Referee Adrian Hill was injured and carted off during a Texans-Bills game; the umpire took over his duties, while the umpire's role was eliminated for the remainder of the game.

Joe Burrow has resumed practicing with the Bengals and may play against the Patriots, but Coach Taylor hasn't confirmed his start as the decision depends on Burrow's recovery and backup Joe Flacco's injury status.

A study finds many parents have high athletic hopes for their kids, with a third betting on small-college sports and 27% on sports scholarships. Expectations adjust with age and are influenced by race, neighborhood, and fandom, but not by gender.

The Big 12 race intensifies as BYU eyes a championship game spot, while the SEC considers a nine-game schedule, causing concern among coaches about the impact on playoff chances.

Andress High School's football team heads into the Class 5A Division II playoffs against Melissa High School after a historic win against Wichita Falls Memorial.

Connor Bedard's consistent performances, including a second career hat trick, are leading the Chicago Blackhawks out of a slump and positioning them for playoff contention.

Volunteers cleaned Alamitos Beach, a future Olympic site, collecting 769 pounds of trash to protect the environment and enhance civic pride in Long Beach.

The Spurs defeated the Grizzlies 111-101 despite missing key players Wembanyama and Castle, with Fox and Barnes stepping up to score 26 and 23 points.

A nine-member team from Kihei captured the team championship at the 50th Gene Lewis Invitational in Mesa, taking five division titles and the overall trophy.

An amended Stars filing accuses Mavericks owners of moving the team's principal office to Las Vegas and asks a judge to reopen a bankruptcy case. The dispute over the American Airlines Center is headed for a January jury trial.

Detroit may get a new WNBA team and sports complex at the former Uniroyal site, with strong local support and city council tax incentives to clean up the area.

The Cowboys defeated the Raiders 33-16, inspired by the late Marshawn Kneeland. Prescott threw four TDs, while the Raiders' pass-heavy strategy led to a 2-8 record under Pete Carroll. Defensively, the Cowboys excelled with four sacks.

The playoff football game between St. Xavier and Elder High School in Cincinnati sold out quickly, with discussions to move it to a larger venue due to high demand and the schools' long-standing rivalry.