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Jackson breaks Vick's NFL rushing record for QBs in Ravens' rout over Texans
- Texans look for answers after embarrassing 31-2 home loss to the Ravens
- Lamar Jackson breaks NFL QB rushing record, accounts for 3 TDs in Ravens' 31-2 romp over Texans
- Pro Picks: Chargers over Patriots is the best bet and Broncos and Vikings will pull off upsets
- Beyoncé's performance highlighted Netflix's NFL debut on Christmas Day
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Durant and Beal score 27 points each, Suns beat Nuggets 110-100 to close out Christmas slate
- Lakers big man Anthony Davis exits Christmas game with sprained left ankle
- LeBron James scores 31 in record 19th Christmas Day game as Lakers hold off Curry, Warriors 115-113
- 76ers star Joel Embiid falls during warmups but remains in lineup for matchup with Celtics
- Embiid shakes off pregame fall, leads Sixers to 118-114 win over Celtics
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Kansas State returns to desert to face Rutgers in the Rate Bowl
- Nebraska beats Oregon State 78-66 in the Diamond Head Classic championship game
- Brzovic scores 32, Charleston downs Charlotte 84-81 to take 5th at the Diamond Head Classic
- Murray State beats Loyola Chicago 71-68 for 7th place at the Diamond Head Classic
- These BYU players could return for another season after NCAA's ruling on JUCOs
Golf »
Have You Seen This? Charlie Woods gifts dad Tiger memorable Christmas gift: son's 1st ace
- Tales from the tour in a year filled with medals and tears and a few digs
- Gary Player is 89 and has a new girlfriend. Nelly Korda has dog sledding in her holiday plans
- Masters gets 9 more players from top 50 in the world ranking. Glover narrowly gets in
- Tiger's son makes the ace. Bernhard Langer makes the winning putt in playoff over Woods at PNC
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Avalanche take win streak into matchup with the Utah Hockey Club
The Associated Press | Posted Dec. 26 - 2:08 a.m. | Save Story
The Colorado Avalanche will attempt to keep their three-game win streak alive when they visit the Utah Hockey Club.
Comanche, defending champion LawConnect lead early in Sydney to Hobart yacht race
The Associated Press | Updated Dec. 25 - 11:21 p.m. | Save Story
Comanche has taken an eight nautical-mile lead over defending line honors champion and fellow 100-foot super maxi LawConnect early in the Sydney to Hobart yacht race. LawConnect, which led the 104-yacht fleet out of Sydney harbor on Thursday, gave up the lead when a furling line malfunctioned, but managed to recover, having suffered a similar problem early in last year's race. Reigning overall handicap winner Alive became the first yacht to retire from the 628-nautical mile (722 miles, 1,160 kilometers) race. The 66-footer quit off Wollongong in New South Wales state with engine and electrical issues.
Durant and Beal score 27 points each, Suns beat Nuggets 110-100 to close out Christmas slate
John Marshall, Associated Press | Posted Dec. 25 - 11:03 p.m. | Save Story
Kevin Durant and Bradley Beal each scored 27 points and the Phoenix Suns beat the Denver Nuggets 110-100 night in the nightcap to the NBA's Christmas slate of games. Phoenix led by seven after three quarters and stretched it to 99-81 by the midpoint of the fourth quarter. The Suns pushed the lead to 15 and held off the Nuggets down the stretch to end a three-game losing streak. Nikola Jokic had 25 points and 15 rebounds to lead the Nuggets. Michael Porter Jr. added 22 and Russell Westbrook had 17. Jamal Murray had 13 points, six rebounds and six assists after missing Monday's game with a sprained ankle.
Nebraska beats Oregon State 78-66 in the Diamond Head Classic championship game
The Associated Press | Updated Dec. 25 - 10:50 p.m. | Save Story
Brice Williams scored 11 of his 25 points in the final six minutes and Nebraska closed on a 6-0 run to beat Oregon State 78-66 in the championship game of the Diamond Head Classic. Nebraska claimed its first tournament title since winning the San Juan Shootout in 2000 when the Cornhuskers won three games by a total of four points. Fred Hoiberg also became the first coach to win multiple Diamond Head Classic titles, including his Iowa State squad in 2013. After Oregon State tied it at 51-all with 10:20 to go, Nebraska used a 10-2 run to take control as the Beavers went five-plus minutes without a field goal. The Cornhuskers' lead didn't drop below four points the rest of the way.
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The Associated Press | Posted Dec. 25 - 10:00 p.m. | Save Story
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Lakers big man Anthony Davis exits Christmas game with sprained left ankle
Janie Mccauley, Associated Press | Updated Dec. 25 - 9:12 p.m. | Save Story
Lakers big man Anthony Davis didn't return for Los Angeles against Golden State after spraining his left ankle midway through the first quarter. Davis stepped awkwardly and rolled the ankle while moving through the paint toward the Lakers basket and exited with 4:48 remaining in the quarter. He went to the locker room and initially was listed as questionable to come back.
LeBron James scores 31 in record 19th Christmas Day game as Lakers hold off Curry, Warriors 115-113
Janie Mccauley, Associated Press | Posted Dec. 25 - 8:47 p.m. | Save Story
Austin Reaves scored the winning layup with one second left after Stephen Curry tied it on a 31-foot 3-pointer with seven seconds remaining, LeBron James had 31 points and 10 assists playing in his NBA-record 19th Christmas Day game, and the Los Angeles Lakers held off the Golden State Warriors 115-113. Curry scored 38 with eight 3s, hitting one under pressure from the baseline with 12 seconds left and another with 2:49 remaining only for James to answer from long range on the other end. Reaves recorded a triple-double.
Jackson breaks Vick's NFL rushing record for QBs in Ravens' rout over Texans
Kristie Rieken, Associated Press | Updated Dec. 25 - 8:02 p.m. | Save Story
Baltimore's Lamar Jackson passed Michael Vick for the most yards rushing by a quarterback in NFL history in a 31-2 win over the Houston Texans in Wednesday. Jackson moved past Vick on a 6-yard run in the third quarter. Jackson had 87 yards rushing to give him 6,110 yards, moving him past Vick, who piled up 6,109 in his 13-year career.
Texans look for answers after embarrassing 31-2 home loss to the Ravens
Kristie Rieken, Associated Press | Posted Dec. 25 - 7:52 p.m. | Save Story
Quarterback C.J. Stroud summed up Houston's performance in an embarrassing 31-2 loss to Baltimore on Wednesday. "Sometimes you go out there and lay an egg," Stroud said. "It's not easy to say that, but that's what happened. Didn't play well from the first play to the last." The AFC South champion Texans (9-7) managed only a safety as they suffered their most lopsided loss of the season in front of a home crowd that booed them often throughout the second half.
Lamar Jackson breaks NFL QB rushing record, accounts for 3 TDs in Ravens' 31-2 romp over Texans
Kristie Rieken, Associated Press | Updated Dec. 25 - 7:26 p.m. | Save Story
Lamar Jackson broke the NFL career rushing record for quarterbacks in Baltimore's 31-2 victory over the Houston Texans on Wednesday, bolstering his case for MVP as the Ravens moved closer to the AFC North title. Jackson threw for 168 yards and two touchdowns and ran for 87 yards and another score. He pushed his career rushing total to 6,110 to move past Michael Vick, who had 6,109. The Ravens (11-5), have already wrapped up their third straight playoff berth and need a victory over Cleveland next week to win the division over Pittsburgh. Derrick Henry ran for 147 yards and set the Ravens season record with his 16th touchdown on a 2-yard run in the first quarter. Houston dropped to 9-7.
76ers star Joel Embiid falls during warmups but remains in lineup for matchup with Celtics
Jimmy Golen, Associated Press | Updated Dec. 25 - 7:00 p.m. | Save Story
Philadelphia 76ers star Joel Embiid fell to the parquet during warmups before Wednesday's game against the Boston Celtics but remained in the starting lineup for the Christmas Day matchup. Embiid was shooting near the sideline about 45 minutes before tipoff and appeared to get caught up in a security rope separating the players from the fans sitting courtside. The 2023 NBA MVP grabbed his right ankle and remained on the court for a minute before walking off to the locker room. Embiid was late to join his teammates when they returned to the court, but he eventually did and took the opening tip.
Pro Picks: Chargers over Patriots is the best bet and Broncos and Vikings will pull off upsets
Rob Maaddi, Associated Press | Posted Dec. 25 - 5:53 p.m. | Save Story
Playoff berths, draft positioning and more are up for grabs in Week 17. There's going to be plenty of football on television this holiday week with the NFL playing games on five out of six days, starting with a doubleheader on Christmas Day that featured four of the AFC's top five teams. Patrick Mahomes and the two-time defending Super Bowl champion Kansas City Chiefs trounced Russell Wilson and the Pittsburgh Steelers 29-10 on Wednesday. Then, two-time NFL MVP Lamar Jackson and the Baltimore Ravens routed C.J. Stroud and the Houston Texans 31-2. The Bears host the Seahawks on Thursday night and there are three games on Saturday, making Sunday's schedule light at nine games.
Beyoncé's performance highlighted Netflix's NFL debut on Christmas Day
Rob Maaddi, Associated Press | Updated Dec. 25 - 5:51 p.m. | Save Story
Beyoncé provided more excitement than either game during Netflix's NFL debut on Christmas Day. Riding into her halftime appearance on a white horse, the 32-time Grammy winner rocked her hometown Houston crowd in a nearly 13-minute performance on Wednesday. She surprised fans by bringing out Shaboozey to perform "Sweet Honey Buckiin" and Post Malone joined her for "Levii's Jeans." The action on the field didn't live up to expectations as the NFL showcased four of the AFC's top five teams. Patrick Mahomes and Travis Kelce exposed a glitch in Pittsburgh's defense during Kansas City's 29-10 rout in the first game. The broadcast itself went off just fine.
Embiid shakes off pregame fall, leads Sixers to 118-114 win over Celtics
Jimmy Golen, Associated Press | Posted Dec. 25 - 5:47 p.m. | Save Story
Joel Embiid popped up from a pregame fall and scored 27 points with nine rebounds to lead the Philadelphia 76ers to a 118-114 victory over the Boston Celtics. Jayson Tatum scored 32 with 15 rebounds for Boston, Jaylen Brown scored 23 and Derrick White had 21. Boston wore red socks and leggings with their green jerseys for an extra dose of Christmas spirit. Embiid made 4 of 5 from 3-point range and sank a pair of free throws with 3 seconds left to turn back Boston's final rally.
Brzovic scores 32, Charleston downs Charlotte 84-81 to take 5th at the Diamond Head Classic
The Associated Press | Posted Dec. 25 - 5:20 p.m. | Save Story
The Charleston Cougars defeated the Charlotte 49ers 84-81 on Wednesday led by Ante Brzovic's 32 points. The Cougars moved to 10-3 with the win and the 49ers fell to 7-6.
Steelers are skidding into the New Year on a 3-game slide after lopsided loss to the Chiefs
Will Graves, Associated Press | Posted Dec. 25 - 4:42 p.m. | Save Story
The Pittsburgh Steelers are reeling following a 29-10 loss to the Kansas City Chiefs. Pittsburgh has dropped three straight to fall to 10-6. The slide has severely damaged the Steelers' chances of winning the AFC North. Pittsburgh struggled on both offense and defense against the defending Super Bowl champion Chiefs. Kansas City quarterback Patrick Mahomes threw for three touchdowns and the Chiefs defense sacked Russell Wilson five times. Pittsburgh gets an extended break before hosting Cincinnati in its regular-season finale.
Mavs brace for another Doncic absence, with more evidence of how to stay afloat
Schuyler Dixon, Associated Press | Updated Dec. 25 - 4:24 p.m. | Save Story
The Dallas Mavericks will have to wait to see how long they'll be without Luka Doncic because of his latest left calf injury. They also have another example of how to stay afloat until the superstar's return. Doncic exited late in the second quarter of a 105-99 Christmas Day loss to Minnesota, and the deflated Mavs found themselves down 28 points late in the third. Yet, Kyrie Irving had a 3-point attempt in the final minute that would have put Dallas in front. His shot was short, as was the rally. There was no update on Doncic after the game. The Mavs are 6-2 in games without him this season.
Heat list Jimmy Butler as doubtful for Thursday as speculation about his future intensifies
Tim Reynolds, Associated Press | Updated Dec. 25 - 4:21 p.m. | Save Story
The Miami Heat are listing Jimmy Butler as doubtful for their game Thursday at Orlando, saying he needs time to recondition before returning to the lineup. Butler did not fly with the team to Orlando on Wednesday night, and his intentions for future games seem a bit unclear as well. Butler has not asked the Heat to be moved, but ESPN, citing sources, reported Wednesday that the six-time All-Star wants a trade by the league's Feb. 6 deadline and is open to joining teams such as Phoenix, Golden State, Houston and Dallas.
Mahomes throws 3 TDs as Chiefs clinch AFC's top seed by breezing past the skidding Steelers 29-10
Will Graves, Associated Press | Updated Dec. 25 - 3:58 p.m. | Save Story
Patrick Mahomes passed for 320 yards and three touchdowns and the Kansas City Chiefs locked up the top seed in the AFC for the fourth time in seven seasons with a 29-10 win over the Pittsburgh Steelers. The two-time defending Super Bowl champions raced to an early 13-point lead and were never really threatened by the Steelers (10-6). Pittsburgh has dropped three straight to see its chances of capturing the AFC North take another hit. Travis Kelce caught eight passes for 84 yards and a touchdown. Kelce also became the third tight end in NFL history to reach 1,000 receptions, joining Tony Gonzalez and Jason Witten.
