Rams beat Bears 20-17 in overtime to advance to NFC Championship Game

The Los Angeles Rams defeated the Chicago Bears 20-17 in overtime on Sunday at Soldier Field, and will now head to Seattle for the NFC Championship Game next week – for the first time since they won
New England Patriots defeat the Houston Texans 28-16 in the AFC Divisional Round

The New England Patriots are returning to its first AFC Championship Game since 2018, after a 28-16 victory agains the Houston Texans at Gillette Stadium in Foxboro, Massachusetts on Sunday in the AFC Divisional Round. QB Drake
NY Giants to hire former Ravens coach John Harbaugh as new head coach

The New York Giants are finalizing a deal to hire Baltimore Ravens head coach John Harbaugh their next head coach, securing the most sought-after candidate of the NFL’s latest hiring cycle. The agreement is expected to span
26 indicted in NCAA and Chinese basketball point-shaving scheme

Federal prosecutors have charged 26 men in a sweeping alleged point-shaving operation that authorities say compromised at least 29 college basketball games and involved players from 17 Division I programs, according to a federal indictment unsealed Thursday
Starting pitcher Ranger Suárez agrees to 5-year, $130 million deal with Red Sox

The Boston Red Sox have signed left-handed starting pitcher Ranger Suárez to a five-year, $130 million contract. According to ESPN, the deal is fully guaranteed with no deferrals, opt-outs, or no-trade protection. Suárez, 30, arrives in Boston
WR Adam Thielen announces retirement from NFL after 13 seasons

Veteran wide receiver Adam Thielen officially announced his retirement from professional football on Wednesday, bringing an end to his 12-season career in the NFL that began as an undrafted college receiver to a two-time Pro Bowler and
Carolina Panthers picking up fifth-year option on Bryce Young, keeping the QB through 2027

The Carolina Panthers have decided to keep quarterback Bryce Young under contract for at least two more seasons, confirming Tuesday that the team will exercise the fifth-year option on Young’s rookie deal. The move locks Young in
Diamondbacks acquire 3B Nolan Arenado from Cardinals in trade for RHP Jack Martinez

The Arizona Diamondbacks have acquired veteran third baseman Nolan Arenado from the St. Louis Cardinals in a trade announced Tuesday. The D-backs will receive Arenado along with substantial cash considerations in exchange for 22-year-old right-handed pitching prospect
Brooks Koepka to face penalties after leaving LIV Golf to return to PGA Tour

Brooks Koepka is officially heading back to the PGA Tour in January 2026 after leaving LIV Golf in late December, following approval of a newly created “Returning Member Program” designed to bring select elite players back to
Patriots’ CB Christian Gonzalez in concussion protocol after injury during Sunday’s win vs. Chargers

New England Patriots cornerback Christian Gonzalez is in the NFL’s concussion protocol after suffering a head injury during Sunday night’s 16–3 playoff victory over the Los Angeles Chargers, leaving his availability uncertain for the divisional round. The