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Miami pulls biggest upset in College Football Playoff history with 24-14 win over Ohio State
The defending national champions were 9.
Top 12 Long Beach Sports Moments Of 2025
Long Beach saw it all in 2025—from the 50th anniversary of the Long Beach Grand Prix to high school state championships and NCAA national champions. Take a look at the Top 12 moments that defined Long Beach sports over the past year: No. 12: The Long Beach Grand Prix Turns 50 No. 11: Long Beac
Our 150 best high school sports photos from Milwaukee area in 2025
Check out our collection of our best high school sports photos in the Milwaukee area in 2025.
SK's 2018 wrestling champs headline Kitsap Sports Hall of Fame class
The first team to win a state title from Kitsap, along with a family and 10 individuals, will be honored by Kitsap Athletic Roundtable.
Ohio State vs. Miami prediction: Expert picks and odds for Cotton Bowl CFP quarterfinal
The Hurricanes meet the reigning national champion Buckeyes at the Cotton Bowl on Friday night
2025 in review: Top high school sports stories of the year
From team state championships to amazing individual performances, it's time to look back at the best high school sports stories of 2025. Perrysburg senior ...
From George Foreman to Sister Jean: Notable sports deaths of 2025
The sports world lost legends, champions and rising talents across several disciplines in 2025.
Six ways to improve the taste of your glass of champagne, according to science
From the best way to hold your glass while pouring, to choosing your glass shape and deciding when to drink it.
'New signings essential for Charlton to survive'
Addicks fan Paul Sullivan says Charlton need quality additions in the January transfer window to avoid relegation from the Championship.
'Out of the ring, he was fighting another fight'
How former European champion James Cook changed lives through his tireless work at one of London's oldest youth clubs.
James Cook: How former European champion changed lives
How former European champion James Cook changed lives through his tireless work at one of London's oldest youth clubs.
Top Bitterroot sports stories of 2025
by Scott Sacry, Sports Editor Team State Champions Every high school sports team starts the season with the same goal – win a State Championship. Unfortunately, this goal is only […]
Fantasy Football: The top-25 league winners who helped bring home championships on Yahoo in 2025
TOP 10 STORIES: #bEASTTexas sports shined in 2025 - Longview News-Journal
East Texas produced state champions, record-breaking performances, Hall of Famers, national award winners and numerous stories to make sports fans feel every emotion on the spectrum in 2025. Here’s a […]
Dan Hurley perplexed by Baylor adding former NBA pick: 'Need a commissioner'
The two-time national champion explains to CBS Sports why he's alarmed and concerned about the continual lack of leadership in college hoops
Prep basketball roundup: Rolling Hills Preps knocks off Arcadia at Damien
Nick Welch Jr. and Kawika Suter help Rolling Hills Prep advance to the Gold Division championship game at the Classic at Damien.
From record-tying jumps to historic championships: New Mexico's top prep sports moments in 2025.
Volcano Vista's basketball dynasty, Sandia's long-awaited baseball title, and a 55-year-old track record finally matched made 2025 unforgettable for New Mexico high school sports fans.
Champions League Power Rankings: New Year's resolutions
The Champions League will be back in 2026 but the European leagues are still running
Special edition: The year in photos: Sports highlights from 2025
FSU women’s soccer punctuated 2025 with an emphatic statement - its fifth national championship that reverberated across Tallahassee’s sports scene.
From 1925 to 2022, here are Cincinnati's first Ohio champs by sport
Starting from the first local state title in 1925, here are the first Greater Cincinnati Ohio state champions by sport.
Week 17 Booms and Busts: Star RBs showcase intense highs and brutal lows that fantasy championship matchups can bring
Top New Mexico sports stories of 2025 (non-prep)
Coach Jason Eck transformed the Lobos into Mountain West champions while Diego Pavia made history and UNM distance running dominated the national stage.
2025 Golfweek Awards: Tournaments of the Year
This year in golf was a crazy one. From major championship history to insane playoffs and more, here are Golfweek’s best Tournaments of the Year.
From triumph to heartbreak: Kansas City's 2025 in sports
Kansas City's sports teams saw successes from the AFC Championship to the NWSL Shield - but the heartbreak that came after may be what fans remember the most in 2025.
A Pop-Tarts champion is crowned, breathing life into bowl season
Welcome to The Pulse, The Athletic's daily sports newsletter.
How did curling become a Winter Olympics sensation? Inside the sports' unique history
More than 2.3 million people — or one of every 18 Canadians — participate in the sport of curling. A look at how the quirky sport became an Olympic star.
Nate Bargatze named The Tennessean's first Entertainer of the Year
Nashville native and champion Nate Bargatze has taken the entertainment world by storm. His list of accomplishments from one year alone is more than many gain in an entire career.
Highlights! Top Prospect Crushes Tyson Nam
A late addition to the 2025 Knockout of the Year conversation has officially arrived. Top prospect Abdul Hussein may have punched his ticket to the Ultimate Fighting Championship (UFC) after brutally knocking former UFC Flyweight Tyson Nam unconscious in the main event of Ice Cage Fighting (IFC) 6 on Fri., Dec. 26, 2025, inside Espoo […]
Thousands in Kabul attend Afghanistan’s national buzkashi championship
Taliban authorities attend traditional sport characterised by limited formal rules and fierce physical competition.
Pot Inc. was celebrating Trump's rescue
Pot Inc. has been popping the champagne corks (or, in this case, rolling some fat joints), and it’s not just to celebrate the New Year.
Denver Broncos are your 2025 AFC West Champions
The Denver Broncos are your 2025 AFC West Champions for the first time since 2015. On Christmas Night, the Denver Broncos defeated the Kansas City Chiefs and improved to 13-3 on the year and set themselves up with a chance to clinch the AFC West on Saturday with a Chargers loss. Well, the Texans took […]
Ohio State vs. Miami: 2003 Fiesta Bowl that changed college football
Ohio State and Miami meet in college football's postseason for the first time since the 2003 BCS National Championship
No. 20 Illinois faces battle-tested Southern
Physically rested from a week-long Christmas break, No. 20 Illinois nonetheless returns to the floor against Southern on Monday in Champaign, Ill., with little reprieve from coach Brad Underwood's favorite talking point.
Saturday Football Week 17: Texans at Chargers
The Houston Texans are 4.5-point road favorites over the Los Angeles Chargers. Can we get an AFC Champion today?
‘The Frozen One’
Tyron Woodley continues to catch heat for his recent knockout loss to a 50-year-old Anderson Silva and this includes some backlash from former UFC middleweight champion, Luke Rockhold. Earlier this month, Woodley was asked to step up and box Silva on the undercard of Jake Paul vs. Anthony Joshua. As many expected, Silva was the […]
Double Welsh derby day provides drama amid uncertainty
The talking points as Cardiff and Ospreys enjoy festive derby wins over Dragons and Scarlets in the United Rugby Championship.
‘I Hope He Never Loses’
The Alex Pereira and Israel Adesanya relationship has come a long way. Famously, it was their kickboxing rivalry that led to Pereira’s entire UFC career. The two faced off twice in the ring, with Pereira winning once via knockout and once via controversial decision. When Adesanya left kickboxing and became a UFC champion, he glibly […]
Manchester City transformation: How Pep Guardiola has transformed fallen champions
After their Premier League domination came to an abrupt end last season, how has Pep Guardiola changed things tactically to bring about Manchester City's recent revival?
Ospreys soar to bonus-point win against Scarlets
Ospreys celebrate the west Wales bragging rights as they overcome Scarlets 26-19 in an attritional United Rugby Championship basement battle in Llanelli.
Bold fantasy football predictions for Week 17, the championship round!
Top local sports stories of 2025
The top local sports stories of 2025, from a Post Falls grad winning an NCAA wrestling title to area schools winning state high school championships.
College Football Playoff naughty, nice list: Good, bad for quarterfinal teams in bracket
The good and bad for each squad still vying for the national championship
Reigning champions and controversial ends: Minnesota women’s sports in 2025
As women’s sports continue to boom in interest across the globe, locally Minnesota continues to lead the way for championships and advocacy.
From retirements to champions, KETV reflects on biggest sports stories of 2025
KETV Sports is taking a look at the greatest moments from 2025 that we will be talking about for years to come.
ECU football arrives in DMV for Military Bowl
WASHINGTON (DC News Now) — The East Carolina University football team arrived in Washington Tuesday ahead of the Go Bowling Military Bowl. The Pirates are the defending champions of the Military Bowl after beating NC State in the game last season. This year, they’ll look for the same success against Pittsburgh. “We’ve earned the right […]
Fantasy Football Championship-Round Tips: Advice to help you secure the trophy in Week 17
Oklahoma City, fans across the state will never forget the year of sports in 2025
KOCO 5 Sports Director Bryan Keating replays some of the many major and championship sports moments from 2025 in Oklahoma City
Fantasy Football 2025: Waiver wire, Week 17 championship edition
Wading into the free agent pool for roster help
Ranking the top Ohio high school stories of 2025 in Columbus
The Dispatch looks back at the top central Ohio high school sports stories of 2025. See what made our list.
Brooklyn DeLeye, NiJaree Canady put Topeka on the college sports map in 2025
Brooklyn DeLeye and NiJaree Canady were one of two pairs from the same hometown to play in a national championship in 2025. The duo made Topeka proud this year.
'Still excited' - Lim, 71, the oldest flinger in town
PDC World Championship history-maker Paul Lim, 71, discusses his longevity in darts as he prepares to face Luke Humphries at Alexandra Palace.
Logan Lednicky caps dream with volleyball title at Texas A&M
The fourth-generation Aggie helped Texas A&M win the school's first volleyball national championship in a most improbable fashion.
Aggies win school's first NCAA volleyball title
Texas A&M won its first NCAA volleyball championship after sweeping Kentucky, one of three No. 1 seeds the Aggies beat in the tournament,.
Didn’t stand out at school? You may be destined for greatness
From Nobel laureates to Olympic champions, it is late developers, not child prodigies, who dominate at the highest levels of adult performance
Oregon threatens deep CFP run as star playmakers return at perfect time
A full complement of wide receivers could give Oregon the ammunition it needs to make a national championship push
Top Eugene-Springfield high school fall sports moments of 2025
From walk-off wins to dominant state championship performances, athletes from Lane County made the 2025 fall sports season one to remember.
The Times' football coach of the year: Ray Fenton of Los Alamitos
Ray Fenton guided Los Alamitos High to the Southern Section Division 2 championship relying on neighborhood kids.
10 greats set for enshrinement to Beaver County Sports Hall of Fame
Penn State interim head coach Terry Smith, an Aliquippa native, and professional wrestling champion and New Brighton native “The Franchise” Shane Douglas are two of a group of 10 athletic greats who will be celebrated with enshrinement into the Beaver County Sports Hall of Fame on June 13 at The Club at Shadow Lakes in Aliquippa.
Here are the Salem area's top high school sports moments from 2025
These are some of the most memorable moments from high school sports in the Salem-Keizer area in 2025.
I thought I lost my team the state championship. Then I went viral
Tyler Milioto was at the center of a wild finish in the Louisiana state championship game that went viral.
Bracketology: Where UNC, Kentucky are projected to land in NCAA Tournament
Our newest CBS Sports Bracketology projects champions from the power conferences
Naomi Osaka leaves Evolve, tennis agency she co-founded, after three years
Former world No. 1 and four-time Grand Slam champion Osaka launched the agency with Stuart Duguid in 2022.
Slaughtneil set out to banish All-Ireland demons
Chrissy McKaigue says Slaughtneil 'can't look beyond' the challenge of Galway champions Loughrea in Sunday's All-Ireland club Hurling semi-final at Parnell Park (13:30 GMT).
Beau Greaves - how far can darts' rising star go?
Rising darts star Beau Greaves begins her World Championship campaign against 22nd seed Daryl Gurney on Friday.
What to watch for in WPIAL sports on Dec. 19, 2025: Last 2 WPIAL 5A champs to collide in boys hoops
The final Friday before the holidays is a big one for section battles in WPIAL boys basketball.
Texas brings back former Florida and South Carolina coach Will Muschamp as defensive coordinator
Vermont high school sports scores, results, stats for Thursday, Dec. 18
Vermont high school sports scores and results as reported to the Burlington Free Press sports department.
Sky Sports remains exclusive home of The Masters Tournament with more live coverage than ever before
Sky Sports will remain the exclusive home of the Masters tournament in a new multi-year extension with Augusta National Golf Club; the 2026 Masters will take place from April 6-12 as Rory McIlroy returns as defending champion after completing the career Grand Slam in 2025
History-makers Hearts top at Christmas
It's Christmas 1991, Queen are top of the singles charts with Bohemian Rhapsody - and Hearts sit atop the Scottish Premiership table. Now, more than three decades later, Hearts are guaranteed to be number one on Christmas Day. Celtic's 2-1 defeat at Dundee United on Wednesday night means Derek McInnes' side remain six points clear of the defending champions, who have played a game fewer.
How Eliott Rodriguez brought South Florida's biggest sports moments to local viewers
From championship parades and late-night title celebrations, Eliott Rodriguez has long been a hyperlocal presence at the center of South Florida sports history.
College Football Playoff Predictions: First-Round Winners to The National Champion
FOX Sports' RJ Young reveals this College Football Playoff bracket predictions ahead of the first round of action.
Watch Gainesville vs. Thomas County Central in Georgia 5A football championship: Live stream
The game begins at 8 p.m, on Wednesday at Mercedes-Benz Stadium in Atlanta.
Knicks will not hang banner for NBA Cup win
The Knicks become the first NBA Cup champions to not hang a banner
A new era for sports communication at UNC Hussman | UNC Hussman School of Journalism and Media
As director of UNC Hussman’s Sports Communication Focus Program, Distinguished Associate Professor of Sports Communication Livis Freeman is building on the work of the school’s legendary Distinguished Professor for Sports Communication John Sweeney. Sweeney, who retired last year, developed one of the most respected sports communication programs in the country. Freeman, now in his 12th year at the school, is launching an ambitious expansion of the program that is transforming how UNC prepares students for careers in sports media. The most visible change came this fall with a reimagining of “MEJO 377: Sports Communication.” Previously offered as two sections with 30 students each, the course expanded to 96 students and welcomed former UNC basketball star and NBA veteran Tyler Hansbrough as the co-instructor with Freeman, bringing real world professional experience directly into the classroom every week. The course has been a huge success. Students have participated in recording a podcast with Hansbrough and learned from an impressive lineup of guest speakers. Steve Kirschner, UNC’s senior associate director of athletics for communications, was the first in the course’s guest speaker series, followed by UNC Hussman alumni including Kaitlyn Schmidt ’23 from Bleacher Report, Deaton Bell ’90 from Turner Sports and Becca Royer ’19 from the Philadelphia 76ers. Travis Tygart, CEO of the U.S. Anti-Doping Agency, also shared his insights with the class. The highlight of the semester came when Roy Williams, who coached Hansbrough and the Tar Heels to a national championship in 2009, visited the classroom. Former UNC men’s basketball players Luke Maye and Marcus Ginyard showed up to support their former coach and Hansbrough, creating an unforgettable experience as Williams entertained students with stories and insights that captivated the room. Student demand has been overwhelming. The course reached capacity within two days of registration opening, with more than 40 students on the waitlist. “Students want to learn from people who have actually lived these experiences,” Freeman said. “Tyler shares insights into media relations, broadcast production and athlete communications that you simply can’t get from a textbook.” The model proved so successful that the school secured funding to continue it for the next five years, with a different former professional athlete co-teaching each fall. The school’s curriculum committee approved a proposal to expand the course to 150 to 200 students starting in fall 2026. This change will make it an introductory course accessible to students from across the University, transforming it into a showcase course for the entire campus. The course redesign represents just one piece of a broader sports communication program overhaul. This fall, the curriculum committee approved “MEJO 390: Sports Play by Play,” the first course of its kind at UNC. Limited to 10 advanced students, the course will be taught by Matt Krause, the current voice of UNC women’s basketball and an ACC Network broadcaster. Students will call actual games across multiple sports including women’s softball, soccer, volleyball, field hockey and lacrosse, as well as men’s soccer and lacrosse. They will also shadow broadcasts of men’s and women’s basketball games. “The sports broadcasting industry is exploding with streaming platforms and conference networks creating unprecedented demand,” Freeman said. The course emerged directly from student advocacy, led by Anna Laible ’26 and others who pushed for hands-on broadcasting experience. Professional equipment has been acquired, partnerships with UNC Athletics are in place and a soft launch began this semester with three experienced students calling games to test the system. The program’s growth extends into other specialized areas as well. Last spring, Stembler Professor Charlie Tuggle launched a new sports event management and hospitality course in partnership with On Location, a company that manages major sporting event experiences. The course provided students with opportunities to travel to the Super Bowl and NFL Draft, and Tuggle plans to take a group to the 2026 Milan Olympics this spring. Looking ahead to spring 2026, Associate Professor Ryan Thornburg will debut a sports data visualization course, adding another dimension to the program’s skill-building offerings. The curriculum expansion reflects the increasingly diverse career paths available in sports media, from traditional journalism and broadcasting to digital analytics and strategic communication. The program is also diving into one of college athletics’ most transformative developments: Name, Image and Likeness rights. Freeman’s “MEJO 466: Sports Marketing” class collaborated last spring with Associate Professor Gary Kayye’s “MEJO 371: Advertising Creative” class on a project with UNC’s Carolina NIL group to help rebrand their organization. That same semester, Kayye’s class envisioned Chapel Thrill, UNC football’s new pregame concert and entertainment experience. And Shaun Anderson, the school’s Knight Chair in Sports, Race and Media, continues to explore the broader implications of NIL through his research and teaching. These NIL-focused initiatives give students direct exposure to the business side of college athletics at a moment when the landscape is rapidly evolving. “Our students aren’t just learning about these changes,” Freeman said. “They’re actively helping shape how schools and athletes navigate them.” The transformation of UNC Hussman’s sports communication program reflects a broader philosophy about how to prepare students for careers in a rapidly changing industry. By bringing in professional practitioners like Hansbrough and Krause, partnering with industry leaders like On Location and ACC Network, and engaging with current issues like NIL, the program ensures students graduate with both theoretical knowledge and practical experience. For alumni who remember the foundations John Sweeney built, the expansion represents an evolution rather than a departure. The program still emphasizes strong reporting, strategic communication, ethical communication and critical thinking. But now it also offers students the chance to call live games, work on real NIL campaigns and learn directly from former professional athletes. “We’re not just teaching students about sports media,” Freeman said. “We’re giving them the tools, experiences and connections to actually build careers in it.” With new courses launching, professional partnerships deepening and enrollment expanding, UNC Hussman’s sports communication program is positioning itself as a national leader in preparing the next generation of sports media professionals. For current students, the message is clear: if you’re interested in sports communication, there’s never been a better time to be at UNC Hussman. And for the hundreds of students trying to get off waitlists and into these new courses, the school is working to create more opportunities. The program John Sweeney built is growing in ways that honor his legacy while meeting the demands of a new era in sports media.
Stars, hype on the rise as the NCAA volleyball tournament reaches the Final Four
The championship tournament semifinals are Thursday, with Texas A&M facing Pittsburgh and Wisconsin against Kentucky.
Fantasy Football Start 'Em, Sit 'Em Week 16: TE Edition
Which tight end is going to take you to a Christmas fantasy championship?
First GB athletes named for Winter Paralympics
Defending Paralympic champion Neil Simpson leads the first wave of athletes named in the Great Britain squad for next year's Winter Games in Italy.
FIFA Women’s Champions Cup tickets on sale now
Tickets are now on sale for the FIFA Women’s Champions Cup semi-finals, hosted at Brentford's stadium on Wednesday 28 January.Juniors can attend for £5 and adults for as little as £13, with discou...
Fowler in his pomp - on this day in 1995
This was the year when Frank Bruno finally became a boxing world champion, when Oasis let (What's The Story) Morning Glory? Michael Jackson's Earth Song was topping the charts, usurping Robson & Jerome, and Coolio's Gangsta's Paradise had left its musical mark weeks earlier. Curly Watts was marrying Raquel in Corrie, there were footballers serving bans for kicking fans and there were grey kits that were soon to become a thing of controversy.
Jake Paul vows to beat Anthony Joshua and 'shock the world', promises 'biggest upset in sports history'
Jake Paul the underdog for fight with former two-time world heavyweight champion Anthony Joshua but vows to shock the world; AJ , who says he is honoured to be invited to America, could fight Tyson Fury in 2026 with talks taking place between the respective camps
Watch Carrollton vs. Buford in Georgia 6A football championship: Live stream
The game begins at 7 p.m. on Tuesday at Mercedes-Benz Stadium in Atlanta.
Book prepares K-12 leaders for the next public health crisis
CHAMPAIGN, Ill. — In a new book, a team of experts in educational policy, epidemiology and public health chronicles the challenges faced by educators, public health authorities and school officials during the COVID-19 pandemic and offers a guide to some of the lessons learned as K-12 schools weathered that crisis. One key message: Collaboration between […]
Innovation, evolution, revolution - golf's new faces championing change
With an influx of new people at the head of the sport's most important bodies, the groundwork is being laid for rapid change, writes Iain Carter.
Washington claims first NCAA men's soccer title
Harrison Bertos scored 1:54 into overtime after Washington let a two-goal lead slip against North Carolina State to earn their first-ever Men's College Cup national championship.
Watch Creekside vs. Benedictine in Georgia 4A select football championship: Live stream
The game begins at 7 p.m. on Monday at Mercedes-Benz Stadium in Atlanta.
James Madison Leads Vic Bubas Cup Standings Through Fall Semester
NEW ORLEANS – James Madison University leads the Sun Belt Conference’s Vic Bubas Cup standings through the 2025 fall sports season. The Bubas Cup is the Sun Belt’s all-sports championship, awarded to the top athletics department in the conference based on a points system.
NBA power rankings: Spurs surge after Thunder takedown in NBA Cup
The San Antonio Spurs toppled the defending league champion Oklahoma City Thunder in the NBA Cup, and surge in the power rankings as a result.
Do Democrats need their own billionaire? JB Pritzker is betting on it.
The Illinois governor has tapped his wealth to climb the political ladder, moving toward a White House run while presenting himself as a champion for everyday people.
Whatcom's new health leader settles in after tumultuous year for department
Champ Thomaskutty says it’s important for the department to continue its work amid wider public health uncertainty
🚨 Ligue 1’s autumn champions revealed...
The Big Surprise!That's it, except for Monaco and Marseille who play tonight at 8:45 PM, all the top French teams have started their winter break. We now know who the autumn champion in Ligue 1 is, an...
Bath suffer Champions Cup defeat in Toulon
English champions Bath battle hard but fall to a 45-34 defeat by Toulon in a compelling Champions Cup contest at Stade Mayol.
NBA Cup: Spurs hand Thunder second loss in Victor Wembanyama's return, will face Knicks in championship
NBA Cup: Spurs hand Thunder their second loss in Victor Wembanyama's return, will face Knicks in championship
The Thunder are now 24-2, while the Spurs are headed to championship game in Las Vegas.
Knicks reach NBA Cup final as Brunson sinks Magic
Jalen Brunson powered the New York Knicks to their first NBA Cup final with a 132-120 win over the Orlando Magic in Las Vegas Saturday.The reigning NBA champions Thunder will face Victor Wembanyama's Spurs in the second semi-final later Saturday, before the tournament concludes Tuesday.
Commentary: What the Dodgers are doing isn't normal in pro sports. Be sure to appreciate it
The Dodgers are perfectly fine with spending more money than anyone else to win championships, and fans should appreciate it considering what's happening in Anaheim.
Watch Ruston vs. Ouachita Parish in Louisiana Division I non-select football championship: Live stream
The game begins at noon on Saturday at the Caesars Superdome in New Orleans.
Watch Varina vs. Loudoun County in Virginia Class 4 football championship: Live stream
The game begins at 11:30 a.m. on Saturday at Liberty University in Lynchburg, Virginia.
Opponent Defensive Preview: Boise State Broncos, LA Bowl Edition
The Washington Huskies (8–4, 5–4 Big Ten) meet the Boise State Broncos (9–4, 6-2 Mountain West champions) in the LA Bowl. The Huskies are coming off a solid second season under Jedd Fisch where key underclassmen established themselves for a 2026 season with high expectations. On the other side, the Broncos won their third straight […]
This military training camp team almost won a national championship
On Nov. 20, 1943, the eyes of a weary nation focused, just for a moment, on a battle playing out stateside.