National Sports

Verstappen takes pole position for F1 title-deciding Abu Dhabi GP ahead of Norris and Piastri

Max Verstappen took pole position for the title-deciding Abu Dhabi Grand Prix ahead of Formula 1 title rivals Lando Norris and Oscar Piastri.

Arsenal stunned late by Aston Villa, Man City closes gap and Liverpool draws

Arsenal’s Premier League title challenge took a blow after Emiliano Buendia’s stoppage-time goal sealed a 2-1 win for Aston Villa.

Big 12's Brett Yormark says college athletics needs legislation that's stalled in Congress

Big 12 Commission Brett Yormark says legislation currently stalled in Congress is needed to regulate college athletics and put a stop to what he essentially calls uncapped spending for name, image and likeness in football.

Playoff posturing: James Madison roots for Duke, Alabama looks to take care of business

The James Madison Dukes are rooting for Duke.

Wright hits winning 3 at buzzer and Dybantsa scores 28 as No. 10 BYU rallies past Clemson 67-64

Robert Wright III made a 3-pointer as time expired after AJ Dybantsa scored 22 of his season-high 28 points in the second half, and No. 10 BYU stormed back from a 22-point deficit to beat Clemson 67-64 in the Jimmy V Classic at Madison Square Garden.

Michael Jordan's legal team races against time in antitrust trial against NASCAR

Michael Jordan's attorneys are under pressure to wrap up their case in the federal antitrust trial against NASCAR.

Shohei Ohtani is the AP's Male Athlete of the Year for record-tying 4th time

Shohei Ohtani has won The Associated Press Male Athlete of the Year for the fourth time, tying with Lance Armstrong, LeBron James and Tiger Woods for most among male honorees.

Salah-less Liverpool plays Inter in Champions League. Barcelona, Bayern, Chelsea all in action

After leaving Mohamed Salah at home, Liverpool needs to show it can win without the Egyptian forward as Arne Slot’s team takes on Inter Milan in the Champions League on Tuesday.

Chargers' Dicker kicks winning field goal, Jefferson's interception seals 22-19 OT win over Eagles

Cameron Dicker kicked a decisive 54-yard field goal, leading the Los Angeles Chargers to a 22-19 win over the Philadelphia Eagles.

Chargers, Eagles in giving mood with three-turnover play

Unable to wrap your hands around the season’s hottest gift.

Texas Tech wins Big 12 title and likely first-round CFP bye with 34-7 win over BYU

Texas Tech linebacker Ben Roberts had two interceptions after halftime and the No. 5 Red Raiders won the Big 12 championship with 34-7 victory over BYU.

Cameron Boozer scores 18 in No. 4 Duke's 66-60 win over No. 7 Michigan State

Cameron Boozer scored 18 points, including 16 in the second half, and Caleb Foster added 12 points to help No. 4 Duke hold on for a 66-60 victory over No. 7 Michigan State in a game that had the intensity of an NCAA Regional Final.

Summer Olympians begin torch relay for Milan Cortina Winter Games on 2-month countdown

Olympic swimming champion Gregorio Paltrinieri started off the torch relay for the Milan Cortina Winter Games on Saturday marking exactly two months before the Feb. 6 opening ceremony.

Messi and Inter Miami have completed their journey. They win the MLS Cup, topping Vancouver 3-1

Lionel Messi and Inter Miami have won their first MLS Cup, defeating the Vancouver Whitecaps 3-1 on Saturday.

No. 10 Iowa State takes down No. 1 Purdue, 81-58

Milan Momcilovic scored 20 points and Iowa State sank 11 3-pointers to propel No. 10 Iowa State to a dominant 81-58 win over No. 1 Purdue.