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January 3, 2026.

San Francisco 49ers quarterback Brock Purdy, bottom, reacts after being sacked by Seattle Seahawks defensive tackle Jarran Reed, middle, during the second half of an NFL football game in Santa Clara, Calif., Saturday, Jan. 3, 2026. (AP Photo/Jed Jacobsohn)

49ers’ offense goes silent against Seahawks, costing them NFC’s No. 1 seed

January 3, 2026

San Francisco’s offense had been nearly unstoppable heading into a showdown with Seattle with the No. 1 seed in the NFC at stake. But the 49ers could generate almost nothing against the Seahawks in a 13-3 loss on Saturday night. The defeat means San Francisco will have to open the playoffs on the road in the wild-card round. The Niners will earn the fifth seed and the chance to play the 8-9 winner of the NFC South in the playoffs if the Rams lose or tie against Arizona on Sunday. They would fall to the sixth seed with a trip to Philadelphia or Chicago if Los Angeles wins.

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Rep. Marjorie Taylor Greene, R-Ga., speaks during a hearing of the House Committee on Homeland Security on Capitol Hill in Washington, Thursday, Dec. 11, 2025. (AP Photo/Mark Schiefelbein)

Marjorie Taylor Greene made waves. Her constituents don’t agree on whether it was worth it

January 3, 2026

Marjorie Taylor Greene is leaving Capitol Hill after five years as one of the most well-known members of Congress. In her northwest Georgia House district, there is little consensus on whether the roller-coaster of headlines was worth it. Greene’s hardcore supporters stand by her despite her break with President Donald Trump. They see her as a fighter who spoke for them. Others in Greene’s district say her high-profile battles, conspiracy theories and bareknuckle politics did nothing to help the people she represented. Greene steps down on Monday, resigning in the middle of her third term.

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Members of the media gather outside the Metropolitan Detention Center where captured Venezuelan President Nicolas Maduro is being held, Saturday, Jan. 3, 2026, in New York. (AP Photo/Yuki Iwamura)

How cocaine and corruption led to the indictment of Maduro

January 3, 2026

A newly unsealed U.S. Justice Department indictment accuses captured Venezuelan President Nicolás Maduro of running a “corrupt, illegitimate government” fueled by a drug-trafficking operation that flooded the U.S. with thousands of tons of cocaine. The arrest of Maduro and his wife in a stunning military operation early Saturday in Venezuela sets the stage for a major test for U.S. prosecutors as they seek to secure a conviction in a Manhattan courtroom against the longtime leader of the oil-rich South American nation. Attorney General Pam Bondi said in a post on X that Maduro and his wife “will soon face the full wrath of American justice on American soil in American courts.”

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A photo of sunflowers Missi Dowd-Figueroa once grew on her property is projected onto her palms as she poses for a portrait at her rebuilding site in Altadena, Calif., Friday, Dec. 19, 2025, after the Eaton Fire destroyed her home. (AP Photo/Jae C. Hong)

Amid wildfire grief, an LA-area resident sowed sunflowers and hope where her home once stood

January 3, 2026

Missi Dowd-Figueroa has brought life back to her fire-ravaged plot in Altadena by planting sunflowers. She lost her 1898 farm-style house in the Eaton Fire last January, one of two deadly wildfires in Los Angeles. A year later, many are still grappling with grief, and few have been able to rebuild. Dowd-Figueroa, a registered nurse and mother of three, decided to stay and heal by turning her barren property into a flourishing garden. Construction on her new home began in late September, lifting her spirits and giving her hope for the future.

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Seattle Seahawks running back Zach Charbonnet (26) runs against San Francisco 49ers cornerback Deommodore Lenoir (2) during the second half of an NFL football game in Santa Clara, Calif., Saturday, Jan. 3, 2026. (AP Photo/Godofredo A. Vásquez)

Seahawks secure No. 1 seed in NFC and division title with dominant 13-3 win over 49ers

January 3, 2026

The Seattle Seahawks have secured the No. 1 seed in the NFC playoffs. Zach Charbonnet scored on a 27-yard run in the first quarter and Seattle shut down the high-powered San Francisco offense in a 13-3 victory over the 49ers on Saturday night. Seattle won its first division title since 2020 and is now two home wins away from returning to Levi’s Stadium for the Super Bowl next month. The loss sends the 49ers on the road for the wild-card round next weekend. The Seahawks held the 49ers to 173 yards, their fewest in a regular-season game under coach Kyle Shanahan.

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Miller scores 22, Montana State downs Northern Arizona 77-68

January 3, 2026

Led by Jed Miller’s 22 points, the Montana State Bobcats defeated the Northern Arizona Lumberjacks 77-68. Christian King had 18 points and nine rebounds for Montana State. Isaiah Shaw led Northern Arizona with 18 points and Kavon Bradford added 12. The Bobcats moved to 8-7 with the victory and the Lumberjacks dropped to 6-9.

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New York Islanders' Matthew Schaefer (48) reaches for the puck against Toronto Maple Leafs center Auston Matthews (34) during the first period of an NHL hockey game, Saturday, Jan. 3, 2026, in New York. (AP Photo/Heather Khalifa)

Matthews passes Mats Sundin to set Maple Leafs’ franchise record with his 421st career goal

January 3, 2026

Toronto Maple Leafs captain Auston Matthews scored twice in the second period against the New York Islanders on Saturday night to pass Mats Sundin and set the franchise record for career goals with 421. His first goal tied Sundin at 420 when Matthews entered the offensive zone past Islanders defenseman Scott Mayfield, shifted the puck from his backhand to his forehand and slid it past goaltender David Rittich at 9:30 of the second period. It tied the score 1-1. Just 7:49 later, Matthews broke the record with his second of the game to put Toronto ahead, burying a cross-ice feed from Bobby McMann on a one-timer. Matthews is fourth all time in franchise points with 760, trailing Sundin (987), Darryl Sittler (916) and Dave Keon (858).

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Williams’ 31 lead Montana past Northern Colorado 88-79

January 3, 2026

The Montana Grizzlies defeated the Northern Colorado Bears 88-79 led by Money Williams’ 31 points. Te’Jon Sawyer scored 15 points and Grant Kepley scored 14 for Montana. Brock Wisne led Northern Colorado with 22 points and Quinn Denker added 14 points, seven assists and six rebounds. The Grizzlies are now 8-7 on the season, while the Bears fell to 10-5.

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FILE - People wait to enter a gun store in Culver City, Calif., March 15, 2020. (AP Photo/Ringo H.W. Chiu, File)

Appeals panel says California’s ban on open carry in more populated counties is unconstitutional

January 3, 2026

A federal appeals panel has ruled that a California law prohibiting open carry of firearms in heavily populated counties is unconstitutional. The ruling was issued Friday by two judges on a three-judge panel for the 9th U.S. Circuit Court of Appeals. The judges said the state’s policy of limiting open carry to counties with a population of less than 200,000 is not consistent with the Second Amendment. The dissenting judge said California could limit open carry in more populated areas because it allows for concealed carry throughout the state. The ruling comes in a long-running debate over gun laws in the United States and in California. The state could seek a review of the decision.

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Tampa Bay Buccaneers quarterback Baker Mayfield (6) throws a pass during the first half of an NFL football game against the Carolina Panthers Saturday, Jan. 3, 2026, in Tampa, Fla. (AP Photo/Chris O'Meara)

Baker Mayfield and the Buccaneers beat the Panthers 16-7 and stay alive in chase for NFC South title

January 3, 2026

The winner of the NFC South will be crowned at home watching on television. Baker Mayfield threw a touchdown pass to Cade Otton, Chase McLaughlin kicked three field goals and the Tampa Bay Buccaneers avoided elimination with a sloppy 16-14 victory over the Carolina Panthers on a rain-soaked Saturday. The Buccaneers need New Orleans to beat or tie Atlanta on Sunday to clinch a fifth straight NFC South title. If the Falcons win, the Panthers will secure their first division championship since coach Ron Rivera and quarterback Cam Newton led them to a 15-1 record and a Super Bowl appearance 10 years ago.

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Baylor center James Nnaji (50) and Texas Christian University forward Xavier Edmonds (left) laugh during an NCAA college basketball game, Saturday, Jan. 3, 2026, Fort Worth, Texas. (AP Photo/Jessica Tobias)

Onetime NBA draft pick James Nnaji of Baylor gets frequent boos in college debut at TCU

January 3, 2026

Onetime NBA draft pick James Nnaji drew plenty of boos in his college debut with Baylor at TCU. The 7-foot center from Nigeria finished with five points and four rebounds in the Bears’ 69-63 loss to the Horned Frogs. TCU fans jeered Nnaji every time he touched the ball. The 21-year-old didn’t return after picking up his fourth foul late in the game. Nnaji was drafted by Detroit in 2023. His draft rights have since been traded to Charlotte and New York. He played professionally in Europe but never signed an NBA contract.

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Kansas guard Darryn Peterson (22) drives past Central Florida guard Riley Kugel during the first half of an NCAA college basketball game, Saturday, Jan. 3, 2026, in Orlando, Fla. (AP Photo/John Raoux)

Darryn Peterson gets back on the court, but not for long enough as No. 17 Kansas loses

January 3, 2026

Darryn Peterson got back on the court for No. 17 Kansas, though couldn’t stay long enough to help the Jayhawks get a win. Still struggling with leg problems and with the Jayhawks limiting his minutes, Peterson left for good with about 10 minutes remaining Saturday and UCF beat No. 17 Kansas 81-75. Peterson scored 23 of his 26 points in the first half after missing the last two games. But after playing about 23 minutes, the freshman’s legs started bothering him and the Jayhawks sat him as part of their recovery plan and as a precaution.

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SMU guard Boopie Miller (2) celebrates the win with teammates Samet Yigitoglu (24) and Jaden Toombs (10) after an NCAA college basketball game against North Carolina Saturday, Jan. 3, 2026, in Dallas. (AP Photo/LM Otero)

Boopie and the Mustangs: SMU point guard leads the way in win over No. 12 UNC to open ACC play

January 3, 2026

Boopie and the Mustangs could become quite a hit in the Atlantic Coast Conference. North Carolina, as much as it tried, couldn’t shut down point guard Boopie Miller and SMU. Miller had 27 points on 10-of-13 shooting and tied his career high with 12 assists in a 97-83 win Saturday to open ACC play. UNC coach Hubert Davis says Miler was in control even as much as the Tar Heels tried to take it out of his hands. Miller had only two turnovers in 33 1/2 minutes.

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Arizona forward Tobe Awaka, right, shoots over Utah forward Keanu Dawes, left, during the second half of an NCAA college basketball game, Saturday, Jan. 3, 2026, in Salt Lake City. (AP Photo/Tyler Tate)

No. 1 Arizona cruises past Utah 97-78 to remain undefeated

January 3, 2026

Tobe Awaka and Jaden Bradley each scored 18 points and No. 1 Arizona cruised past Utah 97-78 on Saturday to remain undefeated. Brayden Burries had 17 points and 11 rebounds, Koa Peat also scored 17 and Ivan Kharchenkov 13 for the Wildcats, who extended their best start to a season since beginning the 2013-14 campaign with a 21-0 mark. Terrence Brown scored 26 and Don McHenry and Keanu Dawes each scored 15 for Utah. The game marked nine straight with at least five players in double figures for Arizona, which came into the day as one of six teams in the country that is still undefeated.

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Smoke raises at La Carlota airport after explosions and low-flying aircraft were heard in Caracas, Venezuela, Saturday, Jan. 3, 2026. (AP Photo/Matias Delacroix)

What we know about a US strike that captured Venezuela’s Maduro and what comes next

January 3, 2026

The United States has conducted a swift military operation in Venezuela, capturing President Nicolás Maduro and his wife, Cilia Flores. President Donald Trump announced that the U.S. will manage Venezuela until there can be a transition of power, utilizing its oil reserves for rebuilding. American officials say Maduro and Flores will face narco-terrorism charges in U.S. courts. The operation, which took place early Saturday, has left Venezuela in turmoil, with its leadership uncertain and details of casualties still emerging. Much is still unknown about how the U.S. ouster of Maduro will ricochet across the country and the region.

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New Jersey Devils right wing Timo Meier (28) celebrates with teammates after scoring in the first period of an NHL hockey game against the Boston Bruins, Saturday, Dec. 6, 2025, in Boston. (AP Photo/Steven Senne)

Jesper Bratt’s goal, assist lead the Devils to a 4-1 victory over the Mammoth

January 3, 2026

Jesper Bratt had a goal and an assist to lead the New Jersey Devils to a 4-1 win over the Utah Mammoth. Timo Meier, Nico Hischier and Dougie Hamilton scored for New Jersey. Brett Pesce finished with two assists and five blocked shots. New Jersey’s Jack Hughes assisted on two goals. It was his first two-point game since returning five games ago after being sidelined for 18 contests due to a hand injury. Michael Carcone scored in the third period for Utah (19-20-3). Barrett Hayton and Sean Durzi assisted as the Mammoth lost for the fourth time in six games.

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Columbus Blue Jackets goaltender Jet Greaves (73) saves the puck during the second period of an NHL hockey game against the Vegas Golden Knights Saturday, Dec. 13, 2025, in Columbus, Ohio. (AP Photo/Joe Maiorana)

Blue Jackets snap Sabres’ 10-game win streak in 5-1 rout

January 3, 2026

The Columbus Blue Jackets scored three times in the first period, including once short-handed, and beat Buffalo 5-1 on Saturday, snapping the Sabres’ league-leading 10-game win streak. Denton Mateychuk, Brendan Gaunce and Dmitri Voronkov scored in the first, while Mathieu Olivier added a second-period goal, and Cole Sillinger contributed a third-period empty-netter. Damon Severson and Zach Werenski each had two assists, Mateychuk also added a helper, and Jet Greaves stopped 32 shots. Josh Doan scored, and Ukko-Pekka Luukkonen stopped 30 shots for Buffalo, which lost for the first time since Dec. 8. It was the third time in the team’s 56-year history that it had a win streak snapped at 10 games.

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Arkansas guard Darius Acuff Jr. (5) shoots over Tennessee guard Amaree Abram (77) during the first half of an NCAA college basketball game Saturday, Jan. 3, 2026, in Fayetteville, Ark. (AP Photo/Michael Woods)

Acuff scores 29 points to lead No. 18 Arkansas to a 86-75 win over No. 19 Tennessee

January 3, 2026

Freshman Darius Acuff Jr. scored a career-high 29 points, including a key 3-pointer with just over two minutes left in the second half, to help No. 18 Arkansas to an 86-75 win over No. 19 Tennessee in the Southeastern Conference opener for both teams. Arkansas (11-3) used a 18-5 run over a 6-minute, 37-second span midway through the second half to turn a five-point deficit into an eight-point lead with 5:40 left. Tennessee shot just 2 for 10 from the field during Arkansas’ run, missing eight shots in a row before finally scoring. Meleek Thomas scored 18 points, Malique Ewin added 12 points and Karter Knox 11 for the Razorbacks. Amari Evans’ 17 points on 7-for-7 shooting led three Tennessee players in double figures.

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The Pettit National Ice Center is seen in Milwaukee on Friday, Jan. 2, 2026, the first day of the U.S. Olympic trials for long track speedskating. (AP Photo/Howard Fendrich)

Speedskater Erin Jackson earns a US Olympic spot at 1,000 meters by beating friend Brittany Bowe

January 3, 2026

Erin Jackson has won the women’s 1,000 meters at the U.S. Olympic trials for long track speedskating by finishing faster than her good friend, world record-holder Brittany Bowe. Jackson qualified Saturday in the 1,000 for the Milan Cortina Winter Games, where she also will defend her gold medal in the 500. Bowe also made the team for the 1,000. At the trials four years ago at the Pettit National Ice Center, Jackson slipped during the 500 and failed to earn a spot in that event. But Bowe gave up her spot in the 500 to Jackson.

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Central Florida guard Riley Kugel (2) gets past Kansas forward Flory Bidunga (40) for a shot during the second half of an NCAA college basketball game, Saturday, Jan. 3, 2026, in Orlando, Fla. (AP Photo/John Raoux)

UCF pulls off an 81-75 win against No. 17 Kansas to earn best start since 2010-11

January 3, 2026

Riley Kugel had 19 points and a crucial three-point play with less than 10 seconds remaining to lead UCF over No. 17 Kansas 81-75. Themus Fulks had 16 points and Jordan Burks scored 14 for UCF, which is off to its best start since 14-0 in 2010-11. Kansas played most of the second half without star guard Darryn Peterson, who scored 23 of his 26 points in the first half. Peterson missed the previous two games with cramps and missed seven prior games with a hamstring injury.

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North Carolina guard Kyan Evans (0) looses control of the ball against SMU guard Boopie Miller (2) during the first half of an NCAA college basketball game Saturday, Jan. 3, 2026, in Dallas. (AP Photo/LM Otero)

Boopie Miller posts double-double as SMU beats No. 12 North Carolina 97-83 in its ACC opener

January 3, 2026

Boopie Miller had 27 points and 12 assists and SMU beat No. 12 North Carolina 97-83, giving the Mustangs their first win over a ranked team for second-year coach Andy Enfield. Corey Washington added 23 points, while B.J. Edwards scored 15 points with six assists for the 12-2 Mustangs. SMU never trailed after halftime in its Atlantic Coast Conference opener. Seth Trimble had 22 points for 13-2 North Carolina. Washington scored nine of SMU’s first 11 points after halftime, including two tiebreaking 3-pointers. That second 3 with 17:01 left snapped a 47-all tie and put SMU ahead to stay. SMU’s last win over a ranked team was over No. 6 Houston on Feb. 9, 2022.

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TCU forward Xavier Edmonds (24) looks to pass the ball during an NCAA college basketball game against Baylor, Saturday, Jan. 3, 2026, Fort Worth, Texas. (AP Photo/Jessica Tobias)

TCU beats Baylor 69-63 in Bears debut of 2023 NBA draft pick James Nnaji

January 3, 2026

Micah Robinson scored 13 points and TCU beat Baylor 69-63 in the Big 12 opener for both teams and the Bears debut of 7-foot center James Nnaji, a 2023 NBA draft pick whose signing drew criticism from coaches across college basketball. Xavier Edmonds had 12 points while Liutauras Lelevicius and David Punch added 11 apiece for the Horned Frogs. Cameron Carr scored 17 points, and Dan Skillings Jr. added 13 for the Bears. Nnaji had five points and four rebounds in 16 minutes.

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Miami head coach Mario Cristobal, right, hugs defensive lineman Ahmad Moten Sr. following the Cotton Bowl College Football Playoff quarterfinal game against Ohio State Wednesday, Dec. 31, 2025, in Arlington, Texas. (AP Photo/Julio Cortez)

Miami coach Mario Cristobal dismisses hype around his team as he prepares for Fiesta Bowl

January 3, 2026

Mario Cristobal doesn’t want to hear anyone say “The U Is Back.” The Miami Hurricanes are in the College Football Playoff semifinals, despite midseason losses and doubts from pundits. They’ve tied a school record with 12 wins and are close to their first national championship since 2001. But Cristobal isn’t focused on that. Miami faces Mississippi in the Fiesta Bowl on Thursday. Cristobal emphasizes avoiding distractions and maintaining focus, a lesson he learned from former Alabama coach Nick Saban. All semifinal coaches have ties to Saban, sharing a focus on recruiting, schemes, and player development.

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South Carolina forward Jordan Butler (0) and Vanderbilt guard Chandler Bing (7) battle for the ball during the first half of an NCAA college basketball game, Saturday, Jan. 3, 2026, in Columbia, N.C. (AP Photo/Scott Kinser)

No. 11 Vanderbilt keeps undefeated season alive with 83-71 victory over South Carolina

January 3, 2026

Tyler Tanner had 19 points and a career-high 14 assists, AK Okereke scored 17 and No. 11 Vanderbilt improved to 14-0 with an 83-71 victory over South Carolina. The Commodores are off to their best start since the 2007-08 team opened 16-0. They did it against the Gamecocks without leading scorer Duke Miles, who missed his second straight contest with an undisclosed injury. The Commodores face a test to keep their streak going next time out when they return home to play No. 14 Alabama. Should they get past the Tide, they’ll look to match their program-best 16-0 start at home next weekend against LSU.

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BYU forward AJ Dybantsa (3) looks to get past Kansas State guard Abdi Bashir Jr. (1) during the first half of an NCAA college basketball game Saturday, Jan. 3, 2026, in Manhattan, Kan. (AP Photo/Charlie Riedel)

A.J. Dybantsa scores 24, No. 10 BYU extends winning streak to 10 with 83-73 win over Kansas State

January 3, 2026

A.J. Dybantsa scored 24 points in his Big 12 debut, helping No. 10 BYU defeat Kansas State 83-73. Robert Wright III added 18 points for the Cougars, who extended their longest winning streak since 2010 to 10 games. Richie Saunders contributed 13 points, and Keba Keita grabbed 16 rebounds. P.J. Haggerty led the Wildcats with 24 points, seven rebounds and six assists. The game marked a rare matchup between BYU and Kansas State, featuring a showdown between top scorers Dybantsa and Haggerty. BYU maintained control in the second half, preventing a Kansas State comeback.

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Georgia guard Jeremiah Wilkinson (5) shoots against Auburn forward Filip Jovic, right, during the first half of an NCAA college basketball game, Saturday, Jan. 3, 2026, in Athens, Ga. (AP Photo/Colin Hubbard)

Wilkinson scores 31 points as high-scoring No. 23 Georgia tops Auburn 104-100 in OT

January 3, 2026

Jeremiah Wilkinson scored 31 points, including two 3-pointers in overtime, and No. 23 Georgia kept up its high-scoring pace as the Bulldogs held off Auburn 104-100 in the Southeastern Conference opener for each team. Auburn’s Keyshawn Hall made two of three free-throw attempts with 0.7 seconds remaining in regulation. Kevin Overton rebounded the missed third attempt and sank a buzzer-beating jumper to send the game to overtime at 92-92. Marcus “Smurf” Millender scored 24 points for Georgia, which began the day leading the nation with 99 points per game. The Bulldogs blocked eight shots, including five by Somto Cyril.

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Tennessee Titans cornerback Jalyn Armour-Davis (18) is carted off the field after being injured in the first half of an NFL football game against the New Orleans Saints, Sunday, Dec. 28, 2025, in Nashville, Tenn. (AP Photo/George Walker IV)

Titans put receiver Van Jefferson, cornerback Armour-Davis on injured reserve, activate 2 from it

January 3, 2026

The Tennessee Titans placed wide receiver Van Jefferson and cornerback Jalyn Armour-Davis on injured reserve and activated receiver Bryce Oliver and outside linebacker Ali Gaye from it. Oliver and Gaye have no injury designation before Sunday’s season finale at Jacksonville. Both Jefferson and Armour-Davis were hurt last week in a loss to New Orleans. Armour-Davis was carted off the field with an Achilles tendon injury on the first defensive series. Jefferson hurt his forearm while making a catch late in the first half. Interim coach Mike McCoy had said neither would play in the finale.

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Texas Tech forward JT Toppin (15) dunks the ball during the second half in an NCAA college basketball game against Oklahoma State, Saturday, Jan. 3, 2026, in Lubbock, Texas. (AP Photo/Annie Rice)

Toppin, Anderson lead No. 15 Texas Tech with double-doubles in 102-80 win vs. Oklahoma State

January 3, 2026

JT Toppin had 23 points and 14 rebounds for his 39th career double-double, Christian Anderson had 19 points and a career-high 13 assists, and No. 15 Texas Tech beat Oklahoma State 102-80. The Red Raiders never trailed Saturday after the game’s opening minute. LeJuan Watts finished just shy of Tech’s third double-double of the game at 19 points and nine rebounds. Donovan Atwell had 15 points on five 3-pointers, and Jaylen Petty had 12 points on four 3s. Anthony Roy had 22 points with six 3-pointers and eight rebounds for Oklahoma State.

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St. John's guard Lefteris Liotopoulos, top, is fouled by Providence forward Jamier Jones (5) during the second half of an NCAA college basketball game Saturday, Jan. 3, 2026, in New York. (AP Photo/Adam Hunger)

Vaaks sparks Providence in 2nd half and Friars beat St. John’s 77-71 despite Ejiofor’s 33 points

January 3, 2026

Stefan Vaaks scored 15 of his 16 points in the second half and Jamier Jones had 15 points and 10 rebounds to help lead Providence to a 77-71 victory against St. John’s on Saturday despite a career-tying 33 points by Zuby Ejiofor. Vaaks made four 3-pointers and Jaylin Sellers added 15 points for the Friars (8-6, 1-2 Big East Conference). Jason Edwards scored 11 points and Oswin Erhunmwunse 10. Ejiofor led the way for the Red Storm (9-5, 2-1) with his 33 points, 15 rebounds, two steals and three blocks.

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Pittsburgh Penguins right wing Bryan Rust, second from left, celebrates with defenseman Parker Wotherspoon, center Sidney Crosby, and right wing Rickard Rakell, from left, after scoring during the first period of an NHL hockey game against the Detroit Red Wings Saturday, Jan. 3, 2026, in Detroit. (AP Photo/Ryan Sun)

Bryan Rust and Yegor Chinakhov send the streaking Penguins past the Red Wings, 4-1

January 3, 2026

Bryan Rust and Yegor Chinakhov scored first-period goals and the Pittsburgh Penguins topped the Detroit Red Wings for the second time in three days, 4-1. Rickard Rakell and Connor Dewar added empty-net goals to clinch Pittsburgh’s fourth consecutive victory. Kris Letang’s overtime goal gave the Penguins a 4-3 win over Detroit in Pittsburgh on Thursday. Sidney Crosby extended his point streak to six games with two assists Saturday. Crosby, who scored two goals on Thursday, has four goals and six assists during that stretch and 53 points in 40 career games against the Red Wings.

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Alabama guard Aden Holloway (2) tracks a long three-point shot with Kentucky guard Otega Oweh (00) defending during the second half of an NCAA college basketball game Saturday, Jan. 3, 2026, in Tuscaloosa, Ala. (AP Photo/Vasha Hunt)

Aden Holloway scores 26 to lead No. 14 Alabama over Kentucky 89-74

January 3, 2026

Aden Holloway tied a career-high with 26 points, Labaron Philon Jr. added 17 points and No. 14 Alabama beat Kentucky 89-74. Kentucky fought back from a 21-point deficit, cutting the lead to single digits, 77-68, with 5:38 to play. But the Wildcats were outscored 12-6 down the stretch, with all but two of the Crimson Tide’s points being scored by Holloway and Philon. Otega Oweh had 22 points and Jaland Lowe scored 21 for the Wildcats. The Crimson Tide won its fourth straight game over the Wildcats.

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President Donald Trump, Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth and Chairman of the Joint Chiefs of Staff Gen. Dan Caine listen as Secretary of State Marco Rubio speaks during a news conference at Mar-a-Lago, Saturday, Jan. 3, 2026, in Palm Beach, Fla. (AP Photo/Alex Brandon)

Capture of Maduro and US claim it will run Venezuela raise new legal questions

January 3, 2026

Legal questions are being raised about the Trump administration’s capture of Venezuela’s president and U.S. plans to “run” the South American country. Nicolás Maduro was seized in the middle of the night and U.S. officials say he’ll face narcoterrorism conspiracy charges in New York. Experts say the U.S. military’s capture of Maduro may violate international law. A former Navy attorney says he sees no legal basis for the U.S. to go into another country and take a leader without an extradition treaty. Congress hasn’t authorized military action in the region but also hasn’t passed measures blocking the Trump administration from acting.

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UConn guard Azzi Fudd (35) shoots against Seton Hall in the first half of an NCAA college basketball game, Saturday, Jan. 3, 2026, in Hartford, Conn. (AP Photo/Jessica Hill)

Sarah Strong, Azzi Fudd lead No. 1 UConn to 31st win in a row with 84-48 victory over Seton Hall

January 3, 2026

Sarah Strong had 18 points, eight rebounds, four assists and four steals and Azzi Fudd added 16 points as top-ranked UConn overcame a slow shooting start to roll to an 84-48 win over Seton Hall. It was UConn’s 31st win in a row. The Huskies also extended their Big East regular-season winning streak to 44 games, with the last 42 wins by at least 10 points. Jordana Codio had 12 points and Savannah Catalon scored 11 for Seton Hall. UConn hosts St. John’s on Wednesday. Seton Hall visits Providence on Thursday.

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Virginia's Sam Lewis (5) moves the ball around North Carolina State's Alyn Breed (7) during the first half of an NCAA college basketball game in Raleigh, N.C., Saturday, Jan. 3, 2026. (AP Photo/Karl DeBlaker)

Lewis, De Ridder help No. 21 Virginia regroup from 3OT loss to beat NC State 76-61

January 3, 2026

Sam Lewis matched his career high with 23 points, Thijs De Ridder took over after halftime and No. 21 Virginia beat N.C. State 76-61. Lewis had 20 points on 7-for-8 shooting by halftime for the Cavaliers. He helped Virginia go up 20 points by halftime. De Ridder had 12 of his 14 points after the break for Virginia. The Cavaliers never trailed in a game coming days after a triple-overtime loss at rival Virginia Tech. Quadir Copeland scored 15 points to lead N.C. State. The Wolfpack shot 36% and got no closer than eight after halftime.

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From left, Venezuelans David Nuñez, Lisbeth Garcia, Victor Gimenez gather outside El Arepazo restaurant with a banner of opposition leader and Nobel Peace Prize winner Maria Corina Machado amid celebrations following news of Venezuelan President Nicolás Maduro capture in Doral, Fla., on Saturday, Jan. 3, 2026. (AP Photo/Vanessa Alvarez)

Ouster of Maduro government sparks celebrations among Venezuelans in South Florida

January 3, 2026

Revelers chanted “liberty” and draped Venezuelan flags over their shoulders in South Florida on Saturday to celebrate the American military attack that toppled Nicolás Maduro’s government. It was a stunning outcome they had longed for but left them wondering what comes next in their homeland. People gathered for a rally in Doral, Florida, as word spread that Venezuela’s president was captured and flown out of the country. Doral is the Miami suburb where President Donald Trump has a golf resort and roughly half the population is of Venezuela descent. Outside a restaurant, one man held a piece of cardboard with “Libertad” scrawled with a marker. It’s a sentiment expressed by other native Venezuelans hoping for a new beginning for their home country.

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San Antonio Spurs center Victor Wembanyama (1) guards New York Knicks center Karl-Anthony Towns during the second half of an NBA basketball game, Wednesday, Dec. 31, 2025, in San Antonio. (AP Photo/Darren Abate)

Victor Wembanyama ruled out for Spurs vs. Trail Blazers game because of knee soreness

January 3, 2026

Victor Wembanyama is taking a few more days off to deal with a sore left knee. The San Antonio Spurs have ruled him out for their game Saturday night against the Portland Trail Blazers. Wembanyama also missed the Spurs’ game against Indiana on Friday. Saturday’s game will be the 14th he misses this season. NBA rules require players to play in 65 of the 82 regular-season games to be eligible for most postseason awards. Wembanyama got hurt in the fourth quarter of San Antonio’s win over New York on Wednesday, suffering a hyperextension but avoiding major damage.

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FILE-Notre Dame head coach Micah Shrewsberry looks on during the first half of an NCAA college basketball game against Clemson, Wednesday, Feb. 26, 2025, in Clemson, S.C. (AP Photo/Scott Kinser, File)

Notre Dame coach Micah Shrewsberry apologizes for actions after controversial call late in Cal loss

January 3, 2026

Notre Dame coach Micah Shrewsberry has apologized after charging at an official following a controversial loss to Cal. The incident occurred after a four-point play in the final seconds of the game. Shrewsberry expressed regret for his actions in a statement released by Notre Dame, acknowledging they were inappropriate and not reflective of the leader he aims to be. He apologized to his team, the university, the Atlantic Coast Conference, and Cal’s coach. The game ended with a disputed call that led to Cal’s win. Shrewsberry was held back by assistants but later composed himself for postgame handshakes.

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U.S. military aircraft are parked on the tarmac at Jose Aponte de la Torre Airport in Ceiba, Puerto Rico, Saturday, Jan. 3, 2025. (AP Photo/Alejandro Granadillo)

How the US captured Venezuelan leader Nicolás Maduro

January 3, 2026

President Donald Trump is laying out some of the details of the U.S. military strike against Venezuela that’s led to the capture of leader Nicolás Maduro. Trump says Maduro was being “highly guarded” in a presidential palace that was “like a fortress,” although Maduro wasn’t able to get to a safe room. Trump tells the “Fox and Friends Weekend” show that American forces were armed with “massive blowtorches” and they could have used those blowtorches to cut through steel walls if Maduro had locked himself in that room. Trump says U.S. forces had practiced maneuvers on a replica building as they prepared for the operation.

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President Donald Trump talks to the media as he walks to Marine One from the White House, Friday, Dec. 19, 2025, in Washington. (AP Photo/Julia Demaree Nikhinson)

With capture of Maduro, Trump claims successful operation as he treads into uncharted territory

January 3, 2026

With the capture of Venezuela’s President Nicolás Maduro, President Donald Trump and his allies are calling the audacious U.S. military operation an unqualified success. But the path ahead after Saturday’s operation to oust Maduro could be treacherous. Who will fill the power vacuum now that Maduro is gone? What lies ahead for a country of roughly 28 million that’s endured years of hyperinflation, food and medicine shortages and brain drain despite its vast oil wealth? What lessons will U.S. adversaries take from Trump’s decision to demonstrate American might in its sphere of influence as China’s Xi Jinping vows to annex the self-rule island of Taiwan and Russia’s Vladimir Putin has designs on neighbor Ukraine and diminishing NATO’s eastern flank?

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Florida Panthers players walk to the ice before the NHL Winter Classic outdoor hockey game between the Florida Panthers and the New York Rangers, Friday, Jan. 2, 2026, in Miami. (AP Photo/Rebecca Blackwell)

Hockey was already a big deal in Florida. Outdoor games might spark even more growth of the game

January 3, 2026

Florida’s hockey scene is booming, with the Panthers and Lightning dominating the NHL in recent years. Brad Marchand, a Panthers forward, notes the shift from fans supporting visiting teams to strong local support. The Panthers have become a hot ticket, moving past relocation rumors. Outdoor games in Miami and Tampa are fueling excitement. NHL Commissioner Gary Bettman praises the Panthers’ fan base and the success of recent events. The league’s impact is growing, with local schools receiving synthetic rinks and equipment. The NHL hopes these efforts will inspire the next generation of Florida hockey players.

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Los Angeles Lakers guard Luka Doncic, left, shoots as Memphis Grizzlies forward GG Jackson defends during the second half of an NBA basketball game Friday, Jan. 2, 2026, in Los Angeles. (AP Photo/Mark J. Terrill)

Doncic and James score 30+ each for 1st time this season in Lakers’ 128-121 win over Grizzlies

January 3, 2026

Luka Doncic and LeBron James topped 30 points each in the same game for the first time this season as the Los Angeles Lakers rallied for a 128-121 victory over the Memphis Grizzlies. Doncic scored 34 points, hitting 17 of 20 free throws, while James added 31 points on 12-of-18 shooting. The superstars previously achieved this feat twice in March, a month after Doncic joined the Lakers in a blockbuster trade from Dallas. Doncic’s made free throws were one off his career high, while his 20 attempts were a season high. Doncic hit James with a 70-foot outlet pass and the NBA’s oldest active player scored.

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Mississippi State quarterback Kamario Taylor (1) dives for a touchdown against Wake Forest in the second half of the Duke's Mayo Bowl NCAA college football game, Friday, Jan. 2, 2026, in Charlotte, N.C. (AP Photo/Scott Kinser)

Mississippi State coach optimistic about QB Taylor after injury in Duke’s Mayo Bowl

January 3, 2026

Mississippi State coach Jeff Lebby expressed optimism that Kamario Taylor escaped serious injury after the freshman quarterback was carted off the field in the final moments of Mississippi State’s 43-29 loss to Wake Forest on Friday night in the Duke’s Mayo Bowl. With the Bulldogs trailing by 14 with under three minutes to play, Taylor was scrambling for extra yardage and his leg was hit awkwardly as he was tackled. It appeared gruesome at the time and he writhed in obvious pain as play stopped and teammates gathered around him. A few moments later a cart came on the field to take Taylor to the locker room. Lebby said: “Initial reports have been good, so we’ll continue to evaluate and get more information.”

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