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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.
Rangers GM Chris Drury shared letter with fans saying the franchise feels their disappointment

Rangers GM Chris Drury shared letter with fans saying the franchise feels their disappointment

The Associated Press  |  Posted Jan. 16 - 3:38 p.m.  |  Save Story

New York Rangers general manager Chris Drury shared a letter with fans saying the franchise feels their disappointment.
Pisa scores rare home goal to salvage draw with Atalanta

Pisa scores rare home goal to salvage draw with Atalanta

The Associated Press  |  Posted Jan. 16 - 3:01 p.m.  |  Save Story

Second-to-last Pisa scored only its second home goal of the season with three minutes left to tie high-flying Atalanta 1-1 and record a Serie A-high 11th draw on Friday.
ACC more than survived, it thrived. Miami in the College Football Playoff final is proof

ACC more than survived, it thrived. Miami in the College Football Playoff final is proof

Eddie Pells, Associated Press  |  Updated Jan. 16 - 2:48 p.m.  |  Save Story

The Power 4 conference that didn't get its champion into the College Football Playoff has a team that tied for second playing in the CFP's national title game.
Caleb Williams presents an elusive challenge for Jared Verse, Rams' defense in their playoff meeting

Caleb Williams presents an elusive challenge for Jared Verse, Rams' defense in their playoff meeting

Greg Beacham, Associated Press  |  Posted Jan. 16 - 2:12 p.m.  |  Save Story

When Jared Verse begins to elaborate on the methodology of sacking Caleb Williams, it's quickly obvious the Los Angeles Rams star edge rusher has been thinking about this monumental task quite a bit.
NASCAR community mourns driver Greg Biffle, 6 others killed in plane crash at memorial service

NASCAR community mourns driver Greg Biffle, 6 others killed in plane crash at memorial service

Steve Reed, Associated Press  |  Updated Jan. 16 - 12:59 p.m.  |  Save Story

Hundreds in the NASCAR community gathered for a memorial service at Charlotte's Bojangles Coliseum on Friday for former driver Greg Biffle, his family and others who were killed in a plane crash last month.
J.T. Realmuto agrees to $45 million, 3-year deal to stay with Phillies, AP source says

J.T. Realmuto agrees to $45 million, 3-year deal to stay with Phillies, AP source says

Ronald Blum, Associated Press  |  Posted Jan. 16 - 12:14 p.m.  |  Save Story

Veteran catcher J.T. Realmuto agreed to a $45 million, three-year contract to stay with the Philadelphia Phillies, a person familiar with the negotiations told The Associated Press on Friday.
UK police chief who recommended ban of soccer fans of Israeli team Maccabi retires

UK police chief who recommended ban of soccer fans of Israeli team Maccabi retires

Pan Pylas, Associated Press  |  Updated Jan. 16 - 11:06 a.m.  |  Save Story

The chief of the British police force that recommended that fans from Israeli soccer team Maccabi Tel Aviv be banned from attending a football match against English Premier League club Aston Villa in Birmingham last year retired Friday following criticism of that decision.
Snoop Dogg's NBA analyst role underscores why his on-air presence and global appeal keeps growing

Snoop Dogg's NBA analyst role underscores why his on-air presence and global appeal keeps growing

Jonathan Landrum Jr., Associated Press  |  Posted Jan. 16 - 10:43 a.m.  |  Save Story

Snoop Dogg arrived at Intuit Dome hours before tipoff, long before most fans filled the arena and even before some players.
Josh Lowe to Angels, Gavin Lux to Rays and Brock Burke to Reds in 3-team trade

Josh Lowe to Angels, Gavin Lux to Rays and Brock Burke to Reds in 3-team trade

The Associated Press  |  Posted Jan. 16 - 9:56 a.m.  |  Save Story

The Tampa Bay Rays sent outfielder Josh Lowe to the Angels on Friday as part of a three-team trade in which left-handed reliever Brock Burke went from Los Angeles to Cincinnati.
Indiana lands star-studded group from transfer portal while preparing for national championship game

Indiana lands star-studded group from transfer portal while preparing for national championship game

Steve Megargee, Associated Press  |  Posted Jan. 16 - 9:31 a.m.  |  Save Story

Indiana and Mississippi had rather busy schedules the last couple of weeks as they competed in the College Football Playoff while the transfer portal window was open.
Ice dance champ Papadakis says she lost Olympic commentary role for NBC over dispute with ex-partner

Ice dance champ Papadakis says she lost Olympic commentary role for NBC over dispute with ex-partner

Jerome Pugmire, Associated Press  |  Posted Jan. 16 - 9:12 a.m.  |  Save Story

Olympic ice dance champion Gabriella Papadakis says she lost her commentary role with NBC at the upcoming Winter Olympics because of her former skating partner's response to revelations in her new book.
All-Pro WR Jaxon Smith-Njigba a leader on and off the field for the Seahawks amid record season

All-Pro WR Jaxon Smith-Njigba a leader on and off the field for the Seahawks amid record season

Andrew Destin, Associated Press  |  Posted Jan. 16 - 9:00 a.m.  |  Save Story

on the baseball field.
Britain's Matt Weston, Belgium's Kim Meylemans clinch World Cup skeleton season titles

Britain's Matt Weston, Belgium's Kim Meylemans clinch World Cup skeleton season titles

The Associated Press  |  Posted Jan. 16 - 7:58 a.m.  |  Save Story

Britain's Matt Weston has become the World Cup men's skeleton overall champion again, while Belgium's Kim Meylemans has claimed the women's title for the first time. They secured their season-long titles Friday in the final races at Altenberg, Germany. Meylemans finished third in the women's race, ensuring her top spot in the standings. Britain's Marcus Wyatt won the men's race, with Weston tying for second. The U.S. skeleton team is expected to announce its Olympic team Monday, with Kelly Curtis and Mystique Ro likely heading to the Milan Cortina Games for the women's event.
Blakes scores 38 points, No. 5 Vanderbilt beats Mississippi State for first 18-0 start

Blakes scores 38 points, No. 5 Vanderbilt beats Mississippi State for first 18-0 start

The Associated Press  |  Posted Jan. 16 - 7:31 a.m.  |  Save Story

Mikayla Blakes scored a season-high 38 points and No. 5 Vanderbilt won its school-record 18th straight game to open the season, beating Mississippi State 89-84 on Thursday night.
The road back to title contention was long for Miami. The Hurricanes have finally broken through

The road back to title contention was long for Miami. The Hurricanes have finally broken through

Tim Reynolds, Associated Press  |  Posted Jan. 16 - 7:21 a.m.  |  Save Story

Miami safety Jakobe Thomas enjoyed seeing the Hurricanes at their worst.