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San Francisco 49ers running back Christian McCaffrey runs for a touchdown against the Carolina Panthers during the second half an NFL football game, Monday, Nov. 24, 2025, in Santa Clara, Calif.

Christian McCaffrey's big night leads 49ers to 20-9 victory over Panthers

Christian McCaffrey maintained that playing Carolina for the first time since the Panthers traded him to San Francisco three years ago wouldn't raise his level of urgency one bit. Read More.

Praying for the sun: What to know about the flame-lighting ceremony for the Winter Olympics

At a temple in Ancient Olympia, a flame is drawn from the sun to begin its journey to the Winter Games. The choreographed ceremony inspired by ancient Greece is designed to link the original games to today’s global competition. Read More.

Drew Brees, Philip Rivers, Larry Fitzgerald lead Pro Football Hall of Fame modern era semifinalists

Quarterbacks Drew Brees and Philip Rivers, along with wide receiver Larry Fitzgerald, tight end Jason Witten and running back Frank Gore made it to the semifinal stage in their first year of eligibility for the Pro Football Hall of Fame. Read More.

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Beyond the score

Dallas Mavericks guard Max Christie (00) and forward Cooper Flagg (32) stand together during the last seconds of the second half of an NBA basketball game against the Miami Heat Monday, Nov. 24, 2025, in Miami.

How No. 1 pick Cooper Flagg is handling a tough start to rookie season with the Mavericks

The No. 1 pick in this year’s draft has been part of more losses with the Dallas Mavericks this season than he experienced in his last four years of basketball combined. Read More.

It's tiebreaker time: A guide to the conference championship game scenarios in every FBS league

With one week remaining, almost every conference title game spot is still up for grabs across the FBS. Whether the scenarios are complicated (looking at you, ACC, MAC and Mountain West) or simple (thank you, Sun Belt and Conference USA), there's a lot left to play for. Read More.

Cincinnati AD apologizes for fans' derogatory chants aimed at Mormons during BYU's win over Bearcats

Cincinnati athletic director John Cunningham issued an apology to BYU and The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints on Monday for derogatory chants by fans at Nippert Stadium during the Bearcats' game against the Cougars. Read More.

 

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FILE - Los Angeles Dodgers pitcher Shohei Ohtani (17) reacts during Game 4 of baseball's National League Championship Series against the Milwaukee Brewers, Friday, Oct. 17, 2025, in Los Angeles.

Shohei Ohtani announces he will play for Japan in next year's World Baseball Classic

Shohei Ohtani helped Japan win the 2023 WBC, striking out then-Los Angeles Angels teammate Mike Trout for the final out of the championship game against the United States. He was named MVP of the tournament. Read More.

Caitlin Clark, Angel Reese, Paige Bueckers will make their USA Basketball national team camp debuts with hopes of earning a spot

The newcomers will be joined by Paris Olympic gold medalists Kahleah Copper, Chelsea Gray, Brittney Griner, Kelsey Plum and Jackie Young. Dearica Hamby, who won a bronze medal in 3-on-3 at the 2024 Games, also will participate in the camp. Read More.

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