrake Maye threw a touchdown pass to Hunter Henry in the fourth quarter, and New England’s defense roughed up Justin Herbert as the Patriots beat the Los Angeles Chargers 16-3 in an AFC wild-card playoff game.
Purdy, 49ers eliminate defending Super Bowl champion Eagles with 23-19 win in wild-card game
Read full article: Purdy, 49ers eliminate defending Super Bowl champion Eagles with 23-19 win in wild-card gameBrock Purdy threw a 4-yard touchdown pass to Christian McCaffrey, leading San Francisco to a 23-19 victory over defending Super Bowl champion Philadelphia in a wild-card game.
Matt LaFleur expects to meet with Packers president Ed Policy soon regarding his future
Read full article: Matt LaFleur expects to meet with Packers president Ed Policy soon regarding his futureGreen Bay Packers coach Matt LaFleur is more interested in talking about his team’s future than his own.
Trevor Lawrence has to 'live with' costly turnovers in Jaguars' playoff loss to Bills
Read full article: Trevor Lawrence has to 'live with' costly turnovers in Jaguars' playoff loss to BillsIt’s hard to blame Jacksonville coach Liam Coen for relying on quarterback Trevor Lawrence against Buffalo.
49ers' George Kittle tears Achilles tendon in playoff win over Eagles
Read full article: 49ers' George Kittle tears Achilles tendon in playoff win over EaglesSan Francisco 49ers tight end George Kittle tore his right Achilles tendon late in the first half of a victory in a wild-card playoff game at Philadelphia.
Williams scores 20 as No. 12 LSU hands No. 2 Texas its first loss, 70-65
Read full article: Williams scores 20 as No. 12 LSU hands No. 2 Texas its first loss, 70-65Mikaylah Williams scored 20 points, capped by her 3 as the shot clock expired with 1:20 to go in the game, and No. 12 LSU handed second-ranked Texas its first loss this season, 70-65.
Barcelona beats Real Madrid again to win Spanish Super Cup in Saudi Arabia clasico
Read full article: Barcelona beats Real Madrid again to win Spanish Super Cup in Saudi Arabia clasicoRaphinha scores twice as Barcelona beats Real Madrid 3-2 in the final of the Spanish Super Cup played in Saudi Arabia.
Josh Allen carries Bills to 27-24 win at Jags for Buffalo's first road playoff victory in 33 years
Read full article: Josh Allen carries Bills to 27-24 win at Jags for Buffalo's first road playoff victory in 33 yearsJosh Allen took a pounding, doled out punishment and delivered Buffalo its first road playoff victory in more than three decades, 27-24 over Jacksonville.
World champ Malinin leads one of the strongest US Figure Skating teams ever into Winter Olympics
Read full article: World champ Malinin leads one of the strongest US Figure Skating teams ever into Winter OlympicsIlia Malinin and the ice dance duo Madison Chock and Evan Bates will lead a strong U.S. Figure Skating team at the Milan Cortina Olympics.
Inside the Numbers: How Indiana and Miami stack up going into CFP national championship game
Read full article: Inside the Numbers: How Indiana and Miami stack up going into CFP national championship gameIndiana quarterback Fernando Mendoza originally planned to attend Yale, where he was recruited five years ago.
US international Josh Sargent refused to play in FA Cup game, says Norwich coach
Read full article: US international Josh Sargent refused to play in FA Cup game, says Norwich coachNorwich head coach Philippe Clement says U.S. international Josh Sargent refused to play in Sunday's FA Cup match against Walsall.
US international Ricardo Pepi out 2 months with broken arm but should recover in time for World Cup
Read full article: US international Ricardo Pepi out 2 months with broken arm but should recover in time for World CupUnited States international Ricardo Pepi was to be operated on after breaking his right arm during a game with PSV Eindhoven and is expected to be out for two months.
A $400,000 payout after Maduro's capture is putting prediction markets in the spotlight
Read full article: A $400,000 payout after Maduro's capture is putting prediction markets in the spotlightPrediction markets let people wager on anything from a basketball game to the outcome of a presidential election — and recently, the downfall of former Venezuelan President Nicolás Maduro.
Guard at Winter Olympic construction site dies in nighttime sub-freezing temperatures
Read full article: Guard at Winter Olympic construction site dies in nighttime sub-freezing temperaturesAuthorities have confirmed the death of a guard at construction site near a 2026 Winter Olympic venue in the mountain resort of Cortina d'Ampezzo.
Transgender teen athlete in a Supreme Court fight knows the upcoming sports season could be her last
Read full article: Transgender teen athlete in a Supreme Court fight knows the upcoming sports season could be her lastBecky Pepper-Jackson is a 15-year-old in West Virginia who knows the upcoming sports season could be her last.
Paco Rassat races to 2nd World Cup slalom win in breakout season ahead of Olympics
Read full article: Paco Rassat races to 2nd World Cup slalom win in breakout season ahead of OlympicsThe big surprise of the World Cup slalom season scored his second win Sunday adding to his fast-rising reputation before the Winter Olympics.
Poland overcomes Świątek defeat to Bencic and rallies to beat Switzerland in United Cup final
Read full article: Poland overcomes Świątek defeat to Bencic and rallies to beat Switzerland in United Cup finalPoland bounced back from two consecutive runner-up finishes to win the United Cup after Jan Zielinski and Katarzyna Kawa beat Jakub Paul and Belinda Bencic 6-4, 6-3 in the deciding mixed doubles match to complete a 2-1 comeback victory over Switzerland on Sunday.
Lindsey Vonn's World Cup race canceled because of snowfall, wind gusts in Austria
Read full article: Lindsey Vonn's World Cup race canceled because of snowfall, wind gusts in AustriaLindsey Vonn has lost the chance for another World Cup race win on Sunday when a super-G was canceled because of the weather conditions.
Sabalenka wins Brisbane final amid frosty exchange with Kostyuk, Medvedev tops Nakashima
Read full article: Sabalenka wins Brisbane final amid frosty exchange with Kostyuk, Medvedev tops NakashimaAryna Sabalenka has won her second consecutive Brisbane International title with a straight-sets victory over Marta Kostyuk.
Matt LaFleur and the Packers face uncertain future after blowing big lead in wild-card loss
Read full article: Matt LaFleur and the Packers face uncertain future after blowing big lead in wild-card lossAt the end of his seventh season as Green Bay’s coach, Matt LaFleur saw a team that lacked composure at big moments in a playoff game.
Caleb Williams rallies Bears from 18 points down for 31-27 playoff win over rival Packers
Read full article: Caleb Williams rallies Bears from 18 points down for 31-27 playoff win over rival PackersCaleb Williams came through in his playoff debut, throwing a go-ahead, 25-yard touchdown pass to DJ Moore with 1:43 remaining, and the Chicago Bears rallied from an 18-point deficit to beat the rival Green Bay Packers 31-27 in a wild-card playoff game.
All-Star 3B Alex Bregman agrees to a $175 million, 5-year contract with the Cubs, AP sources say
Read full article: All-Star 3B Alex Bregman agrees to a $175 million, 5-year contract with the Cubs, AP sources sayAll-Star third baseman Alex Bregman has agreed to a $175 million, five-year contract with the Chicago Cubs, according to two people familiar with the deal.
Ilia Malinin wins 4th consecutive U.S. Figure Skating title with dialed-back performance
Read full article: Ilia Malinin wins 4th consecutive U.S. Figure Skating title with dialed-back performanceIlia Malinin has won his fourth consecutive U.S. Figure Skating title, showcasing his flair despite a scaled-back routine.
Texans, Patriots, 49ers, Bills, Bears and Rams advance to NFL's divisional round
Read full article: Texans, Patriots, 49ers, Bills, Bears and Rams advance to NFL's divisional roundHouston’s stingy defense knocked Aaron Rodgers and the Pittsburgh Steelers out of the NFL playoffs, sending the Texans to the divisional round to complete wild-card weekend.
Stafford's late TD pass to Parkinson lifts the Rams past the Panthers 34-31 in tense playoff opener
Read full article: Stafford's late TD pass to Parkinson lifts the Rams past the Panthers 34-31 in tense playoff openerMatthew Stafford threw a 19-yard go-ahead touchdown pass to Colby Parkinson with 38 seconds to lift the Los Angeles Rams to a dramatic 34-31 wild-card round win over the Carolina Panthers in the opening game of the NFL playoffs.
Vanderbilt lone program in nation with both men, women still perfect at 16-0 apiece
Read full article: Vanderbilt lone program in nation with both men, women still perfect at 16-0 apieceMemorial Magic is back in a very big way for Vanderbilt with the Southeastern Conference’s only private university as the nation’s only program with both its men’s and women’s teams still undefeated.
Wisconsin beats No. 2 Michigan 91-88 to give Wolverines their 1st loss of the season
Read full article: Wisconsin beats No. 2 Michigan 91-88 to give Wolverines their 1st loss of the seasonJohn Blackwell had 26 points, Nick Boyd scored 22 and Aleksas Bieliauskas set a career high with 17 points to lead Wisconsin to a 91-88 win over previously unbeaten, second-ranked Michigan on Saturday.
No. 20 Louisville beats Boston College 75-62 as ex-G League player London Johnson is made available
Read full article: No. 20 Louisville beats Boston College 75-62 as ex-G League player London Johnson is made availableSananda Fru had 19 points and 13 rebounds and missed just one of his nine field-goal attempts to lead shorthanded Louisville to a 75-62 win over Boston College.