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Nikola Jokic breaks Steph Curry's record with 18 points in OT and Nuggets set mark with 27 OT points

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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.
Hawaii stuns Cal in 35-31 in Hawaii Bowl on backup QB Luke Weaver's last-minute TD pass

Hawaii stuns Cal in 35-31 in Hawaii Bowl on backup QB Luke Weaver's last-minute TD pass

Kalani Takase, Associated Press  |  Updated Dec. 25 - 12:21 a.m.  |  Save Story

Backup quarterback Luke Weaver threw a 22-yard touchdown pass to Nick Cenacle with 10 seconds left, and Hawaii rallied for a 35-31 comeback victory over California in a thrilling Hawaii Bowl on Wednesday night.