In an early result on the men's side, No. 7 seed Felix Auger-Aliassime retired in his match with ...

In an early result on the men's side, No. 7 seed Felix Auger-Aliassime retired in his match with Nuno Borges of Portugal. Borges led 3-6, 6-4, 6-4 after just over two hours when the 25-year-old walked to the net to shake hands.<figure class="article-segment--embed"><blockquote class="twitter-tweet">
Heartbreaking for FAA this but we know you'll be back stronger ❤️‍🩹 Borges is through to the second round 3-6 6-4 6-4 (retd)<a href="https://twitter.com/wwos?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">@wwos</a> • <a href="https://twitter.com/espn?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">@espn</a> • <a href="https://twitter.com/tntsports?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">@tntsports</a> • <a href="https://twitter.com/wowowtennis?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">@wowowtennis</a> • <a href="https://twitter.com/hashtag/AO26?src=hash&amp;ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">#AO26</a> <a href="https://t.co/uWKsBDqzkB">pic.twitter.com/uWKsBDqzkB</a>— #AusOpen (@AustralianOpen) <a href="https://twitter.com/AustralianOpen/status/2013076101313028496?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">January 19, 2026</a>
</blockquote> <script async src="https://platform.twitter.com/widgets.js" charset="utf-8"></script></figure>"I'm OK, but I just started cramping at the start of the third set," the Canadian said. "Yeah, it became very difficult to be competitive at this level. I tried for a set, but yeah, wasn’t possible today."In other men's first round matches No. 11 seed Daniil Medvedev beat Jesper de Jong 7-5, 6-2, 7-6 (2) and No. 19 seed Tommy Paul defeated Aleksandar Kovacevic 6-4, 6-3, 6-3 in an all-American match.

MELBOURNE, AUSTRALIA - JANUARY 19: Felix Auger-Aliassime of Canada leaves the court after retired in the Men's Singles First Round against Nuno Borges of Portugal during day two of the 2026 Australian Open at Melbourne Park on January 19, 2026 in Melbourne, Australia.

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MELBOURNE, Australia (AP) — Third-seeded Coco Gauff had some familiar struggles on serve but had still enough class and power to defeat Kamilla Rakhimova 6-2, 6-3 on Monday in a first-round match at the Australian Open.Gauff has won two Grand Slam titles but has never gone past the semifinals at Melbourne Park. She was knocked out in the quarterfinals last year.The American has struggled with double-faults and had 431 in 2025 on the WTA Tour, by far the most of any player. No one else had more than 300. Gauff had six in the first set in the victory over Rakhimova, and only one in the second set.<div class="the-score-article-ad-unit"></div>The 21-year-old Gauff has been reworking her serve for the last several months and practiced some more during a comfort break in the match at Rod Laver Arena with Rakhimova.Gauff faces left-handed Olga Danilovic in the second round. Danilovic defeated 45-year-old Venus Williams on Sunday in a first-round match, which erased the possibility of the two Americans facing off."There's not many (left-handed players) on Tour, but Olga's a great player, she's beat some top players so it's going to be a tough match," Gauff said.Aryna Sabalenka is seeded No. 1 in Australia followed by Iga Świątek.

MELBOURNE, AUSTRALIA - JANUARY 19: Coco Gauff of the United States reacts in the Women's Singles First Round match against Kamilla Rakhimova of Uzbekistan during day two of the 2026 Australian Open at Melbourne Park on January 19, 2026 in Melbourne, Australia.

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HONOLULU (AP) — Chris Gotterup opened the new PGA Tour season with three big birdies on the back ...

HONOLULU (AP) — Chris Gotterup opened the new PGA Tour season with three big birdies on the back nine that carried him to a 6-under 64 and a two-shot victory in the Sony Open, his third straight season with a victory as he moves closer to golf’s A-list.Gotterup was two shots behind when he took advantage of a collapse by 54-hole leader Davis Riley and then poured it on with a mixture of power and putting along the back nine of breezy Waialae Country Club to keep everyone else from catching him.Gotterup, who finished at 16-under 264, moves to No. 17 in the world. He was at No. 195 in the world when he left the Sony Open a year ago.<div class="the-score-article-ad-unit"></div>“I just felt like this week I was in a good frame of mind, just happy to be here,” Gotterup said. “I felt like I was in control of my brain, which is the most important thing. I drove it great and made some putts when it mattered.”Ryan Gerard birdied his last two holes for a 65 to finish alone in second. He flew to Mauritius at the end of last year and was runner-up to move into the top 50 and secure a spot in his first Masters. Now he’s just outside the top 30.Patrick Rodgers had another chance at his first PGA Tour victory, but he went without a birdie on the back nine until the final hole. He closed with a 65 to finish third.Gotterup won the Scottish Open last year by outplaying Rory McIlroy, and he won the opposite-field Myrtle Beach Classic in his rookie season.Riley started with a two-shot lead and stayed two ahead with a pair of birdies through the opening five holes. And then it all fell part quickly — three-putt bogeys from long range on the sixth and seventh, and a wild tee shot into the trees that led to double bogey on the eighth.That stretch took from two shots ahead to three shots behind, and Riley never caught up.Gotterup had a host of players chasing him, but not for long. Even on an old-school Waialae course with doglegs framed by royal palms, he pounded away with tee shots of 330-plus yards early on the back nine. But it was his putter that ultimately made a difference.Gotterup holed a 20-footer on No. 12, and then poured in a 25-foot putt on the 13th, the toughest hole on the course. He all but clinched it with a tee shot that landed perfectly between the pin and the bunker on the par-3 17th for a final birdie.The Sony Open was the latest start to the PGA Tour season because The Sentry at Kapalua on Maui was canceled due to a water dispute that had the course brown in September.The final round at Waialae was played under a vibe that this might be the last of Hawaii on the tour. The Sony Open title sponsorship expires this year, and there is a movement to start the tour season later than ever in 2027 and going forward, either right before or after the Super Bowl.

HONOLULU, HAWAII - JANUARY 18: Chris Gotterup of the United States is presented with the trophy on the 18th green after his winning round during the final round of the Sony Open in Hawaii 2026 at Waialae Country Club on January 18, 2026 in Honolulu, Hawaii.

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CHICAGO (AP) — Matthew Stafford and the Los Angeles Rams survived an incredible throw by Caleb Williams that forced overtime, beating the Chicago Bears 20-17 on Sunday night to advance to the NFC championship game.Harrison Mevis kicked a 42-yard field goal in OT after Kam Curl intercepted a deep pass by Williams on the Bears’ first possession of the extra period. Stafford completed a 16-yard pass to Puka Nacua to get the Rams into field-goal range and set up Mevis, known as the “Thiccer Kicker,” for the game-ending kick. He was mobbed by teammates while a crowd that was rocking earlier watched in near silence.The Rams (14-5) will visit NFC West rival Seattle next Sunday in their first trip to the conference championship game since the 2021 team won the Super Bowl. The Seahawks beat San Francisco 41-6 on Saturday.<div class="the-score-article-ad-unit"></div>“It was crazy,” Stafford said. “It was back and forth. We didn’t play our best on offense. Our defense dominated the game. It was unbelievable to watch. Hell of a play on fourth down by Caleb to get his team to overtime. And just glad we got the ball back.”Los Angeles led 17-10 in the final minute and the Bears faced fourth-and-4 from the 14-yard line when Williams backpedaled to avoid the pass rush and heaved the ball to Cole Kmet for the tying touchdown with 18 seconds left. Although officially a 14-yard pass, the ball traveled 51.2 yards in the air, according to the NFL’s Next Gen Stats.<figure class="article-segment--embed"><blockquote class="twitter-tweet">
CALEB WILLIAMS YOU ARE RIDICULOUS 📺: NBC <a href="https://t.co/2zphVCnNbd">pic.twitter.com/2zphVCnNbd</a>— Chicago Bears (@ChicagoBears) <a href="https://twitter.com/ChicagoBears/status/2013078241406251493?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">January 19, 2026</a>
</blockquote> <script async="" src="https://platform.twitter.com/widgets.js" charset="utf-8"></script></figure>Williams threw for two touchdowns but was intercepted three times as the Bears (12-7) — who pulled off seven fourth-quarter comeback wins under first-year coach Ben Johnson — came up short this time. They won the NFC North after finishing last in the division a year ago.Stafford led a 91-yard touchdown drive in the fourth quarter, with Kyren Williams scoring from the 5 to give the Rams a 17-10 lead with 8:50 remaining. Nacua kept the possession going on the previous play with a 2-yard run on fourth-and-5.The Bears then drove to the 2, but Omar Speights broke up Williams’ fourth-down pass to Luther Burden just inside the goal line.Chicago got the ball back at midfield with just under two minutes remaining after Ethan Evans shanked a 33-yard punt, setting up Williams’ heroics.In overtime, the Bears won the toss and deferred. They quickly got the ball back when the Rams went three-and-out, forced to punt after Blake Corum was stopped for a 1-yard loss on third-and-1 at the 36.Chicago took over at the 16. Williams kept the drive going with a 3-yard keeper on fourth-and-1 near midfield. But Curl picked off Williams’ pass intended for DJ Moore two plays later.<figure class="article-segment--embed"><blockquote class="twitter-tweet">
KAM 💥 BAM 💥 📺 <a href="https://twitter.com/SNFonNBC?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">@SNFonNBC</a> | <a href="https://twitter.com/hashtag/RamsHouse?src=hash&amp;ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">#RamsHouse</a> <a href="https://t.co/We6qcNxyIC">pic.twitter.com/We6qcNxyIC</a>— Los Angeles Rams (@RamsNFL) <a href="https://twitter.com/RamsNFL/status/2013082719316766890?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">January 19, 2026</a>
</blockquote> <script async src="https://platform.twitter.com/widgets.js" charset="utf-8"></script></figure>Stafford was 20 of 42 for 258 yards and took four sacks. Nacua had 56 yards receiving after going for 111 in a wild-card win over Carolina, and Kyren Williams ran for 87 yards and two scores.Caleb Williams completed 23 of 42 passes for 257 yards. Moore had a touchdown catch, and D’Andre Swift ran for 76 yards.InjuriesRams: CB Emmanuel Forbes Jr. (shoulder) was hurt in the first half.Up nextRams: Face Seattle for the third time this season. The teams split their earlier meetings.Bears: Prepare for next season.___AP NFL: <a href="https://apnews.com/hub/nfl">https://apnews.com/hub/nfl</a>

CHICAGO, ILLINOIS - JANUARY 18: Kam Curl #3 of the Los Angeles Rams celebrates after his interception against the Chicago Bears with Kamren Kinchens #26 during overtime in the NFC Divisional Playoffs at Soldier Field on January 18, 2026 in Chicago, Illinois.

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RABAT, Morocco (AP) — Senegal won the Africa Cup of Nations in dramatic fashion.  Pape Gueye scor...

RABAT, Morocco (AP) — Senegal won the Africa Cup of Nations in dramatic fashion.Pape Gueye scored in extra time for the Teranga Lions to beat host Morocco 1-0 in a chaotic final Sunday which at one point saw fans trying to storm the field and Senegal's players walking off the pitch to protest a penalty decision deep into second-half stoppage time.It appeared unclear if the game could continue as fans battled with stewards.<div class="the-score-article-ad-unit"></div>"We all saw what happened at the end of the match but we took the decision to come back onto the pitch and give everything," Gueye said.Play resumed after a stoppage of 14 minutes, only for Senegal's Édouard Mendy to easily save Brahim Díaz’s attempt at a Panenka penalty when he lobbed the ball straight into the goalkeeper's arms with the last kick of normal time.<figure class="article-segment--embed"><blockquote class="twitter-tweet">
With the Africa Cup of Nations on the line, and 114 minutes on the clock, Brahim Diaz attempts a Panenka penalty and it is saved 🤯 Incredible drama. You simply cannot beat football 🍿<a href="https://t.co/m8gd1DZqS1">pic.twitter.com/m8gd1DZqS1</a>— Men in Blazers (@MenInBlazers) <a href="https://twitter.com/MenInBlazers/status/2013001661665464457?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">January 18, 2026</a>
</blockquote> <script async="" src="https://platform.twitter.com/widgets.js" charset="utf-8"></script></figure>Gueye then scored the winning goal in the fourth minute of extra time when he swept the ball into the top right corner with his left boot.<figure class="article-segment--embed"><blockquote class="twitter-tweet">
PAPE GUEYE SCORES A SCREAMER AND SENEGAL ARE AHEAD IN AN ABSOLUTELY UNHINGED AFCON FINAL 🇸🇳<a href="https://t.co/okHeMQGreR">pic.twitter.com/okHeMQGreR</a>— Men in Blazers (@MenInBlazers) <a href="https://twitter.com/MenInBlazers/status/2013000145676185974?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">January 18, 2026</a>
</blockquote> <script async="" src="https://platform.twitter.com/widgets.js" charset="utf-8"></script></figure>The 69,500-capacity Prince Moulay Abdellah Stadium emptied quickly after the final whistle. Few were left to see the Senegalese players lift the trophy.It's Senegal's second Africa Cup win. The Teranga Lions won the 2021 edition after a penalty shootout against Egypt.Chaos in RabatThere was chaos before extra time after Morocco was awarded a controversial stoppage-time penalty just after Senegal had what seemed a good goal ruled out at the other end.Senegal's goal in the second minute of stoppage time was ruled out for a foul by Abdoulaye Seck, but TV replays showed little contact on Morocco defender Achraf Hakimi, who fell before Seck headed the ball off the post. Moussa Niakhaté headed in the rebound.Then Morocco claimed a penalty for a pull by El Hadji Malick Diouf on Brahim, and it was awarded after Congolese referee Jean-Jacques Ndala checked replays.The decision led to fights between some of the Moroccan substitutes and their opposing players with Morocco coach Walid Regragui also involved, possibly in a bid to calm the situation.Anger spilled over among the organized group of Senegalese fans, with many jumping down among the photographers and trying to storm the field from behind one of the goals. At least one threw a chair onto the field. They were mostly held back by a long line of police.There were also fights in the press box — possibly involving Moroccan and Senegalese fans masquerading as journalists to get accreditation — while tempers flared."The image we gave of African football was rather shameful," Regragui said.Players walk offSenegal coach Pape Thiaw led his team off the field while Moroccan fans celebrated the penalty decision and whistled the ongoing fighting on the field.The players returned some 14 minutes later and Brahim – Morocco's star and the tournament's top scorer with five goals – missed the chance to end Morocco's 50-year wait for the trophy."Football sometimes is cruel and today we lost," Regragui said. "We know in a final you need to take the few chances that come your way. That penalty in the last seconds could have won us the title."Brahim was whistled by the remaining Morocco fans when he went to collect his runners-up medal.Instead, Gueye scored Senegal's first goal from open play — rather than from penalties — in a final. This was Senegal’s fourth appearance in an Africa Cup final."Sadio (Mané) told us to come back on and we re-mobilized," Gueye said. "Édouard then made the save, we stayed focused, got the goal and won the game."Pre-match acrimonyBefore the game, the Senegalese Football Federation decried a lack of "fair play" from the Moroccan hosts before the final, citing an alleged lack of security, problems with the team hotel, training facilities and ability to get tickets for its supporters.Senegal was without suspended captain Kalidou Koulibaly and midfielder Habib Diarra, and dealt a further blow before kickoff when Krépin Diatta and Ousseynou Niang both got injured in the warmup. Diatta had been due to start at right back.Senegalese anger at the penalty decision came after Morocco also seemed to benefit from favorable refereeing calls in previous games. Regragui angrily rejected suggestions the home team was being favored.Thiaw's post-game press conference was called off because of journalists shouting and arguing when he emerged for their questions. Their arguments continued after Thiaw left the podium.For Morocco, a 2030 World Cup co-host, defeat is a demoralizing blow. The kingdom has invested heavily in soccer facilities and infrastructure. One of the most aggressive infrastructure buildouts in African sporting history fueled protests in October from mostly young Moroccans who feel other areas are being neglected.

Senegal's forward #10 Sadio Mane holds the trophy after the Africa Cup of Nations (CAN) final football match between Senegal and Morocco at the Prince Moulay Abdellah Stadium in Rabat on January 18, 2026.

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FOXBOROUGH, Mass. (AP) — Drake Maye threw three touchdown passes, Marcus Jones returned one of C....

FOXBOROUGH, Mass. (AP) — Drake Maye threw three touchdown passes, Marcus Jones returned one of C.J. Stroud’s four interceptions for a score and the New England Patriots defeated the Houston Texans 28-16 on Sunday to advance to the AFC championship game for the first time in seven years.In Mike Vrabel’s first season as coach, the Patriots (16-3) will take on the Broncos (15-3) in Denver next Sunday, with the winner advancing to the Super Bowl.The Patriots will make their 16th conference championship game appearance and first since their run to their sixth Super Bowl title under Bill Belichick in the 2018 season. New England has won its last nine divisional round games.<div class="the-score-article-ad-unit"></div>Maye finished 16 of 27 for 179 yards, but had an interception and fumbled four times, losing two in cold conditions in which snow and rain fell throughout the game. One of Maye’s fumbles set up Houston’s first touchdown.“Just proud of the guys,” Maye said. “Battled the elements. This is New England. This is what we’re trying to embrace and we want to embrace all season long. Props to our defense, played a hell of a game. We’ve got to protect the football better, but we made enough plays to win it.”Carlton Davis III had two interceptions for New England. Craig Woodson added an interception and fumble recovery.“They bring it every week,” Maye said of his defense. “It’s fun to watch. And we could help them out some more, but just proud of the guys. Enjoy this one, and we’re back on the road.”The eight combined turnovers — Woody Marks also lost a fumble for Houston — were the most in a playoff game since 2015 when the Cardinals and Panthers combined for eight in the NFC championship game.The Texans (13-6) have lost in the divisional round in three straight seasons under coach DeMeco Ryans. The franchise is now 0-7 all-time in this round.Stroud finished 20 of 47 with a TD pass. All of his interceptions came in the first half as he became the first player with five or more INTs and five or more fumbles in a single postseason. Will Anderson forced two fumbles for the Texans.Leading 21-16 in the fourth quarter, the Patriots stretched their lead to 27-16 when Kayshon Boutte got behind Derek Stingley Jr. and pulled in a diving, one-hand catch in the corner of the end zone for a touchdown.The Texans had the ball with 5:48 to play, but punted on fourth-and-18 at their own 21 with 4:18 remaining.New England’s next drive took the clock under two minutes. But the Texans turned it over on downs when Stroud’s fourth-down pass to Xavier Hutchinson was batted down by Robert Spillane.Early actionWith the Patriots leading 7-3 early, a series of miscues produced the next two scores.Maye was strip-sacked by Danielle Hunter deep in Patriots territory, but left tackle Will Campbell fell on the ball and the Patriots punted.The Texans gave it right back when Stroud’s deep pass along the sideline was intercepted by Davis III.Maye fumbled again when he attempted to run on a busted play and had the ball stripped by Tommy Togiai and recovered by Azeez Al-Shaair. Six plays later, Stroud linked up with Christian Kirk on a 10-yard touchdown pass.But on Houston’s next drive, Stroud was rushed up the middle by K’Lavon Chaisson and he lofted a pass that was intercepted by Jones and returned for the score to put New England back in front.Later in the quarter, the Patriots’ lead increased to 21-10 when they capped a five-play, 56-yard drive with a 7-yard TD pass from Maye to Stefon Diggs.Mr. Pick-6Jones scored on an interception return for the second time this season. It was the first of his career in the playoffs and first for New England in the postseason since Asante Samuel had one vs. Indianapolis on Jan. 21, 2007, in the AFC championship game.InjuriesTexans: TE Dalton Schultz (calf) left in the first quarter and didn’t return. ... LG Tytus Howard limped off and RB Woody Marks exited with a shoulder injury in the second quarter. ... TE Cade Stover left in the fourth with a knee injury and didn’t return.Patriots: LB Robert Spillane left in the first quarter with a thumb injury, but returned. ... RB TreVeyon Henderson was shaken up after a second quarter run before jogging off. ... S Craig Woodson exited after his INT with a head injury, but returned. ... RB Rhamondre Stevenson left in the second quarter with an eye issue. ... Davis left in the fourth quarter with a head injury.___AP NFL: <a href="https://apnews.com/hub/nfl">https://apnews.com/hub/NFL</a>

FOXBOROUGH, MASSACHUSETTS - JANUARY 18: Drake Maye #10 of the New England Patriots celebrates after throwing a touchdown pass during the fourth quarter of an NFL divisional playoff football game against the Houston Texans at Gillette Stadium on January 18, 2026 in Foxborough, Massachusetts.

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LONDON (AP) — Ja Morant says there should be no doubt about his desire to keep playing for the Memphis Grizzlies.After a dominant performance in a 126-109 victory over the Orlando Magic, the two-time All Star addressed recent trade speculation about him."I've got a logo on my back, so that should tell you exactly where I want to be," Morant said, referring to a tattoo of the team logo.<div class="the-score-article-ad-unit"></div>Morant had 24 points and 13 assists in his return to the lineup Sunday after a six-game absence because of a right calf injury."If anybody in here knows me — I'm a very loyal guy," he said.Morant's return provided an instant boost for a team that needed it. The Grizzlies' win was just their third in the past 10 games.After sitting out the first game of a European doubleheader — the Magic won 118-111 in Berlin on Thursday — Morant was appreciative of the fan support he received in London."Just being able to play basketball — it's very therapeutic for me," he said. "I know what I'm capable of out there on the court and I was able to show that tonight."It was big-time, walking off and representing Memphis is what it's all about."Memphis built a 33-point lead in the first half — and this time held on for the win. The Grizzlies blew a 20-point lead in the loss in Berlin."That's just credit to coach putting us in the best spots possible and then just me being Ja and wind up making the right play whether it's passing or scoring," he said. "We got into a great rhythm early, got a big lead, after that it's just managing."The 26-year-old Morant is making about $39.4 million this season and is in the third year of a five-year, $197.2 million contract.___AP NBA: <a href="https://apnews.com/hub/nba">https://apnews.com/hub/nba</a>

LOS ANGELES, CALIFORNIA - JANUARY 02: Ja Morant #12 of the Memphis Grizzlies brings the ball up court during the second quarter against the Los Angeles Lakers at Crypto.com Arena on January 02, 2026 in Los Angeles, California.

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COLLEGE PARK, Md. (AP) — David Coit tied the program’s single-game record for made 3-pointers and scored a career-high 43 points — 30 in the first half — to help Maryland beat Penn State 96-73 on Sunday for the Terrapins’ first Big Ten Conference win this season.Coit made 14 of 22 from the field, 9 of 14 from behind the arc and 6 of 8 from the free-throw line. The 5-foot-11 graduate transfer from Kansas had his second 40-point game and his third game making at least eight 3s this season.<figure class="article-segment--embed"><blockquote class="twitter-tweet">
David Coit went OFF for <a href="https://twitter.com/TerrapinHoops?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">@TerrapinHoops</a> today: 43 PTS 14-23 FG 9-15 3PT Second most points scored in a game in Terps history 🔥🐢 <a href="https://t.co/3BQdo4MhKe">pic.twitter.com/3BQdo4MhKe</a>— NCAA March Madness (@MarchMadnessMBB) <a href="https://twitter.com/MarchMadnessMBB/status/2012970049489781134?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">January 18, 2026</a>
</blockquote> <script async src="https://platform.twitter.com/widgets.js" charset="utf-8"></script></figure>Maryland (8-10, 1-6) snapped a four-game skid. The Terrapins set season highs for points (96), field goals made (33), field-goal percentage (54.1%), 3-pointers made (18) and 3-point field-goal percentage (52.9). Maryland outrebounded Penn State 39-21.<div class="the-score-article-ad-unit"></div>The Nittany Lions (9-9, 0-7) have lost five straight and eight of the last nine.Elijah Saunders scored 16 points and Darius Adams 14 for the Terrapins. Solomon Washington had 11 rebounds to go with six points, two steals and a block.Kayden Mingo made 7 of 12 from the field and finished with 19 points and five assists for Penn State. Dominick Stewart added 17 points on 7-of-12 shooting, Eli Rice scored 13 and Josh Reed added 11 points.Coit hit a 3-pointer and made a layup before Saunders added a 3 that capped a 9-0 run, made it 13-9 and gave the Terrapins the lead for good. A few minutes later, Coit sandwiched a three-point play and a 3-pointer around a layup by Darius Adams to extend the lead to 36-21 and Maryland led by double figures for the final 29-plus minutes.Up nextPenn State: Hosts Wisconsin on Thursday.Maryland: Plays Wednesday at No. 13 Illinois.___Get poll alerts and updates on the AP Top 25 throughout the season. Sign up <a href="https://www.apnews.com/newsletters">here</a> and <a href="https://apnews.com/ap-newsletters">here</a> (AP News mobile app). AP college basketball: <a href="https://apnews.com/hub/ap-top-25-college-basketball-poll">https://apnews.com/hub/ap-top-25-college-basketball-poll</a> and <a href="https://apnews.com/hub/college-basketball">https://apnews.com/hub/college-basketball</a>

COLLEGE PARK, MARYLAND - JANUARY 07: David Coit #8 of the Maryland Terrapins handles the ball against the Indiana Hoosiers at Xfinity Center on January 07, 2026 in College Park, Maryland.

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HONOLULU (AP) — Davis Riley birdied four of the last seven holes Saturday at wind-swept Waialae Country Club for a 3-under 67 and a two-stroke lead with a round left in the PGA Tour’s season-opening Sony Open.Riley was at 12-under 198 on the oceanside course, with Harry Hall (66), Chris Gotterup (68) and Kevin Roy (69) tied for second.“You got to make some gritty pars in these conditions and just try to make some putts on these fast greens in crosswinds in tough putting conditions when you have a chance,” Riley said.<div class="the-score-article-ad-unit"></div>Riley rebounded from a bogey on the par-3 11th with a birdie on the par-4 12th. He hit a wedge inside 2 feet on the par-4 14th and made a 15-footer on the par-4 15th. On the par-5 18th, he ran his 60-footer 7 1/2 feet past and made the comebacker.“I just started feeling really good with the swing and I was hitting my start lines,” Riley said. “That’s the biggest thing in this wind, is hit your start lines and control the curvature, and I felt like I was hitting some really good hold shots against the wind and hitting my start lines.”The 29-year-old Riley is ranked 101st in the world. He won the 2024 Charles Schwab Challenge for his lone individual PGA Tour title, and teamed with Nick Hardy to win the 2023 Zurich Classic.He started slow Saturday, making bogeys on Nos. 1 and 3.“I could feel myself a little tense or trying to force it a little early just because we’re coming off the offseason,” Riley said. “We hadn’t had really any competitive juices like this in a couple months. I definitely felt like I was forcing it a little bit early and trying to be a little perfect and I just felt a little tense.”Hall rebounded from a bogey on 15 with a birdie on 16. The Englishman won a playoff in the 2024 ISCO Championship for his lone PGA Tour title.“Hitting the ball where I’m looking and doing well judging the wind tee to green,” Hall said. “Did a lot better job today of making some putts.”Gotterup closed with a 10-foot birdie putt on 18. He won the 2024 Myrtle Beach Classic and the 2025 Scottish Open.“I would say putting today was probably the toughest,” Gotterup said. “Obviously, hitting shots in this wind is hard, but it’s hard for everyone. I think late in the day some of the greens get a little tough after everyone has walked on them. Not that they’re in bad shape, but when it’s blowing 25 (mph) off your left and you got a left-to-righter, it’s not easy to make anywhere, and especially here.”Roy is winless on the tour. He had a share of the first-round lead with defending champion Nick Taylor and was part of a five-man logjam at the top Friday with Riley, Taylor, S.H. Kim and Adrien Dumont de Chassart.Taylor struggled on the back nine Saturday in a 70 that left the Canadian three shots back with Ryan Gerard (68) and John Parry (69).“I grinded it out and gave myself a chance for tomorrow,” Taylor said. “That’s kind of all you can ask for.”Fellow Canadian Corey Conners had a 65 to get to 8 under.“I like when it’s windy here,” Conners said. “I think it really puts a premium on the ball-striking. You really got control your ball. Was able to hit a lot of good shots.”Jordan Spieth birdied the 18th for his third 68 to reach 6 under. Hideki Matsuyama also was 6 under after a 65. He won at Waialae in a playoff in 2022.Vijay Singh was 4 under after a 68. The 62-year-old Hall of Famer is using a one-time career money exemption to play in full-field events. He’s making his 25th start in the event he won in 2005.The season started a week later than usual because The Sentry at Kapalua on Maui was canceled due to water issues.___AP golf: <a href="https://apnews.com/hub/golf">https://apnews.com/hub/golf</a>

HONOLULU, HAWAII - JANUARY 17: Davis Riley of the United States reacts to his putt on the 15th green during the third round of the Sony Open in Hawaii 2026 at Waialae Country Club on January 17, 2026 in Honolulu, Hawaii.

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SEATTLE (AP) — Richard Sherman, Kam Chancellor and Doug Baldwin hyped up the famed “12th Man” crowd in Seattle, providing a throwback to the Seahawks' fearsome “Legion of Boom” teams from the 2010s.Then, in their first playoff game in front of home fans in nearly a decade, the Seahawks found a new level of dominance.Rashid Shaheed returned the opening kickoff for a touchdown, Kenneth Walker III rushed for three scores and Seattle forced three turnovers in a never-in-doubt 41-6 win over the San Francisco 49ers on Saturday night that sent the top-seeded Seahawks to the NFC championship game.<div class="the-score-article-ad-unit"></div>“One of our most complete games, for sure,” defensive lineman Leonard Williams said. “(Shaheed) starting the game off like that set the tone.”Sam Darnold threw a touchdown pass and got his first career playoff win in his first season with the Seahawks (15-3), who will host either the Chicago Bears or the Los Angeles Rams next Sunday with a trip to the Super Bowl at stake.The Seahawks led 7-0 13 seconds into the game thanks to Shaheed, who fielded the opening kick and <a href="https://x.com/NFL/status/2012697248862437812">took it 95 yards</a> to the end zone. It was the fourth kickoff return for a touchdown to open a playoff game since 2000 and the longest postseason kick return in franchise history.“I was so hyped,” defensive lineman Byron Murphy II said. “I wasn’t expecting that, but when he did it, I knew the game was over then. I already knew.”Darnold, <a href="https://apnews.com/article/seahawks-sam-darnold-injury-61de574566233bf397208192c446c7f5">who had been listed as questionable because of an oblique injury</a>, guided the Seahawks on two more scoring drives before San Francisco got on the board with the first of its two field goals. As he has all season, Darnold impressed his teammates with his toughness.“He told us he was going to do whatever it takes to get back and play for us,” offensive lineman Grey Zabel said. “That was a gutsy performance by him, not feeling his best. He continues to just be a leader in the huddle, on the field, on the sidelines.”After he <a href="https://apnews.com/article/seahawks-sam-darnold-bye-playoffs-489ae91973a720c23bdbadb54676785e">flopped in his playoff debut last season</a> with the Minnesota Vikings by taking nine sacks in a 27-9 loss to the Rams, Darnold completed 12 of 17 passes for 124 yards and connected with Jaxon Smith-Njigba for a touchdown in the star receiver’s playoff debut.Seattle hadn't played in the postseason since the 2020 season, when it lost at home to the Rams with no fans in the stands because of the COVID-19 pandemic.The 49ers (13-6) were never competitive in the second-most lopsided playoff loss in franchise history. San Francisco lost 49-3 to the New York Giants in the divisional round in the 1986 season.The Niners were missing three injured All-Pros: tight end George Kittle, linebacker Fred Warner and defensive end Nick Bosa. Star left tackle Trent Williams, who played through a hamstring injury, was proud of his team for getting as far in the playoffs as it did.“When you’re playing with guys you’re signing off the practice squad,” Williams said, “guys (you are) taking off the street — you got to temper expectations a bit.”Brock Purdy completed 15 of 27 passes for 140 yards with an interception and a lost fumble against the Seahawks’ “Dark Side” defense. Seattle also recovered a fumble by tight end Jake Tonges.“Everything’s working for us, to be honest,” safety Nick Emmanwori said. “Everything’s working. We fly to the ball, we’ve got (a) great scheme, great coaches, great players. I (think) it’s hard for teams to find a way to score on us or beat us straight up.”Walker waltzes to career nightWalker’s three rushing touchdowns tied him with Shaun Alexander for the most in a playoff game in franchise history. Two of the scores came after halftime, and he celebrated one by chucking the ball into the crowd.“I’d do it more,” Walker said, “but I’d get fined for it.”Walker finished with 116 yards rushing, his most since his rookie year in 2022, and he picked up the slack after Zach Charbonnet was injured during the game. The Seahawks ran for 175 yards, their third most this season.“You can see it, how they’re breathing, they’re tired, they’re slow to get up,” Walker said. “You can see it’s demoralizing to them.”Pursuit of PurdyThe Seahawks’ front seven made life difficult for Purdy, chasing him across the field while sacking him twice. With the Niners thin at receiver, Purdy scrambled five times for 37 yards and frequently threw on the run.“It’s no secret in terms of their style of play,” Purdy said. “Trying to make a quarterback check it down and play deep to short. Then within that, have a good pass rush. That’s a good defense, man.”Injuries49ers: RB Christian McCaffrey (stinger) was injured in the second quarter and returned in the third quarter before exiting the game for good. Tonges injured a foot and did not return.Seahawks: Charbonnet injured a knee in the second quarter and did not return. LT Charles Cross injured a foot in the third quarter and did not return.Up next49ers: Heal and reload for next season.Seahawks: Are one victory away from the fourth Super Bowl appearance in franchise history and first in 11 years.___AP NFL: <a href="https://apnews.com/hub/nfl">https://apnews.com/hub/nfl</a>

SEATTLE, WASHINGTON - JANUARY 17: Kenneth Walker III #9 of the Seattle Seahawks scores a touchdown during the fourth quarter against the San Francisco 49ers in the NFC Divisional Playoff game at Lumen Field on January 17, 2026 in Seattle, Washington.

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DENVER (AP) — Ja'Quan McMillian intercepted Josh Allen's deep throw in overtime, and Bo Nix led the Broncos into position for Wil Lutz's 23-yard field goal that sent Denver to the AFC championship game with a 33-30 win over the Buffalo Bills on Saturday.McMillian's pick was Denver's fifth takeaway of the game — the Broncos went into the playoffs at minus-3 in turnover differential. McMillian wrested the ball away from Brandin Cooks at the Broncos 20-yard line when a field goal would have won the game for Buffalo.The Broncos (15-3) will face either New England or Houston for the AFC title next Sunday at Empower Field at Mile High, where top-seeded Denver has won 14 of its past 15 games.<div class="the-score-article-ad-unit"></div>“We played a really good football team,” Nix said. "They played really well tonight. They gave us a great shot on a short week after a tough game last week, so hat’s off to them. We found a way to win again and our defense made stops and I’m just proud of our guys. I’m just proud of this organization. I’m proud of the way we compete, we fight.“We’re just never out of it and I think that’s just the character piece. It wasn’t always pretty, we had a good lead and they came back and it wasn’t looking good, but the fourth quarter and overtime, we just found a way to win.”Broncos coach Sean Payton lamented Denver's sputtering offense and 1-for-4 performance in the red zone: “We weren't good in the red zone. But we were good enough when it mattered.”The Bills (13-6) were flagged for pass interference twice on Denver's final drive.Former Broncos kicker Matt Prater nailed a 50-yard field goal with 5 seconds left in regulation, knotting it up at 30-all. That came after Nix's 26-yard touchdown throw to Marvin Mims Jr. with 55 seconds left had given Denver a 30-27 lead.Allen, who hadn't turned the ball over in his previous six playoff appearances, threw two interceptions and lost two fumbles. P.J. Locke also picked off Allen.“Extremely difficult,” a teary-eyed Allen said afterward. “I felt like I let my teammates down.”The Bills failed once again to reach the Super Bowl with Allen under center even though Patrick Mahomes, Joe Burrow and Lamar Jackson weren’t standing in his way this time as that trio of franchise quarterbacks all missed the postseason party.Payton insisted the game should have ended earlier in overtime when a Denver defender was held in the end zone before Allen escaped from the end zone on second-and-9 from his 8.Coming off the first road playoff win of his career, Allen’s first three turnovers helped Denver built a 23-10 lead before he threw a 10-yard touchdown pass to Keon Coleman and a 14-yarder to Dalton Kincaid to give Buffalo a 24-23 lead early in the fourth quarter.Allen also fumbled the ball at the Denver 23 late in the fourth quarter but right tackle Spencer Brown recovered the loose ball, setting up Prater’s 31-yarder for a 27-23 Buffalo lead.Also in the second half, Allen threw an interception when P.J. Locke cut in front of wide receiver Curtis Samuel, who appeared to be wide open for what would have been a 43-yard touchdown.The Broncos scored 10 points in the final 22 seconds of the first half to take a 20-10 lead into the locker room, and they got their third takeaway just two plays into the second half on Bonitto’s strip-sack of Allen that was recovered by Malcolm Roach at the Bills 17, leading to Lutz’s short field goal to make it 23-10.Nix’s 29-yard TD pass to Lil’Jordan Humphrey broke a 10-all tie and then Bonitto stripped Allen of the ball after a long scramble up the middle. Devon Key recovered for Denver with 2 seconds left before halftime and Lutz’s 50-yarder as the half expired made it 20-10.The Broncos’ other touchdown in the first half came from an unlikely source. They went ahead 10-7 when Nix threw to tackle-eligible Frank Crum, a second-year pro from Wyoming, Allen’s alma mater. He caught the short pass and tumbled into the end zone for a 7-yard score.James Cook ran for 117 yards on 24 carries but lost a fumble.When the Broncos lost to the Bills 31-7 in Buffalo last playoffs, Payton said, “We have to figure out how to get these games at home.”They did it by leading the league in sacks (68), tying a franchise record with 14 regular-season victories, winning 11 one-score games and having 11 comebacks.“We weren't ready last year,” Payton said. “But we were ready today.”InjuriesBills: Inactive for the game were two defensive starters: S Jordan Poyer (hamstring) and LB Terrel Bernard (calf). ... LB Dorian Williams (neck) got hurt covering the opening kickoff and was taken via ambulance to a hospital. ... C Connor McGovern was cleared to return just before halftime after being evaluated for a concussion. ... DT Ed Oliver, who just returned to the active roster, went out late in the third quarter with a knee injury. The seven-year veteran was placed on injured reserve on Oct. 28 with a left biceps tear that required surgery. He suffered meniscus damage while rehabbing and had another procedure on Dec. 29.Broncos: WR Pat Bryant sustained a concussion on Denver's initial drive after he caught three passes for 32 yards. ... WR Troy Franklin pulled a hamstring in the second quarter.Up nextThe Bills head into another offseason wondering what it'll take to get to the Super Bowl.The Broncos host their first AFC championship game in a decade, since the “No Fly Zone” defense that helped them win Super Bowl 50.___AP NFL: <a href="https://apnews.com/hub/NFL">https://apnews.com/hub/NFL</a>

DENVER, COLORADO - JANUARY 17: Bo Nix #10 of the Denver Broncos celebrates after defeating the Buffalo Bills with a score of 30 to 33 in overtime of the AFC Divisional Playoff game at Empower Field At Mile High on January 17, 2026 in Denver, Colorado.

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CINCINNATI (AP) — Day Day Thomas scored 19 points to lead Cincinnati to a 79-70 win Saturday over No. 2 Iowa State, which has lost two straight after winning its first 16 games.Milan Momcilovic scored a career-high 34 points, hitting eight 3-pointers, for the Cyclones (16-2, 3-2 Big 12) who were looking to rebound after an 84-63 to Kansas on Tuesday.<figure class="article-segment--embed"><blockquote class="twitter-tweet">
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</blockquote> <script async src="https://platform.twitter.com/widgets.js" charset="utf-8"></script></figure>But a desperate Cincinnati team made things difficult, forcing 12 turnovers leading to 20 points. Iowa State trailed by as many as 26 points against Kansas and 17 on Saturday.<div class="the-score-article-ad-unit"></div>Jizzle James sored 15 points and Sencire Harris and Jalen Celestine each scored 12 for Cincinnati (10-8, 2-3) which has won two straight games after starting 0-3 in the league.Three straight 3-pointers by Celestine gave the Bearcats an early 16-8 lead. Day Day Thomas’ 3-pointer made the score 19-8.The Bearcats made six 3-pointers in the first half. Moustapha Thiam’s 3-pointer gave them a 35-24 lead.Iowa State, which leads the nation in three-point percentage, made just one of its first seven three-point attempts. They finished 9 of 21, with eight of those makes by Momcilovic.Momcilovic’s first made 3-pointer with 1:38 remaining in the first half helped the Cyclones rally from an 11-point deficit to trail 35-31 at halftime.Joshua Jefferson’s layup tied the score at 38 early in the second half. But Cincinnati answered with an 11-0 run. Jefferson scored 16 points.Thomas hit a 3-pointer and a mid-range jumper to give the Bearcats a 54-42 lead. His third 3-pointer of the night made the score 67-50.Iowa State responded with a 14-2 run. Momcilovic scored nine of those points to cut the Cyclones’ deficit to 69-64 with 4:38 left. But Cincinnati held on.Cincinnati was 0-6 in Quad 1 opportunities coming into the game and coach Wes Miller was booed loudly during pregame introductions.UP NEXTIowa State: Hosts UCF on Tuesday.Cincinnati: Visits top-ranked Arizona on Wednesday.___ Get poll alerts and updates on the AP Top 25 throughout the season. Sign up <a href="https://www.apnews.com/newsletters">here</a> and <a href="https://apnews.com/ap-newsletters">here</a> (AP News mobile app). AP college basketball: <a href="https://apnews.com/hub/ap-top-25-college-basketball-poll">https://apnews.com/hub/ap-top-25-college-basketball-poll</a> and <a href="https://apnews.com/hub/college-basketball">https://apnews.com/hub/college-basketball</a>

CINCINNATI, OHIO - JANUARY 14: Baba Miller #18 of the Cincinnati Bearcats dunks the ball in the first half against the Colorado Buffaloes at Fifth Third Arena on January 14, 2026 in Cincinnati, Ohio.

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CASABLANCA, Morocco (AP) — Goalkeeper Stanley Nwabali saved two penalties including the first from Mohamed Salah for Nigeria to beat Egypt 4-2 in a penalty shootout for third place at the Africa Cup Nations on Saturday.Ademola Lookman scored the winning penalty.Salah and Omar Marmoush had their penalty kicks saved by Nwabali at the start of the shootout after the teams drew 0-0 in normal time. No extra time was played for the consolation of a bronze medal.<div class="the-score-article-ad-unit"></div>It was the Super Eagles’ second consecutive penalty shootout following a scoreless draw after losing the semifinal to Morocco on penalties on Wednesday.Nwabali produced a strong hand to stop a well-taken penalty from Salah, then thwarted Marmoush’s effort straight down the middle with his foot.Salah had been kept quiet by Nigeria’s defenders and was unable to add to his 11 Africa Cup goals altogether.Victor Osimhen remained on Nigeria’s substitutes’ bench, suggesting he was carrying an injury from the semifinal defeat to Morocco. Osimhen was taken off in extra time of that game just before the penalty shootout.The Super Eagles ended the Africa Cup on a positive note in contrast to the last edition, where they lost in the final to host Ivory Coast.Morocco and Senegal will contest the final in Rabat on Sunday. Sadio Mané’s goal was enough to send Senegal through with a 1-0 win over Egypt in their semifinal.___AP at the Africa Cup: https://apnews.com/hub/africa-cup-of-nations

Casablanca, Morocco - January 17: Nigeria's Akor Adams and Nigeria team celebrates winning the penalty shootout during the Africa Cup Of Nations Third place play-off match between Egypt and Nigeria at Mohammed V Stadium on January 17, 2026 in Casablanca, Morocco.

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HONOLULU (AP) — The wind arrived early and stayed late Friday in the second round of the PGA Tour's season-opening Sony Open. Davis Riley thrived in the difficult conditions in the morning, birdieing the par-5 18th for a 64 and a share of the lead.Riley matched defending champion Nick Taylor, Kevin Roy, S.H. Kim and Adrien Dumont de Chassart at 9-under 131 at Waialae Country Club."I think these conditions are kind of bringing it out in me a little bit because you have to be creative," Riley said. "It's not like you're trying to make perfect golf swings every time. There is definitely some feel and creativity."<div class="the-score-article-ad-unit"></div>Taylor faced the stiffest wind of the day in the afternoon a day after shooting a 62 in calmer conditions for a share of the first-round lead with Roy. The Canadian ran in a 25-foot birdie putt on the par-4 15th and a 17-footer on the par-4 16th to take the outright lead, then bogeyed the par-3 17th to slip back."The wind was strong and with some gusts," Taylor said. "A lot of the holes were relatively crosswind, so it was tough to get the yardages correctly. Sometimes it would hurt, sometimes it would help. Almost had to time your shots correctly and get a little bit of luck, too."Last year, Taylor chipped in for eagle on 18 to get into a playoff, then beat Nico Echavarria with a birdie.Roy closed with a birdie on the par-5 ninth late in the afternoon."When you get wind like that doesn't really feel like it's in the same direction," Roy said. "It's just blowing everywhere seems like. I tried to do a really good job at just trying to plot myself around the course."Dumont de Chassart shot 67, and Kim had a 68 — both in the morning.Morning starter Maverick McNealy (66) was a stroke back with afternoon players Takumi Kanaya (66), John Parry (68) and Chris Gotterup (69)."Obviously, tough day out here with the wind," Gotterup said.Jordan Spieth was 3 under after a 69. He pointed to a bogey on 15."It was so hard this morning," Spieth said. "I hit a 7-iron into that 15th hole. I had maybe 158 (to the) hole and I think it went 120 yards and I played it like 175. So, it was just very challenging at times. And on the greens it just becomes really hard to make putts when it’s that windy.”Vijay Singh made the cut with rounds of 68 and 70. The 62-year-old Hall of Famer is using a one-time career money exemption to play in full-field events this year. He’s making his 25th start in the event he won in 2005.The season started a week later than usual because The Sentry at Kapalua on Maui was canceled due to water issues.

HONOLULU, HAWAII - JANUARY 16: Davis Riley of the United States plays his shot from the second tee during the second round of the Sony Open in Hawaii 2026 at Waialae Country Club on January 16, 2026 in Honolulu, Hawaii.

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TORONTO (AP) — James Harden had 31 points and 10 assists, Jordan Miller scored 19 points and the Los Angeles Clippers extended their winning streak to five games by beating the Toronto Raptors 121-117 in overtime Friday night.Ivica Zubac had 16 points and 14 rebounds, Cam Christie scored 16 points and Kris Dunn had 15 as the Clippers won for the 12th time in 14 games since starting the season 6-21.Toronto's Scottie Barnes scored 24 points and Brandon Ingram had 19.<div class="the-score-article-ad-unit"></div>The Clippers are 7-14 on the road. They've won four of their past five away from home.Kawhi Leonard missed his team's lone regular-season visit to Toronto because of a sprained right ankle. Leonard won the 2019 NBA championship with the Raptors.The Raptors lost for the second time in 21 games when leading after three quarters.Toronto led 109-101 with 3:35 remaining in regulation, but missed six straight shots as Harden forced overtime with a personal 8-0 run. Harden made four straight free throws to begin OT.Harden shot 10-for-27 and finished 2-for-15 from 3-point range. He went 9-for-10 at the free throw line.Barnes scored with 55 seconds left in the extra session to make it a one-point game before Harden answered with a pull-up jumper.Toronto's Jamal Shead had 15 points and a career-high 13 assists. Ochai Agbaji and Gradey Dick each scored 15 points and Sandro Mamukelashvili had 13.Zubac returned after sitting out Wednesday’s home win over Washington because of a sprained left ankle.Toronto’s Immanuel Quickley (back spasms) missed his second straight game, while RJ Barrett (left ankle) missed his fourth straight.Up nextClippers: At Washington on Monday.Raptors: Open a five-game Western road trip at the Lakers on Sunday.

TORONTO, CANADA - JANUARY 16: James Harden #1 of the LA Clippers looks to pass the ball during the game against the Toronto Raptors on January 16, 2026 at the Scotiabank Arena in Toronto, Ontario, Canada. Mandatory Copyright Notice: Copyright 2026 NBAE

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LOS ANGELES (AP) — Anaheim Ducks center Leo Carlsson will be sidelined for three-to-five weeks after undergoing a procedure to treat a left thigh injury, putting his Olympic participation for Sweden in question.Carlsson had the procedure Friday in Los Angeles on a Morel-Lavallée lesion — a rare degloving injury in which skin and fat become separated from fascia tissue, leaving a fluid-filled space.Carlsson, the No. 2 overall pick in the 2023 draft, got off to an exceptional start for the Ducks this season with 38 points in his first 29 games. He has been in a scoring slump for the past month, producing just six points in the past 15 games.<div class="the-score-article-ad-unit"></div>The 21-year-old Carlsson was selected for Sweden's Olympic team, but the Milan-Cortina Games begin in 3 1/2 weeks.Carlsson is still the leading scorer for the Ducks this season with 44 points in 44 games. His extended absence is another setback for Anaheim, which has lost nine of its last 10 games after spending much of the season's first 2 1/2 months in first place in the Pacific Division.The Ducks visited the Los Angeles Kings on Friday night for the first leg of a home-and-home Freeway Faceoff miniseries.

ANAHEIM, CA - NOVEMBER 2: Leo Carlsson #91 of the Anaheim Ducks skates with the puck in the first period of the game against the New Jersey Devils on November 2, 2025 at Honda Center in Anaheim, California.

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MARANELLO, Italy (AP) — Lewis Hamilton will have a new race engineer talking to him over the radio in Formula 1 after Riccardo Adami was moved to another role with Ferrari.Race engineers are the staff members most often in contact with drivers on track, discussing race incidents, car setup and strategy. The radio chatter between Hamilton and Adami came in for scrutiny during the British driver's disappointing 2025 season.Ahead of the start of preseason testing this month, the Italian team said Adami would work with its driver academy and oversee test runs in older F1 cars, without naming a replacement.<div class="the-score-article-ad-unit"></div>The team "would like to thank Riccardo for his commitment and contribution to his trackside role and wishes him every success in his new position," Ferrari said in a statement which didn't mention Hamilton by name."The appointment of the new race engineer for car #44 will be announced in due course."Seven-time world champion Hamilton denied any problems in his relationship with Adami, who previously worked with four-time champion Sebastian Vettel, though their radio chatter sometimes indicated frustration.In their first race together at the Australian Grand Prix, Hamilton asked Adami to "leave me to it" because he felt he was being distracted with information he didn't need.At the Miami Grand Prix in May, Hamilton questioned whether the team might have a "tea break" as Ferrari took its time deciding on strategy. In Monaco, Hamilton asked if Adami was upset with him and seemed not to get a reply.For the first time in his career, the British driver didn't finish on the podium in a grand prix all year, his first season following a blockbuster move from Mercedes.

MONTE-CARLO, MONACO - MAY 22: Lewis Hamilton of Great Britain and Scuderia Ferrari talks with Riccardo Adami, Race Engineer for Scuderia Ferrari in the Paddock during previews ahead of the F1 Grand Prix of Monaco at Circuit de Monaco on May 22, 2025 in Monte-Carlo, Monaco.

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LONDON (AP) — The chief of the British police force that recommended that fans from Israeli soccer team Maccabi Tel Aviv be banned from attending a football match against English Premier League club Aston Villa in Birmingham last year retired Friday following criticism of that decision.Craig Guildford, the chief constable of West Midlands Police, will step down with immediate effect as the head of the force following mounting pressure for him to quit over the controversy.“I have come to the conclusion that the political and media frenzy around myself and my position has become detrimental to all the great work undertaken by my officers and staff in serving communities across the West Midlands,” Guildford said.<div class="the-score-article-ad-unit"></div>Guildford’s position has been precarious since Wednesday’s publication of a report into the decision to ban Maccabi fans from attending the match at Villa Park on Nov. 6. The report found the decision last year overstated the threat posed by Maccabi fans and understated the risk to them. Following the publication of what she termed the “damning” report, Home Secretary Shabana Mahmood said she had lost confidence in the 52-year-old and urged him to stand down. “By stepping down, Craig Guildford has done the right thing today,” she said after his retirement was announced, adding that the report had “set out a catalogue of failings that have harmed trust in West Midlands Police.”Mahmood said she didn’t have the power to fire Guildford as a result of a policy change by the previous Conservative government in 2011, but she was looking to reinstate that power to home secretaries. Currently, locally elected police and crime commissioners have that power.Simon Foster, the police and crime commissioner for the West Midlands, said Guildford had “acted with honor” in stepping down.The Campaign Against Antisemitism called for Foster to resign over failing to sack Guildford.“His retirement, after the pitiful failure of West Midlands Police and Crime Commissioner Simon Foster to sack him, should result in the resignation of Foster as well,” its chief executive Gideon Falter said.The ban came at a time of heightened concerns about antisemitism in Britain following a deadly attack on a Manchester synagogue and calls from Palestinians and their supporters for a sports boycott of Israel over the war with Hamas in Gaza.West Midlands Police said at the time it had deemed the match to be high risk “based on current intelligence and previous incidents,” including violence and hate crimes that took place when Maccabi played Ajax in Amsterdam last season. That view heavily influenced the local safety and advisory board, which made the ultimate decision.

BIRMINGHAM, ENGLAND - NOVEMBER 06: The Maccabi Tel-Aviv team group with the empty away supporters area during the UEFA Europa League 2025/26 League Phase MD4 match between Aston Villa FC and Maccabi Tel-Aviv FC at Villa Park on November 06, 2025 in Birmingham, England.

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CHARLOTTE, N.C. (AP) — Hundreds in the NASCAR community gathered for a memorial service at Charlotte's Bojangles Coliseum on Friday for former driver Greg Biffle, his family and others who were killed in a <a href="https://apnews.com/article/plane-crash-north-carolina-c39536433cb423432dd140e6b067d73a">plane crash last month</a>.Biffle was among seven killed along with his wife, Cristina, and children Ryder, 5, and Emma, 14, when the plane crashed as it returned to the airport in Statesville, North Carolina, according to authorities. Others on the plane were identified as Dennis Dutton, his son Jack, and Craig Wadsworth.Driver/influencer Garrett Mitchell, known as “Cleetus McFarland” in his YouTube videos and a close friend of Biffle's, was among those who spoke at the service.<div class="the-score-article-ad-unit"></div>“We have all been saying, ‘Be like Biff,’ since we lost our hero,” said Mitchell, who befriended Biffle later in his life. “What does that mean? That means to take opportunities when you see them. Whether you are taking opportunity to pass somebody on the track or getting off your couch to chase a dream you have only been talking about for the past five years.“It means showing up for your friends and family. It means using your heart to make the world a better place. It means being generous whenever you can and helping other humans when they're down. That is what it means to be like Biff,” Mitchell added.Biffle, who was 55, was selected by NASCAR as one of its top 75 drivers in history, was a Hall of Fame nominee for the stock car series and drove for 18 years at the top of the sport.He drew headlines last year for his tireless humanitarian efforts <a href="https://apnews.com/article/greg-biffle-hurricane-helene-f3e6a956e5fd94353453a6eaf196a26e">as a helicopter pilot</a> supplying aid in the devastation left behind by Hurricane Helene.Biffle's niece, Jordyn Biffle, told stories about Ryder's hero being his father, Emma's laughter and Cristina's loving nature.She said the Biffle family “lived fully, loved deeply and gave freely.”“Their lives remind us that what matters isn't how long we are here, but how we use the time we are given and how fiercely we love while we are here,” Biffle added. "And while this loss is devastating beyond words, their impact remains etched into all of us that were lucky enough to have known them, loved them and be changed by them."In the parking lot outside of the coliseum, fans paused to peer inside three racecars Biffle drove during his career.Inside, the pictures of the seven who lost their lives where shown on a videoboard above the makeshift platform in the center of the covered hockey rink. There were seven wreaths on the stage where Mitchell, Biffle and former drivers Jeff Burton and Phil Parsons addressed the crowd.Dylan Zirkle, 28, of Archdale, North Carolina, worked one year for Biffle at Roush Racing as a pit support employee while he was in high school.He said Biffle made a lasting impact on him, and felt he needed to attend.“Greg was always a really good guy and I enjoyed being around him,” Zirkle said. "You could always talk to him at anytime and he was just a real person. You could talk to him about anything.”Back home, Zirkle still has model racing trucks in his gameroom autographed by Biffle that he cherishes.Zirkle said he didn't believe the news of the crash when he heard it.“It still doesn't feel real,” Zircle said. “I was watching some of his YouTube videos the other night and it just doesn't seem real at all.”Tanner Roberts and Jassamin Green made the four-hour trek from Wilmington, North Carolina, with their 7-year-old son Bentley after hearing about the memorial.“He was a good racecar driver and I enjoyed him,” Roberts said. “And he was a good person. I grew up watching him and Dale Earnhardt. Them two were my favorites. They were good people and they loved to race.”The Cessna C550 carrying the Biffle family and the others erupted in flames when it hit the ground shortly after it had departed Statesville Regional Airport, about an hour's drive north of Charlotte.The plane <a href="https://apnews.com/article/plane-crash-greg-biffle-killed-north-carolina-8e130abe73b3df1a4f001939e10f3302">crashed</a> while trying to return and land, authorities said.The crash a week before Christmas left the NASCAR community shaken and was another blow in <a href="https://apnews.com/article/nascar-biffle-hamlin-plane-fire-lawsuit-15459823de05b8f484bae2dccb053408">a long offseason.</a> Ten days later, on the 52nd wedding anniversary of Denny Hamlin’s parents, the house the future Hall of Famer built to <a href="https://apnews.com/article/nascar-phoenix-hamlin-championship-father-144c85d10eae9fd48c208bbc8759ef77">repay them for their years of sacrifice</a> burned down. His father, Dennis, <a href="https://apnews.com/article/north-carolina-fire-death-racing-5b3dcf4d0ee95278259943338d666319">was killed</a>, and Mary Lou Hamlin was rushed to a hospital burn unit.Sheriff's deputies <a href="https://apnews.com/article/north-carolina-racing-home-burglary-crash-763afb03e3e6a22229b5bc2775017ecd">are also investigating</a> an alleged break-in and theft last week at Biffle's home in Mooresville that netted $30,000 in cash, some guns and memorabilia.As part of the public tribute, Mitchell planned to do a burnout later Friday near Biffle’s marker along the North Carolina Auto Racing Walk of Fame in Mooresville.___AP auto racing: <a href="https://apnews.com/hub/auto-racing">https://apnews.com/hub/auto-racing</a>

DAYTONA BEACH, FLORIDA - FEBRUARY 16: Greg Biffle, driver of the #44 Grambling State University Chevrolet, stands on the grid during qualifying for the NASCAR Cup Series 64th Annual Daytona 500 at Daytona International Speedway on February 16, 2022 in Daytona Beach, Florida.

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LAS VEGAS (AP) — Jack Eichel scored at 2:44 of overtime, Mitch Marner had two assists against his...

LAS VEGAS (AP) — Jack Eichel scored at 2:44 of overtime, Mitch Marner had two assists against his former team and Adin Hill made 23 saves in his return as Vegas rallied to defeat the Toronto Maple Leafs 6-5 on Thursday night for the Golden Knights’ sixth straight win.<figure class="article-segment--embed"><blockquote class="twitter-tweet">
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</blockquote> <script async="" src="https://platform.twitter.com/widgets.js" charset="utf-8"></script></figure>Tomas Hertl forced overtime on a 6-on-5 with a goal with 7 seconds left off a pass from Eichel, who had four points.Pavel Dorofeyev scored two power-play goals for Vegas and appeared to have a hat trick with 4:10 left to tie it, but with the ice littered with lids, the Maple Leafs successfully challenged the play for offside.<div class="the-score-article-ad-unit"></div>Mark Stone extended his points streak (nine goals, eight assists) to 10 games with a goal and two assists, Hertl finished with a goal and an assist and Keegan Kolesar had a goal.Marner, acquired last summer in a sign-and-trade, had played for his hometown team since 2016 and was booed by the sizable number of Maple Leafs fans beginning from pregame introductions. Marner and the Golden Knights play at Toronto on Jan. 23.Hill played his first game since a lower-body injury on Oct. 20. Toronto got to Hill for three goals in the first 9:57 to build a 3-1 lead, but he made some key stops to keep Vegas in it.William Nylander and John Tavares each had a goal and an assist for Toronto. Nylander, who leads the Maple Leafs with 48 points, went out in the first period because of a lower-body injury.Auston Matthews, Morgan Rielly and Scott Laughton also scored for the Maple Leafs. Matias Maccelli and Matthew Knies each had two assists, and Joseph Woll made 28 stops.This was Maple Leafs forward Nicholas Robertson’s 200th career game.Up nextMaple Leafs: At Winnipeg on Saturday.Golden Knights: Host Nashville on Saturday.___AP NHL: <a href="https://apnews.com/hub/nhl">https://apnews.com/hub/nhl</a>

LAS VEGAS, NEVADA - JANUARY 15: Jack Eichel #9 of the Vegas Golden Knights celebrates after scoring a goal against the Toronto Maple Leafs in overtime to win their game 6-5 at T-Mobile Arena on January 15, 2026 in Las Vegas, Nevada.

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