Sports News

5:36 PM on Thursday, December 18

Broncos Pro Bowl defensive lineman Zach Allen talks about the team’s quest for a division title and the AFC’s No. 1 seed, this week’s matchup against the Jacksonville Jaguars, his success in defensive coordinator Vance Joseph’s system and the winning culture coach Sean Payton brought to the organization

5:33 PM on Thursday, December 18

The Minnesota Vikings and New York Giants are eliminated from playoff contention but see their Week 16 matchup as plenty meaningful with another chance for a young quarterback to play

5:33 PM on Thursday, December 18

A private jet has crashed at a regional North Carolina airport, killing seven people, including NASCAR legend Greg Biffle and three family members

5:31 PM on Thursday, December 18

Brian Smith was fired as Ohio University’s head football coach for multiple violations of his contract, including an extramarital affair with an undergraduate student, according to records obtained Thursday by The Associated Press through a public records request

5:13 PM on Thursday, December 18

Tennessee Titans defensive tackle Jeffery Simmons is grateful his mother wasn’t at his house watching him on TV when burglars broke in carrying guns and other weapons

5:10 PM on Thursday, December 18

Retired NASCAR driver Greg Biffle has died in a North Carolina plane crash along with his wife, two children and three others

5:07 PM on Thursday, December 18

The Denver Broncos are set to face the Jacksonville Jaguars on Sunday

5:07 PM on Thursday, December 18

Texas has hired former Florida and South Carolina coach Will Muschamp as defensive coordinator

4:40 PM on Thursday, December 18

Bettors aren't rushing to place wagers on the opening week of this season's College Football Playoff, except for Friday night's Alabama-Oklahoma showdown

4:33 PM on Thursday, December 18

Two-time AL Cy Young Award winner Tarik Skubal of the Detroit Tigers has agreed to pitch for the United States in the World Baseball Classic

4:31 PM on Thursday, December 18

Police believe retired NASCAR driver Greg Biffle and family are among 7 dead in plane crash in North Carolina.

4:22 PM on Thursday, December 18

Baker Mayfield has been a thorn in the side of the Carolina Panthers since leaving the team

4:21 PM on Thursday, December 18

Rasmus Højlund shines for Napoli as they defeat AC Milan 2-0 to reach the Italian Super Cup final

4:18 PM on Thursday, December 18

Kevin Garnett will finally have his No. 21 formally retired by his original team, the Minnesota Timberwolves

4:13 PM on Thursday, December 18

The Philadelphia Eagles can become the first NFC East team since 2004 to win consecutive division titles if they beat the Washington Commanders on Saturday

4:05 PM on Thursday, December 18

12:36 PM on Thursday, December 18

The Chicago Bears hope to get some payback against the Green Bay Packers for a loss at Lambeau Field two weeks ago in a rematch with heavy playoff implications

11:32 AM on Thursday, December 18

NFL players say they will continue with dry-needling sessions despite a recent incident involving the Pittsburgh Steelers’ T

8:44 PM on Tuesday, December 16

Former All-Star reliever Alexis Díaz has signed a $1 million, one-year with the Texas Rangers for the 2026 season

2:59 PM on Tuesday, December 16

The Chicago Cubs have retained a key reliever, agreeing to a $4.5 million, one-year contract with Caleb Thielbar