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Browns prevent Steelers from clinching AFC North with 13-6 win over Pittsburgh
- Philip Rivers is happy he got 3 'bonus games' even if he's made his last start for the Colts
- Seahawks close in on NFC's top seed with 27-10 win over Panthers
- Trevor Lawrence runs for 2 scores as Jaguars close in on AFC South title with 23-17 win over Colts
- Maye has career-high 5 TDs passes in Patriots' 42-10 rout of Jets. Now they wait on AFC East title
NBA »

Jazz outlast Spurs behind Walter Clayton Jr.'s 'best game as a pro'
- Antetokounmpo scores 29 for Bucks against Bulls after missing 8 games with calf strain
- Pelicans guard Jose Alvarado and Suns center Mark Williams ejected after fight
- George scores 31 and hits game winner as Jazz edge Pistons 131-129
- Lakers' Austin Reaves could miss at least a month with a strained left calf
MLB »

All-Star first baseman Ryan O'Hearn and Pirates agree to a $29 million, 2-year deal, AP source says
- Steelers WR DK Metcalf suspended 2 games following altercation with fan in Detroit
- White Sox expect Japanese slugger Munetaka Murakami to make quick impact and put up big numbers
- It's been 50 years since a lawyer's decision unlocked free agency in MLB and changed sports forever
- White Sox add Munetaka Murakami with $34 million, 2-year contract
NHL »

Matthew Tkachuk practices with Panthers for 1st time this season, indicating game return is near
College »

Kyle Whittingham confident his style will be a familiar fit as Michigan's football coach
- At 66, Kyle Whittingham still has plenty to give — and Michigan will benefit from it
- Tessa Johnson and Madina Okot score 18 points each as No. 3 South Carolina beats Providence 96-55
- Kyla Oldacre and Madison Booker lead No. 2 Texas over Southeastern Louisiana 120-38
- 'The future looks bright for us': BYU vibes shining after 1st 12-win campaign in 24 years
Golf »

Jumbo Ozaki dies of cancer at age 78. He had the most wins of any Japanese golfer
- Brooks Koepka is first player to defect from LIV. The next step is if PGA Tour will take him back
- Mito Pereira was one hole away from winning a major. Three years later the Chilean is retiring
- Matt Kuchar lost his father in February and ends the year with emotional PNC victory with his son
- Masters fields reaches 86 players with 13 from the world ranking
Soccer »

Pulisic ends 2025 with AC Milan goal. He's hoping for more with US at home World Cup in 2026
- Arsenal stays top as Man City and Aston Villa apply the pressure and Liverpool resurgence continues
- Patrick Dorgu's first Manchester United goal brings festive cheer after 1-0 win over Newcastle
- John Robertson, two-time European Cup winner with Nottingham Forest, dies at 72
- Ivory Coast starts Africa Cup title defense with a win as proud dad Zidane sees Algeria beat Sudan
Tennis »

Kyrgios beats Sabalenka in latest 'Battle of the Sexes' in tennis
- Venus Williams weds Andrea Preti in Florida as part of a 5-day celebration of their union
- Three-time major winner Stan Wawrinka announces 2026 as his final year on tour
- Carlos Alcaraz ends 7-year partnership with coach Juan Carlos Ferrero
- Aryna Sabalenka is the WTA Player of the Year again. Amanda Anisimova earns Comeback Player honors
Racing »

NTSB unclear who was at controls in jet crash that killed ex-NASCAR driver Greg Biffle and 6 others
- NASCAR's Brad Keselowski breaks leg in skiing accident, expected to recover for Daytona 500
- Retired NASCAR driver Greg Biffle and family among 7 killed in North Carolina plane crash
- NASCAR mourns the loss of Greg Biffle, family in tragic plane crash in North Carolina
- Police believe retired NASCAR driver Greg Biffle and family are among 7 dead in plane crash in North Carolina.
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Browns prevent Steelers from clinching AFC North with 13-6 win over Pittsburgh
Joe Reedy, Associated Press | Updated Dec. 28 - 5:12 p.m. | Save Story
Myles Garrett has said throughout another disappointing season by the Cleveland Browns that getting a win took on greater importance than breaking the NFL's single-season sack record.

Kyle Whittingham confident his style will be a familiar fit as Michigan's football coach
Doug Ferguson, Associated Press | Updated Dec. 28 - 5:10 p.m. | Save Story
Kyle Whittingham brought plenty of energy on four hours' sleep Sunday when he was introduced as Michigan's football coach, saying it was one of five jobs that could bring him out of a short retirement and offering no hesitation about joining a program in the midst of cultural chaos.

Philip Rivers is happy he got 3 'bonus games' even if he's made his last start for the Colts
Michael Marot, Associated Press | Posted Dec. 28 - 5:06 p.m. | Save Story
Philip Rivers has made the postgame walk to answer tough questions dozens of times over his previous 17 NFL seasons.

Seahawks close in on NFC's top seed with 27-10 win over Panthers
Steve Reed, Associated Press | Updated Dec. 28 - 3:57 p.m. | Save Story
The Seattle Seahawks are doing everything they can to wrap up the No. 1 seed in the NFC.

Trevor Lawrence runs for 2 scores as Jaguars close in on AFC South title with 23-17 win over Colts
Michael Marot, Associated Press | Updated Dec. 28 - 3:41 p.m. | Save Story
Trevor Lawrence took the Jacksonville Jaguars back to the playoffs with his nearly flawless work through the air.

Maye has career-high 5 TDs passes in Patriots' 42-10 rout of Jets. Now they wait on AFC East title
Dennis Waszak Jr., Associated Press | Updated Dec. 28 - 3:40 p.m. | Save Story
Drake Maye and the New England Patriots took care of their end of things in their quest for the AFC East title.

Pulisic ends 2025 with AC Milan goal. He's hoping for more with US at home World Cup in 2026
Andrew Dampf, Associated Press | Updated Dec. 28 - 2:48 p.m. | Save Story
in a campaign that will conclude with a home World Cup for the United States.

Tessa Johnson and Madina Okot score 18 points each as No. 3 South Carolina beats Providence 96-55
The Associated Press | Updated Dec. 28 - 2:15 p.m. | Save Story
Tessa Johnson and Madina Okot each scored 18 points to lead third-ranked South Carolina over Providence 96-55 on Sunday, but the Gamecocks also lost guard Ta'Niya Latson to injury.

Kyla Oldacre and Madison Booker lead No. 2 Texas over Southeastern Louisiana 120-38
Mark Rosner, Associated Press | Posted Dec. 28 - 2:13 p.m. | Save Story
Senior Kyla Oldacre scored a career-high 22 points and Madison Booker added 20 to help No. 2 Texas finish its non-conference schedule undefeated with a 120-38 victory over Southeastern Louisiana on Sunday.

Mikaela Shiffrin keeps World Cup slalom streak going but slams course conditions in night race
The Associated Press | Updated Dec. 28 - 12:45 p.m. | Save Story
After dominating the first four World Cup slaloms this season, Mikaela Shiffrin has only just managed to keep her winning streak intact ahead of the 2026 Olympics.

Matthew Tkachuk practices with Panthers for 1st time this season, indicating game return is near
Tim Reynolds, Associated Press | Updated Dec. 28 - 12:18 p.m. | Save Story
Matthew Tkachuk played hockey on Sunday, which was a jolt of long-awaited good news for the Florida Panthers.

Kyrgios beats Sabalenka in latest 'Battle of the Sexes' in tennis
The Associated Press | Updated Dec. 28 - 11:42 a.m. | Save Story
Nick Kyrgios won the latest version of the "Battle of the Sexes" in tennis, beating top-ranked women's player Aryna Sabalenka 6-3, 6-3 in an exhibition match that represented light entertainment rather than another landmark moment for gender equality.

Panthers receiver Tetairoa McMillan active for Seahawks game despite being added to injury report
Steve Reed, Associated Press | Updated Dec. 28 - 9:59 a.m. | Save Story
Carolina Panthers wide receiver Tetairoa McMillan is active and expected to play Sunday against the Seattle Seahawks despite being added to the injury report with an illness.

Derrick Henry's virtuoso performance helps Ravens stay alive with 41-24 win over Packers
Steve Megargee, Associated Press | Updated Dec. 28 - 9:15 a.m. | Save Story
With their backs against the wall, the Baltimore Ravens made sure they wouldn't underutilize Derrick Henry again.

Rams Pro Bowler Stafford heads into Monday night game against the Falcons as the top passer in NFL
Charles Odum, Associated Press | Posted Dec. 28 - 9:14 a.m. | Save Story
Atlanta Falcons coaches and front office personnel couldn't avoid a comparison when they witnessed the arm talent of Michael Penix Jr. in a workout before the 2024 NFL draft.

Ravens stay alive, Texans secure a playoff spot, Bears and Broncos clinch division titles
Rob Maaddi, Associated Press | Updated Dec. 27 - 10:36 p.m. | Save Story
The Chicago Bears have gone worst to first.

No. 20 Virginia notches first 11-win season by beating 25th-ranked Missouri in the Gator Bowl
Mark Long, Associated Press | Updated Dec. 27 - 10:03 p.m. | Save Story
Virginia coach Tony Elliott had a message for his team in the postgame locker room: Welcome to the 11-win club.

Pro Picks: Bills will edge Eagles and 49ers will beat the Bears
Rob Maaddi, Associated Press | Posted Dec. 27 - 9:47 p.m. | Save Story
Twelve teams are in the NFL playoffs. Four more are battling for the final two spots.

Antetokounmpo scores 29 for Bucks against Bulls after missing 8 games with calf strain
The Associated Press | Updated Dec. 27 - 9:27 p.m. | Save Story
Giannis Antetokounmpo returned Saturday night from the right calf strain that kept the two-time MVP from playing in the Milwaukee Bucks' previous eight games.

