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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.

Luke Kornet returned to Boston as a San Antonio Spurs player and was warmly received by former Celtics teammates; the story highlights his off-court humor, locker-room presence and his role as a selfless backup center.

Caleb Williams threw a late touchdown and helped convert a 2-point try as the Chicago Bears rallied from an 18-point halftime deficit to beat the Green Bay Packers 31-27 in a playoff game, the franchise's first postseason win in 15 years.

Simon Holmstrom scored a backhander in overtime to give the New York Islanders a 4-3 win over the Minnesota Wild in Saint Paul. The Islanders tied the game late in the second on a short-handed play before Holmstrom finished it in 3-on-3 overtime.

The Los Angeles Rams defeated the Carolina Panthers 34-31 in the wild-card round, advancing to the divisional playoffs. Matthew Stafford capped a 71-yard drive with a 19-yard touchdown pass to Colby Parkinson with 38 seconds remaining.

Stafford's right index finger was bent back on a late first-half play during the Rams' 34-31 playoff win, and he said further testing will likely be needed to determine the injury's extent.

St. John's defeated Creighton 90-73 in Omaha, and the team has now won eight of its last 10 games.

Panthers left tackle Ikem Ekwonu suffered a knee injury early in the first quarter and was ruled out for the remainder of the wild-card game; Yosh Nijman replaced him.

No. 7 Houston defeated Baylor 77-55 and set a school record with its 16th consecutive road victory, and Emanuel Sharp led Houston with 17 points.

Cam Newton returned to Bank of America Stadium before the Panthers' wild-card game and struck the Keep Pounding drum; earlier he led a live pre-game tailgate that included chants and appearances by former Panthers.

Golden State beat Sacramento 137-103, improving to 21-18, and coach Steve Kerr said De'Anthony Melton and Al Horford's returns have helped steady the rotation.

Oregon lost 56-22 to Indiana in Atlanta; quarterback Dante Moore threw for 285 yards with two touchdowns and three turnovers and said the team 'beat ourselves.'

Jesperi Kotkaniemi has fallen into a limited role with the Carolina Hurricanes, appearing in 25 games with two goals and six points this season, and reports say GM Eric Tulsky is looking for a fresh start that could include a trade.