The Minnesota Wild have acquired Quinn Hughes from the Vancouver Canucks in the biggest blockbuster trade of the NHL season.

Indiana quarterback Fernando Mendoza has won the Maxwell and Davey O’Brien awards on the eve of the Heisman Trophy presentation, with the redshirt junior heavily favored to take the top prize in college football.

Kyle Whittingham, who with 177 victories is the most successful coach in the history of the Utah football program, will be stepping down after the Utes’ appearance in the Las Vegas Bowl on Dec. 31.

We have ourselves a bracket and four first-round games to discuss.

Victor Wembanyama plans to play in the NBA Cup semifinals against the Oklahoma City Thunder.

Caitlin Clark understands the gravity of the WNBA’s current collective bargaining negotiations, calling it the biggest moment the league has seen.

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Undrafted rookie quarterback Brady Cook will make his first NFL start for the New York Jets against the Jaguars on Sunday.

Every year the annual National Finals Rodeo draws thousands to Las Vegas for two weeks of rodeo competitions.

The queen of downhill skiing is well and truly back.

Catch by catch, Kyle Pitts Sr. put the mistake-prone Atlanta Falcons on his back and carried them to a thrilling comeback victory over the Tampa Bay Buccaneers.

Russian athletes have informed the International Luge Federation that they have obtained visas to compete in a World Cup race in Lake Placid, New York, next weekend.

Fernando Mendoza is set to be on stage for the Heisman Trophy ceremony, having already won the Associated Press Player of the Year Award.

Prosecutors say fired University of Michigan football coach Sherrone Moore threatened to kill himself in front of a woman with whom he had been having an affair after she broke off the relationship and reported it to school officials.

The Atlanta Falcons have rallied for a 29-28 victory over the Tampa Bay Buccaneers.

On Thursday night, the Houston Rockets hosted the Los Angeles Clippers at the Toyota Center in Houston.

There’s a youth movement at USA Basketball camp this weekend with young WNBA players Paige Bueckers, Caitlin Clark and Angel Reese making their debuts with the senior national team.

Sherrone Moore was once a promising young leader.

Michigan has quite a mess on its hands.

Fernando Mendoza was named Associated Press player of the year after leading unbeaten and top-ranked Indiana to its first Big Ten championship since 1967 and the No. 1 seed in the College Football Playoff.

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Soccer fans have accused FIFA of a “monumental betrayal” after latest prices for World Cup tickets began to circulate.

The IOC has taken a big step toward reintegrating Russia and Belarus into world sports.

Aston Villa extends its winning streak to eight games in all competitions with a 2-1 victory against Basel in the Europa League to secure at least a playoff spot.

NASCAR has settled an antitrust lawsuit with two race teams, including one co-owned by Michael Jordan.

The Mariachi Rams are reshaping NFL game day by blending traditional Mexican music with Los Angeles’ hip-hop and rock influences.

Verona's ancient Roman Arena is getting a modern facelift for the 2026 Milan Cortina Games.

The AFC’s two top teams are home underdogs in Week 15.

Sherrone Moore is being held in jail while police investigate the situation that led to his arrest hours after the once-promising coach was fired at Michigan for what the school said was an inappropriate relationship with a staff member.

Shedeur Sanders is still learning to decipher NFL defenses, recognize coverages and make smarter decisions.

Colorado selected right-hander RJ Petit from Detroit with the first of 13 picks in the Rule 5 draft of unprotected players left off 40-man major league rosters.

Joe Buck has been awarded the Ford C.

Kyle Schwarber has signed a $150 million, five-year deal to stay with the Philadelphia Phillies just before the expected birth of a daughter.

A person with knowledge of the agreement says the Baltimore Orioles have agreed to a $155 million, five-year contract with slugger Pete Alonso.

Chris DeMarco is excited to get started as coach of the New York Liberty.

The man charged with shooting Jets player Kris Boyd at a Manhattan restaurant appeared in a New York City court late Tuesday.

The St. Louis Blues have signed Dillon Dube to an American Hockey League professional tryout agreement.

The next Met Gala co-chairs have been announced, and it's a high-powered quartet: Beyoncé, Venus Williams and Nicole Kidman will join Vogue's Anna Wintour in hosting the starry event next May.

A’ja Wilson stood atop the WNBA again, winning an unprecedented fourth MVP as her Las Vegas Aces earned a third championship in four seasons.

The pressure was already on Real Madrid coach Xabi Alonso and a 2-1 defeat to Manchester City in the Champions League raised further questions about his future.

Egypt and Iran, two Middle East nations that target gays and lesbians, have complained to FIFA over the scheduling of a World Cup soccer match in Seattle that’s expected to celebrate LGBTQ+ Pride.

NASCAR Chairman Jim France has testified in a federal antitrust lawsuit involving Michael Jordan's racing team.

Most of Bhavani Thekkada’s competitors grew up on skis.

U.S. prosecutors have told the Supreme Court that they want to give up their fight to preserve the convictions of a former Fox executive and a South American sports media company in a corruption case related to the TV rights for international soccer tournaments.

Desmond Bane matched his season high with 37 points and the Orlando Magic reached the semifinals of the NBA Cup with a 117-108 win over the Miami Heat.

Notre Dame athletic director Pete Bevacqua thinks there’s a simple solution to politicking for College Football Playoff spots: expansion.

Mike Trout, the U.S. captain at 2023 World Baseball Classic, is still under consideration as the roster for the 2026 tournament takes shape.

The Houston Astros announced they are selling three of their minor league affiliates — the Sugar Land Space Cowboys (Triple-A), Corpus Christi Hooks (Double-A), and Fayetteville Woodpeckers (Single-A).

FIFA president Gianni Infantino’s public support for Donald Trump and a peace prize awarded to the U.S. president are the subjects of formal complaints to the global soccer body’s ethics investigators.

The Indianapolis Colts are reportedly bringing back Philip Rivers at age 44 to help salvage their 2025 season.

The Indianapolis Colts signed 44-year-old Philip Rivers to the practice, a person with knowledge of the deal told The Associated Press.

Kyle Schwarber is staying with the Philadelphia Phillies, agreeing to a $150 million, five-year contract.

A person familiar with the negotiations tells The Associated Press that reliever Edwin Díaz has agreed to $69 million, three-year contract with the World Series champion Los Angeles Dodgers.

Indiana and Ohio State dominated The Associated Press All-Big Ten honors.

Lionel Messi has become the first back-to-back MVP in Major League Soccer history.

With uncertainty hanging over his Liverpool career, Mohamed Salah sent out another message.

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An appeals court in the Dominican Republic has ordered a new trial for Tampa Bay Rays shortstop Wander Franco,.

Stowe Mountain Rescue in Vermont has noticed a troubling trend among skiers.

Shohei Ohtani has won The Associated Press Male Athlete of the Year for the fourth time, tying with Lance Armstrong, LeBron James and Tiger Woods for most among male honorees.

Liverpool picked up a much-needed win over Inter Milan in the Champions League without Mohamed Salah while Barcelona and Bayern Munich celebrated comeback wins and Chelsea lost.

NASCAR Chairman Jim France has testified in Michael Jordan’s federal antitrust lawsuit against his family that he still has not changed his mind on granting teams permanent charters.

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Cameron Dicker kicked a decisive 54-yard field goal, leading the Los Angeles Chargers to a 22-19 win over the Philadelphia Eagles.

Notre Dame running back Jeremiyah Love, Indiana quarterback Fernando Mendoza, Vanderbilt quarterback Diego Pavia and Ohio State quarterback Julian Sayin are the finalists for the Heisman Trophy given to the top player in college football.

As the FIFA World Cup 2026 approaches Houston, so do the scammers.

It’s been just three days since the schedules were established for the 2026 FIFA World Cup, and ticket prices are already through the roof.

Manchester United has moved into the English Premier League's top six with a comprehensive 4-1 win over bottom club Wolverhampton.

Barry Bonds and Roger Clemens face only one more chance to enter baseball's Hall of Fame under current rules.

Wrexham’s celebrity owners have sold a minority stake in their on-the-rise soccer club to Apollo Sports Capital, a U.S.-based private equity firm.

Hockey at the 2026 Milan Cortina Olympics will be played on slightly shorter ice than NHL regulation size.

The Indianapolis Colts may be turning back the clock with their top two quarterbacks hurt.

Arizona has taken the top spot in the AP Top 25 men's college basketball poll.

The Big Ten has matched the Associated Press Top 25 women's basketball record with nine ranked teams.

Liverpool coach Arne Slot says he hasn't spoken to Mohamed Salah since the forward's public criticism of the club.

The next phase of ticket sales for the 2026 FIFA World Cup is set to open Thursday.

FIFA says it will include three-minute hydration breaks in every game at next year’s World Cup, not just those played in hot weather.

An economist testified in Michael Jordan’s federal antitrust trial against NASCAR that the racing series owes a combined $364.7 million in damages to the two teams suing it over a revenue-sharing dispute.

Cameron Peters leads Prairie View A&M to victory over Jackson State, securing their first Southwestern Athletic Conference championship since 2009.

Miami Heat player Terry Rozier has pleaded not guilty to charges he helped gamblers placing bets on his performance in NBA games.

The Houston Texans have won their fifth straight game.

Mario Cristobal reflects on his time with Nick Saban at Alabama, recalling a memorable lesson about making tough decisions in football.

Jeff Kent has been elected to baseball’s Hall of Fame by the contemporary era committee, while steroids-tainted stars Barry Bonds and Roger Clemens were among seven players who fell short once again.

The Green Bay Packers have overtaken the Chicago Bears for first place in the NFC North.

LeBron James has thrilled fans with a vintage performance against the Philadelphia 76ers.

Real Madrid has had two players sent off in a 2-0 home defeat to Celta Vigo as it lost more ground to Spanish league leader Barcelona.

Aaron Rodgers threw for 284 yards and a touchdown and even ran for TD in perhaps his best game with the Steelers, and Pittsburgh took sole possession of first place in the AFC North, holding on for a 27-22 win over the Ravens when a Baltimore touchdown with 2:43 remaining was overturned by a replay review.

The Buffalo Bills have won their second straight, rallying from a 10-point fourth-quarter deficit to beat the Cincinnati Bengals 39-34.

The New Orleans Saints have upset the Tampa Bay Buccaneers to tighten the NFC South race.

Washington Commanders quarterback Jayden Daniels was forced out again at Minnesota after landing hard on his previously injured left elbow during an interception return.

Notre Dame has announced it will not participate in a bowl game this season after being left out of the College Football Playoff.

Miami Dolphins running back De'Von Achane left the 34-10 victory against the New York Jets after injuring his ribs.

Indianapolis Colts quarterback Daniel Jones, already playing with a broken bone in his left leg, injured his right Achilles tendon against Jacksonville.

Defender Marc Guehi has scored late as Crystal Palace won 2-1 at Fulham to move up to fourth place in the Premier League.

Quincy Williams made a bold entrance for the New York Jets' 34-10 loss to the Miami Dolphins.

Here’s a look at some key moments which helped to decide an incident-packed championship fight after McLaren driver Lando Norris clinched his first Formula 1 title at the Abu Dhabi Grand Prix on Sunday.

Indiana is the No. 1 team in The Associated Press college football poll for the first time after going through the regular season and Big Ten championship game 13-0.

The College Football Playoff rankings have been released.

McLaren driver Lando Norris has clinched his first Formula 1 title at the season-ending Abu Dhabi Grand Prix.

Rasmus Neergaard-Petersen won the Australian Open for his first major professional title.