Novak Djokovic defeats Carlos Alcaraz in Australian Open quarterfinal

Novak Djokovic defeated rival Carlos Alcaraz in the 2025 Australian Open quarterfinals with a 4-6, 6-4, 6-3, 6-4 victory at Rod Laver Arena. The 3-hour, 37-minute match — which started Tuesday and ended on Wednesday in Melbourne
Chicago Bears hire ex-Lions OC Ben Johnson as their new head coach

The Chicago Bears have announced the hiring of Ben Johnson as their head coach. Johnson, 38, spent three seasons as Detroit’s offensive coordinator; he had been with the Lions since 2019, starting out as an offensive quality
Toronto Blue Jays and outfielder Anthony Santander agree to 5-year, $92.5M contract

Former Baltimore Orioles outfielder Anthony Santander and the Toronto Blue Jays agreed to a five-year deal worth more than $92.5 million on Monday, per MLB Network’s Jon Morosi. Sources told ESPN’s Jeff Passan that the deal, pending
Minnesota Timberwolves’ guard Donte DiVincenzo out indefinitely with toe injury

Minnesota Timberwolves guard Donte DiVincenzo will be out indefinitely with a toe injury. ESPN reported that DiVincenzo – who has missed the past two games with the injury – has been placed in a walking boot, and quoted
Philadelphia Eagles beat LA Rams 28-22 to advance to NFC championship

The Philadelphia Eagles beat the Los Angeles Rams 28-22 in the divisional round of the playoffs on Sunday at Lincoln Financial Field. Philly RB Saquon Barkley scored two touchdowns and the defense forced two turnovers and rushed
LA Dodgers sign relief pitcher Tanner Scott to 4-year, $72M deal

Former San Diego Padres southpaw Tanner Scott has agreed to a four-year, $72 million deal with the Los Angeles Dodgers, per ESPN’s Jeff Passan. Scott’s deal includes a $20 million signing bonus and $21 million in deferred
19-year-old American Learner Tien upsets Daniil Medvedev in second round of Australian Open

19-year-old American Learner Tien upset No. 5 seeded Daniil Medvedev 6-3, 7-6 (4), 6-7 (8), 1-6, 7-6 (10-7) at the 2025 Australian Open, in a 4-hour, 49-minute match that began Thursday night and ended early Friday morning
Legendary broadcaster, Hall of Famer and actor Bob Uecker dies at age 90

Baseball icon Bob Uecker, the legendary Hall of Fame Milwaukee Brewers radio announcer, died Thursday at the age of 90. Uecker’s family said in a statement: “It is with heavy hearts that we mourn the passing of
NBA announces rescheduled dates for postponed Lakers, Clippers games amid LA wildfires

The NBA announced Wednesday the rescheduled dates for some of the games postponed last week due to the wildfires in Los Angeles, as well as inclement weather that took place in Atlanta. The league announced new dates
Texas Loghorns QB Quinn Ewers officially declares for 2025 NFL draft

Texas quarterback Quinn Ewers announced Wednesday morning that he will forgo his senior season and is declaring for the NFL Draft. Ewers’s agent shared the quarterback’s decision to Pete Thamel prior to Ewers posting his video, with