BYU Cougars will face Colorado Buffaloes at the 32nd Valero Alamo Bowl in the Alamodome on December 28, with high expectations and standout players on both teams.

The Tampa Bay Buccaneers beat the Las Vegas Raiders 28-13, with QB Baker Mayfield throwing 295 yards and three touchdowns, taking the NFC South lead. The Raiders faced their ninth loss.

Saints QB Derek Carr may have a fractured hand sustained in a game against the Giants, with potential implications for his play and the team's strategy.

The No. 5 Georgia Bulldogs won the SEC title in overtime against the No. 2 Texas Longhorns with a 22-19 score, marking the SEC Championship's first overtime in its history.

The Louisville Cardinals will face the Washington Huskies in the Tony the Tiger Sun Bowl; a key matchup for both, as Louisville returns to the Sun Bowl after 64 years.

A new mural in San Antonio honors Spurs coach Gregg Popovich, featuring his image and a hidden tribute within the artwork to the wife of a friend of artist Mikey Sanchez.

Dave Parker and Dick Allen were elected to the Baseball Hall of Fame by the Classic Era Committee. Parker received 14 votes, Allen 13, both beyond the 75 percent threshold required. Allen was remembered fondly upon his posthumous election.

Steelers WR George Pickens fined over $20,000 by the NFL for unsportsmanlike conduct during a game against the Bengals.

A plane flew with a banner over MetLife Stadium, expressing frustration with the New York Giants' poor performance and urging owner John Mara to address the issues.

Arizona State University won the Big 12 championship, beating Iowa State 45-19, improving from their last season and setting a school record for win improvement.

Arkansas State defeated #16 Memphis 85-72 in an upset, with Joseph Pinion scoring 22 points for the Red Wolves and PJ Haggerty scoring 29 for the Tigers.

The California International Marathon brings global runners to Sacramento, boosting the local economy and supporting both athletes and causes like anti-fentanyl abuse advocacy.

San Antonio will host the final Rock ‘n’ Roll Marathon with races and celebrations, amid weather concerns and traffic adjustments, before transitioning to a local marathon in 2025.