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Rangers, Capitals each skidding entering quick rematch
When the Washington Capitals host the New York Rangers on Wednesday afternoon, it will have a familiar feel.,The Rangers beat the Capitals 7-3 in Washington, D.C., on Dec. 23 in the final game for both teams before the three-day holiday break.,That was the last time New York won. The Rangers have lo...

Crash fatalities were members of Anthony Joshua's team
The two men who died in the car crash in Nigeria on Monday that injured former heavyweight champion Anthony Joshua were his "close friends and team members.",Sina Ghami and Latif Ayodele were killed when the SUV they were riding in with Joshua and another passenger collided with a stationary truck o...

No. 4 Texas Tech on historic run entering Orange Bowl vs. No. 5 Oregon
Texas Tech did not win a single bowl game during Patrick Mahomes' three seasons in the program from 2014-16.,Yet nine years after a legend's departure, the No. 4 Red Raiders are playing for a spot in the College Football Playoff semifinals when they face No. 5 Oregon on Thursday in the Orange Bowl a...

No resolution for LIV's OWGR points pursuit as 2026 season looms
LIV Golf will begin its fifth season in February, potentially with its application for Official World Golf Ranking points still pending.,Trevor Immelman, chairman of the OWGR, issued a statement on the matter Tuesday.,"Since the end of June, the Governing Board has endeavored to thoroughly evaluate ...

Patriots WR Stefon Diggs facing strangulation, assault charges
New England Patriots wide receiver Stefon Diggs is facing a felony charge of strangulation or suffocation and a misdemeanor charge of assault and battery.,The charges were announced Tuesday morning in Dedham (Mass.) District Court with Diggs' attorney, Michael DiStefano, calling in via phone, accord...

Philadelphia Union acquire D Finn Sundstrom from D.C. United
The Philadelphia Union acquired 19-year-old defender Finn Sundstrom from D.C. United on Tuesday.,Sundstrom arrives via transfer from USL Championship side North Carolina FC and is under contract through 2028 with club options for 2029 and 2030.,The Union acquired Sundstrom's rights from the United i...

Charlie Weis Jr. says Ole Miss operating with no 'distraction at all'
With one eye on the College Football Playoff and another on his future, Ole Miss offensive coordinator Charlie Weis Jr. has more than enough on his plate heading into the new year.,Saying his senses have been heightened to operate "respectfully" as he calls plays for a program he will depart once it...

Nuggets exhale, Nikola Jokic (knee) to miss month
Nikola Jokic is expected to miss the month of January with a hyperextended left knee, the Nuggets said on Tuesday.,The superstar center underwent an MRI exam after leaving Monday's game at Miami with a knee injury thought to be serious. ,Jokic, a three-time MVP who ranks fifth in the NBA in scoring ...

TYLOO's Attacker retires as CS2 player, moves to coaching role
TYLOO announced that YuanZhang "Attacker" Sheng is retiring as a player and will transition to a coaching role for the Chinese team.,"Following a comprehensive evaluation of his competitive background, tactical understanding, and familiarity with the team system, the organization believes Attacker p...

Tiger Woods turns 50 with competitive future in question
PGA Tour legend Tiger Woods turned 50 years old on Tuesday, officially making him eligible for a run at becoming a legend on the Champions Tour as well.,However, it remains to be seen when Woods might make his return to the links as he continues to recover from a seventh back surgery in October.,Whe...

Report: Talor Gooch agrees to extension; equity stake TBD
Newly appointed Smash GC captain Talor Gooch agreed to a three-year extension with LIV Golf, Front Office Sports reported.,Gooch's initial four-year contract expired after the 2025 season. He has won four individual titles and earned more than $50 million since joining the circuit.,Gooch, 34, was el...

NFL Playoff Picture: Week 18 wins equate to No. 1 seed for Broncos, 49ers, Seahawks
The Denver Broncos, Seattle Seahawks and San Francisco 49ers are starting the playoffs one week early.,At least that's the mindset shared by Broncos coach Sean Payton with Denver (13-3) in line to secure the No. 1 seed, first-round bye and home-field advantage in the AFC by beating the Los Angeles C...

Max Verstappen earns 5th straight Driver of Year nod
Max Verstappen was voted the Formula 1 Driver of the Year by his colleagues for the fifth straight year despite falling short of his fifth consecutive world championship.,Season champion Lando Norris of McLaren finished second to the Red Bull star, with Mercedes' George Russell, McLaren's Oscar Pias...

Chris Redman named head coach of Louisville Kings
Former Louisville star and NFL quarterback Chris Redman was named head coach of the Louisville Kings, a 2026 UFL expansion team, on Tuesday.,Other than a couple of seasons as an assistant coach at a Texas high school, this is the first coaching job for the 48-year-old Louisville native.,"Chris Redma...

Rick Neuheisel named head coach of Dallas Renegades
Former NCAA head coach Rick Neuheisel was named the head coach of the UFL's Dallas Renegades on Tuesday.,The former Colorado, Washington and UCLA boss succeeds Bob Stoops, who led the spring league's Arlington Renegades for four seasons.,"I am elated to join the UFL as the head coach of the Dallas R...

Report: Second act over for Philip Rivers; Colts to start Riley Leonard
The Indianapolis Colts will start 23-year-old rookie quarterback Riley Leonard over 44-year-old Philip Rivers in Sunday's season finale at Houston, ESPN reported Tuesday.,Rivers lost all three of his starts for the Colts (8-8) after coming out of retirement in mid-December following injuries to sign...

Northwestern hires Chip Kelly as offensive coordinator
Chip Kelly was hired as Northwestern offensive coordinator on Tuesday.,Kelly, 62, was fired as offensive coordinator of the Las Vegas Raiders on Nov. 23 after a 2-9 start this season.,He was the head coach of the Philadelphia Eagles (2013-15) and San Francisco 49ers (2016) and at Oregon (2009-12) an...

Final 15 revealed for Hall of Fame Class of '26
Super Bowl-winning quarterbacks Drew Brees and Eli Manning and one of the most clutch kickers in league history, Adam Vinatieri, are among 15 finalists up for enshrinement in the Pro Football Hall of Fame Class of 2026.,The Hall of Fame's Selection Committee meets prior to Super Bowl LX, and any pla...

Wisconsin draws Milwaukee in final non-conference game of season
Wisconsin coach Greg Gard wants more movement from the Badgers when they host Milwaukee in a non-conference game Tuesday night in Madison, Wis. ,The Badgers (8-4) cruised to an 88-61 home win against Central Michigan on Dec. 22 behind 18 points apiece from Austin Rapp and Nolan Winter. The Wisconsin...

Flyers coach Rick Tocchet emotional ahead of return to Vancouver
Rick Tocchet is set to make his return to Vancouver on Tuesday night, nearly eight months after his surprise exit to coach the Philadelphia Flyers. ,Tocchet had mixed results in his 2 1/2 seasons with the Canucks, who declined to exercise the team option on his contract once they learned he wanted o...