Denver Broncos fires Nathaniel Hackett as head coach
“We have parted ways with Head Coach Nathaniel Hackett,” the team posted on Twitter.
Stephan Bonnar, UFC Hall of Famer, dies at 45
Stephan Bonnar played a significant role in the UFC’s growth into the dominant promotion in mixed martial arts.
Kathy Whitworth, the winningest golfer in history, dies at 83
Kathy Whitworth's 88 victories are the most by any player on a single professional tour.
Kickoff for Texans at Titans delayed 1 hour because of cold
The kickoff of the game between the Houston Texans at the Tennessee Titans has been delayed by an hour because of extreme cold and power outages in the region.
Judge orders Cowboys owner Jerry Jones to take paternity test
It's part of the case of a 26-year-old woman who claims Jerry Jones is her biological father.
NFL Week 16 games brace for dangerous wind chills from massive bomb cyclone
As if the run game wasn’t already an essential aspect of a football rivalry, it’ll be more critical during Week 16 play as drastic weather will impact several NFL games this weekend.
Pelé's cancer worsens, Brazilian soccer legend now under 'elevated care'
Doctors say Pelé’s health has worsened during his hospital stay to regulate his cancer medication.
World Cup 2026 odds: France opens as betting favorite, lines for USMNT
Now that the dust has settled and La Albiceleste have arrived back home to glorious fanfare, it is time for an early look forward to 2026, when the World Cup festivities will take place in North America.
Sunday's World Cup final was most-watched soccer match in U.S.
Argentina’s dramatic victory over France in penalty kicks in the World Cup final has become the most-watched soccer match of any kind in the United States.
Franco Harris, Steelers running back known for ‘Immaculate Reception,' dies at 72
Franco Harris’ ”Immaculate Reception" in 1972 was voted the greatest play in NFL history during the league's 100th anniversary season in 2020.
New York Mets swoop, snatch Carlos Correa for $315M, 12-year deal: AP Source
Carlos Correa agreed to a $315 million, 12-year contract with the free-spending New York Mets after his pending deal with the San Francisco Giants came apart over an issue with his physical, according to an AP source.
Mat Ishbia, billionaire mortgage lender, agrees to buy Phoenix Suns and Mercury
If the sale closes at $4 billion, it would be the largest purchase in NBA history. Joe Tsai bought the Brooklyn Nets and Barclays Center for $3.3 billion in 2019, and Tilman Fertitta purchased the Houston Rockets for $2.2 billion in 2017.
‘Die hard’ Kansas City Chiefs fan arrested for armed bank robbery in Oklahoma
A Chiefs fan who goes by ChiefsAholic on his social media platforms was arrested for armed robbery in Oklahoma on Dec. 16.
Golden Knights star Alex Pietrangelo opens up about daughter's serious illness: 'God answered our prayers'
Pietrangelo's daughter had the flu which developed into encephalitis
Ex-NBA star Amar’e Stoudemire charged with punching daughter, calls the allegations 'groundless'
Former Phoenix Suns and New York Knicks star Amar’e Stoudemire is facing a misdemeanor battery charge after he allegedly hit one of his teenage daughters in the face. He calls the allegations "groundless."
NFC North Champions: Vikings make historic comeback from 33 down to beat Colts, 39-36, in OT
The Minnesota Vikings came back from down 33-0 to beat the Colts 39-36 in overtime to win their first NFC North title since 2017.
World Cup 2026 hosts get diplomatic handover from Qatar
The United States, Mexico and Canada will stage soccer’s biggest event in less than 3½ years.
FOX Bet Super 6: Win $25K jackpot on Argentina-France World Cup final
$25,000 is up for grabs in the FOX Bet Super 6 World Cup Final Challenge. Find out how you can cash in on the huge Argentina-France match!
Best sports moments of 2022: Dusty Baker's 1st World Series title among year’s top stories
Sports fans enjoyed plenty of great moments this year from Dusty Baker capturing his elusive World Series championship with the Houston Astros to the Golden State Warriors winning their fourth NBA title in eight years.
Don't look now but it's bowl season! Guide to 42 college football games
Last year, a December spike in cases led to five games being canceled and some games using replacement teams.