Lakers' Smart fined $35K for gesture at official

Lakers guard Marcus Smart was fined $35,000 for making an obscene gesture toward a game official at halftime of L.A.'s win over the Jazz on Thursday.[read more]

🏈 NFL playoff-clinching scenarios for Week 16

In Week 16, nine NFL teams have the chance to clinch a playoff berth. The Broncos can also lock up the AFC's No. 1 seed.[read more]

Cowboys activate Diggs ahead of Chargers game

The Cowboys activated Trevon Diggs off injured reserve on Saturday, giving the two-time Pro Bowl cornerback the opportunity to play Sunday against the Chargers.[read more]

How Bears DC Dennis Allen has created a takeaway machine

The Bears lead the NFL in takeaways differential (plus-20), interceptions (21) and total takeaways (30). Here's why.[read more]

Last-minute prep on NFL Week 16: We have sleepers, QB questions, trends to watch and more

Fantasy upside for J.J. McCarthy and Tyler Shough? An advantage for the Bears' rushing attack? Upset brewing in Commanders-Eagles? Let's look at Week 16.[read more]

Our guide to every game: Matchup previews, predictions and what's at stake

Can Dallas still make the postseason? Picks, predictions and stats for every Week 16 game.[read more]

Power Rankings: Cavaliers and 76ers cling onto contention in East

NBA insiders break down where all 30 teams stand in this week's rankings ahead of the holiday season.[read more]

NBA MVP straw poll: SGA and Jokic secured 99 votes -- who got the 100th?

SGA? Jokic? Cup MVP Jalen Brunson? We polled 100 media members in a ballot that mirrors the league's official vote.[read more]

Can the NBA Cup's surprise finalists make a Finals run? Why there's already a road map

Kevin Pelton breaks down how the Spurs and Magic can use their cup experience for the postseason.[read more]

↔️ Free agency tracker: Offseason trades, moves

We've got you covered on all the major MLB hot stove signings and trades.[read more]

Royals reunite with Strahm in trade with Phillies

The Royals have reunited with veteran pitcher Matt Strahm, acquiring the former All-Star left-hander from the Phillies in a trade for right-hander Jonathan Bowlan.[read more]

U.S. adds 2-time Cy Young winner Skubal for WBC

Two-time defending AL Cy Young Award winner Tarik Skubal has committed to play in the World Baseball Classic for USA Baseball.[read more]

Stars' Seguin, 6-time All-Star, has ACL surgery

Stars forward Tyler Seguin underwent surgery this week to repair the ACL in his right knee, and the team said Friday that he would be reevaluated after the Olympic break.[read more]

Montreal-bound: Danault returns to Habs in trade

The Kings have traded center Phillip Danault to the Canadiens, ending speculation about his future with the team.[read more]

🔍 Inside the Quinn Hughes blockbuster trade

Here's how the trade came to pass, what other teams were in the mix, and the aftershocks throughout the NHL.[read more]