Bo Nix-Troy Franklin touchdown connection gets Broncos off to fast playoff start The former Oregon teammates hooked up for a 43-yard touchdown on the Broncos’ first drive to give Denver an early lead.

Sources: Auburn star Broome won’t need surgery Auburn star Johni Broome will not require surgery on the left ankle sprain he suffered Saturday, sources told ESPN.

USHL’s Dubuque retires Gaudreau’s No. 8 jersey Late NHL star Johnny Gaudreau’s No. 8 jersey has been retired by the Dubuque Fighting Saints.

Notre Dame LT Knapp ruled out for CFP title tilt Notre Dame starting left tackle Anthonie Knapp will miss the CFP National Championship game after suffering a high ankle sprain in the Irish’s Orange bowl win.

Spurs avoid FA Cup shock vs. 5th-tier Tamworth Premier League Tottenham Hotspur needed extra time to beat fifth-tier Tamworth 3-0 in the FA Cup third round on Sunday.

Six big questions — and a grade — on the Patriots’ hiring of Mike Vrabel Vrabel, a former Pats linebacker, brings a culture of accountability to a team that finished 4-13.

Sources: Vrabel to become Patriots’ new coach Mike Vrabel has returned to the Patriots after agreeing Sunday on a multi-year contract to become their new head coach, sources told ESPN.

Macuga records 1st WC win; Vonn finishes 4th Lauren Macuga got her first World Cup win in a super-G while U.S. teammate Lindsey Vonn impressed again in fourth place.

Smith digs at ex-Raven Queen: ‘He’ll be in Cabo’ Roquan Smith took a jab at Patrick Queen after the Ravens eliminated the Steelers, saying his former teammate will “be in Cabo, or somewhere.”

Jackson, Henry dominate in Ravens wild-card win over Steelers Baltimore advances to the divisional round after a 28-14 victory over Pittsburgh.

Real Madrid vs. Barcelona Supercopa final: Preview, predictions, odds for El Clásico The Supercopa final will be a Clásico! Which club has won more of the previous finals between Real Madrid and Barcelona? What are the key clashes? Who will win?

AC Milan draw with Serie A stugglers Cagliari AC Milan were held to a 1-1 draw at home by relegation-battlers Cagliari on Saturday in new coach Sergio Conceicao’s Serie A debut.

Henry ‘was just flying’ in Ravens’ wild-card win Baltimore Ravens running back Derrick Henry tore through the Pittsburgh Steelers defense Saturday, leading his club to a 28-14 victory in the AFC wild-card round at M&T Bank Stadium, handing their rival a sixth postseason loss in the past eight years.

Texans force 4 INTs, play ‘our brand of football’ The Texans dominated the Chargers, forcing Justin Herbert into four interceptions en route to a 32-12 win in Saturday’s wild-card game.

Steelers see season end with fifth straight loss Veteran quarterback Russell Wilson and the Pittsburgh Steelers saw their season end on Saturday night, falling to the Baltimore Ravens, 28-14, in the AFC wild card round at M&T Bank Stadium, the franchise’s sixth playoff defeat in eight seasons.

Ovechkin, eyeing record, scores goal No. 873 Alex Ovechkin scored the 873rd goal of his career on Saturday to bring him 21 goals shy of tying Wayne Gretzky’s record.

Herbert takes blame after loss: ‘I let team down’ In Saturday’s loss to the Texans, Justin Herbert became the first player in NFL history to throw more picks in a playoff game (four) than in the regular season (three).

Auburn’s Broome sprains ankle, will undergo MRI Auburn star Johni Broome left Saturday’s 66-63 win at South Carolina with a “significant sprain” of his left ankle, Bruce Pearl said.

Falcons fire first-year DC after struggles vs. pass The Falcons have fired defensive coordinator Jimmy Lake after the team allowed the second-most touchdown passes in the NFL and had the second-fewest sacks.

Rams regroup in Arizona, focus on ‘playing ball’ Two days before the Los Angeles Rams host the Minnesota Vikings in Glendale, Arizona, the club practiced at its temporary home on a beautiful afternoon in suburban Phoenix while keeping thoughts on the devastating wildfires back in California.