Sports News from the Associated Press

New England clinches its division and keeps AFC No. 1 seed hopes alive, Seattle and San Francisco inch closer to NFC’s top seed, an Arizona pass catcher sets an NFL record, a pair of suspensions are handed out by the NBA, another win for an American skiing star and the latest “Battle of the Sexes” in tennis. Correspondent Gethin Coolbaugh reports.

“America’s Team” gets the win on Christmas Day,; Minnesota sends Detroit packing and Denver bests Kansas City to cap triple-header; a big comeback in New York saves the Knicks; San Antonio has OKC’s number again and unwrapping other results from the NBA’s Christmas festivities. Correspondent Gethin Coolbaugh reports.

A multi-time NFL MVP is sidelined by another injury; a defensive star returns to the field after a collapsed lung; a notable pass-catcher’s status is in doubt for a key NFC clash; a veteran quarterback gets the nod on Christmas Day; struggling ratings for the College Football Playoff and a two college stars declare for the NFL Draft. Correspondent Gethin Coolbaugh reports.

In this episode of On Football with Rob Maaddi, Eagles cornerback Kelee Ringo says team is filled with "ballers" who are blessed with a lot of talent.

A top star defects from golf's most controversial league; a legendary Japanese golfer dies; a rout in an NHL Original Six rivalry; former teammates battle in a key NBA clash; the league’s defending champs suffer a third loss in five games and NFL Pro Bowl rosters are announced. Correspondent Gethin Coolbaugh reports.

A quarterback’s career day leads his team to a fifth straight win on Monday Night Football, a notable NFL franchise will cross state lines for a new stadium, a star wideout is suspended for a fan altercation, an NBA rookie sets a 3-point record and the latest AP Top 25 poll in men’s college hoops. Correspondent Gethin Coolbaugh reports.

A former No. 1 pick shines to help snap the NFL’s longest winning streak, a second-year QB guides his team into to the playoffs, a multi-time MVP exits with an injury, results from the College Football Playoff’s opening weekend, a 302-point NBA game, an NHL franchise record is set and an international baseball star signs in Chicago. Correspondent Gethin Coolbaugh reports.

A wild finish secures a playoff spot on Thursday Night Football, a wide receiver gets a new contract, a clutch basket seals a win in an NBA playoff rematch, Milwaukee’s hoops star downplays trade talks and a former NASCAR star dies in a plane crash. Correspondent Gethin Coolbaugh reports.

In this episode of On Football with Rob Maaddi , Denver's Zach Allen says the Broncos are treating Sunday's matchup against the Jaguars like a playoff game.

A triple-double lifts Chicago over Cleveland and Memphis tops Minnesota on the hardwood, an NBA coach is fined, the defending Stanley Cup champs win for the sixth time in seven games, a marquee franchise considers a move, and Washington hires a young GM in baseball. Correspondent Gethin Coolbaugh reports.

New York wins its first NBA Cup, the league offers an expansion update, a historic win for Duke’s coach in college basketball, a familiar winner of the AP’s top college football coaching honor, a Heisman finalist is turning pro, a veteran NFL QB faces a potential benching and a boxing star retires unbeaten. Correspondent Gethin Coolbaugh reports.

Pittsburgh handles Miami on Monday Night Football, a young star quarterback is done for the year, a newly re-signed veteran QB gets another start, the AP All-America team is announced, a longtime football coach dies, an early NBA MVP candidate shines again, a budding NHL star is injured, a skiing icon delays retirement and PGA Tour and WTA player honors. Correspondent Gethin Coolbaugh reports.

Atlanta rallies to beat reeling Tampa Bay on Thursday Night Football, an Indiana star is named the AP’s top college football player, Lane Kiffin’s return to Ole Miss is set, a big night for a three-time NBA MVP, a top five men’s hoops team avoids an upset and a two-time Stanley Cup winner notches his second career four-goal game. Correspondent Gethin Coolbaugh reports.

In this episode of On Football with Rob Maaddi , Ravens linebacker Kyle Van Noy says Baltimore has moved past a controversial loss to the Steelers.

The defending NBA champs match the league’s best start, another Western Conference contender advances in the NBA Cup, a Big Ten football coach is jailed hours after his firing, a five-time All-Star slugger departs New York in baseball’s free agency and an acquitted hockey player signs a tryout deal. Correspondent Gethin Coolbaugh reports.

New York stays hot and Orlando prevails to reach NBA Cup semis, a clash between the last two national champs in men’s college hoops, Tampa Bay puts on a show on the ice in Montreal, a pair of top free agents sign in baseball and an ex-star QB comes out of retirement. Correspondent Gethin Coolbaugh reports.

A long Chargers field goal and a star’s five-turnover night doom the Eagles on Monday Night Football, a season-ending injury is confirmed for an NFL quarterback, a surprise tryout for a retired QB, the Heisman finalists are announced, an NBA star pleads not guilty to gambling charges and AP Top 25 college hoops poll updates. Correspondent Gethin Coolbaugh reports.

A three-TD performance helps Detroit snap Dallas’ three-game win streak, an 18-year streak ends for the NBA’s all-time leading scorer, a last-second shot leads Philly past Golden State, an NBA team faces a hefty fine for resting a star player and a strong return for the world’s top golfer. Correspondent Gethin Coolbaugh reports.

Milwaukee rallies past Detroit despite losing an NBA MVP to injury, a 50-point game powers Denver past Indiana, the NHL’s all-time goal leader adds two more as Capitals’ win streak grows, a young star quarterback remains in limbo, an All-Pro pass catcher is extended, and two Patriots' greats are Hall of Fame finalists. Correspondent Gethin Coolbaugh reports.

An SEC team is on the rise in the latest College Football Playoff rankings, an NBA All-Star goes off in an East semifinals rematch, a last-minute win for a top five team in college basketball, an NHL player returns after an acquittal and updates on the futures of two sports icons. Correspondent Gethin Coolbaugh reports.

New England’s win streak reaches double digits, a two-time All-Pro defensive back avoids a major injury, the SEC’s longest-tenured coach is fired and a Big Ten school makes a coaching hire, a big scoring night for a six-time NBA All-Star, AP Top 25 college hoops poll updates and an All-Star reliever signs in baseball. Correspondent Gethin Coolbaugh reports.

Josh Allen’s record TD helps Buffalo top Pittsburgh, Denver becomes the NFL’s second 10-win team and the L.A. Rams’ win streak ends, a top college football coach leaves one SEC team for another, Texas A&M slips in the rankings after its first loss and a former NBA MVP returns from injury. Correspondent Gethin Coolbaugh reports.

In this episode of On Football with Rob Maaddi , Jacksonville Jaguars two-time Pro Bowl edge rusher Arik Armstead discusses the team's turnaround under first-year coach Liam Coen.

Christian McCaffrey dominates against his former team on Monday Night Football, a young quarterback lands in concussion protocol, an NBA team matches a franchise record in a double-digit win streak, updates on the AP Top 25 college hoops polls, an MLB team names a permanent manager and more. Correspondent Gethin Coolbaugh reports.