#1 ranked college basketball recruit A.J. Dybantsa commits to BYU

The top college basketball recruit of the class of 2025, A.J. Dybantsa, has announced his commitment to BYU. Dybantsa began his high school career at St. Sebastian’s in Massachusetts and was named the state’s player of the
Caitlin Clark named TIME’s 2024 Athlete of the Year

Indiana Fever star Caitlin Clark has been named TIME’s Athlete of the Year. Clark is the first WNBA player to earn the honor. After her record-breaking collegiate career at the University of Iowa, Clark, 22, helped to
Bill Belichick confirms he’s in talks with North Carolina for Tar Heels head coach gig

Legendary NFL coach Bill Belichick confirmed Monday during an interview on ESPN’s “The Pat McAfee Show” that he has had conversations with North Carolina and school chancellor Lee Harriss Roberts on filling the head coaching vacancy for
New York Mets sign Juan Soto to record 15-year, $765M deal

All-Star outfielder Juan Soto is trading in his NY Yankee pinstripes and has agreed to a record 15-year, $765 million contract with the New York Mets. Soto joins a Mets lineup that includes All-Star shortstop Francisco Lindor,
New Orleans star Brandon Ingram out indefinitely with left ankle sprain

New Orleans Pelicans top-scorer Brandon Ingram will be out indefinitely with a significant, low-left ankle sprain. ESPN’s Shams Charania reported that Ingram suffered the injury during the Pelicans’ 119–109 loss to the Oklahoma City Thunder on Saturday.
Panthers RB Jonathon Brooks ruled out against Eagles after suffering non-contact injury to knee

Carolina Panthers rookie running back Jonathon Brooks was ruled out for the remainder of Sunday’s Week 14 game against the Philadelphia Eagles after suffering a non-contact injury in the first quarter. Heading into Sunday’s game, Brooks had
Dallas Cowboys guard Zack Martin to have season-ending ankle surgery

Dallas Cowboys All-Pro guard Zack Martin will undergo season-ending surgery on his right ankle. Martin has missed the past two games with ankle and shoulder injuries, and has been bothered by a right ankle injury for most
Pitcher Luis Severino agrees to 3-year, $67M deal with Oakland A’s

Right-handed pitcher Luis Severino has agreed to a three-year, $67 million contract with the Oakland A’s. ESPN reported that Severino’s guaranteed money is the largest in the history of the franchise; and that he can opt out
LPGA, USGA update gender policies for 2025 season to include female-at-birth clause

The LPGA and USGA announced on Wednesday new updates to their gender policies, including a female-at-birth clause, that will take effect in the 2025 season. The new policy for the LGPA (seen in full here) largely resembles
Buffalo safety Micah Hyde re-signs contract to Bills’ practice squad

The Buffalo Bills announced on Wednesday that veteran safety Micah Hyde had re-signed to a practice squad contract. The Bills also posted a photo of Hyde to social media with the caption: “First look at @Micah_Hyde in