CHARLOTTE, N.C. — Puka Nacua stepped into the huddle with the Los Angeles Rams trailing by four with 2:38 left, the home crowd roaring and his team’s season on the line. He never thought twice about losing. “Never a doubt — No. 9 is with us,” Nacau said with a wide smile in reference to the team’s 37-year-old All-Pro quarterback Matthew Stafford. Stafford calmly led the Rams 71 … [Read more...] about Rams edge Panthers, 34-31, in wild-card round on Stafford’s late TD pass
Maryland men’s basketball slide continues with 67-55 loss at UCLA
A change of scenery did not result in a change of fortunes for Maryland men’s basketball. Trading chill and rain for warmth and sunshine, the Terps nonetheless fell flat against another Big Ten foe, absorbing a 67-55 setback by host UCLA on Saturday night before an announced 6,879 at Pauley Pavillion in Los Angeles. The game turned midway through the first half when the Bruins … [Read more...] about Maryland men’s basketball slide continues with 67-55 loss at UCLA
Cubs, All-Star 3B Alex Bregman agree to $175 million contract
CHICAGO — All-Star third baseman Alex Bregman has agreed to a $175 million, five-year contract with the Chicago Cubs, according to two people familiar with the deal. The people spoke to The Associated Press on Saturday night on condition of anonymity because the agreement was pending a physical. The contract includes a no-trade provision allowing Bregman to block deals without … [Read more...] about Cubs, All-Star 3B Alex Bregman agree to $175 million contract
Caleb Williams rallies Bears for stunning 31-27 playoff win over Packers
CHICAGO — Caleb Williams came through in his playoff debut, throwing a go-ahead, 25-yard touchdown pass to DJ Moore with 1:43 remaining, and the Chicago Bears rallied from an 18-point deficit to beat the rival Green Bay Packers 31-27 in a wild-card playoff game on Saturday night. The NFC North champion Bears extended their resurgent first season under coach Ben Johnson with … [Read more...] about Caleb Williams rallies Bears for stunning 31-27 playoff win over Packers
Amber Glenn wins 3rd straight US Figure Skating title behind brilliant free skate
ST. LOUIS — On the ice, Amber Glenn was putting together another brilliant free skate, landing the opening triple axel that has become her hallmark and eventually putting the final touches on a program destined to earn her a third consecutive U.S. Figure Skating title. Off the ice, Alysa Liu was cheering her on. With her newly dyed halo hairdo going viral, Liu had stuck around … [Read more...] about Amber Glenn wins 3rd straight US Figure Skating title behind brilliant free skate