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Dallas Cowboys cornerback DaRon Bland underwent a second surgery on his left foot, and a source told ESPN he is expected to be ready during the offseason program with the aim of being fully recovered by training camp in July.

Jason Robertson was not named to Team USA's Olympic hockey roster and is continuing a strong NHL season while entering a contract year.

Kyle Dubas is scheduled to meet with Evgeni Malkin's representatives in February, and the article reports Malkin has played well this season and is said to be willing to accept less pay and a reduced role.

No. 10 seed Miami will face No. 1 Indiana for the College Football Playoff national championship at Hard Rock Stadium after winning three straight playoff games; the article lists 10 reasons behind the Hurricanes' run.

Kent Syverud, a Michigan Law graduate and former Syracuse president, will take office by July 1 while the law firm Jenner & Block completes a review of the university's athletic department.

Jalen Hurts said the team needs a 'home base' to restore offensive identity after the Eagles' 23-19 wild-card loss to the San Francisco 49ers. The club's offensive coordinator situation is unresolved as the offseason begins.

The Buffalo Sabres lost 4-3 at home to the Florida Panthers after being outcompeted in net-front and defensive play; Zach Benson was moved to the top line and scored his fifth goal of the season.

Toronto defeated the Colorado Avalanche 4-3 in overtime in Denver, ending Colorado's long home unbeaten run and extending the Leafs' points streak to 10 games.

The Detroit Red Wings retired Sergei Fedorov’s No. 91 on Monday, honoring his playing career and formally closing a long chapter after Fedorov acknowledged that leaving the team in 2003 was a mistake.

A.J. Brown was absent from the locker room and declined comment after the season, and his return is the top roster question as the Eagles head into an offseason with 19 impending unrestricted free agents.

Dougie Hamilton, scratched in the previous game, is back in the New Jersey Devils' lineup for Monday night's game against the Minnesota Wild; Johnathan Kovacevic was cleared to play and Simon Nemec will sit as the team manages a back-to-back.

Coaches said most key players for Miami and Indiana are expected to be available for next week's College Football Playoff championship game.

Brooks Koepka will return to the PGA Tour at the Farmers Insurance Open under a one-time Returning Member Program and says he is nervous about repairing relationships with other players.

The San Francisco 49ers won a wild-card game in Philadelphia, 23-19, as a defense missing several starters produced timely plays; the team now turns quickly to a matchup with the Seattle Seahawks.

NASCAR announced a return to a points-based 'The Chase' playoff format in which 16 drivers qualify and the driver leading the points after 10 playoff races will be champion.

Notre Dame announced four transfer commitments — Quincy Porter, Keon Keeley, DJ McKinney and Jayden Sanders — while still seeking at least one defensive tackle.

Indiana announced the commitment of Tulane wide receiver Shazz Preston via his Instagram post; Preston had 43 catches for 723 yards and four touchdowns last season.

The article reports Milwaukee outscored opponents by 10.7 points per 100 possessions with Giannis Antetokounmpo on the court but were outscored by 10.8 per 100 without him; players and coach highlighted the bench’s need to be more decisive.

Indiana is projected at 81 scholarship players after adding 12 transfer commitments, and the program still has room to add players while it awaits decisions from top draft prospects.

The Carolina Panthers reached the playoffs in 2025 for the first time in eight years, finishing 8-10 and losing a wild-card game to the Los Angeles Rams.

The New England Patriots beat the Los Angeles Chargers 16-3 in a wild-card game, their first playoff win in seven years, and advance to the divisional round.

Dmitri Voronkov redirected a Zach Werenski pass at 1:01 of overtime to give the Columbus Blue Jackets a 3-2 win in Utah, snapping a four-game losing streak and earning the team's only points on a four-game road trip.

Golden State coach Steve Kerr offered condolences after Bob Weir's family announced the guitarist's death at 78 and said the Warriors would observe a moment of silence at Sunday's game.

The Jacksonville Jaguars lost 27-24 to the Buffalo Bills in the playoffs, and rookie coach Liam Coen completed a season that improved the team from four wins to a 13-4 record.

No. 6 Kentucky beat No. 5 Oklahoma 63-57 to move to 16-2, recording the program's second top-five win of the season. Senior Tonie Morgan scored 22 points and played all 40 minutes.

Josh Allen led the Buffalo Bills to a 27-24 road playoff victory over the Jacksonville Jaguars, Buffalo's first road playoff win in 33 years. Allen threw for 273 yards, ran for two touchdowns and played turnover-free football.

San Francisco 49ers tight end George Kittle was carted off during the wild-card game against the Philadelphia Eagles with a reported right Achilles injury, and he did not return before halftime.

Amar Augillard scored 28 points as Milwaukee defeated IU Indianapolis 95-83; Josh Dixon added 20 and Aaron Franklin had a 19-point, 14-rebound double-double.

Justin Herbert led the Chargers into the playoffs despite heavy pressure and injuries; he finished the regular season with 3,727 passing yards, 26 touchdowns and 13 interceptions.

Head coach Ben Johnson delivered a halftime message and the Chicago Bears rallied from an 18-point deficit to beat the Green Bay Packers 31-27, the largest postseason comeback in franchise history.