Ivory Coast starts Africa Cup title defense with a win as proud dad Zidane sees Algeria beat Sudan

Ivory Coast has got its Africa Cup of Nations title defense off to a winning start and France great Zinedine Zidane has watched his goalkeeper son’s safe hands as Algeria also started its campaign with a win

Spurs celebrate big win over Thunder, but matchup with reigning champs not a rivalry yet

The San Antonio Spurs are the hottest team in the NBA just a year removed from two of the worst seasons in franchise history

Pro Picks: Bills will edge Eagles and 49ers will beat the Bears

There are 10 teams in the playoffs

College Football Playoff ratings drop 7% as NFL competition impacts viewership

The College Football Playoff's first round averaged 9.9 million viewers across multiple networks, marking a 7% drop from last year

Commanders turn to 39-year-old Josh Johnson on Christmas with Jayden Daniels and Marcus Mariota hurt

With Jayden Daniels shut down for the regular season because of an elbow injury and backup Marcus Mariota sidelined, the Washington Commanders will start Josh Johnson against the Dallas Cowboys on Christmas

US defender Chris Richards optimistic about quick Palace return after foot injury

United States defender Chris Richards says it “won’t be long” until he’s back for Crystal Palace

Florida State QB Thomas Castellanos drops NCAA appeal, enters NFL draft

Florida State quarterback Thomas Castellanos has dropped his appeal for another year of college eligibility and declared for the NFL draft

Amorim says Fernandes to miss United game against Newcastle but appears optimistic

Manchester United manager Ruben Amorim appears optimistic about the injuries to Bruno Fernandes and Kobbie Mainoo though he confirmed both midfielders will miss Friday’s game against Newcastle

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Jumbo Ozaki dies of cancer at age 78. He had the most wins of any Japanese golfer

Jumbo Ozaki has died after a battle with colon cancer

Miami Heat’s Terry Rozier asks judge to throw out betting charges

Lawyers for Miami Heat guard Terry Rozier are asking a judge to throw out sports gambling charges that have kept him off the court this season

All-Star first baseman Ryan O'Hearn and Pirates agree to a $29 million, 2-year deal, AP source says

The Pittsburgh Pirates have agreed to a two-year deal with All-Star Ryan O'Hearn to boost their struggling offense

Steelers coach Mike Tomlin says he supports suspended wide receiver DK Metcalf after fan incident

Pittsburgh Steelers coach Mike Tomlin has thrown his support behind wide receiver DK Metcalf

Brooks Koepka is first player to defect from LIV. The next step is if PGA Tour will take him back

Five-time major champion Brooks Koepka is done with LIV Golf

Arsenal beats Crystal Palace in penalty shootout to reach League Cup semifinals

Arsenal will face Chelsea in the English League Cup semifinals after beating Crystal Palace 8-7 on penalties following a 1-1 draw in normal time