Sports News from the Associated Press

The Seahawks stay alive in the NFC playoff race, three college football bowl games come down to the final possession, a prominent college basketball coach quits in the middle of the season and an NHL team has fired its head coach. Correspondent Denny Kapp reports.

The Chiefs wrap up a No. 1 seed, the Ravens trounce the Texans and NBA wins for the Knicks, AP correspondent Dave Ferry reports.

A look at the sports year in review with a 'Twas The Night Before Christmas theme.

The Commanders pull out a late victory over the Eagles, the Lions and Vikings each win to remain tied in the race for the NFC's top seed, the Nuggets rally to win in overtime over the Pelicans and the Capitals defeat the Kings.

The College Football Playoff quarterfinals are set, the Ravens and Chiefs post wins in the NFL, a Major League Baseball Hall of Famer passes away, a busy day in the NBA and NHL, and the No. 4 men's basketball team falls. Correspondent Mike Reeves reports.

Notre Dame advances in the College Football Playoff, the Cavaliers roll over the new NBA Cup champions, a former first-round receiver's latest tenure in the NFL ends quickly, the Capitals halt a mini-skid, and the defending Stanley Cup champions need overtime to earn another victory. Correspondent Steve Carney reports.

NFL Week 16 kicks off with a key AFC West matchup, one of the NBA's superstars has a day to forget while one of the NHL's best records a four-point night, and the candidates for the 2025 Naismith Memorial Basketball Hall of Fame class have been announced. Correspondent Denny Kapp has the latest.

No NBA games Wednesday night but plenty of college action, the NHL with five games on its schedule and Aaron Rodgers says he could be a mentor next season. Correspondent David Schuster reports.

The Bucks beat the Thunder to win the NBA Cup, No. 1 Tennessee wins its 11th straight game in college basketball, the Hurricanes shut down the Islanders and the Blackhawks rally past the Capitals, an NFL starting quarterback is benched, a former baseball MVP is traded and more. Correspondent Gethin Coolbaugh reports.

The Vikings keep winning, the Falcons got a much needed win, the Lions have two more major injuries, the Pistons hold off the Heat in overtime, the Stanley Cup finalists meet,Correspondent Chuck Freimund reports

High scoring games around the NFL Sunday, quarterbacks with prolific performances and a crazy finish in New Orleans. Correspondent David Schuster reports.

The Heisman trophy is awarded to college football's best all-around player, the NBA Cup final matchup is set, one of the league's best rookies has suffered a serious injury, and history is made in college basketball. Correspondent Denny Kapp reports.

The Cavaliers continue their winning ways and the Grizzlies keep their winning streak alive in the NBA, a pair of trades in Major League Baseball, the lone NHL game features a stellar game in net, and an NFL Hall Of Famer is dealing with health issues. Correspondent Mike Reeves reports.

The Rams close in on the Seahawks by beating the Niners, North Carolina makes it official with Belichick, Celtics roll without Tatum, Oilers blast Wild behind Draisaitl ,Correspondent Chuck Freimund reports

Bill Belichick has a new coaching job, the NBA Cup completes its Final Four, the Rangers and Senators win the only two NHL games, and Garret Crochet is changing Sox in a big trade.

The Bucks and Thunder advance to the NBA Cup semi-finals, AP top-ranked Tennessee beats Miami, the Yankees and lefty Max Freid agree to a big-money contract of historic proportions, and PGA star Scottie Scheffler wins another award. Correspondent Bruce Morton reports.

Joe Burrow’s late touchdown leads Bengals past Cowboys on Monday Night Football, Heisman Trophy finalists are announced, New York’s Karl-Anthony Towns out-duels former Knick R.J. Barrett and the Raptors, Taylor Hall helps the Blackhawks snap a lengthy skid with a win over the Rangers, and more. Correspondent Gethin Coolbaugh reports.

The college football playoff field is set. The Chiefs win another division title. The Vikings and Eagles keep pace with the NFC leading Lions, Baseball's biggest free agent chip has dropped and college basketball's top team goes down again. Correspondent Denny Kapp reports.

College football championship games highlight the Saturday schedule, the Grizzlies pass a challenging road test in Boston, a Panthers forward stays hot as does the team, two matchups between highly ranked teams in men's college basketball and MLS crowns a champion. Correspondent Mike Reeves reports.

Boise State secures a CFP berth by winning the Mountain West Conference championship game, the Celtics flex their muscles against the Bucks, the Guardians leave it to Bieber and the Capitals finish strong to get a history-making road win at Toronto. Correspondent Bruce Morton reports.

A high scoring affair in the NFL isn't decided until the last second, the Cavaliers keep rolling and another coaching pink slip in the NHL. Correspondent David Schuster reports.

LeBron James’ bounce-back night isn’t enough for Lakers, the top two teams in college basketball suffer upset losses, Auston Matthews rallies the Maple Leafs past the Predators and more. Correspondent Gethin Coolbaugh reports.

Some shuffling in the college football playoff rankings, Michigan football makes a coordinator change, a few teams lock up berths in the NBA Cup quarterfinals, and 4th ranked Kentucky falls in college basketball. correspondent Chuck Freimund reports.

The Broncos pick off the Browns, the 49ers lose two running backs, the Celtics lead a night of one-sided wins in the NBA, defending champ UConn plunges in the AP men's poll, and two veteran pitchers sign with new teams for next season. AP correspondent Tom Mariam reports.

The NFL playoff picture continues to take shape, the NBA's top two teams square off, a light schedule in the NHL and apair of college football coaches are shown the door. Correspondent Mike Reeves reports.