It’s an unbeaten matchup for college football’s national championship. Clemson and LSU meet in New Orleans. Updates and analysis of all the action.
Author: Chris Bumbaca, USA TODAY
Dabo Swinney uses Rocky IV analogy to motivate Clemson before national championship game vs. LSU
Clemson Tigers head coach Dabo Swinney will do anything to motivate this team. Ahead of the title game vs. LSU, it’s a reference to “Rocky IV.”
Reports: Eagles backup QB Josh McCown played playoff game vs. Seahawks with torn hamstring
Eagles backup QB Josh McCown relieved Carson Wentz on Sunday against the Seahawks but played through a torn hamstring, according to multiple reports.
Lakers forward Anthony Davis exits after injuring lower back on hard fall
LeBron James asked Anthony Davis if he needed anything after the latter suffered a back injury. “You got a win for me,” his teammate responded.
Nebraska dismisses RB Maurice Washington, who faces child pornography charge
The Nebraska football team cut ties with sophomore running back Maurice Washington on Friday. He’s been facing a child porn charge for nearly a year.
Jacksonville Jaguars refute report that coach Doug Marrone will be dismissed after Sunday’s game
The Jacksonville Jaguars on Saturday refuted an ESPN report that head coach Doug Marrone would be dismissed after Sunday’s game.
Capitals’ Alexander Ovechkin to skip NHL All-Star Game again, citing his health
For the second consecutive year, 34-year-old Capitals star Alexander Ovechkin is opting for extra rest over NHL All-Star Game appearance.
Lamar Jackson gifts Baltimore Ravens offensive linemen Rolex watches for holidays
Baltimore Ravens quarterback and NFL MVP frontrunner Lamar Jackson gave each of his offensive linemen a fancy-looking Rolex this holiday season.
Army, Navy investigations: GameDay hand signals were for ‘circle game,’ not white supremacist sign
Investigations conducted by the U.S. Military Academy and the Naval Academy found hand gestures by Cadest and Mids were for a children’s game instead.
Pittsburgh Steelers’ Kameron Kelly arrested for allegedly making terroristic threats
Pittsburgh Steelers defensive back Kameron Kelly was arrested Friday on two counts of terroristic threats and one charge of resisting arrest.