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The Knicks listed Jalen Brunson day-to-day after a right ankle sprain suffered in Sacramento; a sports medicine physician said it appears to be a low-grade sprain but noted repeated sprains can undermine ankle stability.

Players said new coach Rick Bowness, hired this week to replace Dean Evason, has brought clear, frequent communication and moved pre-practice meetings to a video room; in Tuesday's 5-3 win over Calgary several young players logged more minutes and spoke positively about his approach.

Players and staff say second-year coach Dave Canales expanded his involvement beyond the offense this season, and the Panthers reached the playoffs but lost a 34-31 wild-card game to the Los Angeles Rams.

Caleb Williams led the Chicago Bears to a 31-27 playoff win over Green Bay, throwing 361 yards with 184 in the fourth quarter and two late touchdown passes, and coaches and teammates say he remains calm and effective in pressure situations.

Seattle's defense, nicknamed the 'Dark Side,' has grown into a dominant front seven after a series of signings, drafts and coaching changes, and the Seahawks will host the San Francisco 49ers in a divisional-round playoff game at Lumen Field.

Rasmus Dahlin scored two power-play goals as the Buffalo Sabres beat the Philadelphia Flyers 5-2, and the team moved into a wild-card position after winning 14 of 16 games.

AJ Dybantsa scored 17 of his 25 points in the second half as No. 11 BYU rallied to a 76-70 victory over TCU, extending BYU's win streak to 13 games and moving the team to 16-1 overall.

The Packers were eliminated in a wild-card loss to the Bears, and Green Bay Nation reviewed key plays while hosts discussed head coach Matt LaFleur's future.

Marcus Freeman spoke to reporters for the first time since signing day, addressing reported NFL interest and Notre Dame's exclusion from the College Football Playoff.

Art Rooney II said Mike Tomlin told him he is stepping down after 19 seasons and does not expect to coach "in the near future." The Steelers retain Tomlin's 2026 contract rights and will begin a search for a new head coach.

No. 1 Indiana and No. 10 Miami meet in the CFP National Championship after several key offseason staff, transfer and roster decisions helped both programs reach the game. The championship is scheduled for Monday in Miami Gardens, Florida.

The Raiders finished 3-14 and fired coach Pete Carroll; they enter the offseason holding the No. 1 draft pick and ample cap space as GM John Spytek outlines a multi-year rebuild.

Coach JJ Redick called criticism of LeBron James "unfortunate" after James played back-to-back nights and produced 31 points, nine rebounds and 10 assists in the Lakers' 141-116 win over the Atlanta Hawks.

The Denver Broncos are two victories away from the Super Bowl and open the divisional round against the Buffalo Bills; coach Sean Payton, who won with the Saints in 2010, could become the first coach to win Super Bowls with two different franchises.

Buffalo has won 13 of its last 15 games and is drawing larger home crowds, with players and visiting coaches noting a more complete team and stronger home-ice energy.

UConn beat Seton Hall 69-64 in Newark, improving to 17-1 overall and 7-0 in Big East play; the Huskies held on despite 17 turnovers and a late Seton Hall rally.

After Mike Tomlin's 19-year run ended, Miami Heat coach Erik Spoelstra — who has led the team since 2008 — became the longest-serving active coach across the NFL, NBA, MLB and NHL, a development he said left him disappointed.

Tre Donaldson scored 23 points and Malik Reneau had 17 points and 10 rebounds as Miami won 81-69 at Notre Dame, extending the Hurricanes' winning streak to 10 games.

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.