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Los Angeles Lakers forward LeBron James (23) looks on during the first half of an NBA basketball game against the Golden State Warriors, Wednesday, Dec. 25, 2024, in San Francisco. (AP Photo/Eakin Howard)

On his 40th, LeBron James says he could play "another 5 or 7 years." He won't stay around that long

LeBron James celebrated his 40th birthday by saying he could still play at an elite NBA level for another five to seven years if he wanted. The Los Angeles Lakers superstar also said Monday he has no … more

By GREG BEACHAM | 12/30/24

Manchester United's Casemiro, right, and Manchester United's Rasmus Hojlund react after Newcastle's Joelinton scoring his side's second goal during the English Premier League soccer match between Manchester United and Newcastle at the Old Trafford stadium in Manchester, England, Monday, Dec. 30, 2024. (AP Photo/Dave Thompson)

Dismal Man United loses again at home as Ipswich upsets Chelsea in Premier League

Manchester United has lost 2-0 to Newcastle in the Premier League on another chastening night for new coach Ruben Amorim. Alexander Isak scored for the sixth game in a row and Joelinton made it two … more

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Kansas City Chiefs quarterback Patrick Mahomes (15) passes against the Pittsburgh Steelers during the first half of an NFL football game, Wednesday, Dec. 25, 2024, in Pittsburgh. (AP Photo/Matt Freed)

NFL Playoff Guide: Postseason bracket much clearer with 1 week remaining in regular season

It’s Week 18 of the NFL season, which means just one game remains before postseason action begins. The two-time defending Super Bowl champion Kansas City Chiefs and quarterback Patrick Mahomes look … more

By DAVID BRANDT | 12/30/24

Penn State quarterback Drew Allar (15) throws a pass against SMU during the first half in the first round of the College Football Playoff, Saturday, Dec. 21, 2024, in State College, Pa. (AP Photo/Barry Reeger)

No. 8 Boise State and No. 5 Penn State look for next step in College Football Playoff quarterfinals

Boise State has taken that long-awaited next step, earning a spot in the College Football Playoff for the first time, 17 years after a program-shifting win. Awaiting the No. 8 Broncos in the desert … more

By JOHN MARSHALL | 12/30/24

UConn guard Kaitlyn Chen, left, talks with UConn head coach Geno Auriemma, right, in the second half of an NCAA college basketball game against Southern California, Saturday, Dec. 21, 2024, in Hartford, Conn. (AP Photo/Jessica Hill)

Auriemma ties VanDerveer for most appearances at one school in women's AP Top 25; UCLA remains No. 1

UConn coach Geno Auriemma has moved into a tie with Tara VanDerveer for the most appearances with a single team in the women’s AP Top 25. Auriemma has now led UConn to 627 appearances in the poll … more

By DOUG FEINBERG | 12/30/24

Notre Dame quarterback Riley Leonard (13) throws before the first half in the first round of the College Football Playoff against Indiana, Friday, Dec. 20, 2024, in South Bend, Ind. (AP Photo/Darron Cummings)

Riley Leonard's passing game improvement key for Notre Dame in CFP quarterfinal against Georgia

Riley Leonard's improvement in the passing game will be a key part of seventh-seeded Notre Dame's game plan against second-seeded Georgia in the College Football Playoffs. The Fighting Irish will … more

By CURT RALLO | 12/30/24

Southern California guard JuJu Watkins, right, holds a ball to commemorate scoring 1,000 career points as she stands with head coach Lindsay Gottlieb prior to an NCAA college basketball game against Michigan, Sunday, Dec. 29, 2024, in Los Angeles. (AP Photo/Mark J. Terrill)

JuJu Watkins scores 31 points to propel No. 4 Southern California past No. 23 Michigan 78-58

JuJu Watkins scored 31 points , making 13 of 14 free throws, and No. 4 Southern California beat No. 23 Michigan 78-58 in the Trojans' Big Ten home opener. Watkins had five rebounds, seven assists, … more

By BETH HARRIS | 12/30/24

All smiles as Djokovic and Kyrgios treat crowd to flashy shots in doubles win

Exchanging smiles, laughs and flashy shots, Novak Djokovic and Nick Kyrgios have teamed up in doubles as they both returned to the court in preparation for the Australian Open. The two former … more

12/30/24

FILE - UCLA coach Chip Kelly walks off the field following the team's NCAA college football game against Oregon State, Oct. 14, 2023, in Corvallis, Ore. (AP Photo/Amanda Loman, File)

Chip Kelly returns to the Rose Bowl, this time as Ohio State's offensive coordinator

The Rose Bowl between eighth-seeded Ohio State and top-seeded Oregon in a College Football Playoff quarterfinal has many subplots for Chip Kelly. The game in the venerable stadium is a homecoming for … more

By JOE REEDY | 12/30/24

New York Giants quarterback Drew Lock (2) celebrates with tight end Daniel Bellinger (82) after Lock scored a touchdown against the Indianapolis Colts in the second half of an NFL football game Sunday, Dec. 29, 2024, in East Rutherford, N.J. (AP Photo/Seth Wenig)

Analysis: Victory over the Colts was a giant loss for the Giants because they lost the No. 1 pick

The New York Giants lost by winning. A rare victory — 45-33 over the Indianapolis Colts on Sunday — knocked the Giants out of control for the coveted No. 1 pick in the 2025 NFL draft. So much for … more

By ROB MAADDI | 12/30/24

Atlanta Falcons head coach Raheem Morris walks on the field before an NFL football game against the Washington Commanders, Sunday, Dec. 29, 2024, in Landover. (AP Photo/Stephanie Scarbrough)

Falcons run out of time to control their path to the playoffs after mismanaging the clock

The Atlanta Falcons have run out of time to control their path to the playoffs after mismanaging the clock multiple times in an overtime loss at the Washington Commanders. Coach Raheem Morris … more

By STEPHEN WHYNO | 12/30/24

Washington Commanders quarterback Jayden Daniels (5) carries on a keeper during the second half of an NFL football game against the Atlanta Falcons, Sunday, Dec. 29, 2024, in Landover, Md. (AP Photo/Nick Wass)

Jayden Daniels dazzles again as Commanders clinch a playoff spot by beating Falcons 30-24 in OT

The Washington Commanders clinched a playoff spot by beating the Atlanta Falcons 30-24 in overtime. Jayden Daniels ran for a season-high 127 yards and threw for 227 and three touchdowns to make the … more

By STEPHEN WHYNO | 12/29/24

Both bench clear for a brawl after Houston Rockets forward Amen Thompson threw Miami Heat guard Tyler Herro to the court, resulting in multiple ejections for both teams in the final minute of play during the second half of an NBA basketball game Sunday, Dec. 29, 2024, in Houston. (AP Photo/Michael Wyke)

Thompson-Herro fight leads to ejections of multiple players and coaches in Heat's victory in Houston

Rockets forward Amen Thompson threw Heat guard Tyler Herro to the floor to trigger an altercation that resulted in six ejections in the closing minute of Miami’s 104-100 victory over Houston on … more

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Miami Heat guard Tyler Herro (14) shoots a three-point shot as Houston Rockets center Steven Adams (12) and forward Amen Thompson, center, look on during the first half of an NBA basketball game Sunday, Dec. 29, 2024, in Houston. (AP Photo/Michael Wyke)

Herro leads Heat over Rockets in game marred by fight and ejections in final minute

Tyler Herro scored 27 points before being one of six people ejected after a fight in the final minute of the Miami Heat’s 104-100 victory over the Houston Rockets on Sunday night. Herro was thrown … more

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Minnesota Vikings' Jordan Addison celebrates his touchdown catch with Justin Jefferson during the second half of an NFL football game against the Green Bay Packers Sunday, Dec. 29, 2024, in Minneapolis. (AP Photo/Abbie Parr)

NFC's No. 1 seed comes down to Vikings-Lions showdown at Detroit in Week 18

The NFC’s No. 1 seed will come down to the final week when the Detroit Lions host the Minnesota Vikings. The winner takes the NFC North and gets a first-round playoff bye and home-field advantage … more

By ROB MAADDI | 12/29/24

Pittsburgh Penguins' Michael Bunting (8) celebrates with Sidney Crosby (87) after scoring during the second period of an NHL hockey game against the New York Islanders, Sunday, Dec. 29, 2024, in Pittsburgh. (AP Photo/Matt Freed)

Crosby breaks Lemieux's Penguins career assists record in 3-2 victory over the Islanders

Sidney Crosby broke Mario Lemieux’s Pittsburgh franchise career record for assists on Michael Bunting’s power-play goal and the Penguins beat the New York Islanders 3-2 on Sunday night. Crosby … more

By DAN SCIFO | 12/29/24

Minnesota Vikings' Sam Darnold congratulates Cam Akers on a touchdown catch during the second half of an NFL football game against the Green Bay Packers Sunday, Dec. 29, 2024, in Minneapolis. (AP Photo/Bruce Kluckhohn)

Darnold gives Vikings another gem with career-high 377 yards in 27-25 win over Packers

Sam Darnold added another exploit to his career-altering season, passing for a personal-best 377 yards and three touchdowns as the Minnesota Vikings hung on to beat the Green Bay Packers 27-25 for … more

By DAVE CAMPBELL | 12/29/24

Finland beats US 4-3 in OT in world junior hockey championship

Tuomas Uronen scored at 1:46 of overtime to give Finland a 4-3 victory over the United States on Sunday in the world junior hockey championship. Uronen came down the right side on a rush and beat … more

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Los Angeles Lakers guard D'Angelo Russell, right, dribbles past Portland Trail Blazers forward Toumani Camara, left, during the first half of an NBA basketball game, Sunday, Dec. 8, 2024, in Los Angeles. (AP Photo/Etienne Laurent)

Lakers send D'Angelo Russell to Nets in trade for Dorian Finney-Smith, Shake Milton

The Los Angeles Lakers have traded guard D’Angelo Russell to the Brooklyn Nets for forward Dorian Finney-Smith and guard Shake Milton. The Lakers also sent forward Maxwell Lewis and three … more

By GREG BEACHAM | 12/29/24

Buffalo Bills quarterback Josh Allen (17) throws against the New York Jets during the second half of an NFL football game, Sunday, Dec. 29, 2024, in Orchard Park, N.Y. (AP Photo/Gene J. Puskar)

Bills clinch the AFC's No. 2 seed with a 40-14 rout of the undisciplined Jets

Josh Allen threw two touchdown passes and ran for another score and the Buffalo Bills clinched the AFC’s No. 2 seed with a 40-14 rout of the New York Jets. The Bills put the game away by … more

By JOHN WAWROW | 12/29/24

USDA documented insects, slime and ‘general filth’ at Boar's Head plants, records show

What to do with your 401(k) when you retire

Court tells SEC to lay out why it has declined Coinbase's request for crypto regulations

Greece hotel pools set to switch to seawater on drought-hit islands

Jack Daniels' parent Brown-Forman is cutting its workforce and closing its barrel-making plant