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The Tampa Bay Lightning have secured a major piece of their blue line for the long term, signing defenseman JJ Moser to an eight-year, $54 million contract extension with an average annual value of $6.75 million. The deal, which the team announced on Saturday, coming out of the holiday break before their matchup against the […]

The Philadelphia Phillies made a move on Friday to bolster their catching options, agreeing to a minor league contract with veteran catcher Mark Kolozsvary, which includes a spring training invitation. The 30-year-old catcher, who has appeared in 11 major league games, adds experience to a position currently lacking depth behind free-agent catcher JT Realmuto. A […]

The Arizona Diamondbacks strengthened their farm system Friday by signing former St. Louis Cardinals first baseman Luken Baker to a minor league contract. Baker, who also spent time in the Los Angeles Dodgers organization in 2025, brings a track record of power hitting and seven seasons of professional experience. The 28-year-old was a top collegiate […]

The San Francisco Giants added left-hander Nick Margevicius to their roster on a minor league deal on Friday, which includes an invitation to Major League Spring Training. Margevicius, 29, will earn $825,000 if he reaches the big league roster, giving him a low-risk opportunity to compete for a role in San Francisco’s 2026 pitching plans. […]

On Friday night in Saint Paul, Minnesota, Team USA got its 2026 World Junior Championship off to a strong start with a 6–3 victory over Germany, hoping to make history with a three-peat. The Americans built an early advantage with three first-period goals and controlled play throughout the night, outshooting Germany 47–21 to win the […]

The Oklahoma Sooners’ defensive backfield will see an early offseason change as true freshman safety Marcus Wimberly has entered the NCAA Transfer Portal. The Bauxite, Arkansas native, a four-star recruit in the 2025 class, confirmed his decision Friday night by sharing a report from On3’s Hayes Fawcett on X (formerly Twitter), tagging his father and […]

After a period of uncertainty, the Michigan Wolverines hired seasoned Utah Utes head coach Kyle Whittingham as their 22nd leader on Friday. Much of the discussion surrounding the hire has focused on the specifics of Whittingham’s contract, especially the guaranteed portion. Whittingham signed a five-year contract with Michigan that averages $8.2 million per season, totaling […]

British number one Jack Draper has officially withdrawn from the upcoming Australian Open as he continues his recovery from a lingering arm injury that has severely restricted his playing schedule. The world No. 10 confirmed the decision on Boxing Day via a video message on X (formerly Twitter), ending speculation about whether he would be […]

Florida wide receiver Vernell Brown will remain with the Gators, announcing his return for the 2026 season following a highly productive true freshman campaign in 2025. Brown revealed his decision on Friday through Florida Victorious, Florida’s primary Name, Image and Likeness partner, while also confirming a new NIL agreement with the program. “I’m extremely excited,” […]

The Boston Red Sox find themselves chasing a familiar goal this offseason, attempting to retain star third baseman Alex Bregman, who opted out of his previous contract and re-entered free agency. Since joining Boston last season, Bregman has been a major presence, providing production on the diamond and guidance in the clubhouse, making him a […]

The Denver Broncos (13-3) secured a gritty 20-13 win over division rival Kansas City Chiefs (6-10) on Christmas Night, strengthening their hold on the AFC West and moving closer to the top seed in the AFC. Denver finally broke the Arrowhead curse on Thursday, winning there for the first time since 2015 and racking up […]

Denver Nuggets center Nikola Jokic put together a Christmas performance for the ages, leading Denver to a 142-138 overtime win against the Minnesota Timberwolves. Jokic finished with 56 points, 16 rebounds, and 15 assists, producing the first 55-point, 15-rebound, 15-assist game ever recorded in the league. The 56-point outburst was the third-highest scoring performance in […]

The Denver Broncos beat the Kansas City Chiefs 20-13 on Christmas Day in a hard-fought game at Arrowhead Stadium, improving their record to 13-3 and keeping control of their destiny for the No. 1 seed in the AFC. The win was Denver’s first victory in Kansas City since 2015, and just their fourth December win […]

The Minnesota Vikings earned an unconventional win on Christmas Day, taking down the Detroit Lions 23-10 at US Bank Stadium thanks almost entirely to defense, special teams, and a single explosive offensive play. One of the night’s defining storylines belonged to veteran safety Harrison Smith, who followed one of the most statistically significant performances of […]

The Dallas Mavericks’ Christmas Day trip to Chase Center ended in a disappointing 126–116 loss to the Golden State Warriors. The loss dropped Dallas to 4–5 all-time on Christmas Day and 12-20 on the season. Loss aside, rookie Cooper Flagg had a night to remember, making history with his stat line of 27 points, six […]

The Dallas Cowboys made history on fourth down during their 30-23 win versus the Washington Commanders on Christmas Day, achieving a level of efficiency not seen in more than three decades. Dallas converted all six of its fourth-down attempts, becoming the first team since 1991 to go a perfect 6-for-6 or better on fourth down […]

The New York Knicks authored their most dramatic win and biggest comeback of the season on Christmas Day, erasing a 17-point fourth-quarter deficit to defeat the Cleveland Cavaliers, 126–124, at Madison Square Garden. The win improved New York to 21–9 and strengthened its grip on second place in the Eastern Conference. Knicks point guard and […]

The Cincinnati Reds bolstered their organizational depth on Wednesday by signing infielder Michael Chavis to a minor league contract, which includes an invitation to big league spring training. The 30-year-old veteran returns to North America after a short stay in Japan, where he played 38 games for the Chunichi Dragons in Nippon Professional Baseball, hitting […]

The Colorado Rockies confirmed the return of several core members of their coaching staff for the 2026 season, providing some continuity amid a significant overhaul of both the front office and on-field personnel. Manager Warren Schaeffer, who replaced Bud Black on an interim basis last May, will lead the team for his first full season, […]

The Miami Dolphins’ quarterback plan hasn’t held up this season, and it’s resulted in Tua Tagovailoa’s benching amid widespread criticism. Speaking to ESPN’s Jeremy Fowler, an NFL defensive coach who prepared for him offered an honest assessment of Tagovailoa. “I saw a quarterback who couldn’t play football after his first read,” the defensive coach said. […]

Interest from NFL teams in Notre Dame head coach Marcus Freeman is expanding, and it is not only the New York Giants, who are tied-at-2-13 for the league-worst record, interested in the 39-year-old’s services. The Giants fired Brian Daboll after the 24-20 Week 10 loss to the Chicago Bears. While New York was the first […]

The Maple Leafs faced mounting pressure entering Christmas week, and that pressure only grew on Monday when the team fired assistant coach Marc Savard, whose power play ranked last in the NHL. Toronto’s man-advantage unit was converting at roughly 13 percent, producing just 12 goals despite ample opportunities, including a 0-for-10 stretch over three games […]

The Philadelphia 76ers have added former first-round pick MarJon Beauchamp on a two-way contract, waiving rookie guard Hunter Sallis to create the opening, according to Tony Jones of The Athletic. Philadelphia made the roster move after a 114-106 loss to the Brooklyn Nets on Tuesday. Beauchamp, 25, was selected 24th overall in the 2022 NBA […]

New York Giants rookie quarterback Jaxson Dart is determined to bounce back after a career-worst performance in Week 16. In the Giants’ 16-13 loss to the Minnesota Vikings on Sunday, Dart completed 7 of 13 passes for 33 yards, was sacked five times, and finished with just 13 net passing yards. The defeat dropped New […]

The Pittsburgh Steelers enter the final stretch of the regular season without their star wide receiver after the NFL upheld a two-game suspension for DK Metcalf following a sideline altercation with a fan during Week 16. The incident occurred at Ford Field during Pittsburgh’s 29–24 victory over the Detroit Lions on Sunday, a win that […]

Pittsburgh Penguins captain Sidney Crosby achieved a historic feat on Sunday night, surpassing Mario Lemieux as the team’s all-time points leader. In a 4-3 shootout victory over the Montreal Canadiens at PPG Paints Arena, Crosby recorded a goal and an assist to reach 1,724 points in his 1,387th game, moving past Lemieux’s 1,723 points. Crosby […]

The Miami Heat didn’t get the result they wanted Sunday, falling 132–125 to the New York Knicks at Madison Square Garden, but Kel’el Ware still gave fans a performance for the ages. The 21-year-old had the best scoring night of his career, pouring 28 points and 19 boards while shooting 11-of-15 overall and 5-of-7 from […]

Minnesota Timberwolves center Rudy Gobert reached a career milestone Sunday night, surpassing 10,000 career rebounds during a hard-fought 103-100 victory against the Milwaukee Bucks. Scoring 11 points and grabbing 18 rebounds, the 33-year-old made history as the 45th player ever to reach 10,000 rebounds. Of those rebounds, 7,119 came during his nine seasons with the […]

It was a nail-biter in Detroit, but the Pittsburgh Steelers came out on top, surviving a chaotic finish and defeating the Lions 29-24 in Week 16. After an extended officials’ conference on the final play, an offensive pass interference penalty against Lions wide receiver Amon-Ra St. Brown ended the game and handed the Steelers their […]

The Denver Broncos’ 11-game winning streak came to a jarring halt Sunday at Empower Field at Mile High, as the Jacksonville Jaguars handed Denver a 34-20 defeat. Broncos quarterback Bo Nix, who threw for a career-high 352 yards, was unreserved in his postgame assessment. “We got hit in the mouth today, and they played a […]

Carolina Panthers head coach Dave Canales had ample praise for his quarterback after Bryce Young guided the Panthers to a season-defining 23-20 win over the Tampa Bay Buccaneers. Even though Young’s stat line wasn’t particularly eye-catching, it was a performance characterized by effectiveness, strategic awareness, and errorless execution. The 24-year-old went 21-for-32 through the air for […]

Cincinnati Bengals fans had been waiting to see wide receiver Tee Higgins back on the field, and he made it worth the wait. Returning in Week 16, he showed he was back in form with a healthy, productive outing in the 45-21 win versus the Miami Dolphins on Sunday. Higgins played and finished the game […]

The Kansas City Chiefs’ season reached another low point in Week 16 with a 26–9 road loss to the Tennessee Titans. The defeat dropped the Chiefs to 6–9 and confirmed head coach Andy Reid’s first losing season with the franchise, as well as Kansas City’s first since 2012. Following the game, Reid acknowledged the unfamiliar […]

On Saturday night at a sold-out Madison Square Garden, No. 19 Texas Tech Red Raiders rallied to beat No. 3 Duke 82-81, achieving the program’s first win over the Blue Devils after dropping the first two matchups. Behind 17 early in the second half, the Red Raiders came back from behind thanks to Christian Anderson, […]

No. 5 Oregon Ducks defeated the No. 12 James Madison Dukes 51-34 in the first round of the College Football Playoff on Saturday night at Autzen Stadium, earning the program’s first playoff win since 2014. Oregon, 12-1 on the season, advanced to face No. 4 Texas Tech in the CFP quarterfinals at the Orange Bowl […]

Orlando Magic guard Desmond Bane rose to the moment with late-game heroics Saturday night, hitting a game-winning layup with 0.9 seconds left to defeat the Utah Jazz 128-127 in overtime at the Delta Center. Bane’s go-ahead finger-roll came after Utah’s Keyonte George converted a four-point play to give the Jazz a 127-126 lead with 4.1 […]

The New York Yankees added pitching depth for the 2026 season by re-signing right-hander Paul Blackburn to a one-year contract on Saturday night, according to Jon Heyman of the New York Post. The deal guarantees Blackburn $2 million, with performance incentives that can raise the total value to $2.5 million. He can earn an additional […]

The Chicago White Sox have emerged as a potential landing spot for Japanese slugger Munetaka Murakami, just two days before his posting window closes. MLB.com reporters Mark Feinsand and Scott Merkin confirmed Saturday night that the South Side club is “among the teams currently engaged in talks” with the 25-year-old infielder, who spent the majority […]

It was business as usual for the UConn women’s basketball team, as the Huskies dominated the Iowa Hawkeyes 90–64 at Barclays Center to improve to 12–0 on the season. The game unfolded in two clear phases, each owned by one of UConn’s stars. Sophomore forward Sarah Strong carried the Huskies early, responsible for 20 of […]