Texans star Azeez al-Shaair fined for pro-Palestinian message on eye black: report

ESPN reported Sunday morning that al-Shaair was fined $11,593 for wearing a "personal message," which violated the league's uniform and equipment rules.

Falcons hire Kevin Stefanski as 20th head coach in franchise history

The Atlanta Falcons hired Kevin Stefanski as head coach. The two-time NFL Coach of the Year joins Atlanta after five seasons with the Cleveland Browns.

Is Fernando Mendoza's Indiana the best CFB team EVER?
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On this episode of Read Between The Sidelines, sports experts in Tampa, Atlanta and Orlando break down whether the Buccaneers should regret letting Liam Coen and Dave Canales go to keep Todd Bowles and a discussion on the top athletes and sports moments of 2025.

Falcons' vacant head coach job ranks 4th most desirable in new index

The Atlanta Falcons' open head coaching position is the fourth-most-desirable in the NFL, according to a new model that scores each job based on six core categories.

St. Pius basketball looks to continue unbeaten season
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Ranked No. In Class 4A, St. Pius has wins over several top 10 teams, as the Golden Lions hunt for the program's first-ever state title.

KSU player suspended as feds probe alleged point-shaving scheme

Two current and former Kennesaw State Owls men's basketball players are among those charged in a federal indictment alleging a nationwide college basketball game-fixing scheme tied to illegal sports betting.

How to watch NFL football: 2026 Divisional playoffs

The postseason action heats up as the top seeds from each conference take center stage as they begin their journey towards a Super Bowl run.

Former NCAA players and fixers charged over rigged basketball games, prosecutors say

A sprawling betting scheme to rig NCAA and Chinese Basketball Association games ensnared 26 people, including more than a dozen college basketball players who tried to fix games as recently as last season, federal prosecutors said Thursday.

Gainesville High School stripped of runner-up title

Gainesville High School must forfeit its state runner-up title and pay a fine after the GHSA ruled an ineligible player participated in the football playoffs.

Stephen A. Smith mistakenly confuses Texans player with Charlie Kirk

ESPN’s Stephen A. Smith immediately apologized on-air after accidentally confusing Houston Texans wide receiver Christian Kirk with late conservative activist Charlie Kirk during analysis of the Texans' playoff victory.

LA28: Olympic ticket draw registration officially opens

Get ready! Ticket draw registration for the 2028 Summer Olympics in Los Angeles opens on Wednesday, Jan. 14.

Vikings WR Jordan Addison arrested for trespassing at Tampa hotel

Minnesota Vikings wide receiver Jordan Addison was arrested for trespassing early Monday morning at a Tampa, Fla., hotel. It's his third off the field incident since being drafted in 2023.

Erin Andrews nearly breaks the internet with Auter fur coat during NFL 49ers-Eagles game

Erin Andrews, the Emmy-nominated sportscaster for FOX Sports, turned heads Sunday with her stunning Auter fur coat during the NFL's Wild Card playoff game between the 49ers and Eagles.

Ryan Blaney discusses new NASCAR championship format
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NASCAR is switching up how its champion is crowned, and it's a throwback nod to "The Chase," the playoff format it had from 2004-2013. How the new playoff system works: -The driver with the most points over the last 10 races will be the champion. Yep. It's that simple now. -The top 16 drivers in the points standings after the regular season will make The Chase — no more "win and in" automatic playoff bids based off of a single race win. They'll be re-seeded as The Chase begins. -The first 26 races will be the regular season, then the 10-race Chase for the championship. -Race wins are now worth 55 points (used to be 40) — but remaining positions remain at a lower value (35 for second, 34 for third, 33 for fourth, etc.). Stage points are still a thing as well. Previously, NASCAR had a pretty confusing elimination-style playoff format, with a one-race finale between four drivers, aka "The Championship 4." Now, with this format, they look to emphasize consistency rather than a "random" one-race result. A great example of a guy who had a great career year and finish to the season, but missed out on that final race and "The Championship 4" in 2025, was Ryan Blaney, driver of the No. 12 Ford for Team Penske.

Tyler Kinley returns to Braves in $3M deal

The Atlanta Braves have re-signed reliever Tyler Kinley to a $3 million deal for 2026 following his dominant performance late last season.