Kirill Kaprizov of the Minnesota Wild scored a hat trick in their 5-2 win over the Carolina Hurricanes, marking the team's third victory in four games.

Shai Gilgeous-Alexander scored 33 points, leading the Oklahoma City Thunder to a 102-97 win over the Minnesota Timberwolves. The Thunder overcame an 11-point deficit in the fourth quarter.

Kevin Durant led the Phoenix Suns to their fifth straight win with a 40-point performance, defeating the Indiana Pacers 117-110, despite Indiana's late run.

Local police joined Jefferson High's freshman basketball team for a halftime game to foster community relations, with a mix of officers and students playing side by side for a friendly match.

Ford Field is hosting a watch party for the Detroit Lions' NFC championship game against the 49ers with live broadcast, fan festivities, and proceeds benefiting the Detroit Lions Foundation.

The Lakers aim for a .500 record against the Trail Blazers, with AD's consistent rebounds and Lakers' higher shooting average being key factors in the upcoming game.

The Atlanta Falcons are actively interviewing various candidates for their head coach vacancy, including Detroit's Ben Johnson and Houston's Bobby Slowik.

Jordan West and Katie Watson claimed victories at the 3M Half Marathon in Austin, setting personal records with times of 1:05:44 and 1:15:44, respectively.

Trae Young of the Atlanta Hawks suffers a concussion following a collision with Isaac Okoro of the Cavaliers and is out indefinitely under the NBA's concussion protocol.

The Detroit Lions are close to the Super Bowl, causing excitement among fans, highlighted by a loud celebration that experts warn could cause hearing loss.

Lamar Jackson led the Ravens to a 34-10 victory over the Texans, with Jackson contributing four touchdowns. Houston's playoff hopes were ended despite a turnaround season.

Victor Wembanyama led Spurs to a 131-127 win against Wizards with 24 points after recovering from an ankle sprain.

The Timberwolves beat the injury-plagued Grizzlies 118-103, with Edwards scoring 26 points in the second half, enhancing their top position in the West.