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December 13, 2025.

Oklahoma City Thunder head coach Mark Daigneault watches the court in the first half of an NBA Cup semifinals basketball game against the San Antonio Spurs, Saturday, Dec. 13, 2025, in Las Vegas. (AP Photo/Ronda Churchill)

A rarity: The Thunder lose. OKC falls to 24-2 after loss to San Antonio in NBA Cup semifinals

December 13, 2025

Oklahoma City’s 16-game winning streak has ended with a 111-109 loss to San Antonio in the NBA Cup semifinals. The Thunder, now 24-2 this season, missed their chance at the Cup. Coach Mark Daigneault acknowledged the team’s lackluster performance, while Thunder guard Jalen Williams emphasized the opportunity for growth. Reigning NBA MVP Shai Gilgeous-Alexander found the loss an exciting challenge, likening it to a learning experience. Despite shooting struggles and turnovers, the Thunder remain optimistic. They face San Antonio again on December 23 and Christmas Day, offering a chance for redemption.

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A law enforcement official walks past articles of clothing on a sidewalk near an entrance to Brown University, Saturday, Dec. 13, 2025, in Providence, R.I., during the investigation of a shooting. (AP Photo/Steven Senne)

Fear grips Brown University after shooter kills 2 and wounds 9 as police search for shooter

December 13, 2025

Hundreds of police officers are scouring the Brown University campus and nearby neighborhoods in the hunt for a shooter who killed two people and wounded nine others in a classroom. The search stretched late into a second day after the Saturday afternoon shooting on the Ivy League campus in Providence, Rhode Island, during final exams. Police have released surveillance video showing the suspect calmly walking away from the scene. The suspect’s face isn’t visible in the video and investigators say it isn’t clear whether the suspect is a student. University President Christina Paxson says she was told 10 people who were shot were students.

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Washington tight end Quentin Moore (88) celebrates his touchdown during the second half of the LA Bowl NCAA college football game against Boise State Saturday, Dec. 13, 2025, in Inglewood, Calif. (AP Photo/Kyusung Gong)

Williams throws 4 TD passes and Washington has 5 INTs in 38-10 rout of Boise State in LA Bowl

December 13, 2025

Demond Williams Jr. threw three of his four touchdown passes in the second quarter, and Washington had five interceptions as the Huskies kicked off bowl season with a 38-10 victory over Boise State in the LA Bowl. Denzel Boston made a 78-yard TD catch for Washington’s first score before Dezmen Roebuck, Raiden Vines-Bright and Quentin Moore caught TD passes for the Huskies in the school’s fourth victory in its last five bowl games. Coach Jedd Fisch’s Huskies had no players opt out of bowl participation from their solid Big Ten roster, and it showed in their overwhelming performance against the Mountain West champion Broncos.

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Alabama forward Amari Allen (5) shoots and hits a three-point shot over the defense of Alabama forward Taylor Bol Bowen (7) during the second half of an NCAA college basketball game, Saturday, Dec. 13, 2025, in Birmingham, Ala. (AP Photo/Vasha Hunt)

Burries scores 28 points as No. 1 Arizona rallies from halftime deficit to beat No. 12 Alabama 96-75

December 13, 2025

Brayden Burries scored 28 points, 20 of those coming during a 14-minute second-half flurry, and No. 1 Arizona rallied to beat No. 12 Alabama 96-75. The Wildcats (9-0) trailed by two points at halftime before seizing command with a 14-1 run, highlighted by Burries making three consecutive baskets. Labaron Philon Jr. scored 24 points, including a twisting pullup in the lane that gave Alabama (7-3) a 41-39 lead at the half. That was the final highlight for the Tide, which couldn’t match Arizona’s intensity over the final 20 minutes. Motiejus Krivas, Arizona’s 7-foot-2 Lithuanian center, finished with 14 points and 14 rebounds. Point guard Jaden Bradley added 14 points and seven assists for the Wildcats (9-0).

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San Antonio Spurs guard Dylan Harper (2) sets to play the ball in the first half of an NBA Cup semifinals basketball game against the Oklahoma City Thunder, Saturday, Dec. 13, 2025, in Las Vegas. (AP Photo/Ronda Churchill)

Wembanyama’s return lifts Spurs to NBA Cup final, handing Thunder just 2nd loss

December 13, 2025

Victor Wembanyama returned from a 12-game absence to lead the San Antonio Spurs to a 111-109 victory over the Oklahoma City Thunder. The win on Saturday night puts the Spurs in the NBA Cup final against the New York Knicks on Tuesday. Oklahoma City entered on a 16-game winning streak and now stands at 24-2, the second-best start in NBA history. Wembanyama scored 22 points and grabbed nine rebounds, earning “M-V-P” chants from the crowd. Despite a minutes restriction, he makes a significant impact. The Thunder’s Shai Gilgeous-Alexander led his team with 29 points.

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New York Knocks center Karl-Anthony Towns (32) and Orlando Magic forward Jonathan Isaac (1) tangle near the net during the first half of an NBA Cup semifinals basketball game, Saturday, Dec. 13, 2025, in Las Vegas. (AP Photo/Ronda Churchill)

Jalen Brunson’s season-high 40 points lead Knicks past Magic to NBA Cup final

December 13, 2025

Jalen Brunson scored a season-high 40 points to lead the Knicks past the Orlando Magic 132-120. The win put New York in the NBA Cup final. The Knicks have won five in a row and nine of their last 10 games. Brunson also had eight assists and made 16 of 27 shots. Karl-Anthony Towns added 29 points for the Knicks. Jalen Suggs scored 25 of his 26 points in the first half for the Magic before leaving in the fourth quarter with a sore left hip. The Knicks will play San Antonio on Tuesday night for the championship.

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Fired Michigan football coach Sherrone Moore appears via video in court on Friday, Dec. 12, 2025 in Ann Arbor, Mich. (AP Photo/ Ryan Sun, Pool)

Michigan expands investigation after firing Sherrone Moore, AP source says

December 13, 2025

The law firm hired by the University of Michigan to investigate former football coach Sherrone Moore’s relationship with a staffer will continue its probe of the program and is prepared to expand its inquiry throughout the athletic department. That’s according to two people familiar with the situation who spoke to The Associated Press on condition of anonymity because they were not authorized to discuss the details. Michigan fired Moore on Wednesday, when the school said an investigation uncovered his inappropriate relationship with a staffer. He is married with three daughters.

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Southern California guard Kennedy Smith (11) drives the ball against UConn guard Azzi Fudd (35) during the first half of an NCAA college basketball game Saturday, Dec. 13, 2025, in Los Angeles. (AP Photo/Ethan Swope)

Azzi Fudd leads No. 1 UConn’s 79-51 rout of 16th-ranked USC with JuJu Watkins looking on

December 13, 2025

Azzi Fudd scored 17 points and No. 1 UConn dominated 16th-ranked Southern California 79-51. The Trojans’ 20-game home winning streak was snapped by the defending national champions. The Huskies improved to 10-0. They shut down USC star freshman Jazzy Davidson, who had 10 points on 3 of 13 shooting. UConn led 32-11 early in the second quarter after a 24-2 run. USC struggled with poor shooting and UConn’s strong defense. Kennedy Smith led the Trojans with 16 points and seven rebounds. UConn alum Diana Taurasi and USC alum Cheryl Miller shared a pre-game hug.

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Montana reaches FCS semifinals for 12th time with 52-22 win over South Dakota

December 13, 2025

Keali’i Ah Yat threw three touchdown passes, two of them of 50-plus yards to Michael Wortham, and Montana flew past South Dakota 52-22 in a quarterfinal of the FCS playoffs. The third-seeded Grizzlies advanced to the semifinals for the 12th time and will play archrival No. 2 Montana State. Montana scored the first 24 points, then Drew Deck’s FCS playoff record 93-yard punt return touchdown early in the third quarter made it 31-7.  South Dakota got within 38-22 before Montana wrapped up the win with touchdown runs by Wortham and Hashim Jones. Wortham had 201 yards receiving, helping him set the Montana record for all-purpose yards in a single season.

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Arizona State head coach Kenny Dillingham encourages his players prior to an NCAA college football game against West Virginia Saturday, Nov. 15, 2025, in Tempe, Ariz. (AP Photo/Ross D. Franklin)

Michigan search includes Arizona State’s Kenny Dillingham, Missouri’s Eli Drinkwitz, AP source says

December 13, 2025

The firm hired by Michigan to search for a football coach to replace Sherrone Moore has contacted representatives for Arizona State’s Kenny Dillingham and Missouri’s Eli Drinkwitz. That’s according to a person familiar with the situation who spoke to The Associated Press on condition of anonymity Saturday because they were not authorized to share details of the search. Moore was fired on Wednesday, when the school said an investigation uncovered his inappropriate relationship with a staffer. Two days later, Moore was charged with three crimes.

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Navy quarterback Blake Horvath runs with the ball during the first half of an NCAA college football game against Army, Saturday, Dec. 13, 2025, in Baltimore. (AP Photo/Daniel Kucin Jr.)

Horvath to Heidenreich on 4th-and-goal leads No. 22 Navy to a 17-16 win over Army

December 13, 2025

Navy has beaten Army for a second straight season. Blake Horvath threw an 8-yard touchdown pass to Eli Heidenreich with 6:32 remaining — on fourth-and-goal — and the 22nd-ranked Midshipmen rallied for a 17-16 win on Saturday. Horvath turned the ball over twice, and his fumble near the goal line nearly spoiled Navy’s key drive. But Heidenreich fell on the ball, and Horvath found him when Navy gambled and went for it on fourth down. With President Donald Trump in attendance, the Midshipmen won the Commander-In-Chief’s Trophy for a second straight season.

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Police vehicles and first responders gather at Waterman St, and Thayer in response to a shooting, in Providence, R.I., Saturday, Dec. 13, 2025. (AP Photo/Jen McDermott)

The Latest: Shooting at Brown University in Rhode Island

December 13, 2025

At least two people have been killed and several others injured in a shooting at Brown University, a law enforcement source told The Associated Press. The official on Saturday could not publicly discuss details of the ongoing investigation and spoke to AP on condition of anonymity. University officials initially told students and staff that a suspect was in custody, before later saying that was not the case and that police were still searching for a suspect or suspects, according to alerts issued through Brown’s emergency notification system.

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In this image from video, law enforcement officials gather outside the Brown University campus in Providence, R.I., on Saturday, Dec. 13, 2025. (AP Photo/Kimberlee Kruesi)

Police respond to reported shooting at Brown University in Rhode Island

December 13, 2025

Authorities say police have responded to an active shooting at Brown University near an engineering building on the campus in Providence, Rhode Island. The incident was reported near the Barus & Holley building. It’s a seven-story structure that houses the School of Engineering and Physics Department, according to the school’s website. It includes 117 laboratories, 150 offices, 15 classrooms and 29 labs. Officials are still gathering information from the active scene. The Ivy League school is a private, nonprofit institution with about 7,300 undergraduates and just over 3,000 graduate students, according to its website. Saturday was the second day of final exams for the fall semester.

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FILE - Utah defensive coordinator Morgan Scalley fields questions during a news conference ahead of the Rose Bowl NCAA college football game against Penn State Dec. 29, 2022, in Los Angeles. (AP Photo/Marcio Jose Sanchez, File)

Morgan Scalley promoted from defensive coordinator to head coach at Utah, succeeding Whittingham

December 13, 2025

Morgan Scalley has been promoted from defensive coordinator to head coach at Utah. He succeeds Kyle Whittingham, who announced Friday he would step down after 21 seasons. Scalley will take over after No. 15 Utah plays Nebraska in the Las Vegas Bowl on December 31. He’s been the defensive coordinator under Whittingham for 10 seasons and has been a part of the Utah coaching staff since 2007. Scalley played safety for Utah from 2001 to 2004, helping the Utes to an undefeated season as a senior.

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Oscar Cluff scores 22, Braden Smith reaches new milestone as No. 6 Purdue beats Marquette 79-59

December 13, 2025

Oscar Cluff made all nine of his shots and finished with a season-high 22 points, and Braden Smith achieved yet another milestone with 10 more assists to lead No. 6 Purdue past Marquette 79-59. It took Smith only 12 seconds to find Fletcher Loyer for a 3-pointer, making him the second Division I men’s basketball player with 1,500 points, 850 assists and 550 rebounds. The other is D.J. Cooper. The Boilermakers have won two straight since last weekend’s embarrassing 23-point home loss to then-No. 10 Iowa State. Royce Parham finished with 19 points to lead Marquette, which has lost by 20 points each of the last two Saturdays.

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Minnesota Wild general manager Bill Guerin talks to the media prior to an NHL hockey game between the Wild and the Ottawa Senators, Saturday, Dec. 13, 2025, in St. Paul, Minn. (AP Photo/Matt Krohn)

Guerin alters Wild’s recipe for success by trading for former Norris Trophy winner Quinn Hughes

December 13, 2025

Bill Guerin was wrist deep in a bowl of meatballs when he completed one of the biggest trades in Minnesota Wild history. The Wild general manager found out Friday night that Vancouver Canucks president Jim Rutherford had agreed to trade former Norris Trophy-winning defenseman Quinn Hughes to Minnesota for three young players and a future No. 1 draft pick. Guerin told reporters Saturday that he was making meatballs for Christmas Eve dinner when Rutherford called. He said: “I had to take my latex gloves off” and “There was a fist-pump involved.” The move is the clearest indication that Guerin and Wild are going all in this season as they seek their first Stanley Cup in the team’s 25-year history.

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Green Bay Packers running back Emanuel Wilson (23) runs with the football after avoiding a tackle by Minnesota Vikings cornerback Byron Murphy (7), right, during the second half of an NFL football game Sunday, Nov. 23, 2025, in Green Bay, Wis. (AP Photo/Matt Ludtke)

Packers running back Emanuel Wilson joins Josh Jacobs on injured report

December 13, 2025

The Green Bay Packers are unsure about the availability of either of their top two running backs for Sunday’s game at Denver. Green Bay added Emanuel Wilson to its injury report Saturday because of an illness and labeled him questionable. Josh Jacobs already had been listed as questionable Friday with a knee issue. Jacobs didn’t practice Wednesday or Thursday. He did practice on a limited basis Friday. The NFC North-leading Packers will be seeking their fifth straight victory Sunday when they visit the AFC West-leading Broncos. Denver has won 10 straight games.

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FILE - Indianapolis Colts quarterback Philip Rivers (17) throws a pass during the first half of an NFL wild-card playoff football game against the Buffalo Bills, Saturday, Jan. 9, 2021, in Orchard Park, N.Y. (AP Photo/Adrian Kraus, File)

Colts activate 44-year-old QB Philip Rivers, making him eligible to play Sunday against Seahawks

December 13, 2025

The Indianapolis Colts have promoted 44-year-old quarterback Philip Rivers to the active roster, making him eligible to play — and perhaps start — in Sunday’s crucial game at Seattle. Indy (8-5) brought the Pro Football Hall of Fame semifinalist out of retirement Tuesday when it signed him to the practice squad. Rivers practiced all week but he hasn’t taken a snap since what appeared to be the end of his career following the 2020 season. Rookie Riley Leonard still could make his first career start. The move to add Rivers to the active roster will take him off the Hall of Fame ballot for the class of 2026.

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Arkansas forward Trevon Brazile drives in for a dunk during the second half of an NCAA college basketball game against Texas Tech, Saturday, Dec. 13, 2025, in Dallas. (AP Photo/LM Otero)

Brazile leads No. 17 Arkansas to 93-86 win over No. 16 Texas Tech in rematch of Sweet 16 game

December 13, 2025

Trevon Brazile scored 18 of his 24 points after halftime as No. 17 Arkansas beat No. 16 Texas Tech 93-86. Arkansas trailed by as many as 10 points before halftime Saturday in the rematch of a Sweet 16 game in last season’s NCAA Tournament won by the Red Raiders. Brazile’s layup at 5:20 left. A minute later, he made a emphatic one-handed dunk. Brazile is one of three Arkansas starters back from last season. JT Toppin had 30 points and 11 rebounds for 7-3 Texas Tech while Christian Anderson had 26 points and 11 assists.  Darius Acuff Jr. and Karter Knox both scored 20 points for 8-2 Arkansas.

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Michigan State's Jaxon Kohler, center, and Carson Cooper (15) attempt to block a shot by Penn State's Freddie Dilione V (5) during the first half of an NCAA college basketball game Saturday, Dec. 13, 2025, in State College, Pa. (AP Photo/Gary M. Baranec)

Ugochukwu scores career-high 23, leads No. 9 Michigan State over Penn State 76-72

December 13, 2025

Divine Ugochukwu scored a career-high 23 points and No. 9 Michigan State overcame a sloppy performance to beat Penn State 76-72 on Saturday. Jaxon Kohler posted his fifth double-double of the season with 10 points and 12 rebounds while Carson Cooper added 10 points for the Spartans (9-1, 2-0 Big Ten), who committed a season-high 17 turnovers and trailed for long stretches in both halves. They were able to bear down, however, and avoid a second-straight loss after falling to No. 4 Duke on Monday.

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A sign on a road off of U.S. Highway 75 welcomes motorists to the Prairie Band Potawatomi reservation, outside Mayetta, Kan., Thursday, Dec. 11, 2025. (AP Photo/John Hanna)

Some Native Americans draw shocked response over contract to design immigration detention centers

December 13, 2025

The Prairie Band Potawatomi Nation that was uprooted from the Great Lakes region in the 1830s is facing widespread outrage over plans to profit from another forced removal. Fellow Native Americans are criticizing the tribe for a contract tied to President Donald Trump’s campaign of mass deportation. A newly established tribal business entity quietly signed a nearly $30 million federal contract in October to design immigrant detention centers. Tribal leaders and the U.S. Department of Homeland Security haven’t responded to questions about why the tribe did not have to compete for the work as federal contracting normally requires. Amid the backlash, the chairman of the tribe says it’s trying to get out of the contract.

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FILE - Pages from the U.S. Affordable Care Act health insurance website healthcare.gov are seen on a computer screen in New York, Aug. 19, 2025. (AP Photo/Patrick Sison, File)

Higher cost, worse coverage: Affordable Care Act enrollees say expiring subsidies will hit them hard

December 13, 2025

Americans are feeling the strain already with less than three weeks to go until the expiration of COVID-era tax credits that have helped many people pay for health insurance through the Affordable Care Act. For one Wisconsin couple, the loss of government-sponsored health subsidies in 2026 means choosing a lower-quality insurance plan with a higher deductible. For a Michigan family, it means going without insurance altogether. For a single mom in Nevada, the spiking costs will mean fewer Christmas gifts this year. She’s stretching her budget while waiting to see if Congress will act. But a legislative fix seems increasingly unlikely.

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FILE - Vanderbilt quarterback Diego Pavia (2) celebrates a touchdown during the second half of an NCAA college football game against LSU, Saturday, Oct. 18, 2025, in Nashville, Tenn. (AP Photo/George Walker IV, File)

Heisman Trophy finalists include 3 quarterbacks and Notre Dame’s Jeremiyah Love

December 13, 2025

Four standout college football players are in New York for the Heisman Trophy ceremony. Indiana’s Fernando Mendoza, Vanderbilt’s Diego Pavia, Ohio State’s Julian Sayin, and Notre Dame’s Jeremiyah Love are the finalists. Mendoza has led Indiana to a top ranking and a playoff spot. Pavia has set records at Vanderbilt, and Sayin has kept Ohio State at the top. Love, a running back, has had an impressive season for Notre Dame.

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FILE - Sen. Chuck Grassley, R-Iowa, walks from the Senate chamber as Senate Republicans vote on President Donald Trump's request to cancel about $9 billion in foreign aid and public broadcasting spending, at the Capitol in Washington, Wednesday, July 16, 2025. (AP Photo/Rod Lamkey, Jr., File)

Grassley built a reputation for government oversight. Has he abandoned it under Trump?

December 13, 2025

Chuck Grassley has made a name for himself in Washington with his longtime support for whistleblowers. But the veteran Republican senator from Iowa is now coming under criticism from Democrats and good government advocates. They say Grassley has been conspicuously silent as the Trump administration has investigated the president’s perceived enemies, fired agents who worked on politically sensitive cases and upended the Justice Department’s longstanding post-Watergate independence. Grassley insists he’s not abandoned his oversight role. He says his investigations of issues from earlier administrations are meant to avoid a repeat of what he describes as politically motivated prosecutions carried out against Trump and his allies.

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Black Friday Shoppers wait in line to enter Macy's flagship store on Friday, Nov. 28, 2025 in New York. (AP Photo/Angelina Katsanis)

Expert tips to ease financial pressure and avoid holiday overspending

December 13, 2025

If you’re feeling overwhelmed by the pressure to spend money on gifts, parties, and travel this holiday season, you’re not alone. The time of year marketed as the most wonderful can quickly become stressful. That’s especially true now. The job market is tough, student loan and credit card debt are rising, and prices for many items remain high due to inflation. To avoid putting additional pressure on your finances, experts say the holidays are a good time to be extra-mindful of how you spend. It’s also important to remember that spending money isn’t the only way to show love to friends and family.

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