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Chambliss, Carneiro lift Mississippi past Georgia 39-34 in Sugar Bowl and into CFP semifinals

Chambliss, Carneiro lift Mississippi past Georgia 39-34 in Sugar Bowl and into CFP semifinals

Brett Martel, Associated Press  |  Updated Jan. 2 - 12:00 a.m.  |  Save Story

With Trinidad Chambliss making stunning plays at pivotal moments, Mississippi is doing fine without Lane Kiffin.
Oregon-Indiana headed for a rematch, Ole Miss to play Miami as college football's final four is set

Oregon-Indiana headed for a rematch, Ole Miss to play Miami as college football's final four is set

Eddie Pells, Associated Press  |  Updated Jan. 1 - 10:17 p.m.  |  Save Story

When Indiana met Oregon in October, the game served as the best test yet of whether the Hoosiers were a one-year wonder or a program that was here to stay.
Texas two-step in CFP has Miami within a win of playing for a national title at home

Texas two-step in CFP has Miami within a win of playing for a national title at home

Stephen Hawkins, Associated Press  |  Updated Jan. 1 - 10:14 p.m.  |  Save Story

When Miami left Texas after an overtime loss to SMU at the start of November, the Hurricanes were at their lowest point of the season. There was a very dim forecast for getting into the College Football Playoff.
LSU football coach Kiffin attends Tigers' women's hoop game as Ole Miss beats Georgia at Sugar Bowl

LSU football coach Kiffin attends Tigers' women's hoop game as Ole Miss beats Georgia at Sugar Bowl

The Associated Press  |  Updated Jan. 1 - 10:11 p.m.  |  Save Story

was taking on Georgia in a College Football Playoff quarterfinal game at the Sugar Bowl.
Top-seeded Indiana routs Alabama 38-3 for its first Rose Bowl victory, roaring into CFP semifinals

Top-seeded Indiana routs Alabama 38-3 for its first Rose Bowl victory, roaring into CFP semifinals

Greg Beacham, Associated Press  |  Updated Jan. 1 - 7:37 p.m.  |  Save Story

Fernando Mendoza threw three touchdown passes, Indiana's defense thoroughly throttled Alabama, and the top-seeded Hoosiers roared into the College Football Playoff semifinals with a 38-3 victory in the 112th Rose Bowl. Mendoza passed for 192 yards in his first game since winning his school's first Heisman Trophy, but the hard-nosed Hoosiers won the Rose Bowl for the first time in school history by dominating the Crimson Tide at the line of scrimmage. Indiana scored the game's first 24 points before pouring it on with fourth-quarter rushing TDs from Kaelon Black and Roman Hemby, wrapping up a jubilant win in the 112th edition of the Granddaddy of Them All.
Alabama QB Ty Simpson says a cracked rib sidelined him in 2nd half of blowout Rose Bowl loss

Alabama QB Ty Simpson says a cracked rib sidelined him in 2nd half of blowout Rose Bowl loss

Greg Beacham, Associated Press  |  Posted Jan. 1 - 6:49 p.m.  |  Save Story

Alabama quarterback Ty Simpson says a cracked rib sidelined him in the second half of the Crimson Tide's 38-3 loss to top-seeded Indiana in the Rose Bowl on Thursday.
Venus Williams is back at the Australian Open 5 years after her last appearance, 28 after her 1st

Venus Williams is back at the Australian Open 5 years after her last appearance, 28 after her 1st

The Associated Press  |  Updated Jan. 1 - 6:13 p.m.  |  Save Story

Seven-time Grand Slam singles champion Venus Williams has received a wild-card entry for the Australian Open beginning Jan. 18 in Melbourne.
Right-hander Tatsuya Imai and Houston Astros agree to $54 million, 3-year contract, AP source says

Right-hander Tatsuya Imai and Houston Astros agree to $54 million, 3-year contract, AP source says

Ronald Blum, Associated Press  |  Updated Jan. 1 - 5:38 p.m.  |  Save Story

Right-hander Tatsuya Imai and the Houston Astros have agreed to a $54 million, three-year contract, a person familiar with the negotiations told The Associated Press on Thursday.
Defense carries the day for Oregon, as Ducks move into CFP semifinals by topping Texas Tech 23-0

Defense carries the day for Oregon, as Ducks move into CFP semifinals by topping Texas Tech 23-0

Tim Reynolds, Associated Press  |  Updated Jan. 1 - 5:24 p.m.  |  Save Story

Oregon dominated Texas Tech with a 23-0 victory in the College Football Playoff quarterfinal at the Orange Bowl. Matayo Uiagalelei caused a fumble that set up a touchdown, and Jordon Davison rushed for two scores. Dante Moore threw for 234 yards, and Atticus Sappington kicked three field goals. Oregon, now 13-1, will face either Indiana or Alabama in the Peach Bowl on January 9. Texas Tech, which finished 12-2, struggled offensively, turning the ball over four times. This win marks Oregon's first shutout of an AP-ranked opponent since 2012.
Napheesa Collier will have surgery on both ankles and be sidelined for four to six months

Napheesa Collier will have surgery on both ankles and be sidelined for four to six months

The Associated Press  |  Updated Jan. 1 - 4:24 p.m.  |  Save Story

Minnesota Lynx star Napheesa Collier will have surgery on both ankles and is expected to be sidelined four to six months, including the upcoming Unrivaled season, the 3-on-3 women's basketball league announced Thursday.
Wembanyama's MRI shows no ligament damage in hyperextended knee; All-Star to miss Spurs-Pacers game

Wembanyama's MRI shows no ligament damage in hyperextended knee; All-Star to miss Spurs-Pacers game

The Associated Press  |  Posted Jan. 1 - 4:05 p.m.  |  Save Story

The San Antonio Spurs say an MRI showed center Victor Wembanyama sustained no ligament damage in his injured left knee, and their All-Star center will not play Friday in Indiana.
More campus games? Big 12 commish says 'everything is on the table' when it comes to playoff reboot

More campus games? Big 12 commish says 'everything is on the table' when it comes to playoff reboot

Eddie Pells, Associated Press  |  Updated Jan. 1 - 3:19 p.m.  |  Save Story

While fans trickled into the Orange Bowl stadium for a quarterfinal where tickets were going for as little as $39, the commissioner of the Big 12 said "everything is on the table" when it comes to rebooting the College Football Playoff, including potentially moving more games onto campus.
Rain soaks Rose Parade in California and snow squalls hit Midwest and Northeast on first day of 2026

Rain soaks Rose Parade in California and snow squalls hit Midwest and Northeast on first day of 2026

The Associated Press  |  Updated Jan. 1 - 3:10 p.m.  |  Save Story

Rain poured down on the iconic Rose Parade on Thursday for the first time in 20 years, as flood warnings and evacuation orders in Southern California joined snow squalls and frigid temperatures in the country's midsection to mark the first day of 2026.
Baltimore's Lamar Jackson says he's playing Sunday at Pittsburgh: 'A hundred percent'

Baltimore's Lamar Jackson says he's playing Sunday at Pittsburgh: 'A hundred percent'

The Associated Press  |  Posted Jan. 1 - 2:21 p.m.  |  Save Story

Lamar Jackson says he's expecting to play when the Baltimore Ravens take on the Steelers in Pittsburgh for the AFC North title Sunday night.
Maresca leaves Chelsea midway through turbulent season after reported clash with ownership

Maresca leaves Chelsea midway through turbulent season after reported clash with ownership

Steve Douglas, Associated Press  |  Updated Jan. 1 - 12:17 p.m.  |  Save Story

Chelsea was back on the coaching carousel under its American ownership on Thursday after Enzo Maresca left his position as manager following a reported deterioration in his relationship with the Premier League club's hierarchy.
Lions roar and Eagles fly: All the 24 teams' nicknames at the Africa Cup of Nations

Lions roar and Eagles fly: All the 24 teams' nicknames at the Africa Cup of Nations

CiarÁn Fahey, Associated Press  |  Updated Jan. 1 - 9:56 a.m.  |  Save Story

The Indomitable Lions, Bafana Bafana and the Super Eagles have all been competing at the 35th edition of the Africa Cup of Nations.
British boxer Anthony Joshua initially staying in Nigeria to recuperate after crash

British boxer Anthony Joshua initially staying in Nigeria to recuperate after crash

Ope Adetayo, Associated Press  |  Updated Jan. 1 - 8:40 a.m.  |  Save Story

British boxer Anthony Joshua is initially staying in Nigeria as he recuperates from injuries sustained after a deadly crash.
Pro Picks: Panthers, Ravens will win their divisions. 49ers will edge Seahawks for NFC's No. 1 seed

Pro Picks: Panthers, Ravens will win their divisions. 49ers will edge Seahawks for NFC's No. 1 seed

Rob Maaddi, Associated Press  |  Updated Jan. 1 - 7:53 a.m.  |  Save Story

The NFL's final weekend of the regular season features a winner-take-all game between the Ravens-Steelers and a fight for the NFC's No. 1 seed between the Seahawks-49ers.
Many memories remain as the Buffalo Bills bid farewell to their long-time home dubbed 'The Ralph'

Many memories remain as the Buffalo Bills bid farewell to their long-time home dubbed 'The Ralph'

John Wawrow, Associated Press  |  Posted Jan. 1 - 7:48 a.m.  |  Save Story

Chris Clark glances out the window overlooking the Buffalo Bills' long-time home, Highmark Stadium, and can still picture what the site resembled before it opened in 1973.
Miami beats defending national champ Ohio State 24-14 in the CFP quarterfinal at Cotton Bowl

Miami beats defending national champ Ohio State 24-14 in the CFP quarterfinal at Cotton Bowl

Stephen Hawkins, Associated Press  |  Updated Jan. 1 - 5:54 a.m.  |  Save Story

Keionte Scott peeked over at the Miami sideline to see the reaction of his teammates as he sprinted 72 yards untouched for a touchdown returning an interception against defending national champion Ohio State.