Adam Silver put Las Vegas and Seattle at the front of the expansion queue and said the league expects to make a determination in 2026. The comments came ahead of the NBA Cup final in Las Vegas.

Former college and NFL coach Mike White has died at age 89. His influential career included a Rose Bowl appearance with Illinois and an NFL Super Bowl title as an assistant coach.

Boston offers free Ultimate disc clinics for youth, hosted by the Parks and Recreation Department and BUDA, targeting grades 3-12 to encourage physical activity and sportsmanship.

The Indianapolis Motor Speedway announced the 2026 Brickyard Weekend to occur on July 24-26, featuring the NASCAR Pennzoil 250 and Brickyard 400. Tickets are on sale, with free entry for kids and a bonus day for early buyers.

Caesars Entertainment partners with Rampart Casino to open a Caesars Sportsbook in Summerlin, pending Nevada Gaming Commission approval, offering a high-tech betting experience.

The No. 2 Texas women's basketball team defeated No. 13 Baylor 89-54, forcing 30 turnovers and showing team depth despite injuries. Madison Booker scored 27 points for Texas, while Baylor's Taliah Scott left with an injury.

Alonzo Carter is set to become Sacramento State's head football coach, returning to the region where he has deep ties and a history of coaching success.

The Wrangler National Finals Rodeo in Las Vegas marked its 40th anniversary with record attendance, featuring a variety of events and a $13.5 million purse.

El Paso's Moises Rodriguez took silver in the Elite 121-pound division at the USA Boxing National Championships in Lubbock after a close final defeat. He plans to attend Team USA's January training camp.

The Colts lost 18-16 to the Seahawks, marking their fourth loss in a row despite QB Philip Rivers' return. Seattle's kicker Jason Myers scored all 18 points, including a game-winning field goal.

The Baltimore Ravens beat the Cincinnati Bengals 24-0, with Lamar Jackson's effective play overshadowing Joe Burrow's struggles and interceptions. The win boosts the Raven's playoff chances, while the Bengals are eliminated from contention.

The San Antonio Spurs beat the Oklahoma City Thunder 111-109, propelled by Victor Wembanyama's return, moving to face the Knicks in the NBA Cup final.

New Orleans Saints beat Carolina Panthers 20-17 with a last-second field goal by rookie kicker Charlie Smyth. The win highlighted Saints' late season surge and rookie successes including quarterback Tyler Shough's performance.