Napheesa Collier out 4-6 months after ankle surgeries

MIAMI (AP) — Minnesota Lynx star Napheesa Collier will have surgery on both ankles and is expected to be sidelined four to six months, including the upcoming Unrivaled season, the …

Rain-soaked Rose Parade sees drop in attendance

On a rain-soaked New Year’s morning in Pasadena officials reported lower attendance at the 137th Rose Parade. “Can definitely say very light crowds lined the parade route overnight and many …

Another CFP bye bites the dust as defending champ Ohio State falls to Miami

By SCHUYLER DIXON ARLINGTON, Texas (AP) — Ryan Day and his Ohio State coaching staff spent a lot of time trying to figure out how to deal with the long …

‘Avatar: Fire and Ash’ Tops New Year’s Eve Box Office With $8.1 Million, Domestic Ticket Sales End 2025 With $8.9 Billion

“Avatar: Fire and Ash” continued to draw crowds on New Year’s Eve, topping the box office with $8.1 million. The film has become another holiday juggernaut for James Cameron and …

Japanese pitcher Imai, once linked to SF Giants, agrees to 3-year deal with Astros: AP source

By RONALD BLUM Right-hander Tatsuya Imai and the Houston Astros have agreed to a $54 million, three-year contract, a person familiar with the negotiations told The Associated Press on Thursday. …

On a Quran full of symbolism, Zohran Mamdani officially sworn in as New York mayor

By Safiyah Riddle | Associated Press NEW YORK (AP) — Incoming Mayor Zohran Mamdani took his midnight oath of office on a centuries-old Quran, marking the first time a mayor …

Trump defends energy and health, offers new details on medical screening

By MICHELLE L. PRICE | Associated Press WASHINGTON (AP) — President Donald Trump defended his energy and health in an interview with The Wall Street Journal and disclosed that he …

College Football Games Today on New Year’s Day: What CFB Bowls Are on TV for Jan. 1?

As tradition holds, New Year’s Day is for college football and the bowl game schedule to kickoff 2026 are as big as it gets. On January 1, 2026, the College …

Colts QB Philip Rivers Makes Definitive Statement on His NFL Future

Philip Rivers is headed back into retirement (again) after his brief stint with the Indianapolis Colts has seemingly come to an end. Rivers, 44, said in a December 31 appearance …

Proposed Trade Lands Stretch-Five Shot Blocker With Warriors

The Golden State Warriors are in dire need of some additional size in the middle of the floor. The addition of Al Horford is yet to pay dividends, as the …

Jaylen Brown Sends Clear Message to NBA: ‘Best 2-Way Player in the Game’

Jaylen Brown has been enjoying a stellar start to the 2025-26 NBA season. The Boston Celtics forward has stepped into a primary offensive role for Joe Mazzulla’s team due to …

Shedeur Sanders Sends Message to Browns Coaches Amid Firing Rumors

There are currently two NFL teams with open head coaching jobs, and among league observers and media members, speculation is rampant that the Browns are a favorite to become the …

Watching the ‘Stranger Things’ Finale in a Theater: 11 Moments That Got the Biggest Reactions

SPOILER ALERT: This story contains spoilers for the series finale of “Stranger Things,” now streaming on Netflix. After five seasons and nearly a decade of anticipation, the “Stranger Things” finale has …

‘Ne Zha 2,’ ‘Zootopia 2’ Lead China Box Office Past $7.4 Billion in 2025

China’s theatrical market staged a robust recovery in 2025, with total box office reaching RMB51.83 billion ($7.41 billion) and admissions climbing to 1.24 billion – both representing year-over-year increases exceeding …