New coach John Harbaugh embraces the challenge of turning the Giants back into contenders
Read full article: New coach John Harbaugh embraces the challenge of turning the Giants back into contendersJohn Harbaugh takes over as coach of the New York Giants with plenty of power over shaping their future and an eagerness to turn them back into a contender.
DeSantis loses bet on Miami Hurricanes, owes Indiana governor key lime pie and stone crabs
Read full article: DeSantis loses bet on Miami Hurricanes, owes Indiana governor key lime pie and stone crabsFlorida Gov. Ron DeSantis says he owes Indiana Gov. Mike Braun some key lime pie and stone crabs after losing a bet.
Fernando Mendoza headlines AP's all-College Football Playoff team after leading Indiana to title
Read full article: Fernando Mendoza headlines AP's all-College Football Playoff team after leading Indiana to titleIndiana’s Fernando Mendoza spent the College Football Playoff showing the nation just why he earned the Heisman Trophy.
No. 1 Indiana tops final AP Top 25 football poll of season as Big Ten's title run reaches 3 straight
Read full article: No. 1 Indiana tops final AP Top 25 football poll of season as Big Ten's title run reaches 3 straightIndiana is No. 1 in the final Associated Press Top 25 after finishing a 16-0 season with a victory over Miami in the College Football Playoff championship game.
Michigan’s Nick Baumgartner trains for Olympics on homemade backyard snowboard track
Read full article: Michigan’s Nick Baumgartner trains for Olympics on homemade backyard snowboard trackMany Olympians train in world-class facilities, but gold medalist Nick Baumgartner simply walks into his own backyard.
Man City stunned by tiny Bodø/Glimt in huge Champions League upset in the Arctic
Read full article: Man City stunned by tiny Bodø/Glimt in huge Champions League upset in the ArcticManchester City has slumped to one of the most humiliating upsets in Champions League history by losing 3-1 at tiny Norwegian club Bodø/Glimt.
Senegal's triumphant return: Fans flood Dakar streets for Africa Cup of Nations victory parade
Read full article: Senegal's triumphant return: Fans flood Dakar streets for Africa Cup of Nations victory paradeSenegal's team receives a heroes' welcome in Dakar following their Africa Cup of Nations victory.
T-shirt for Ukraine: a player's heartfelt tribute to her country and her dad at the Australian Open
Read full article: T-shirt for Ukraine: a player's heartfelt tribute to her country and her dad at the Australian OpenWith a very offbeat style of play and even more unique body art, Oleksandra Oliynykova stood out in her Australian Open loss to defending champion Madision Keys.
Titans agree to hire Robert Saleh as coach as they seek to speed up rebuild, AP source says
Read full article: Titans agree to hire Robert Saleh as coach as they seek to speed up rebuild, AP source saysThe Tennessee Titans have agreed to hire Robert Saleh as their coach, hoping he can speed up their rebuild and end the franchise’s skid of four straight losing seasons.
Warriors guard Jimmy Butler tears ACL in his right knee against Heat, AP source says
Read full article: Warriors guard Jimmy Butler tears ACL in his right knee against Heat, AP source saysWarriors star Jimmy Butler tore the ACL in his right knee, a person with knowledge of the injury told The Associated Press.
Mark Fletcher and Malachi Toney delivered for Miami in the CFP final. The Hurricanes fell just short
Read full article: Mark Fletcher and Malachi Toney delivered for Miami in the CFP final. The Hurricanes fell just shortMiami's football team faces big changes next season with a new quarterback, new starters on both lines, and a new kicker.
Harris scores 25, Brown misses potential game-winner and Pistons hold off Celtics for 104-103 win
Read full article: Harris scores 25, Brown misses potential game-winner and Pistons hold off Celtics for 104-103 winTobias Harris scored 25 points and Jaylen Brown missed a jumper just before the buzzer, allowing the Detroit Pistons to hold on for a 104-103 win over the Boston Celtics in a matchup of teams with the best records in the Eastern Conference.
Knicks are blown out, booed and losing control of a season with championship aspirations
Read full article: Knicks are blown out, booed and losing control of a season with championship aspirationsKnicks coach Mike Brown decided not to talk about basketball adjustments at halftime of a game his team had trailed by 30.
Goalie fight breaks out between Florida's Sergei Bobrovsky and San Jose’s Alex Nedeljkovic
Read full article: Goalie fight breaks out between Florida's Sergei Bobrovsky and San Jose’s Alex NedeljkovicA goalie fight broke out with 14 minutes left in a game between the Florida Panthers and San Jose Sharks that had gotten increasingly chippy with post-whistle pushing and shoving.
Carlos Beltrán and Andruw Jones appear on track to gain election to the Baseball Hall of Fame
Read full article: Carlos Beltrán and Andruw Jones appear on track to gain election to the Baseball Hall of FameCenter fielders Carlos Beltrán and Andruw Jones appear on track to gain election to the Baseball Hall of Fame on Tuesday.
Kostoulas's late overhead kick rescues point for Brighton in 1-1 draw with Bournemouth
Read full article: Kostoulas's late overhead kick rescues point for Brighton in 1-1 draw with BournemouthTeenage substitute Charalampos Kostoulas scored with an audacious overhead kick in a stoppage-time to give Brighton a 1-1 draw against Bournemouth.
Antetokounmpo and the Bucks hold off Atlanta 112-110 to snap a three-game skid
Read full article: Antetokounmpo and the Bucks hold off Atlanta 112-110 to snap a three-game skidGiannis Antetokounmpo had 21 points and 17 rebounds and the Milwaukee Bucks snapped a three-game losing streak, holding off the Atlanta Hawks 112-110 after squandering a 23-point lead in the second half.
NBA announces All-Star Game starters, with 1st version of U.S. vs. The World format now on its way
Read full article: NBA announces All-Star Game starters, with 1st version of U.S. vs. The World format now on its wayMilwaukee’s Giannis Antetokounmpo, Oklahoma City’s Shai Gilgeous-Alexander, Denver’s Nikola Jokic, the Los Angeles Lakers’ Luka Doncic, Golden State's Stephen Curry, New York’s Jalen Brunson, Detroit’s Cade Cunningham, Philadelphia’s Tyrese Maxey, Boston’s Jaylen Brown and San San Antonio's Victor Wembanyama were announced as NBA All-Star starters Monday.
Arizona a unanimous No. 1 for first time, Saint Louis and Miami of Ohio join AP Top 25
Read full article: Arizona a unanimous No. 1 for first time, Saint Louis and Miami of Ohio join AP Top 25Arizona is the unanimous No. 1 in The Associated Press Top 25 men's college basketball poll for the first time.
Iowa cracks top 10 in AP women's basketball poll for 1st time in 2 years. UConn, South Carolina 1-2
Read full article: Iowa cracks top 10 in AP women's basketball poll for 1st time in 2 years. UConn, South Carolina 1-2Iowa moved into the top 10 for the first time in two years and UConn remained the unanimous No. 1 choice in The Associated Press women’s basketball poll.
Real Madrid, Chelsea return to Champions League with rookie coaches in season of firings
Read full article: Real Madrid, Chelsea return to Champions League with rookie coaches in season of firingsReal Madrid and Chelsea resume in the Champions League this week after the winter break with new coaches working in the competition for the first time.
Bills fire coach Sean McDermott after 9 seasons of falling short of reaching the Super Bowl
Read full article: Bills fire coach Sean McDermott after 9 seasons of falling short of reaching the Super BowlThe Buffalo Bills have fired coach Sean McDermott after the team again failed to reach the Super Bowl in his nine seasons.
Transfer QBs Mendoza, Beck headline college football's biggest game and signify broader trend
Read full article: Transfer QBs Mendoza, Beck headline college football's biggest game and signify broader trendThe biggest game in college football is set to be decided by transfer quarterbacks for the second year in a row.
Chance Gray's family legacy adds special meaning to Coretta Scott King Classic for Ohio State guard
Read full article: Chance Gray's family legacy adds special meaning to Coretta Scott King Classic for Ohio State guardGetting a chance to play in the Coretta Scott King Classic has special meaning for Ohio State senior Chance Gray.
Indiana completes undefeated season and wins first national title, beating Miami 27-21 in CFP final
Read full article: Indiana completes undefeated season and wins first national title, beating Miami 27-21 in CFP finalFernando Mendoza bulldozed his way into the end zone and Indiana bullied its way into the history books Monday night.
Luka, LeBron get the Lakers back into form in a 110-93 victory over the Raptors
Read full article: Luka, LeBron get the Lakers back into form in a 110-93 victory over the RaptorsLuka Doncic had 25 points and seven assists, LeBron James added 24 points and seven assists, and the Los Angeles Lakers returned to form with a 110-93 victory over the Toronto Raptors.
Durant moves past his 'idol,' Dirk Nowitzki, into 6th place on the NBA's career scoring list
Read full article: Durant moves past his 'idol,' Dirk Nowitzki, into 6th place on the NBA's career scoring listKevin Durant moved into sixth place on the NBA's career scoring list, passing his friend and idol Dirk Nowitzki.
Rams shake off wild, late TD pass by Caleb Williams, beat Bears 20-17 in OT to reach NFC title game
Read full article: Rams shake off wild, late TD pass by Caleb Williams, beat Bears 20-17 in OT to reach NFC title gameMatthew Stafford and the Los Angeles Rams survived an incredible throw by Caleb Williams that forced overtime, beating the Chicago Bears 20-17 to advance to the NFC championship game.
Durant passes Nowitzki for 6th place on NBA career scoring list as Rockets beat Pelicans 119-110
Read full article: Durant passes Nowitzki for 6th place on NBA career scoring list as Rockets beat Pelicans 119-110Kevin Durant had 18 points and moved into sixth place on the NBA’s career points list, and Jabari Smith Jr. scored a season-high 32 points as the Houston Rockets beat the New Orleans Pelicans 119-110 Sunday night.
Świątek overcomes rust to advance in Australian Open. Djokovic racks up more records
Read full article: Świątek overcomes rust to advance in Australian Open. Djokovic racks up more recordsIga Świątek acknowledges she has room for improvement in her quest for an Australian Open title to complete a career Grand Slam.
Maye throws 3 TD passes, Stroud has 4 INTs as Patriots top Texans 28-16 to advance to AFC title game
Read full article: Maye throws 3 TD passes, Stroud has 4 INTs as Patriots top Texans 28-16 to advance to AFC title gameDrake Maye threw three touchdown passes, Marcus Jones returned one of C.
NFL again faces questions about the definition of a catch after disputed pick in Bills-Broncos game
Read full article: NFL again faces questions about the definition of a catch after disputed pick in Bills-Broncos gameOnce again, many NFL fans, coaches and commentators are questioning the definition of a catch.
College football leaders debate playoff expansion ahead of Friday deadline from ESPN
Read full article: College football leaders debate playoff expansion ahead of Friday deadline from ESPNCollege football leaders have given every indication that they remain stuck in a yearlong debate about expanding the playoff from 12 teams to 16 or beyond.
Ja Morant scores 24 points in return to lineup as Grizzlies beat Magic 126-109 in London
Read full article: Ja Morant scores 24 points in return to lineup as Grizzlies beat Magic 126-109 in LondonJa Morant had 24 points and 13 assists in his return to the lineup to lead the Memphis Grizzlies to a 126-109 victory over the Orlando Magic in the first NBA regular-season game in London since 2019.
Edwards, Wembanyama enjoy another showdown between two of the West's best as Spurs top Timberwolves
Read full article: Edwards, Wembanyama enjoy another showdown between two of the West's best as Spurs top TimberwolvesAnthony Edwards doesn't want to be the face of the NBA, but the Minnesota Timberwolves star is becoming a focus of one the league’s marquee matchups when he goes up against San Antonio Spurs center Victor Wembanyama.
College football's surprise: Miami and Indiana meet for a title in a matchup nobody saw coming.
Read full article: College football's surprise: Miami and Indiana meet for a title in a matchup nobody saw coming.Indiana and Miami are playing for the national title Monday night, and if that has you scratching your head thinking “Who?”.
Villa loses to Everton to complete set of surprising results for Premier League title challengers
Read full article: Villa loses to Everton to complete set of surprising results for Premier League title challengersAston Villa has become the latest title challenger to trip up on a weekend of surprising results in the Premier League after losing 1-0 at home to Everton because of a defensive blunder.
Green Day to open 60th Super Bowl with anniversary ceremony celebrating generations of MVPs
Read full article: Green Day to open 60th Super Bowl with anniversary ceremony celebrating generations of MVPsThe NFL has announced that Green Day will kick off the 60th Super Bowl with an opening ceremony at Levi’s Stadium in Santa Clara, California.
At 45, Venus Williams sets record at Australian Open but falls in the 1st round
Read full article: At 45, Venus Williams sets record at Australian Open but falls in the 1st roundVenus Williams became the oldest player ever in the Australian Open women's singles draw on Sunday and went ever-so-close to celebrating the record with a win.
Lindsey Vonn's consistency is unparalleled in the Olympic ski season with 7 podiums in 8 races
Read full article: Lindsey Vonn's consistency is unparalleled in the Olympic ski season with 7 podiums in 8 racesAt age 41 Lindsey Vonn’s ability to consistently finish on the World Cup speed circuit’s podium is unparalleled.
Zeynep Sönmez rushes to aid ballkid during Australian Open upset win
Read full article: Zeynep Sönmez rushes to aid ballkid during Australian Open upset winZeynep Sönmez has stopped a game to help an ailing ballkid during her first-round win over Ekaterina Alexandrova at the Australian Open.
Seahawks dominate 49ers from opening kick, advance to NFC title game with 41-6 win
Read full article: Seahawks dominate 49ers from opening kick, advance to NFC title game with 41-6 winRashid Shaheed returned the opening kickoff for a touchdown, Kenneth Walker III rushed for three scores and the Seattle Seahawks advanced to the NFC championship game with a dominant 41-6 victory over the San Francisco 49ers.
Wembanyama helps Spurs fend off season-high 55 points from Edwards as Spurs top Timberwolves
Read full article: Wembanyama helps Spurs fend off season-high 55 points from Edwards as Spurs top TimberwolvesVictor Wembanyama had 39 points and nine rebounds, corralling a critical offensive rebound in the final seconds, enabling the San Antonio Spurs to fend off Anthony Edwards’ season-high 55 points and beat the Minnesota Timberwolves 126-123 on Saturday night.
Davis Riley takes 2-shot lead in PGA Tour opener at wind-swept Waialae
Read full article: Davis Riley takes 2-shot lead in PGA Tour opener at wind-swept WaialaeDavis Riley birdied four of the last seven holes Saturday at wind-swept Waialae Country Club for a 3-under 67 and a two-stroke lead with a round left in the PGA Tour’s season-opening Sony Open.
Josh Allen wipes away tears and takes the blame after his 4 turnovers lead to another playoff loss
Read full article: Josh Allen wipes away tears and takes the blame after his 4 turnovers lead to another playoff lossJosh Allen stood at a microphone and wiped away tears after his latest heartbreaking playoff loss.
Bo Nix breaks his right ankle late in Broncos' playoff win, will have season-ending surgery
Read full article: Bo Nix breaks his right ankle late in Broncos' playoff win, will have season-ending surgeryBo Nix broke his right ankle late in overtime of the Denver Broncos’ divisional-round victory over Buffalo on Saturday and will have surgery that will sideline him for the rest of the playoffs.
Broncos reach AFC title game after 33-30 win over Bills, but lose Nix for season with ankle injury
Read full article: Broncos reach AFC title game after 33-30 win over Bills, but lose Nix for season with ankle injuryThe Denver Broncos wrangled their biggest win in a decade from Josh Allen and the Buffalo Bills but suffered an enormous loss in the process.
Packers and coach Matt LaFleur agree to contract extension, AP source says
Read full article: Packers and coach Matt LaFleur agree to contract extension, AP source saysA person familiar with the situation says Matt LaFleur has agreed to terms on a contract extension to remain the Green Bay Packers’ coach a week after their season ended with a wild-card playoff loss to the Chicago Bears.
Top-ranked Sabalenka and Alcaraz advance on an opening day of records at the Australian Open
Read full article: Top-ranked Sabalenka and Alcaraz advance on an opening day of records at the Australian OpenAryna Sabalenka and Carlos Alcaraz fulfilled expectations on Day 1 of the Australian Open that attracted a record 100,000-plus fans to Melbourne Park.
Rangers' Zibanejad, Sullivan reach career milestones, 1 day after GM's 'disappointment' letter
Read full article: Rangers' Zibanejad, Sullivan reach career milestones, 1 day after GM's 'disappointment' letterNew York Rangers center Mika Zibanejad and coach Mike Sullivan achieved career milestones Saturday, one day after the team president sent a letter to fans expressing disappointment over how the season has gone.
No. 2 Iowa State loses second straight, 79-70 to Cincinnati
Read full article: No. 2 Iowa State loses second straight, 79-70 to CincinnatiDay Day Thomas scored 19 points to lead Cincinnati to a 79-70 win Saturday over No. 2 Iowa State, which has lost two straight after winning its first 16 games.
Zibanejad sets Rangers' record for power-play goals, ties team hat trick record in win over Flyers
Read full article: Zibanejad sets Rangers' record for power-play goals, ties team hat trick record in win over FlyersMika Zibanejad became the Rangers’ all-time leader in power-play goals and his three-goal performance tied the team record for most career hat tricks in New York’s 6-3 win over the Philadelphia Flyers.
Vance and Rubio set to attend Winter Olympics opening ceremony in Italy. Trump isn't on the list
Read full article: Vance and Rubio set to attend Winter Olympics opening ceremony in Italy. Trump isn't on the listThe White House has announced that U.S. Vice President JD Vance will lead an American delegation to the 2026 Winter Olympics.
A champion will be crowned but college football chaos will linger beyond Indiana-Miami title game
Read full article: A champion will be crowned but college football chaos will linger beyond Indiana-Miami title gameEligibility lawsuits, the out-of-control transfer portal, bickering over congressional legislation and the decades-old dilemma over coaches and their salaries were the steady drumbeat behind a college football season where nothing felt quite settled.
NFL will honor Martin Luther King Jr. with 'Choose Love' stenciled in end zone
Read full article: NFL will honor Martin Luther King Jr. with 'Choose Love' stenciled in end zoneThe NFL will honor the Rev. Martin Luther King Jr. by displaying “Choose Love” in the end zones and on helmet decals for all divisional round playoff games this weekend.
Man United stuns Man City in Carrick's first game and Liverpool and Arsenal drop points
Read full article: Man United stuns Man City in Carrick's first game and Liverpool and Arsenal drop pointsMichael Carrick got off to a flying start as Manchester United coach with a 2-0 win against Manchester City in the Premier League.
Nicol Delago earns Italy's ski team another win as home Olympics near. Lindsey Vonn 3rd in downhill
Read full article: Nicol Delago earns Italy's ski team another win as home Olympics near. Lindsey Vonn 3rd in downhillNicol Delago claimed her first World Cup victory in a downhill with 41-year-old Lindsey Vonn in third place for her fifth podium in five downhills this season.
Kevin Durant's season-high 39 points and clutch free throws lift Rockets over Timberwolves
Read full article: Kevin Durant's season-high 39 points and clutch free throws lift Rockets over TimberwolvesKevin Durant scored 39 points and made a season-best six 3-pointers to lead the Houston Rockets to a 110-105 win over the Minnesota Timberwolves.
Ole Miss QB Trinidad Chambliss sues NCAA for extra year of eligibility
Read full article: Ole Miss QB Trinidad Chambliss sues NCAA for extra year of eligibilityMississippi quarterback Trinidad Chambliss has sued the NCAA in state court for an additional year of eligibility so he can play for the Rebels next season.
Rangers GM Chris Drury shared letter with fans saying the franchise feels their disappointment
Read full article: Rangers GM Chris Drury shared letter with fans saying the franchise feels their disappointmentNew York Rangers general manager Chris Drury shared a letter with fans, saying the franchise feels their disappointment.
ACC more than survived, it thrived. Miami in the College Football Playoff final is proof
Read full article: ACC more than survived, it thrived. Miami in the College Football Playoff final is proofThe Power 4 conference that didn’t get its champion into the College Football Playoff ended up with another team playing for the national title.
Caleb Williams presents an elusive challenge for Jared Verse, Rams' defense in their playoff meeting
Read full article: Caleb Williams presents an elusive challenge for Jared Verse, Rams' defense in their playoff meetingWhen Jared Verse begins to elaborate on the methodology of sacking Caleb Williams, it’s obvious the Los Angeles Rams star edge rusher has been thinking about this monumental task quite a bit.