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Kansas City Chiefs Chairman and CEO Clark Hunt watches the start of a meeting of legislative leaders who had the power to decide whether the state issues bonds to help the Chiefs finance a new stadium on the Kansas side of the Kansas City metropolitan area, Monday, Dec. 22, 2025, at the Statehouse in Topeka, Kan.

Chiefs' move to Kansas leaves Missouri fans heartbroken over another NFL franchise leaving

The state of Missouri is losing its third NFL franchise and the second in the past decade, and the decision by the Chiefs on Monday to depart their longtime home at Arrowhead Stadium for a new domed facility in Kansas may hurt the most. Read More.

Draymond Green, Steve Kerr have heated exchange in huddle during timeout before Green leaves court

Warriors forward Draymond Green had a heated exchange with coach Steve Kerr in the huddle during a third-quarter timeout Monday night and then went to the locker room on his own to cool down. Read More.

Brock Purdy throws career high 5 TD passes and leads 49ers to 5th straight win, 48-27 over the Colts

One day after the 49ers clinched a playoff spot, Brock Purdy threw a career-high five touchdown passes and Dee Winters returned an interception of Philip Rivers’ final pass 74 yards for a score in a 48-27 victory over the Indianapolis Colts on Monday night. Read More.

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Ohio State head coach Ryan Day, left, speaks with quarterback Julian Sayin during the first half of an NCAA college football game against Michigan, Saturday, Nov. 29, 2025, in Ann Arbor, Mich.

Ryan Day takes over offensive play-calling duties for Ohio State in College Football Playoff

Ryan Day will call the offensive plays for Ohio State during the College Football Playoff, beginning with the Dec. 31 quarterfinal game at the Cotton Bowl against Miami. Read More.

Steelers WR DK Metcalf suspended 2 games following altercation with fan in Detroit

The NFL has suspended Pittsburgh Steelers wide receiver DK Metcalf for two games following an in-game altercation between Metcalf and a fan during the team’s victory over Detroit. Read More.

Team official to investigate drinking habits of England cricketers during Ashes tour

England's managing director of men's cricket Rob Key says he will investigate the drinking habits of the England team following reports that their mid-Ashes beach resort break may have involved over-indulging of alcohol. Read More.

 

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San Antonio Spurs forward Victor Wembanyama (1) shoots the ball near Oklahoma City Thunder guard Jalen Williams (8) in the second half of an NBA Cup semifinals basketball game, Saturday, Dec. 13, 2025, in Las Vegas.

Spurs-Thunder game in Vegas showed a rivalry is here. Now they'll meet twice on Christmas week

As schedule luck would have it, this week brings not one, but two Spurs-Thunder rematches — one of them just happening to come on Christmas Day before what will be a global television audience. Read More.

No. 2 Georgia is trying to make the most of its break before CFP quarterfinal against No. 6 Ole Miss

Kirby Smart said Monday he has tried to use a long break to help No. 2 Georgia prepare for its College Football Playoff quarterfinal game against No. 6 Mississippi in the Jan. 1 Sugar Bowl. Read More.

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