Sports

Patriots owner Robert Kraft says Bill Belichick unequivocally deserves to be a first-ballot Hall of Famer after reports claim he missed induction in his first year of eligibility.

Mikaela Shiffrin made history by breaking Ingemar Stenmark’s long-standing World Cup record, claiming her 88th victory and cementing her place as skiing’s greatest athlete.

Former Olympic snowboarder Ryan Wedding has pleaded not guilty to multiple felony charges, including drug trafficking and conspiracy to commit murder.

Chris Dudley, a former NBA center and Portland Trail Blazers player, is making a second bid for Oregon governor after a close loss in 2010.

Kevin Johnson, ex-NFL defensive lineman, was found dead in a Los Angeles homeless encampment. Officials confirm blunt force trauma and stab wounds caused his death, now being investigated as a homicide.

No. 10 Iowa blew a 17-point lead in the final minutes but regrouped in overtime to beat No. 15 Maryland 85–78 and remain undefeated in Big Ten play.

Carlos Beltrán and Andruw Jones were elected to the 2026 Baseball Hall of Fame. Andy Pettitte’s vote share rose amid PED controversy, while Manny Ramírez and Ryan Braun fell off the ballot, reflecting changing voter priorities.

The Buffalo Bills have fired head coach Sean McDermott after nine seasons, ending an era defined by playoff success and Super Bowl frustration.

Chet Brooks, a two-time Super Bowl champion with the San Francisco 49ers and a Texas A&M football legend, has died at the age of 60 after battling cancer.

The Los Angeles Rams edged the Chicago Bears, 20–17, in overtime. A late Caleb Williams touchdown forced OT, but Harrison Mevis’ 42-yard field goal propelled the Rams to the NFC Championship Game.

Members of the legendary 1980 U.S. Olympic hockey team reunited in Lake Placid for an emotional “Run Back the Miracle” event, reliving the iconic Miracle on Ice nearly 46 years after their historic victory.

Aaron Rodgers and the Pittsburgh Steelers suffer another early playoff exit as the Houston Texans dominate 30–6, raising major questions about Mike Tomlin’s future and Rodgers’ next move.

The San Francisco 49ers stunned the defending Super Bowl champion Philadelphia Eagles with a 23–19 road win in the NFC Wild Card Round, advancing to face the Seattle Seahawks in the playoffs.

LeBron James says every back-to-back game for the rest of the season is “to be determined” as the 41-year-old manages his workload during a historic 23rd NBA campaign.