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4 takeaways from Indiana's CFP National Championship Game win over Miami

Fernando Mendoza led the Hoosiers to a win over Miami that closed out an undefeated season and brought an improbable national championship to Indiana.

2026-01-20T08:52:29Z

Kevin Byard "would love to be back" to finish what Bears started this season

The Bears' season came to an end with Sunday night's overtime loss to the Rams and that made Monday a day to clean out lockers and begin thinking about next season.

2026-01-20T13:59:59Z

Albert Breer on Dolphins hiring Jeff Hafley

Senior NFL reporter Albert Breer discusses the latest NFL topics in the news.

2026-01-20T15:07:41Z

News of a team of NFL replay officials was a surprise to NFL teams

Sunday's appearance by NFL officiating spokesman Walt Anderson on the NFL Network pregame show was must-see TV.

2026-01-19T21:59:43Z

McDermott berated call that led to Bills' loss and his firing but should safety have ended game?

Sean McDermott went down fighting for Buffalo, both at the postgame lectern in the Mile High City and from 35,000 feet on the flight home, insisting over and over that it was a catch and the Bills should be the ones moving on. Denver coach Sean Payton, however, contends that the Broncos' 33-30 overtime divisional playoff victory should have ended o...

2026-01-20T11:01:34Z

2026 Baseball Hall of Fame ballot reveal: Everything to know

From who can get in to who could get pushed off the ballot, we have your election day primer.

2026-01-20T12:31:16Z

NHL goaltenders get into rare fight during Sharks' win over Panthers

San Jose Sharks and Florida Panthers goaltenders threw hands on Monday night in a rare fight between netminders. San Jose picked up a 4-1 win.

2026-01-20T13:33:04Z

Rex Ryan pushes Bill Belichick as 'only guy' to replace fired Bills head coach Sean McDermott

Rex Ryan believes Bill Belichick is the only logical choice to replace fired Buffalo Bills head coach Sean McDermott, who was surprisingly relieved of his duties on Monday.

2026-01-19T22:48:00Z

Hoosiers win it all in historic season

The Indiana Hoosiers are the national champions of college football for the first time in the school’s history after defeating the Miami Hurricanes 27-21.

2026-01-20T09:30:35Z

Are Drake Maye's turnovers an issue for Patriots?

The Broncos' defense is the best in the league at getting to the quarterback. How will the Patriots respond?

2026-01-20T11:16:16Z

Kirk Herbstreit had touching shoutout to Lee Corso while Indiana celebrated title

Corso led the Hoosiers to their first bowl win back in 1979.

2026-01-20T13:34:12Z

Mike Vrabel: "No tricks" to playing at altitude in Denver

Mike Vrabel played his share of games in Denver as a player over the course of his 14-year career.

2026-01-20T14:59:42Z

Day 3 as it happened: Sinner match ends with retirement; Osaka's unforgettable court entrance

Reigning champion Jannik Sinner's quest for a third consecutive title Down Under has begun, but his opening-round clash lasted just two sets after his opponent was forced to retire. Naomi Osaka also sent the tennis world into a frenzy.

2026-01-19T23:46:33Z

32 things we learned from NFL playoffs' divisional round: A tale of four QBs

The league's final four teams are set to give championship weekend a fresh feel, particularly at the quarterback position.

2026-01-19T14:20:28Z

Which College Football Playoff teams will return in 2026? Ranking the chances of this year's 12-team field

Not every program will make it back to the College Football Playoff next season

2026-01-20T14:13:23Z

Mics caught Ben Johnson’s classy line to Sean McVay during their very nice handshake

The Bears coach was arguably more more dignified this time around.

2026-01-19T20:19:05Z

Indiana QB Fernando Mendoza's historic win ripples through hometown

Indiana QB Fernando Mendoza historic CFP win inspires his hometown of Miami, spotlighting the next generation of high school football players.

2026-01-20T11:05:28Z

NFL coaches have it all wrong when it comes to overtime – or why Sean McDermott’s final big choice might’ve cost him his job

Sean McDermott’s final big decision as Buffalo Bills’ head coach was the wrong one, and it may have cost him his job.

2026-01-19T17:33:48Z

The winners and losers of the 2026 college football transfer portal

With the 2026 transfer portal window nearly shut, the winners separated themselves from the rest -- while others exit January facing harder questions about roster building and direction.

2026-01-19T19:03:15Z

Gators’ Rueben Chinyelu emerges as most complete big man in the SEC

GAINESVILLE — Rueben Chinyelu opened this season as a third — and fairly distant — option in Florida’s stacked frontcourt. Thomas Haugh was the team’s most versatile player, a 6-foot-9 glue guy who outhustles opponents, makes 3-pointers and rarely needs a break. Alex Condon was the program’s next NBA star, a 6-11 post player who stretches the floor...

2026-01-20T13:20:09Z

Packers request interview with Daronte Jones for defensive coordinator

Daronte Jones is a popular candidate for defensive coordinator jobs this month.

2026-01-20T14:30:16Z

The Thunder are winning a ton of games again. They don't let wins or losses faze them much

MIAMI (AP) — The Oklahoma City Thunder should have been angry. It was Saturday night. They had just lost to the Miami Heat 122-120. It was a game that saw Shai Gilgeous-Alexander get called for a crucial offensive foul with 1:14 remaining (the NBA said a day later it wasn't a foul), the Thunder waste a 12-point lead and referees missing a backcourt violation on Heat guard Norman Powell in the final seconds. Their postgame reaction — the outward...

2026-01-20T11:05:19Z

Rangers’ Cody Bradford targeting return in May from elbow surgery

Rangers left-hander Cody Bradford is working back from last June’s internal brace procedure. Reporting from the end of the regular season suggested Bradford could make an atypically quick recovery and be ready for the start of Spring Training, but it seems the Rangers are now planning for the southpaw to miss the first month or so of the season.

2026-01-20T15:13:56Z

Cristiano Ronaldo wins long-running legal dispute against Juventus

Juventus have lost an appeal to overturn a court ruling that had awarded their former striker Cristiano Ronaldo millions in owed wages, the Serie A club confirmed to ESPN.

2026-01-20T15:01:02Z

Who is Charlie Becker? What to know about emerging Indiana Hoosiers receiver

Charlie Becker starred in Indiana's College Football Playoff championship win over Miami. Here's what to know about the receiver.

2026-01-20T15:06:25Z

What does hiring of Robert Saleh mean for Titans, Cam Ward?

Tennessee hired Saleh to turn the franchise around after back-to-back 3-14 seasons.

2026-01-20T15:16:17Z

What's next for Indiana? Hoosiers built to contend again, but challenging 2026 schedule awaits

The Hoosiers are built to remain a force on college football's national stage

2026-01-20T15:18:11Z

Alberto Mendoza entering transfer portal following Indiana's national title

The Hoosiers' QB was excellent in limited action backing up his brother.

2026-01-20T14:19:32Z

USMNT 2026 World Cup big board 4.0: Roster coming into focus

We're less than five months away from the USMNT's World Cup opener, and with the clock ticking down, Mauricio Pochettino's squad is coming into focus.

2026-01-20T13:16:42Z

Brighton 1-1 Bournemouth - the fans' verdict

We asked for your thoughts after Monday's Premier League game between Brighton and Bournemouth. Here are some of your comments: Brighton fans Jon: Another poor home performance. Not starting Minteh and Baleba was a huge error, which we paid for. Gruda is not up to the task - everyone appears to see that, apart from Hurzeler. We can forget European ...

2026-01-20T08:08:38Z

10 NFL coaching changes? Blame Ben Johnson, Mike Vrabel and Liam Coen

It seemed like a reasonable enough proposition: Hire a coach with a lengthy, proven track record of winning, give him control of personnel decisions to reshape the team in his preferred image, and sit back and watch the wins roll in. Easy, right? And then Pete Carroll went 3-14 in his first and only season leading the Las Vegas Raiders. It’s worth ...

2026-01-20T15:23:39Z

Huddersfield full-back Flanagan signs new deal

Huddersfield Giants full-back George Flanagan signs a new deal to remain with the Super League club.

2026-01-20T13:08:09Z

‘I didn’t like’—Kylian Mbappe bites back at Bernabeu boos, Vinicius Jr criticism

The Bernabéu crowd has grown increasingly hostile since Xabi Alonso’s departure.

2026-01-20T12:49:12Z

A first look at Rays, Hillsborough College stadium deal

The Tampa Bay Rays’ stadium project at Hillsborough College’s Dale Mabry site could mean a brand-new campus. According to a non-binding memorandum of understanding obtained by the Tampa Bay Times, the project includes three parts: redeveloping the 113-acre Dale Mabry campus facilities, building the stadium with related amenities and creating a mixe...

2026-01-20T14:20:09Z

She was the first US athlete to compete in a hijab at an Olympic Games. Now she’s inspiring the next generation

Fencer Ibtihaj Muhammad shot to fame at Rio 2016 when she became the first Muslim American woman to win an Olympic medal.

2026-01-20T15:00:32Z

Trump reacts to Giants hiring John Harbaugh as head coach after endorsement

President Donald Trump was asked on Monday night whether he thought he had any influence in the New York Giants' decision to hire John Harbaugh as head coach.

2026-01-20T12:33:02Z

Who is the most pivotal QB heading into Championship Sunday? GMFB

"GMFB" debates who is the most pivotal quarterback heading into Championship Sunday.

2026-01-20T14:47:07Z

The first four jobs have gone to candidates with head-coaching experience

Before the 2026 coaching carousel exploded from two to 10 vacancies, the thinking was that first-time head coaches would have a hard time getting any of the available jobs.

2026-01-20T15:29:45Z

QB Diana Flores hypes flag football ahead of its 2028 LA Olympics debut, now an open book on subject

Quarterback Diana Flores has won world titles and MVPs on the flag football field. She's starred in Super Bowl commercials to promote her sport, too. This, though, confirmed just how far-reaching women's flag football has become — Kansas City Chiefs standout Patrick Mahomes once referred to her by name and mentioned her being a QB. Game simply resp...

2026-01-20T14:46:18Z

Reigning NCAA champion Michael La Sasso turns pro, joins LIV Golf

LIV Golf perhaps has its biggest signing of 2026, and it's one not many people saw coming. Michael La Sasso is joining the league.

2026-01-20T15:25:44Z

Curt Cignetti salary at Indiana: How much is football coach making?

What is Curt Cignetti's salary at Indiana? Here's what to know on Cignetti's contract details, and where he ranks among other head coaches.

2026-01-19T11:06:06Z

Phillies designate Weston Wilson for assignment

The Phillies announced this morning that they’ve designated infielder Weston Wilson for assignment. The move makes room for veteran catcher J.T. Realmuto, whose new contract with Philadelphia is now official, on the 40-man roster.

2026-01-20T15:13:24Z

Carson Beck shoulders blame after interception seals Miami's loss

Quarterback Carson Beck shouldered the blame after a late miscommunication resulted in an interception and the end of Miami's magical season.

2026-01-20T07:31:39Z