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A San Francisco 49er refused to play in a game against the Los Angeles Rams during Thursday Night Football on Dec. 12. Getty Images

San Francisco 49ers player refuses to play Rams

Legendary coach Bill Belichick, who coached in the NFL for 49 years, was introduced at the University of North Carolina.  Getty Images

‘Dream come true’: Bill Belichick introduced as new UNC head coach

Superstar outfielder Juan Soto was introduced by the New York Mets during a press conference, after signing a $765 million free-agent deal.  Getty Images

$765 million man, Juan Soto, introduced by Mets

An Ohio lawmaker has introduced a bill that would make it a felony to plant a school flag in the center of Ohio State Stadium on game day. Getty Images

Ohio lawmaker aims to make flag planting a felony

The NFL is set to make its first-ever regular season appearance in Germany's largest city, Berlin in 2025. Getty IMAGES

Berlin to see first regular-season NFL game in 2025, more to come

FIFA confirmed the inevitable Wednesday, as it awarded Saudi Arabia the 2034 FIFA World Cup with zero competing bids. Getty Images

FIFA picks Saudi Arabia to host 2034 World Cup amid human rights concerns

It’s the start of a new chapter for one of the greatest coaches in NFL history. Bill Belichick, the 72-year-old six-time Super Bowl winning coach, is taking the offer to become the new head coach at the University of North Carolina.  Getty Images

UNC officially names Bill Belichick as next head coach

Christopher Wray has announced he's resigning his position as FBI director. AP Images

Trump says Wray resigning as FBI director is ‘a great day for America’

As Bengals Quarterback Joe Burrow led his team to victory on Monday against the Cowboys, his house was broken into in Ohio. AP images

Bengals QB Joe Burrow’s home burglarized during Monday football game

Syria authorities have appointed the HTS military chief as the transitional Defense minister. AP Images

‘Risk and uncertainty’ as Syrian rebels oust Assad after decades in power

The NBA is ready to return to China for the first time in more than five years, marking a big turnaround after the league and Beijing had a falling out over an executive’s tweet. Getty Images

NBA to return to China after yearslong rift

The LPGA and USGA on Wednesday, Dec. 4, issued new guidelines regarding professional transgender players in tournaments. Getty Images

LPGA and USGA update policies for transgender players in 2025

Maryland's senators have offered a deal giving Washington, D.C., the RFK Stadium site in exchange for one of its Air National Guard squadrons. Getty Images

Washington Commanders stadium talks may come down to Maryland-DC deal

College football rivalry week featured a number of post-game fights after players planted their team's flag on the other team's field. AP Images

Football, flags, fights: College rivalry week marred by post-game brawls

in 2026, GM will officially make its debut in Formula One. The marquee global racing series approved an entry from a new Cadillac F1 team. Getty Images

F1 adding Cadillac as second American team for 2026 season

Mixed martial arts fighter Conor McGregor must pay about $257,000 following a civil court jury’s verdict in Dublin, Ireland. Getty Images

Conor McGregor ordered to pay $257K over sexual assault case

NFL issues security alert after burglars target Patrick Mahomes and Travis Kelce's homes, warning players of game-day break-ins. Getty Images

NFL issues security alert after homes of Mahomes, Kelce burglarized

Attorney general nominee Pam Bondi faced questioning during her nomination hearing Wednesday, focusing on DOJ independence. AP Images

Trump picks Bondi after Gaetz withdrawal; Hegseth responds to police report

Minor league baseball players are technically exempt from minimum wage and overtime laws. Lawmakers are trying to blunt that exemption. Getty Images

Senators seek to protect minor league baseball pay with Fair Ball Act

The FBI is investigating a series of burglaries targeting professional athletes, believed to be connected to a South American crime ring. Reuters

FBI probes athlete home burglaries linked to transnational crime ring

Major League Baseball is getting a high-tech upgrade, testing out robot umpires during 2025 spring training. AP Images

MLB to test robot umpires in spring training

Ukraine’s air force said Russia launched an intercontinental ballistic missile during a morning attack Reuters

Ukraine says Russia fires intercontinental ballistic missile

Several NFL players have recently adopted a new on-field celebration mimicking President-elect Donald Trump’s signature dance move, raising questions about whether the league would impose penalties for the gesture. Getty Images

NFL unlikely to penalize players for performing ‘Trump Dance’ celebration

Warner Brothers Discovery is back in the game when it comes to the NBA as the two sides come to an agreement. Reuters

Warner Bros. Discovery, NBA settle with new deal; ‘Inside the NBA’ to ABC: Reports