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Zeynep Sonmez of Turkey and umpire Chase Urban help a ball kid who fainted, from the court during her first round match against Ekaterina Alexandrova of Russia at the Australian Open tennis championship in Melbourne, Australia, Sunday, Jan. 18, 2026. (AP Photo/Asanka Brendon Ratnayake)

Zeynep Sönmez rushes to aid ballkid during Australian Open upset win

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Zeynep Sönmez has stopped a game to help an ailing ballkid during her first-round win over Ekaterina Alexandrova at the Australian Open.

MIAMI GARDENS, FLORIDA - SEPTEMBER 27: Elijah Arroyo #8 of the Miami Hurricanes celebrates with teammate Cam McCormick #84 after scoring a touchdown against the Virginia Tech Hokies during the first quarter of the game at Hard Rock Stadium on September 27, 2024 in Miami Gardens, Florida. (Photo by Megan Briggs/Getty Images)

Indiana hopes to lean again on its offensive line against fierce Miami defense in CFP title game

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Fernando Mendoza says his Heisman Trophy-winning season would not have been possible without his offensive line.

Seattle Seahawks wide receiver Rashid Shaheed (22) runs a kickoff return in for a touchdown during the first half of an NFL football divisional playoff game against the San Francisco 49ers, Saturday, Jan. 17, 2026, in Seattle. (AP Photo/Stephen Brashear)

Seahawks dominate 49ers from opening kick, advance to NFC title game with 41-6 win

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Rashid Shaheed returned the opening kickoff for a touchdown, Kenneth Walker III rushed for three scores and the Seattle Seahawks advanced to the NFC championship game with a dominant 41-6 victory over the San Francisco 49ers.

Minnesota Timberwolves forward Joan Beringer (19) is blocked by San Antonio Spurs forward Victor Wembanyama (1) as he drives to the basket during the second half of an NBA basketball game in San Antonio, Saturday, Jan. 17, 2026. (AP Photo/Eric Gay)

Wembanyama helps Spurs fend off season-high 55 points from Edwards as Spurs top Timberwolves

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Victor Wembanyama had 39 points and nine rebounds, corralling a critical offensive rebound in the final seconds, enabling the San Antonio Spurs to fend off Anthony Edwards’ season-high 55 points and beat the Minnesota Timberwolves 126-123 on Saturday night.

Davis Riley hits on the 17th hole during the third round of the Sony Open golf event at the Waialae Country Club in Honolulu, Saturday, Jan. 17, 2026. (AP Photo/Matt York)

Davis Riley takes 2-shot lead in PGA Tour opener at wind-swept Waialae

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Davis Riley birdied four of the last seven holes Saturday at wind-swept Waialae Country Club for a 3-under 67 and a two-stroke lead with a round left in the PGA Tour’s season-opening Sony Open.

Buffalo Bills quarterback Josh Allen responds to questions during a news conference after an NFL divisional playoff game against the Denver Broncos, Saturday, Jan. 17, 2026, in Denver. (AP Photo/RJ Sangosti)

Josh Allen wipes away tears and takes the blame after his 4 turnovers lead to another playoff loss

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Josh Allen stood at a microphone and wiped away tears after his latest heartbreaking playoff loss.

Denver Broncos quarterback Bo Nix leaves the field after an NFL divisional round playoff football game against the Buffalo Bills, Saturday, Jan. 17, 2026, in Denver. (AP Photo/Jack Dempsey)

Bo Nix breaks his right ankle late in Broncos' playoff win, will have surgery

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Bo Nix broke his right ankle late in overtime of the Denver Broncos’ divisional-round victory over Buffalo on Saturday and will have surgery that will sideline him for the rest of the playoffs.

Denver Broncos offensive tackle Frank Crum (73) celebrates with teammates after a touchdown during the first half of an NFL divisional round playoff football game against the Buffalo Bills, Saturday, Jan. 17, 2026, in Pittsburgh. (AP Photo/Jack Dempsey)

Broncos beat Bills but lose Nix, Seahawks rout 49ers to advance to conference championship games

Read full article: Broncos beat Bills but lose Nix, Seahawks rout 49ers to advance to conference championship games

The Denver Broncos are heading to the AFC championship game for the first time since winning their last Super Bowl 10 years ago, but they won’t have Bo Nix under center after the second-year quarterback broke his right ankle.

Denver Broncos cornerback Ja'quan McMillian (29) reacts after intercepting a pass intended for Buffalo Bills wide receiver Brandin Cooks (18) during overtime of an NFL divisional round playoff football game, Saturday, Jan. 17, 2026, in Denver. (AP Photo/Jack Dempsey)

Broncos reach AFC title game after 33-30 win over Bills, but lose Nix for season with ankle injury

Read full article: Broncos reach AFC title game after 33-30 win over Bills, but lose Nix for season with ankle injury

The Denver Broncos wrangled their biggest win in a decade from Josh Allen and the Buffalo Bills but suffered an enormous loss in the process.

Green Bay Packers head coach Matt LaFleur reacts during the first half of an NFL wild-card playoff football game against the Chicago Bears Saturday, Jan. 10, 2026, in Chicago. (AP Photo/Erin Hooley)

Packers and coach Matt LaFleur agree to contract extension, AP source says

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A person familiar with the situation says Matt LaFleur has agreed to terms on a contract extension to remain the Green Bay Packers’ coach a week after their season ended with a wild-card playoff loss to the Chicago Bears.

Aryna Sabalenka of Belarus reacts during her first round match against Tiantsoa Rakotomanga Rajaonah of France at the Australian Open tennis championship in Melbourne, Australia, Sunday, Jan. 18, 2026. (AP Photo/Dita Alangkara)
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Aryna Sabalenka overcomes a nervy start in a first-round win at the Australian Open

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Top-ranked Aryna Sabalenka has opened the Australian Open with a tougher-than-expected first-round win over French wild-card entry Tiantsoa Rakotomanga Rajaonah.

Arizona guard Brayden Burries (5) goes up to shoot as Central Florida center John Bol (7) defends during the first half of an NCAA college basketball game, Saturday, Jan. 17, 2026, in Orlando, Fla. (AP Photo/Phelan M. Ebenhack)

No. 1 Arizona’s defense and 23 points from Jaden Bradley help beat UCF 84-77

Read full article: No. 1 Arizona’s defense and 23 points from Jaden Bradley help beat UCF 84-77

Arizona overcame foul trouble to star forward Koa Peat with a hounding defensive effort to beat UCF 84-77 on the road.