The screenwriter Angelo Pizzo was in an Uber from the Hard Rock Hotel to South Beach Sunday afternoon, on his way to a bar that would be swimming in Indiana University red. “It feels like we’re takin… [+10144 chars]

Dwayne Johnson, Mark Cuban and even the writer of 'Rudy' are all in on the championship fray.

Hollywood Reporter

The Indiana-Miami Game Is the Hollywood Tangle We Didn’t Know We Needed - The Hollywood Reporter

The Detroit Lions are finalizing a deal to hire former Arizona Cardinals offensive coordinator Drew Petzing as their next offensive coordinator, sources told ESPN's Adam Schefter.
Petzing, 38, will … [+1883 chars]

The Lions are finalizing a deal to hire former Cardinals offensive coordinator Drew Petzing as their next offensive coordinator, sources told ESPN's Adam Schefter.

ESPN

Sources: Lions finalizing deal to hire Drew Petzing as new OC - ESPN

The 2026 NBA All-Star Game starters were announced Monday with a pair of familiar faces leading the way.
Los Angeles Lakers star guard Luka Doni and Milwaukee Bucks star forward Giannis Antetokounmp… [+2065 chars]

The 2026 NBA All-Star Game starters were announced Monday with a pair of familiar faces leading the way.

Bleacher Report

NBA All-Star Game 2026 Starters Revealed for USA vs. World Rosters in New Format - Bleacher Report

Arizona is the unanimous No. 1 in The Associated Press Top 25 mens college basketball poll for the first time.
The Wildcats received all 61 votes from a media panel in Mondays poll, a week after pic… [+2738 chars]

Arizona is the unanimous No. 1 in The Associated Press Top 25 men's college basketball poll for the first time. The Wildcats received all 61 votes from a media panel in Monday's poll. Arizona (18-0) won both of its games last week to remain among the three un…

Associated Press

Arizona a unanimous No. 1 for first time, Saint Louis and Miami of Ohio join AP Top 25 - AP News

Updates from Seahawks coach Mike Macdonald’s appearance on Seattle Sports 710AM, including unfortunate news about running back Zach Charbonnet.

Seahawks.com

Zach Charbonnet Needs Surgery, Sam Darnold's Status & Other Seahawks Injury Updates From Mike Macdonald - Seattle Seahawks

The College Football National Championship is upon us, as the Indiana Hoosiers take on the Miami Hurricanes on Monday, January 19, 2026, at 7:30 p.m. ET on ESPN. As expected, both teams have plenty o… [+6868 chars]

Identifying which 2026 NFL Draft prospects the Lions should be watching during the CFP National Championship game.

Prideofdetroit.com

2026 NFL Draft: 12 prospects to watch for Lions in National Championship - Pride Of Detroit

Broncos quarterback Bo Nix helped engineer yet another comeback Saturday in the fourth quarter and overtime of Denvers 33-30 divisional win over Buffalo.
Early in his NFL career, thats become his tr… [+5925 chars]

Nix has developed a reputation a comeback artist in the NFL. His next figures to be a lengthy one after Tuesday’s surgery.

The Denver Post

Broncos QB Bo Nix, comeback artist, begins his next after Tuesday surgery on ankle - The Denver Post

FOXBOROUGH, Mass. How will Houston Texans head coach DeMeco Ryans fix quarterback C.J. Stroud? That more or less was the gist of postgame questions directed at Ryans on Sunday after the Texans were e… [+7907 chars]

FOXBOROUGH, Mass. — How will Houston Texans head coach DeMeco Ryans fix quarterback C.J. Stroud? That more or less was the gist of postgame questions directed at Ryans on Sunday after the Texans were eliminated by the New England Patriots 28-16 at Gillette St…

Andscape.com

The Houston Texans don’t have a quarterback problem - Andscape

Iowa cracked the top 10 for the first time in two years and UConn remained the unanimous No. 1 choice in The Associated Press Top 25 womens basketball poll released Monday.
The Hawkeyes last were ra… [+2374 chars]

Iowa moved into the top 10 for the first time in two years and UConn remained the unanimous No. 1 choice in The Associated Press women’s basketball poll. The Hawkeyes last were ranked this high in the final poll of Caitlin Clark’s senior year. They had been a…

Iowa cracks top 10 in AP women's basketball poll for first time in 2 years; UConn-South Carolina 1-2 - AP News

The Buffalo Bills are making a major change following their latest playoff exit.
Sean McDermott has been fired as head coach after nine seasons, the team announced Monday. The Bills will also retain… [+3206 chars]

The Bills are making a major change following their latest playoff disappointment. They've fired Sean McDermott after nine seasons.

Fox Sports

Bills Fire Head Coach Sean McDermott Following Loss to Broncos - FOX Sports

Senegal's reserve goalkeeper Yehvann Diouf has joked about his unique role of protecting his team-mate's towel in his side's chaotic Afcon final victory on Sunday.
Diouf, 26, was an unused substitut… [+1192 chars]

Senegal's reserve goalkeeper Yehvann Diouf jokes about his unique role in his side's chaotic Afcon final victory on Sunday.

BBC News

Afcon final: Senegal reserve keeper jokes after Afcon towel scuffles - BBC

You can't call Indiana Hoosiers fans "fair weather."
OK, maybe you can. 
Until the last couple of years, Indiana was strictly a basketball school. No one in Bloomington cared about Hoosier football… [+1800 chars]

Outkick.com

Indiana Fans Brave Frigid Temps To Camp Outside Bars Before National Title Game - OutKick

The Braves announced today that they have signed utility player Jorge Mateo to a one-year deal. The Movement Baseball client gets a $1MM guarantee, reports Francys Romero of BeisbolFR. Atlanta opened… [+600 chars]

The Braves add a new shortstop just after Ha-Seong Kim's injury.

MLB Trade Rumors

Braves Sign Jorge Mateo - MLB Trade Rumors

The Falcons named Kevin Stefanski head coach on Saturday.

AtlantaFalcons.com

Falcons retain Jeff Ulbrich as defensive coordinator - Atlanta Falcons

The Cleveland Browns have turned the page on their head coach search from a set of first interviews over the last two weeks to second and in-person interviews starting this week. The news came fast a… [+1891 chars]

The Cleveland Browns may need a backup plan if DC Jim Schwartz is let out of his contract. Is Ephraim Banda ready?

Dawgs By Nature

Browns might have a backup plan if DC Jim Schwartz leaves - Dawgs By Nature

The New England Patriots are moving on to the AFC Championship Game.
New England earned a 28-16 win over the Houston Texans on Sunday at Gillette Stadium. The Patriots will now travel to Denver to t… [+5388 chars]

The Patriots are moving on to the AFC Championship Game. Here’s what’s being said about New England’s win over the Denver Broncos.

MassLive.com

What they’re saying nationally about Patriots advancing to AFC Championship Game - MassLive

Russell Wilson's playing career might be coming to a close, but the Seattle Seahawks icon is still feeling free to comment on his original team. He should. Commentary is likely where Wilson is headed… [+2388 chars]

The Seattle Seahawks are into the NFC Championship game, and former Seattle QB Russell Wilson has some thoughts on it.

12th Man Rising

Russell Wilson makes stance on Sam Darnold crystal clear after Seahawks playoff win - 12th Man Rising

Its been six weeks since UFC fans have gotten their fix, and, really, one question still lingers:
How hype are you for UFC 324?
On paper, this Saturdays effort has all the makings of a fine card: T… [+12626 chars]

Previewing UFC 324 and the biggest storylines to start the new Paramount deal.

MMA Fighting

UFC 324 roundtable: Is Paramount era kicking off with a dud? - MMA Fighting

The Steelers are starting to set up a second round of interviews for their head coaching job. 
Gerry Dulac of the Pittsburgh Post-Gazette reports that they will have an in-person interview with Viki… [+877 chars]

The Steelers are starting to set up a second round of interviews for their head coaching job.

NBCSports.com

Reports: Brian Flores, Anthony Weaver to have in-person interviews with Steelers - NBC Sports

Over the past few years, its safe to say theNew York Giants
 have been a team in disarray when it comes to putting together winning seasons.  
The reasons for that have been varied, from injuries r… [+7622 chars]

In a presentation he gave a few years ago, new Giants head coach John Harbaugh listed four forces that can sabotage a team — all of which the Giants have been guilty of in recent years.