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Norwegian skier Atle Lie McGrath leads 1st run of Wengen slalom

Norwegian skier Atle Lie McGrath leads 1st run of Wengen slalom

The Associated Press  |  Posted Jan. 18 - 2:53 a.m.  |  Save Story

Norwegian skier Atle Lie McGrath led the opening run of a World Cup slalom Sunday as he attempts to win the Wengen race in consecutive years.
Zeynep Sönmez rushes to aid ballkid during Australian Open upset win

Zeynep Sönmez rushes to aid ballkid during Australian Open upset win

John Pye, Associated Press  |  Updated Jan. 18 - 2:27 a.m.  |  Save Story

Zeynep Sönmez rushed to the aid of an ailing ballkid in an interruption to play during her first-round upset win over No. 11 Ekaterina Alexandrova on Sunday at the Australian Open.
Zverev overcomes sluggish start to win Australian Open first-round match

Zverev overcomes sluggish start to win Australian Open first-round match

The Associated Press  |  Updated Jan. 18 - 12:52 a.m.  |  Save Story

Third-seeded Alexander Zverev shrugged off a sluggish start to power through his first-round match against rising star Gabriel Diallo as the Australian Open got underway on Sunday.
Moutet's underarm serve seals Australian Open first-round win

Moutet's underarm serve seals Australian Open first-round win

John Pye, Associated Press  |  Updated Jan. 18 - 12:27 a.m.  |  Save Story

Corentin Moutet sliced in an underarm serve on match point and sealed his first-round victory at the Australian Open on Sunday when Tristan Schoolkate floated his forehand return too long.
Seahawks dominate 49ers from opening kick, advance to NFC title game with 41-6 win

Seahawks dominate 49ers from opening kick, advance to NFC title game with 41-6 win

Andrew Destin, Associated Press  |  Updated Jan. 17 - 11:41 p.m.  |  Save Story

Richard Sherman, Kam Chancellor and Doug Baldwin hyped up the famed "12th Man" crowd in Seattle, providing a throwback to the Seahawks' fearsome "Legion of Boom" teams from the 2010s.
Josh Allen wipes away tears and takes the blame after his 4 turnovers lead to another playoff loss

Josh Allen wipes away tears and takes the blame after his 4 turnovers lead to another playoff loss

Pat Graham, Associated Press  |  Updated Jan. 17 - 11:09 p.m.  |  Save Story

Josh Allen knows all about heartbreaking losses in the playoffs. After yet another one Saturday, he stood at a microphone and wiped away tears.
Kevin Stefanski hired as Falcons coach after being let go by Browns

Kevin Stefanski hired as Falcons coach after being let go by Browns

The Associated Press  |  Updated Jan. 17 - 10:35 p.m.  |  Save Story

Kevin Stefanski was hired as coach of the Atlanta Falcons on Saturday night, getting a second chance to lead an NFL team less than two weeks after he was fired by the Cleveland Browns.
Broncos beat Bills but lose Nix, Seahawks rout 49ers to advance to conference championship games

Broncos beat Bills but lose Nix, Seahawks rout 49ers to advance to conference championship games

Rob Maaddi, Associated Press  |  Posted Jan. 17 - 9:45 p.m.  |  Save Story

The Denver Broncos are heading to the AFC championship game for the first time since winning their last Super Bowl 10 years ago, but they won't have Bo Nix under center after the second-year quarterback broke his right ankle.
Broncos reach AFC title game after 33-30 win over Bills, but lose Nix for season with ankle injury

Broncos reach AFC title game after 33-30 win over Bills, but lose Nix for season with ankle injury

Arnie Stapleton, Associated Press  |  Updated Jan. 17 - 9:21 p.m.  |  Save Story

The Denver Broncos wrangled their biggest win in a decade from Josh Allen and the Buffalo Bills but suffered an enormous loss in the process. About an hour after second-year quarterback Bo Nix led the Broncos to a 33-30 win on Wil Lutz's 23-yard field goal in overtime, Denver coach Sean Payton returned to the postgame lectern to deliver the stunning news. He said Nix broke his right ankle a few plays before Lutz's kick sent the top-seeded Broncos to the AFC championship game against either New England or Houston. Nix will have season-ending surgery Tuesday in Birmingham, Alabama.
Wembanyama helps Spurs fend off season-high 55 points from Edwards as Spurs top Timberwolves

Wembanyama helps Spurs fend off season-high 55 points from Edwards as Spurs top Timberwolves

Raul Dominguez, Associated Press  |  Posted Jan. 17 - 9:14 p.m.  |  Save Story

Victor 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

Davis Riley takes 2-shot lead in PGA Tour opener at wind-swept Waialae

The Associated Press  |  Posted Jan. 17 - 9:07 p.m.  |  Save Story

Davis 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.
Bo Nix breaks his right ankle late in Broncos' playoff win, will have surgery

Bo Nix breaks his right ankle late in Broncos' playoff win, will have surgery

Arnie Stapleton, Associated Press  |  Updated Jan. 17 - 8:18 p.m.  |  Save Story

Bo 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.
Packers and coach Matt LaFleur agree to contract extension, AP source says

Packers and coach Matt LaFleur agree to contract extension, AP source says

Steve Megargee, Associated Press  |  Posted Jan. 17 - 6:02 p.m.  |  Save Story

Matt LaFleur has agreed to terms on a contract extension to remain the Packers' coach, a week after Green Bay's season ended with a wild-card playoff loss to the Chicago Bears, according to a person familiar with the situation.
New York Giants hire John Harbaugh as coach after identifying him as their top choice

New York Giants hire John Harbaugh as coach after identifying him as their top choice

Stephen Whyno, Associated Press  |  Updated Jan. 17 - 5:04 p.m.  |  Save Story

The New York Giants have hired John Harbaugh as coach. Harbaugh joins the Giants 11 days after he was fired by the Baltimore Ravens. He is a Super Bowl champion who guided Baltimore to the playoffs in 12 of his 18 seasons there. He and the Ravens won it all a year after the Giants' most recent championship in the 2011 season. Harbaugh is now tasked with turning around a beleaguered franchise that has just two playoff appearances over the past decade. He gives New York a proven winner after seven coaches since Tom Coughlin failed to get past the divisional round.
No. 1 Arizona's defense and 23 points from Jaden Bradley help beat UCF 84-77

No. 1 Arizona's defense and 23 points from Jaden Bradley help beat UCF 84-77

Philip Rossman-reich, Associated Press  |  Posted Jan. 17 - 4:54 p.m.  |  Save Story

No. 1 Arizona overcame foul trouble to star forward Koa Peat with 23 points from Jaden Bradley and a hounding defensive effort to beat UCF 84-77 on Saturday.
Elliot Cadeau scores 17 points to lead No. 4 Michigan over Oregon 81-71

Elliot Cadeau scores 17 points to lead No. 4 Michigan over Oregon 81-71

Steve Mims, Associated Press  |  Posted Jan. 17 - 4:33 p.m.  |  Save Story

Elliot Cadeau scored 17 points and No. 4 Michigan defeated Oregon 81-71 Saturday afternoon at Matthew Knight Arena.
Rangers' Zibanejad, Sullivan reach career milestones, 1 day after GM's 'disappointment' letter

Rangers' Zibanejad, Sullivan reach career milestones, 1 day after GM's 'disappointment' letter

The Associated Press  |  Posted Jan. 17 - 3:47 p.m.  |  Save Story

New York Rangers center Mika Zibanejad and coach Mike Sullivan achieved career milestones Saturday, one day after team president and general manager Chris Drury sent a letter to fans expressing disappointment over how the season has gone.
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  |  Updated Jan. 17 - 3:37 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.
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.