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Patriots star receiver Stefon Diggs faces strangulation charge, denies allegations
- Cowboys waive cornerback Trevon Diggs to end tumultuous finish to his Dallas career
- Steelers could have T.J. Watt back for 'AFC North championship' showdown against Ravens
- Robinson runs for 195 yards as Falcons recover to upset Rams 27-24 on 51-yard field goal by Gonzalez
- Bijan Robinson has longest rush TD in Falcons history, has team's most scrimmage yards in a season
NBA »
Jazz trio combines for 85 points, but Utah comes up short against Boston
- LeBron James loses on his 41st birthday as Cunningham leads the Pistons past the Lakers, 128-106
- Rookie VJ Edgecombe drops 3-pointer with seconds left in OT to give 76ers victory over Grizzlies
- Edgecombe's 3-pointer in closing seconds gives 76ers a 139-136 overtime victory over Grizzlies
- In the NBA, 2025 might go down as the year of the injured. Nikola Jokic joined that club at the end
MLB »
Angels third baseman Anthony Rendon agrees to restructure final year of his $245 million contract
- 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
College »
Seals and Payne rally TCU past No. 16 USC for 30-27 overtime victory in Alamo Bowl
- As Morgan Scalley takes over the reins, Utah's focus is 'all about the game'
- Role reversals: Alabama returns to the Rose Bowl as a CFP underdog to face powerhouse Indiana
- Jeremiah Smith opted for Ohio State, and now faces his hometown Hurricanes in CFP Cotton Bowl
- Chip Kelly lands new job as Northwestern's offensive coordinator after firing by Raiders
Golf »
LIV Golf still waiting on approval from world ranking. OWGR reduces point for 54-hole events
- Tiger Woods at 50: Players recall one shot they can't forget
- Tiger Woods turns 50. It's the one time golf's greats can relate to him
- 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
Soccer »
Arsenal will end the year top of the Premier League after 4-1 statement win over Villa
- Senegal and Congo get big wins at Africa Cup while Tanzania and Tunisia squeeze into knockout stage
- Host Morocco and South Africa join Egypt in Africa Cup knockout stage as Salah gets a rest
- First-half blitz sends Roma into top four of Serie A with 3-1 win over Genoa
- 150 million World Cup ticket requests received by FIFA, Infantino says
Tennis »
Kyrgios beats Sabalenka in latest 'Battle of the Sexes' in 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
Racing »
Six-time IndyCar champion Scott Dixon receives a knighthood from New Zealand
- Father of NASCAR driver Denny Hamlin dies after house fire, mother critically injured
- 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
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Seals and Payne rally TCU past No. 16 USC for 30-27 overtime victory in Alamo Bowl
Raul Dominguez, Associated Press | Updated Dec. 31 - 12:49 a.m. | Save Story
Ken Seals had to bide time on the bench until his final college game to make his first start for his beloved TCU Horned Frogs, but it was truly worth the wait.
Tocchet coaches Flyers to 6-3 win over Canucks in return to Vancouver
The Associated Press | Updated Dec. 31 - 12:12 a.m. | Save Story
Carl Grundstrom scored the go-ahead goal early in the second period and the Philadelphia Flyers gave coach Rick Tocchet a victory against his former team, beating the Canucks 6-3 on Tuesday night in his return to Vancouver.
LeBron James loses on his 41st birthday as Cunningham leads the Pistons past the Lakers, 128-106
Greg Beacham, Associated Press | Posted Dec. 30 - 11:33 p.m. | Save Story
LeBron James scored 17 points on his 41st birthday, but Cade Cunningham had 27 points and 11 assists while leading the Detroit Pistons to a 128-106 victory over the Los Angeles Lakers on Tuesday night.
Rookie VJ Edgecombe drops 3-pointer with seconds left in OT to give 76ers victory over Grizzlies
Clay Bailey, Associated Press | Posted Dec. 30 - 10:10 p.m. | Save Story
By rookie VJ Edgecombe's calculation, he mistimed his game-winner in overtime.
Edgecombe's 3-pointer in closing seconds gives 76ers a 139-136 overtime victory over Grizzlies
Clay Bailey, Associated Press | Posted Dec. 30 - 9:11 p.m. | Save Story
VJ Edgecombe scored 25 points, including a 3-pointer with 1.7 seconds left in overtime to give the Philadelphia 76ers a 139-136 victory over the Memphis Grizzlies in a tight game Tuesday night.
Angels third baseman Anthony Rendon agrees to restructure final year of his $245 million contract
Greg Beacham, Associated Press | Posted Dec. 30 - 9:01 p.m. | Save Story
Anthony Rendon has agreed to restructure the final year of his $245 million, seven-year contract with the Los Angeles Angels, a person with knowledge of the decision told The Associated Press on Tuesday night.
Two French sailors lose handicap honors in the Sydney to Hobart race for illegal sail use
The Associated Press | Updated Dec. 30 - 7:53 p.m. | Save Story
Handicap honors in the Sydney to Hobart yacht race have changed hands after the French-crewed original first-place yacht was penalized for breaking rules relating to sail use.
Six-time IndyCar champion Scott Dixon receives a knighthood from New Zealand
Steve Mcmorran, Associated Press | Updated Dec. 30 - 7:19 p.m. | Save Story
Six-time IndyCar champion Scott Dixon was awarded a knighthood Wednesday in New Zealand's New Year honors list.
LIV Golf still waiting on approval from world ranking. OWGR reduces point for 54-hole events
Doug Ferguson, Associated Press | Updated Dec. 30 - 6:55 p.m. | Save Story
LIV Golf will end the year with no decision whether the Official World Golf Ranking will approve the 54-man league to receive ranking points like golf's other tours around the world.
In the NBA, 2025 might go down as the year of the injured. Nikola Jokic joined that club at the end
Tim Reynolds, Associated Press | Updated Dec. 30 - 5:42 p.m. | Save Story
might also miss the whole season after tearing his Achilles in the playoffs last spring. Milwaukee's Giannis Antetokounmpo, the Los Angeles Lakers' LeBron James and Oklahoma City's Jalen Williams have all missed big chunks of time this season with various injuries.
Arsenal will end the year top of the Premier League after 4-1 statement win over Villa
Jerome Pugmire, Associated Press | Updated Dec. 30 - 5:21 p.m. | Save Story
Arsenal ensured it will end the year top of the Premier League after beating Aston Villa 4-1 at home in a powerful statement win on Tuesday with all goals scored in the second half.
NCAA tries to clarify NBA stance after Baylor's addition of 2023 draft pick prompts criticism
The Associated Press | Posted Dec. 30 - 4:24 p.m. | Save Story
The NCAA said Tuesday it would not grant eligibility to any player who had signed an NBA contract after Baylor's midseason addition of a 2023 draft pick who had been playing professionally in Europe prompted criticism from coaches across college basketball.
Senegal and Congo get big wins at Africa Cup while Tanzania and Tunisia squeeze into knockout stage
CiarÁn Fahey, Associated Press | Updated Dec. 30 - 4:20 p.m. | Save Story
Senegal and Congo served notice of their intent with convincing wins at the Africa Cup of Nations on Tuesday, when Tanzania and Tunisia grabbed the last places in the knockout stage.
Nuggets star Nikola Jokic hyperextended his left knee and will be evaluated in 4 weeks
Tim Reynolds, Associated Press | Updated Dec. 30 - 3:56 p.m. | Save Story
Nikola Jokic is only going to miss a few weeks, which is surely cause for the Denver Nuggets to take a giant sigh of relief.
Role reversals: Alabama returns to the Rose Bowl as a CFP underdog to face powerhouse Indiana
Greg Beacham, Associated Press | Posted Dec. 30 - 3:01 p.m. | Save Story
Nick Saban coached his final game for Alabama just two years ago in the Rose Bowl. Although the sport didn't know it at the time, an era ended for the 21st century's most dominant program to date when Jalen Milroe got stopped on fourth down in overtime by Michigan.
Patriots star receiver Stefon Diggs faces strangulation charge, denies allegations
Michael Casey, Associated Press | Updated Dec. 30 - 3:00 p.m. | Save Story
New England Patriots star wide receiver Stefon Diggs is facing strangulation and other criminal charges in connection with a dispute with his former private chef, police said.
Roses in the rain? New Year's Day parade in Pasadena gets wet forecast. Bundle up for NYC ball drop
Ed White, Associated Press | Updated Dec. 30 - 2:59 p.m. | Save Story
For the first time in 20 years, rain is expected to intrude on the Rose Parade in Southern California, a venerable New Year's Day event that attracts thousands of spectators and is watched by millions more on TV.
Cowboys waive cornerback Trevon Diggs to end tumultuous finish to his Dallas career
Schuyler Dixon, Associated Press | Updated Dec. 30 - 2:51 p.m. | Save Story
The Cowboys waived cornerback Trevon Diggs on Tuesday, ending a tumultuous final season a game early in a Dallas career that never lived up to the promise of a 2021 All-Pro performance that included 11 interceptions.
Jeremiah Smith opted for Ohio State, and now faces his hometown Hurricanes in CFP Cotton Bowl
Stephen Hawkins, Associated Press | Posted Dec. 30 - 1:49 p.m. | Save Story
Jeremiah Smith was answering questions only a few feet away from his coach when Ryan Day was asked how different the Cotton Bowl would be for defending national champion Ohio State had the AP All-America receiver opted to sign with his hometown Miami team in recruiting.
