The Cincinnati Bengals are criticized for not clearing snow from Paycor Stadium seats during a game, potentially breaching NFL rules, despite prioritizing other areas. The NFL is reviewing the situation.

Joe Burrow admitted to playing poorly in the Bengals' 24-0 loss to the Ravens, leading to Cincinnati's playoff elimination and taking personal responsibility for the defeat.

BYU Cougars defeated UC Riverside 100-53 in basketball, with standout performances from AJ Dybantsa and Richie Saunders. Dybantsa is highlighted for his potential in the 2026 NBA Draft.

Honolulu grappler Teshya Noelani Alo, a 2014 cadet world champion turned stunt performer, will make her ONE Championship debut against Helena Crevar on the Jan. 23–24 card. The booking caps a breakout year on the mats and a move into on‑screen work.

Kyle Whittingham has resigned as Utah's head football coach after a successful 21-year tenure; defensive coordinator Morgan Scalley will succeed him. Fans react emotionally to Whittingham's departure.

Cavaliers' Evan Mobley is out for 2-4 weeks due to a calf injury, sustained during a win against the Wizards, causing the team to adjust without their star center.

Morgan Scalley is named the new Utah football head coach following Kyle Whittingham's departure, his legacy as a Ute player and defensive coordinator noted by Athletic Director Mark Harlan.

Lake Mary Rams football team won their first state championship with a last-second touchdown, overturning a 21-3 halftime deficit to beat Vero Beach 28-27.

Dearica Hamby and the Las Vegas Aces filed a joint motion to dismiss her pregnancy-discrimination lawsuit with prejudice; the filing says each side will cover its own legal fees.

NC State men's soccer team beat Saint Louis 2-1 to advance to the College Cup final against Washington, buoyed by home crowd support and two headers from Donovan Phillip and Taig Healy.

Baltimore hosts the Army-Navy football game, featuring pre-game traditions such as the Navy Leap Frogs' parachute jump and the Army marathon team's ball relay.

The X Games League will open its summer tour in Sacramento June 26–28, 2026, with a March 5 draft in Los Angeles to build four XClubs. Japan and a final championship follow.

Bel Air High School's boys soccer coach Sergio Delgado received a three-year UIL suspension for conducting off-season practices, leading to interim coaching changes at the school.