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Dak Prescott throws for 307 yards and 2 TDs to lead Cowboys past skidding Commanders 30-23
- Jaguars CB Jourdan Lewis to have season-ending foot surgery, AP source says
- Pro Picks: Bills will edge Eagles and 49ers will beat the Bears
- Steelers LB TJ Watt returns to practice two weeks after surgery to repair collapsed lung
- Commanders turn to 39-year-old Josh Johnson on Christmas with Jayden Daniels and Marcus Mariota hurt
NBA »

Tyler Kolek chases down Donovan Mitchell for a block and helps the Knicks catch the Cavaliers
- Brunson and the reserves lead a Christmas comeback as the Knicks beat the Cavaliers 126-124
- Nuggets forward Cameron Johnson avoids major knee injury but will miss a few games, AP source says
- Spurs celebrate big win over Thunder, but matchup with reigning champs not a rivalry yet
- Draymond Green, Steve Kerr have heated exchange in huddle during timeout before Green leaves court
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 »

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
- Florida State QB Thomas Castellanos drops NCAA appeal, enters NFL draft
- BYU women's volleyball has a new head coach — and a key return from portal
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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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.

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.

Nuggets forward Cameron Johnson avoids major knee injury but will miss a few games, AP source says
Arnie Stapleton, Associated Press | Posted Dec. 24 - 9:49 p.m. | Save Story
The Denver Nuggets got good news Wednesday when an MRI revealed that forward Cameron Johnson suffered only a bone bruise to his right knee and not any ligament or structural damage, according to a person familiar with the medical test results.

Pro Picks: Bills will edge Eagles and 49ers will beat the Bears
Rob Maaddi, Associated Press | Updated Dec. 24 - 9:24 p.m. | Save Story
Ten teams are in the NFL playoffs. Eight more are battling for the final four spots.

College Football Playoff ratings drop 7% as NFL competition impacts viewership
Joe Reedy, Associated Press | Updated Dec. 24 - 7:08 p.m. | Save Story
Last weekend's first round of the College Football Playoff averaged 9.9 million viewers on ABC, ESPN, TNT, TBS and truTV, according to ESPN and Nielson. That is a 7% drop from last year.

Ivory Coast starts Africa Cup title defense with a win as proud dad Zidane sees Algeria beat Sudan
CiarÁn Fahey, Associated Press | Updated Dec. 24 - 3:13 p.m. | Save Story
Ivory Coast got its Africa Cup of Nations title defense off to a winning start and France great Zinedine Zidane watched his goalkeeper son's safe hands as Algeria also started its campaign with a victory Wednesday.

Steelers LB TJ Watt returns to practice two weeks after surgery to repair collapsed lung
The Associated Press | Posted Dec. 24 - 1:55 p.m. | Save Story
T.J. Watt is back. Sort of.

Spurs celebrate big win over Thunder, but matchup with reigning champs not a rivalry yet
Raul Dominguez, Associated Press | Posted Dec. 24 - 1:37 p.m. | Save Story
The San Antonio Spurs are the hottest team in the NBA just a year removed from two of the worst seasons in franchise history.

Commanders turn to 39-year-old Josh Johnson on Christmas with Jayden Daniels and Marcus Mariota hurt
Ben Standing, Associated Press | Posted Dec. 24 - 11:20 a.m. | Save Story
The Washington Commanders will start 39-year-old Josh Johnson at quarterback for their Christmas Day home game against the Dallas Cowboys, coach Dan Quinn announced Wednesday.

Fenerbahce president detained in Istanbul drug investigation after positive narcotics test
The Associated Press | Updated Dec. 24 - 11:00 a.m. | Save Story
The president of Fenerbahce, one of Turkey's leading sports clubs, was taken into custody in Istanbul on Wednesday as part of a widening drug investigation that has ensnared prominent entertainment and media figures, state media reported.

US defender Chris Richards optimistic about quick Palace return after foot injury
The Associated Press | Updated Dec. 24 - 10:04 a.m. | Save Story
United States defender Chris Richards said it "won't be long" until he's back for Crystal Palace.

Florida State QB Thomas Castellanos drops NCAA appeal, enters NFL draft
The Associated Press | Posted Dec. 24 - 9:06 a.m. | Save Story
Florida State quarterback Thomas Castellanos has dropped his appeal for another year of college eligibility and declared for the NFL draft.

Amorim says Fernandes to miss United game against Newcastle but appears optimistic
The Associated Press | Updated Dec. 24 - 8:14 a.m. | Save Story
Manchester United manager Ruben Amorim appeared optimistic about the injuries to Bruno Fernandes and Kobbie Mainoo though he confirmed both midfielders will miss Friday's Premier League game against Newcastle.

Team official investigates drinking by England cricketers on Ashes tour as Duckett video emerges
The Associated Press | Updated Dec. 23 - 10:15 p.m. | Save Story
England's managing director of men's cricket Rob Key says he will investigate the drinking habits of the England team following reports that their mid-Ashes beach resort break may have involved over-indulging of alcohol.


