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Lions are out of the playoff race, Packers are among 11 teams in and 3 spots remain open
- Travis Kelce's emotional night at Arrowhead Stadium may be his last with retirement decision looming
- Nix's late TD pass and stand by Broncos defense finishes off 20-13 win over Chiefs
- Pro Picks: Bills will edge Eagles and 49ers will beat the Bears
- Lions eliminated after Goff's uncharacteristic giveaways in loss that sends Packers to playoffs
NBA »
Nikola Jokic breaks Steph Curry's record with 18 points in OT and Nuggets set mark with 27 OT points
- New York Knicks star Karl-Anthony Towns and influencer Jordyn Woods are engaged
- Wembanyama's Spurs emerge as threat to defending champion Thunder after three wins over OKC
- Jokic's 56-point triple-double powers Nuggets past Timberwolves in OT
- Stephen Curry, Jimmy Butler lead the way as Warriors beat Mavericks 126-116 on Christmas Day
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
College »
Pick Six Previews: BYU to show snubbed playoff profile in Pop-Tarts Bowl win
- Patrick Kinahan: Mr. Clean Whittingham provides the detergent Michigan needs
- Hawaii stuns Cal in 35-31 in Hawaii Bowl on backup QB Luke Weaver's last-minute TD pass
- College Football Playoff ratings drop 7% as NFL competition impacts viewership
- LJ Martin's absence will open opportunities in BYU's run game, especially for a redshirt freshman
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 »
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
- US defender Chris Richards optimistic about quick Palace return after foot injury
- Amorim says Fernandes to miss United game against Newcastle but appears optimistic
- Arsenal beats Crystal Palace in penalty shootout to reach League Cup semifinals
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
- French tennis player Quentin Folliot suspended for 20 years, fined $70,000 for match-fixing
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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Nikola Jokic breaks Steph Curry's record with 18 points in OT and Nuggets set mark with 27 OT points
Arnie Stapleton, Associated Press | Posted Dec. 26 - 12:16 p.m. | Save Story
Nikola Jokic's magnitude is matched only by his modesty.
New York Knicks star Karl-Anthony Towns and influencer Jordyn Woods are engaged
Maria Sherman, Associated Press | Posted Dec. 26 - 9:03 a.m. | Save Story
Influencer Jordyn Woods and New York Knicks star Karl-Anthony Towns are engaged. The couple announced the news Thursday in a joint Instagram post captioned with the pun "Marry Christmas" and including 15 proposal photos taken on a rooftop in New York City. The couple have been dating for five years. Woods is a model and actor best known for her appearances on the reality shows "Keeping Up with the Kardashians" and "Life of Kylie," the result of her close friendship with Kylie Jenner. Towns is a four-time All-Star who began his career with the Minnesota Timberwolves. Last year the team traded him to the New York Knicks.
Sydney to Hobart favorite Master Lock Comanche leads yacht race into the first night
The Associated Press | Updated Dec. 26 - 7:46 a.m. | Save Story
Master Lock Comanche was leading defending champion LawConnect in the Sydney to Hobart Yacht Race late Friday local time in the 80th running of the ocean race to the island state of Tasmania.
Lions are out of the playoff race, Packers are among 11 teams in and 3 spots remain open
Rob Maaddi, Associated Press | Posted Dec. 26 - 4:00 a.m. | Save Story
The Lions are staying home for the playoffs, the Packers are in the postseason and only one spot remains open in the NFC.
Wembanyama's Spurs emerge as threat to defending champion Thunder after three wins over OKC
Cliff Brunt, Associated Press | Posted Dec. 26 - 4:00 a.m. | Save Story
Just a few weeks ago, the defending champion Thunder were making it appear that the rest of the NBA would be playing for second place.
Jokic's 56-point triple-double powers Nuggets past Timberwolves in OT
Arnie Stapleton, Associated Press | Updated Dec. 26 - 12:21 a.m. | Save Story
Nikola Jokic recorded a 56-point triple-double and set an NBA record with 18 points in overtime, leading the Denver Nuggets to a 142-138 win over the Minnesota Timberwolves on Thursday night.
Travis Kelce's emotional night at Arrowhead Stadium may be his last with retirement decision looming
Dave Skretta, Associated Press | Posted Dec. 25 - 10:28 p.m. | Save Story
If Thursday night was the last game Travis Kelce played inside Arrowhead Stadium, he sure tried to make it a memorable one.
Nix's late TD pass and stand by Broncos defense finishes off 20-13 win over Chiefs
Dave Skretta, Associated Press | Updated Dec. 25 - 10:18 p.m. | Save Story
and no intention of ever snapping it.
Pro Picks: Bills will edge Eagles and 49ers will beat the Bears
Rob Maaddi, Associated Press | Updated Dec. 25 - 9:12 p.m. | Save Story
Eleven teams are in the NFL playoffs. Six more are battling for the final three spots.
Lions eliminated after Goff's uncharacteristic giveaways in loss that sends Packers to playoffs
Dave Campbell, Associated Press | Updated Dec. 25 - 8:28 p.m. | Save Story
Jared Goff and the Detroit Lions formally gifted the division rival Green Bay Packers a spot in the playoffs, with six turnovers that sealed their fate in a loss to the Minnesota Vikings.
Vikings eliminate Lions with defense-dominating 23-10 victory, racking up 6 turnovers and 5 sacks
Dave Campbell, Associated Press | Updated Dec. 25 - 7:47 p.m. | Save Story
Harrison Smith reveled in his moment with the roaring Minnesota crowd, blowing kisses during an extended showing on the videoboard near the end of one of his best games in a 14-year career.
Stephen Curry, Jimmy Butler lead the way as Warriors beat Mavericks 126-116 on Christmas Day
Janie Mccauley, Associated Press | Updated Dec. 25 - 6:03 p.m. | Save Story
Stephen Curry scored 23 points and knocked down a key 3-pointer with 3:45 left to help seal it, Jimmy Butler added 14 points, nine assists and nine rebounds, and the Golden State Warriors beat the Dallas Mavericks 126-116 on Thursday.
Dallas center Anthony Davis leaves with groin injury
The Associated Press | Updated Dec. 25 - 5:03 p.m. | Save Story
Dallas Mavericks center Anthony Davis suffered a groin injury in the second quarter against the Golden State Warriors on Thursday.
Dak Prescott throws for 307 yards and 2 TDs to lead Cowboys past skidding Commanders 30-23
David Ginsburg, Associated Press | Updated Dec. 25 - 4:06 p.m. | Save Story
The Dallas Cowboys had every excuse for starting the game with a thud. Instead, they roared out in front and made the most of a road trip on Christmas Day.
Tyler Kolek chases down Donovan Mitchell for a block and helps the Knicks catch the Cavaliers
Brian Mahoney, Associated Press | Posted Dec. 25 - 2:37 p.m. | Save Story
Tyler Kolek sprinted back to chase down Donovan Mitchell and had enough energy left to gloat about his defensive stop afterward.
Brunson and the reserves lead a Christmas comeback as the Knicks beat the Cavaliers 126-124
Brian Mahoney, Associated Press | Updated Dec. 25 - 1:52 p.m. | Save Story
Jalen Brunson scored 34 points, reserve Jordan Clarkson had 25 and the New York Knicks came from 17 down in the fourth quarter to beat the Cleveland Cavaliers 126-124 on Thursday and win on Christmas Day for the third straight year.
Jaguars CB Jourdan Lewis to have season-ending foot surgery, AP source says
Mark Long, Associated Press | Posted Dec. 25 - 12:12 p.m. | Save Story
Jacksonville Jaguars cornerback Jourdan Lewis will have season-ending foot surgery, a person familiar with the injury told The Associated Press on Thursday.
John Robertson, two-time European Cup winner with Nottingham Forest, dies at 72
The Associated Press | Updated Dec. 25 - 8:29 a.m. | Save Story
John Robertson, a former Scotland winger who won the European Cup twice with Nottingham Forest and scored the only goal in the 1980 final, has died. He was 72.
Mikaela Shiffrin is perfect in slalom. She's got big post-Christmas plans with Olympics approaching
Andrew Dampf, Associated Press | Posted Dec. 25 - 4:35 a.m. | Save Story
Mikaela Shiffrin has plenty to celebrate this Christmas.
