Labaron Philon scored 24 points, and No. 11 Alabama beat eighth-ranked Illinois 90-86 at the United Center.

Lando Norris is set to tie David Coulthard as the most-tenured driver in McLaren history during the Las Vegas Grand Prix.

Jaden Bradley scored 21 points, Motiejus Krivas made the go-ahead basket with 1:12 left and fourth-ranked Arizona beat No. 3 UConn 71-67 on Wednesday night.

The Atlanta Braves have addressed one of their offseason priorities by re-signing closer Raisel Iglesias to a $16 million, one-year contract.

The stakes are high at the CME Group Tour Championship.

Major League Baseball says it will comply with a Senate committee's request for documents on gambling investigations.

Craig Kessler is painting an optimistic future for the LPGA Tour.

ESPN and Major League Baseball have reworked their media rights deal.

Record eight-time champion OL Lyonnes rallied from three goals down at halftime to salvage a 3-3 draw at Juventus in the Women's Champions League.

A super-sized World Cup has paved the way for tiny Curaçao and Cape Verde to book their places at sport’s biggest global event next year.

The Florida Panthers are facing more injuries, including one from a grilling accident.

Former San Diego Padres left-hander Randy Jones has died.

A post on New York Jets cornerback Kris Boyd’s Instagram account on Wednesday said he has started to breathe on his own after being shot in midtown Manhattan early Sunday morning.

Stephen Curry is sitting out Wednesday night's game against the Miami Heat due to right ankle soreness.

James Franklin got his first taste of Virginia Tech’s “Enter Sandman” tradition as he walked into Cassell Coliseum for his introductory press conference.

Baltimore Ravens quarterback Lamar Jackson missed practice again.

Florida defensive tackle Caleb Banks is returning to the field in hopes of impressing NFL scouts.

Aaron Glenn has decided to switch quarterbacks for the New York Jets.

Jaxson Dart continues to progress through concussion protocol, and New York Giants interim coach Mike Kafka said the rookie quarterback is trending toward playing Sunday at Detroit as long as there are no setbacks.

Atlanta Falcons quarterback Michael Penix Jr. will have season-ending surgery to repair the anterior cruciate ligament in his left knee.

Defender Naomi Girma has been named to the United States roster for a pair of upcoming matches against Italy after returning from a calf injury.

Shedeur Sanders will make his first NFL start on Sunday in Las Vegas as the Browns turn to the high-profile quarterback while fellow rookie Dillon Gabriel recovers from a concussion.

The final six places for the 2026 World Cup will be determined by two playoff tournaments in March.

Barcelona’s next Champions League match at home will be at the renovated Camp Nou stadium with a partial capacity.

Roger Federer has been elected to the International Tennis Hall of Fame in his first year of eligibility.

Ja’Marr Chase’s one-game suspension for spitting on Pittsburgh Steelers defensive back Jalen Ramsey has been upheld by a hearing officer, which rules him out of Sunday’s game against the New England Patriots.

Connor Bedard called his first goal “extremely lucky.”.

Macklin Celebrini has been making waves with the San Jose Sharks this season.

Kansas freshman Darryn Peterson has missed a third consecutive game because of what coach Bill Self called hamstring tightness.

Cameron Boozer had 18 points and 10 rebounds, twin brother Cayden made a couple of big second-half baskets and fifth-ranked Duke outlasted No. 24 Kansas, defeating the undermanned Jayhawks 78-66 in the annual Champions Classic.

The Baltimore Orioles have acquired outfielder Taylor Ward from the Los Angeles Angels for right-hander Grayson Rodriguez in one of the first big moves of baseball’s offseason.

Curaçao has made history by becoming the smallest nation by population to qualify for a World Cup.

Michigan State's breakout 3-point-shooting performance was so surprising to Tom Izzo that the Hall of Fame coach wondered aloud if the Spartans made more while beating Kentucky than in their first three games of the season combined.

LeBron James certainly didn’t look like he had been away from an NBA court for nearly seven months when he began his unprecedented 23rd season, even if his burning lungs told him otherwise.

Georgia nabbed the fourth and final projected first-round bye in the College Football Playoff rankings, while undefeated Ohio State, Indiana and Texas A&M held onto the top three positions.

Kur Teng hit three of Michigan State’s season-high 11 3-pointers on the way to scoring a career-best 15 points, and the 17th-ranked Spartans remained undefeated by beating No. 12 Kentucky 83-66 at Madison Square Garden in the annual Champions Classic.

Two-time Olympic gold medalist Jewell Loyd announced on Tuesday that she would join Project B, the new women’s basketball league that is expected to begin in Europe and Asia in November 2026.

The WNBA’s latest collective bargaining proposal would include revenue sharing with a maximum salary of more than $1.1 million available to more than one player per team growing each year, according to a person familiar with the negotiations.

European qualifying for the 2026 World Cup has concluded with Spain, Belgium, Switzerland, Scotland and Austria securing the region’s remaining automatic spots.

The Big Ten Conference has denied claims by a University of Michigan regent that Commissioner Tony Petitti threatened the school over a $2.4 billion investment plan.

Cam Skattebo has not played for the New York Giants since undergoing season-ending surgery in late October, but the rookie running back still has his teammates and plenty of others talking.

A 27-year-old man charged in the killing of former Oakland community college football coach John Beam has made an initial court appearance.

Golden State forward Draymond Green received a warning from the NBA after going nearly chest-to-chest with a fan during the Warriors’ 124-106 road victory over the New Orleans Pelicans, a person with knowledge of the situation said Tuesday.

Lane Kiffin says Mississippi hasn't given him an ultimatum to make up his mind about his coaching future.

Soccer superstar Cristiano Ronaldo was at the White House on Tuesday as President Donald Trump hosted a glitzy dinner to honor Saudi Arabia’s Crown Prince Mohammed bin Salman.

Pittsburgh quarterback Aaron Rodgers and his fractured left wrist could still play when the Steelers visit Chicago.

Carlos Alcaraz has withdrawn from the Davis Cup Finals in Italy because of a right hamstring injury.

The Dallas Cowboys have won their first game since the death of defensive end Marshawn Kneeland.

Milwaukee Bucks All-Star forward Giannis Antetokounmpo could be sidelined for a while after he left the second quarter of Monday night’s loss to the Cleveland Cavaliers due to a left groin strain.

Dallas Cowboys players bowed their heads during a moment of silence in honor of their late teammate, Marshawn Kneeland, before Monday night’s game against the Las Vegas Raiders.

Shedeur Sanders’ uneven performance in his NFL debut wasn’t the only bad thing to happen to him on Sunday.

James Franklin has been hired as Virginia Tech’s football coach, a little more than a month after he was fired during his 12th season at Penn State.

The San Antonio Spurs say an MRI confirmed star Victor Wembanyama has a left calf strain.

Cincinnati Bengals wide receiver Ja’Marr Chase has been suspended without pay for one game for spitting on Pittsburgh Steelers cornerback Jalen Ramsey.

A 6-0 thrashing of Slovakia in Leipzig has completed Germany’s recovery from a shocking start to group play and the four-time champion has maintained its proud record of always qualifying for the World Cup.

LeBron James returned to practice with the Los Angeles Lakers and is waiting to see how he feels before deciding whether to make his season debut Tuesday.

President Donald Trump is announcing “FIFA Pass,” which will allow foreigners with World Cup tickets to get expedited visa appointments.

Former Cleveland Browns quarterback Bernie Kosar has received a liver transplant after being on the waiting list for more than a year.

One of the college basketball players banned by the NCAA for participating in sports-betting operations has acknowledged his role in a gambling scheme.

The New Jersey Devils are atop the Eastern Conference six weeks into the NHL season, but now they have to play the next two months without top center and leading scorer Jack Hughes.

Atlanta Falcons quarterback Michael Penix will be placed on injured reserve and will miss at least four games with a left knee injury, leaving Kirk Cousins as the starter.

The legal battle between Paris Saint-Germain and Kylian Mbappé has intensified.

Purdue has reclaimed the No. 1 spot in the AP Top 25 men's college basketball poll.

A person with knowledge of the decision says the New York Jets will start Tyrod Taylor at quarterback over Justin Fields on Sunday.

A federal jury about to hear the drug-trafficking case against former heavyweight boxer Goran Gogic was abruptly dismissed after three men were charged with trying to bribe a juror with up to $100,000 to exonerate Gogic.

Michigan and TCU have jumped into the top 10 of The Associated Press Top 25 women's basketball poll after big wins over ranked opponents.

Cole Hamels, Ryan Braun, and Matt Kemp are among 12 newcomers on the Baseball Hall of Fame ballot.

Former NFL wide receiver Antonio Brown could face up to 30 years in prison if convicted of attempted murder because a firearm was used, a prosecutor said Monday.

Barcelona will be back at the Camp Nou for its Spanish league match against Athletic Bilbao on Saturday.

Kris Boyd was on the minds of his stunned but grateful New York Jets teammates as they returned to work a day after he was shot and wounded in midtown Manhattan.

Jaguars fans were thrilled Monday morning after the team got a much-needed spark on Sunday.

The rivalry between Jannik Sinner and Carlos Alcaraz blossomed into full-blown dominance in 2025.

If you’re an older swimmer or returning to the pool after years away, few are more qualified than Rowdy Gaines to guide your workouts.

Nigeria coach Éric Chelle claims a Congo team staff member used voodoo during the penalty shootout that eliminated the African soccer power from qualifying for the 2026 World Cup.

North Texas is in The Associated Press college football poll for the first time since 1959.

Jared Goff and the Detroit Lions struggled against the Philadelphia Eagles, losing 16-9 on Sunday night.

Former NFL quarterback Bernie Kosar is set to receive a liver transplant Monday morning.

Keyonte George made 3-pointer with 2 seconds remaining in the second overtime, Lauri Markkanen scored 47 points and the Utah Jazz beat the Chicago Bulls 150-147 in the NBA’s highest-scoring game of the season.

Jalen Hurts scored the only touchdown for the Philadelphia Eagles in a 16-9 win over the Detroit Lions on Sunday night.

A 10th straight AFC West title is looking out of reach for Patrick Mahomes and the Kansas City Chiefs.

Golden State forward Draymond Green went nearly chest-to-chest with a fan during the Warriors’ road game against the New Orleans Pelicans.

First baseman Josh Naylor and the Seattle Mariners have finalized a $92.5 million, five-year contract.

The Denver Broncos have extended their winning streak to eight games with a 22-19 win over the Kansas City Chiefs.

Brock Purdy threw three touchdown passes in his return from a toe injury, Christian McCaffrey had two rushing touchdowns and a receiving score, and the San Francisco 49ers beat the sloppy Arizona Cardinals 41-22.

Shedeur Sanders finally got the opportunity to show what he could do as an NFL quarterback.

The Jacksonville Jaguars kept their playoff hopes alive with a dominant 35-6 victory over the Los Angeles Chargers, highlighted by Josh Allen's new franchise sack record.

Linn Grant has another trophy from fellow Swede Annika Sorenstam.

Josh Allen has become the first NFL player to have two games with three touchdowns passing and three rushing.

The Pittsburgh Steelers used two defensive touchdowns to race by the Cincinnati Bengals 34-12 but lost quarterback Aaron Rodgers to an injury.

Falcons quarterback Michael Penix Jr. injured his left knee after being hit by Panthers safety Tre’von Moehrig in the third quarter.

New York's mayor's office says Jets cornerback Kris Boyd was critically injured in a shooting in midtown Manhattan.

Pittsburgh quarterback Aaron Rodgers is dealing with an injury to his left wrist that forced the four-time MVP to miss the second half of the Steelers' 34-12 win over Cincinnati.

The final installment of the “Sincaraz” rivalry for 2025 went to Jannik Sinner.

Sarah Strong had 29 points, 13 rebounds, seven assists, five steals and three blocked shots and Azzi Fudd added 19 points and seven assists as top-ranked UConn defeated Ohio State 100-68.

Tennessee interim coach Mike McCoy said Titans wide receiver Calvin Ridley will miss the rest of the season after breaking his right leg Sunday in a loss to the Texans.

Georgia has moved up to No. 4 in The Associated Press poll, Oklahoma is back in the top 10 and North Texas is ranked for the first time since 1959.

Green Bay Packers running back Josh Jacobs was knocked out of a game at the New York Giants because of a knee injury.

Jack Jones intercepted Marcus Mariota on the first offensive play of overtime and Riley Patterson kicked a 29-yard field goal to give the Miami Dolphins a 16-13 win over the Washington Commanders in the first NFL regular-season game in Spain.

Bills receiver Keon Coleman is in the doghouse again.

The latest AP Top 25 poll has Georgia moving up to No. 4, Ole Miss entering the top five and Oklahoma climbing to No. 8.