KEY POINTS DENVER — Singer songwriter Nathaniel Rateliff, known as the frontman of Nathaniel Rateliff & The Night Sweats, performed the US national anthem prior to the Denver Broncos’ AFC Championship game against the New England Patriots on Sunday at Empower Field at Mile High. The pregame performance, held Jan. 25, 2026, marked Rateliff’s return to … Read more
KEY POINTS PITTSBURGH— The Pittsburgh Steelers have agreed to hire Mike McCarthy as their next head coach, concluding a search to replace Mike Tomlin and bringing a veteran NFL leader to one of the league’s most historic franchises. McCarthy, 62, reached a deal with the Steelers on Saturday, according to multiple league sources. The former … Read more
KEY POINTS Naomi Osaka withdrew from the Australian Open in Melbourne late Saturday just hours before her scheduled third round match saying a recurring abdominal problem linked to post-pregnancy physical changes made it unsafe to continue. Introduction Osaka’s decision removed one of the tournament’s most high profile comeback stories and highlighted the physical demands elite … Read more
KEY POINTS Philip Rivers is interviewing for the Buffalo Bills head coaching job weeks after the former Pro Bowl quarterback returned from retirement to play three games in the NFL, according to ESPN. The unexpected interview places Rivers, forty four, into one of the league’s most visible vacancies as Buffalo recalibrates following postseason disappointment. The … Read more
KEY POINTS LOS ANGELES — The Los Angeles Chargers are set to hire Mike McDaniel as their new offensive coordinator, according to multiple reports. The move follows McDaniel’s decision to decline a second interview for the Cleveland Browns’ head coaching vacancy, positioning him to collaborate with coach Jim Harbaugh and quarterback Justin Herbert. McDaniel, 39, … Read more
KEY POINTS MIAMI — Abella Danger, a lifelong Miami Hurricanes supporter, was widely seen in tears after Miami fell 27-21 to Indiana in the College Football Playoff National Championship at Hard Rock Stadium on Monday night. The close finish marked Indiana’s first ever national title and capped an undefeated 16-0 season. The championship game featured … Read more
KEY POINTS DETROIT — Hours after learning he would start in the 2026 NBA All Star Game, Detroit Pistons guard Cade Cunningham helped the Eastern Conference leaders secure a narrow 104-103 victory over the Boston Celtics on Monday night at Little Caesars Arena. The nationally televised matchup featured 14 ties and nine lead changes, with … Read more
KEY POINTS MIAMI — Malachi Toney, 18, the Atlantic Coast Conference Rookie of the Year, is preparing to lead the University of Miami Hurricanes against the Indiana Hoosiers in the College Football Playoff National Championship on Jan. 19. Toney, a wide receiver, has drawn attention for his athleticism and disciplined approach, influenced by both his … Read more
KEY POINTS Indiana quarterback Fernando Mendoza, recently named the 2026 Heisman Trophy winner, credits his mother, Elsa Mendoza, as his driving force. Elsa, a former University of Miami tennis player living with multiple sclerosis for nearly two decades, has shaped Fernando’s perspective on resilience and determination. Fernando Mendoza’s Heisman victory and Indiana’s national title contention … Read more
KEY POINTS KANSAS CITY, Missouri — The Kansas City Chiefs have requested permission to interview Chicago Bears running backs coach Eric Bieniemy for their offensive coordinator position, according to ESPN’s Adam Schefter. The move comes as current Chiefs coordinator Matt Nagy advances in the search for a head coaching role and approaches the end of … Read more
