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No. 2 Iowa State loses second straight, 79-70 to Cincinnati

No. 2 Iowa State loses second straight, 79-70 to Cincinnati

Jeff Wallner, Associated Press  |  Posted Jan. 17 - 2:23 p.m.  |  Save Story

Day 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

Zibanejad sets Rangers' record for power-play goals, ties team hat trick record in win over Flyers

The Associated Press  |  Posted Jan. 17 - 2:18 p.m.  |  Save Story

Mika 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 on Saturday.
New York Giants hire John Harbaugh as coach, AP source says

New York Giants hire John Harbaugh as coach, AP source says

Stephen Whyno, Associated Press  |  Updated Jan. 17 - 2:04 p.m.  |  Save Story

The New York Giants hired John Harbaugh as coach on Saturday, a person with knowledge of the situation told The Associated Press.
Vance and Rubio set to attend Winter Olympics opening ceremony in Italy. Trump isn't on the list

Vance and Rubio set to attend Winter Olympics opening ceremony in Italy. Trump isn't on the list

The Associated Press  |  Posted Jan. 17 - 1:51 p.m.  |  Save Story

U.S. Vice President JD Vance will lead an American delegation to the 2026 Winter Olympics in Italy and attend the opening ceremony, the White House said Saturday.
Man United stuns Man City in Carrick's first game and Liverpool and Arsenal drop points

Man United stuns Man City in Carrick's first game and Liverpool and Arsenal drop points

James Robson, Associated Press  |  Updated Jan. 17 - 1:00 p.m.  |  Save Story

Manchester United's latest reboot is off to a flying start.
Gu warms up for Olympics by retaining her Laax ski slopestyle title despite crash

Gu warms up for Olympics by retaining her Laax ski slopestyle title despite crash

The Associated Press  |  Posted Jan. 17 - 11:19 a.m.  |  Save Story

Two-time Olympic champion Eileen Gu shook off a crash and celebrated her second straight slopestyle title at the Laax Open on Saturday.
A champion will be crowned but college football chaos will linger beyond Indiana-Miami title game

A champion will be crowned but college football chaos will linger beyond Indiana-Miami title game

Eddie Pells, Associated Press  |  Posted Jan. 17 - 10:45 a.m.  |  Save Story

Once the legal wrangling over paying players finally got settled last summer, there was hope that college football might finally stumble into something resembling stability. Or at least find its footing for a couple of months.
NFL will honor Martin Luther King Jr. with 'Choose Love' stenciled in end zone

NFL will honor Martin Luther King Jr. with 'Choose Love' stenciled in end zone

The Associated Press  |  Posted Jan. 17 - 8:49 a.m.  |  Save Story

The 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.
EuroLeague CEO criticizes NBA's ambitious European plan as a 'bit of a broken record'

EuroLeague CEO criticizes NBA's ambitious European plan as a 'bit of a broken record'

Ken Maguire, Associated Press  |  Updated Jan. 17 - 7:57 a.m.  |  Save Story

European basketball often is a hot mess of passionate fandom, heated rivalries and financial problems.
Nicol Delago earns Italy's ski team another win as home Olympics near. Lindsey Vonn 3rd in downhill

Nicol Delago earns Italy's ski team another win as home Olympics near. Lindsey Vonn 3rd in downhill

The Associated Press  |  Updated Jan. 17 - 6:46 a.m.  |  Save Story

The Italian ski team is on a roll with less than three weeks to go before a home Olympics. And so is 41-year-old Lindsey Vonn.
Djokovic's new approach heading into the Australian Open: '24 is not a bad number'

Djokovic's new approach heading into the Australian Open: '24 is not a bad number'

John Pye, Associated Press  |  Posted Jan. 17 - 5:16 a.m.  |  Save Story

Novak Djokovic can still crack a joke when discussing the Carlos Alcaraz-Jannik Sinner rivalry that for two years has prevented him from becoming the most decorated tennis player ever.
Roger Federer steals the show at Australian Open's first formal opening ceremony

Roger Federer steals the show at Australian Open's first formal opening ceremony

The Associated Press  |  Posted Jan. 17 - 4:16 a.m.  |  Save Story

The Australian Open's first formal opening ceremony became the Roger Federer show on the eve of the season-opening major.
Kevin Durant's season-high 39 points and clutch free throws lift Rockets over Timberwolves

Kevin Durant's season-high 39 points and clutch free throws lift Rockets over Timberwolves

Kristie Rieken, Associated Press  |  Posted Jan. 16 - 10:43 p.m.  |  Save Story

Kevin 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 Friday night.
Riley, defending champ Taylor part of 5-way tie for lead at windy Sony Open

Riley, defending champ Taylor part of 5-way tie for lead at windy Sony Open

The Associated Press  |  Posted Jan. 16 - 9:20 p.m.  |  Save Story

The wind arrived early and stayed late Friday in the second round of the PGA Tour's season-opening Sony Open. Davis Riley thrived in the difficult conditions in the morning, birdieing the par-5 18th for a 64 and a share of the lead.
Yay for me! Venus Williams set for a record at the Australian Open

Yay for me! Venus Williams set for a record at the Australian Open

John Pye, Associated Press  |  Posted Jan. 16 - 7:57 p.m.  |  Save Story

At 45, it's no surprise Venus Williams will be setting an age record at the Australian Open when she lines up Sunday in the first round.
Bo Bichette and the New York Mets agree to a $126 million, 3-year contract, AP source says

Bo Bichette and the New York Mets agree to a $126 million, 3-year contract, AP source says

Mike Fitzpatrick, Associated Press  |  Updated Jan. 16 - 6:20 p.m.  |  Save Story

Bo Bichette and the New York Mets agreed Friday to a $126 million, three-year contract, a person familiar with the negotiations told The Associated Press.
Ole Miss QB Trinidad Chambliss sues NCAA for extra year of eligibility

Ole Miss QB Trinidad Chambliss sues NCAA for extra year of eligibility

Mark Pratt, Associated Press  |  Posted Jan. 16 - 5:21 p.m.  |  Save Story

Mississippi quarterback Trinidad Chambliss sued the NCAA in state court on Friday for an additional year of eligibility so he can play for the Rebels next season.
No. 1 Indiana looking for a storybook ending to complete this real-life Hollywood script at Miami

No. 1 Indiana looking for a storybook ending to complete this real-life Hollywood script at Miami

Michael Marot, Associated Press  |  Updated Jan. 16 - 4:09 p.m.  |  Save Story

Long before Angelo Pizzo penned the scripts for two of America's most iconic sports movies, he and his father would make the one-block walk from their home to Indiana's football stadium.
USWNT's Rose Lavelle and Lilly Reale earn US Soccer honors as best players of 2025

USWNT's Rose Lavelle and Lilly Reale earn US Soccer honors as best players of 2025

Anne M. Peterson, Associated Press  |  Posted Jan. 16 - 4:05 p.m.  |  Save Story

National team midfielder Rose Lavelle has been named the 2025 U.S. Soccer Female Player of the Year.
Duke QB Darian Mensah says he'll enter transfer portal, reversing plan to return

Duke QB Darian Mensah says he'll enter transfer portal, reversing plan to return

Aaron Beard, Associated Press  |  Posted Jan. 16 - 4:03 p.m.  |  Save Story

Duke quarterback Darian Mensah says he's entering his name into the transfer portal, reversing an original announcement that he would return after leading the Blue Devils to the Atlantic Coast Conference title.