National Sports

Detroit Lions running back Jahmyr Gibbs (26) runs with the ball in front of Minnesota Vikings safety Camryn Bynum (24) and scores a touchdown during the second half at Ford Field in Detroit, Michigan, Jan. 5, 2025. (Reuters) — Jahmyr Gibbs had 170 yards from scrimmage and four touchdowns and the ho…

Los Angeles Clippers forward Kawhi Leonard (2) shoots the ball over Atlanta Hawks guard Trae Young (11) during the first quarter at Intuit Dome in Inglewood, California, Jan. 4, 2025. (Reuters) —  Norman Powell scored 20 points and Ivica Zubac added 18 points to go along with 18 rebounds as the Los…

Cincinnati Bengals wide receiver Ja’Marr Chase (1) catches a touchdown pass behind Pittsburgh Steelers cornerback Cory Trice Jr. (27) during the first quarter at Acrisure Stadium in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania, Jan. 4, 2025. (Reuters) — Joe Burrow passed for 277 yards and one touchdown and the C…

Oklahoma City Thunder forward Jaylin Williams (6) and guard Aaron Wiggins (21) celebrate after scoring against the New York Knicks during the second half at Paycom Center in Oklahoma City, Jan. 3, 2025. (Reuters) —  Aaron Wiggins scored a season-high 19 points — 15 in the fourth quarter — as the ho…

Oklahoma City Thunder guard Shai Gilgeous-Alexander (2) drives around Minnesota Timberwolves center Rudy Gobert (27) during the second half at Paycom Center in Oklahoma City, Dec 31, 2024. (Reuters) — Shai Gilgeous-Alexander scored 40 points to lead the Oklahoma City Thunder to their 12th consecuti…

Ohio State quarterback Will Howard holds a rose in his mouth as he poses with the trophy after the team won the quarterfinals of the Rose Bowl College Football Playoff against Oregon, Wednesday, Jan. 1, 2025 in Pasadena, Calif. PASADENA, Calif. (AP) — Second chances don’t come around often in life,…

Washington Commanders quarterback Jayden Daniels (5) scrambles as Atlanta Falcons linebacker Lorenzo Carter (0) chases during the third quarter at Northwest Stadium in Landover, Maryland, Dec. 29, 2024. (Reuters) — Jayden Daniels hit Zach Ertz for a 2-yard touchdown with 2:42 left in overtime as th…

New York Knicks forward Precious Achiuwa (5) dunks the ball over Washington Wizards forward Kyshawn George (18) in the second quarter at Capital One Arena in Washington, D.C. on Dec. 28, 2024. (Reuters) — Jalen Brunson scored nine of his season-high 55 points in overtime and the visiting New York K…

Cincinnati Bengals quarterback Joe Burrow (9) runs for a first down as Denver Broncos safety P.J. Locke (6) makes the tackle during the fourth quarter at Paycor Stadium in Cincinnati, Ohio, Dec. 28, 2024. (Reuters) — Joe Burrow threw three touchdown passes to Tee Higgins, including a game-winning s…

Charlotte Hornets guard Josh Green (10) drives to the basket against Oklahoma City Thunder guard Ajay Mitchell (25) during the first quarter at Spectrum Center in Charlotte, North Carolina, Dec, 28, 2024. (Reuters) — Shai Gilgeous-Alexander again led Oklahoma City in scoring with 22 points in the T…