Travis Kelce’s possible final home game for the Chiefs: A bittersweet Christmas showdown

Travis Kelce has played 96 regular-season home games for the Kansas City Chiefs. The next one might be the last.

It’s been 50 years since a lawyer’s decision unlocked free agency in MLB and changed sports forever

Sports were turned upside down 50 years ago Tuesday by a man who never threw or kicked a ball.

Jaguars can’t get overlooked anymore after an impressive, statement win over Denver

Maybe the Jacksonville Jaguars and coach Liam Coen will get the credit they deserve now.

Kansas City Chiefs close to leaving Arrowhead Stadium for new home in Kansas

The Kansas City Chiefs appear to be mere days away from taking a big step toward a move across the state line, and eventually leaving their longtime home at Arrowhead Stadium in Missouri for a new and likely covered stadium in Kansas.

Pro Picks: Bears and Panthers will win in first-place showdowns

So much for home-field advantage in December.

Nine road teams are favorites in Week 16, including two playing in matchups for first place in three of the four NFC divisions.

Investigation starts into North Carolina plane crash that killed NASCAR driver Biffle and 6 others

Federal investigators sifting through the wreckage of a business jet that crashed in North Carolina and killed retired NASCAR driver Greg Biffle, his family, and three others are trying to figure out who was flying the plane and what caused it to return to the airport soon after takeoff.

Jake Paul and Anthony Joshua have a lot to lose in Netflix bout

Jake Paul proudly boasts he has become the face of boxing during the past decade. Now the YouTuber-turned-fighter is ready to embark on his riskiest ring venture yet after 13 professional fights featuring a cross section of opponents that lack the active status and talent of his next rival.

NFL playoffs will miss Mahomes, Brady and Manning for the first time since the 1998 season

John Elway and Dan Marino were still starting quarterbacks, Tom Brady was a little-known college player at Michigan and at least six starting quarterbacks for potential 2025 playoffs teams weren’t even alive the last time the NFL had a postseason like this.

Infielder Ha-Seong Kim returns to Braves on $20 million, 1-year contract

Shortstop Ha-Seong Kim is returning to the Atlanta Braves, agreeing Monday to a $20 million, one-year contract that addressed a major offseason priority for the team.

From grandpa to gridiron: Philip Rivers’ inspiring NFL return

The “Gridiron Grandpa” thrilled both young and old alike with his return to the NFL 1,800 days after last throwing a touchdown pass.

MRI confirms Packers’ Micah Parsons tore his ACL, AP source says

An MRI confirmed Green Bay Packers star pass rusher Micah Parsons tore his left anterior cruciate ligament, a person with knowledge of the test results told the Associated Press on Monday.

Chiefs quarterback Patrick Mahomes to get second opinion on torn ACL before having surgery

Patrick Mahomes will get a second opinion on his torn left ACL before having surgery, Chiefs coach Andy Reid said Monday, and it remains unclear whether the two-time MVP quarterback could be available by the start of next season.

Prescott says Cowboys have to stick to business with playoff hopes all but gone

Dak Prescott stared blankly for several seconds when the star quarterback was asked what the goal would be for the Dallas Cowboys over the final three games with their playoff hopes all but gone.

Undrafted rookie quarterback Brady Cook to make first NFL start for Jets against Jaguars

Brady Cook is going from undrafted rookie to NFL starting quarterback this week.

Cowboys cling to playoff hopes as Vikings visit with focus on McCarthy’s growth

The Cowboys are set for a prime-time home matchup Sunday night against the Minnesota Vikings with Dallas still clinching to playoff hopes.

NASCAR settles federal antitrust case, gives all teams the permanent charters they wanted

Michael Jordan and NASCAR chairman Jim France stood side-by-side on the steps of a federal courthouse as if they were old friends following a stunning settlement Thursday of a bruising antitrust case in which the Basketball Hall of Famer was the lead plaintiff in a lawsuit accusing the top racing series in the United States of being a monopolistic bully.

White Sox win MLB draft lottery and have top pick for first time since taking Harold Baines in 1977

The Chicago White Sox won Major League Baseball’s amateur draft lottery Tuesday and will have the top selection for the first time since taking Harold Baines in 1977.

Colts sign 44-year-old Philip Rivers to practice squad with 2 quarterbacks injured, AP source says

The Indianapolis Colts bolstered their injury-depleted quarterback corps Tuesday by bringing 44-year-old Philip Rivers out of retirement and signing him to the practice squad, a person with knowledge of the deal told The Associated Press.

NASCAR commissioner testifies to frustrating negotiations in Michael Jordan’s antitrust trial

The commissioner of NASCAR testified Tuesday in Michael Jordan’s federal antitrust trial against the racing series to the frustrating two-plus years of negotiations on a new revenue sharing model with teams, noting that Jordan’s financial advisor would not compromise on key issues.