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Rueben Bain Jr. standing with coach giving halftime speech players screen behind shows Ed Reed safety replay with orange

Miami’s Bain Sparks Viral Halftime Rally vs Ohio State

Morgan J. Carter January 5, 2026

At a Glance Rueben Bain Jr. delivers unexpected halftime speech Miami defeats Ohio State 24-14 in CFP quarterfinal Speech echoes 2001 Hall of Fame...

Cam Ward lies on football field clutching injured shoulder with teammates rushing nearby under bright stadium lights grass

NFL Sports News

Cam Ward Out After Shoulder Injury, Backup Allen Takes Over

Julia N. Fairmont January 5, 2026

At a Glance Cam Ward leaves Titans game after a shoulder injury during a touchdown run. Backup Brandon Allen steps in on the next play. Ward needed...

Camille Rast crosses the finish line first ski racing with Mikaela Shiffrin close behind and Swiss flag rising snowy Alps

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Rast Defeats Shiffrin, Wins Slalom Title in Slovenia

Gavin U. Stonebridge January 5, 2026

At a Glance Camille Rast beats Mikaela Shiffrin by 0.14 seconds in Slovenia. Shiffrin's six-race World Cup slalom winning streak ends. The duel sets...

A.J. Dybantsa sinks a winning shot with score 83‑73 and confetti erupting from the crowd below over a blurred BYU court.

College Basketball Sports News

BYU Freshman Dybantsa Leads 83-73 Road Win Over Kansas State

Fiona Z. Merriweather January 5, 2026

At a Glance A.J. Dybantsa scores 24 points in 83-73 road victory over Kansas State. He was efficient on 15 shots and faced a physical Big 12...

Brock Purdy lying on field with arm outstretched face in shadow with injury and shock with blurred Seahawks defenders behind

NFL Sports News

49ers Fall 13-3 to Seahawks, Lose Top Seed

Morgan J. Carter January 5, 2026

At a Glance 49ers lose 13-3 to Seahawks, ending a six-game winning streak Brock Purdy suffers crushing hit on fourth-down incompletion Team drops to...

James Nnaji crosses arms with frustration as coach signals substitution after foul and bench watches while TCU crowd in red g

College Basketball Sports News

James Nnaji’s Baylor Debut Draws Booing, Sparks Eligibility Debate

Fiona Z. Merriweather January 4, 2026

At a Glance James Nnaji, a 2023 NBA draft pick, made his Baylor debut at TCU, facing boos and a fourth foul in a 69-63 Big 12 win. He was subbed...

Drew Mestemaker stands triumphantly on Oklahoma State football with Stillwater Stadium behind and blurred coach Eric Morris

College Football Sports News

Mestemaker Transfers to Oklahoma State to Reunite with Coach Morris

Isaac Y. Thornwell January 4, 2026

At a Glance Drew Mestemaker will transfer to Oklahoma State to join former North Texas coach Eric Morris. He led North Texas to a 49-47 win over San...

NFL Sports News

Seahawks Grab No. 1 Seed, Playoff Race Heats Up

Hannah E. Clearwater January 4, 2026

At a Glance Seahawks clinch No. 1 seed with 13-3 win over 49ers. NFC South title hinges on Falcons-Saints and Buccaneers-Panthers match. AFC's No. 1...

Baker Mayfield celebrates with teammates amid confetti and balloons in a bright Raymond James Stadium.

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Buccaneers Edge Panthers 16-14, Playoff Hopes Rest on Saints-Falcons Game

Isaac Y. Thornwell January 4, 2026

At a Glance Tampa Bay edges Carolina 16-14 in game, keeping hopes alive as the Saints-Falcons result on Sunday decides their fate. The win keeps the...

NHL Sports News

Matthews Sets Maple Leafs Record with 2-Goal Game

Gavin U. Stonebridge January 4, 2026

At a Glance Auston Matthews scores twice, setting the franchise record of 421 goals. He broke Mats Sundin's record in a 4-3 overtime loss to the New...