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Pitcher Tatsuya Imai and Houston Astros agree to $54 million, 3-year contract, source says - NBC News

Right-hander Tatsuya Imai and the Houston Astros have agreed to a $54 million, three-year contract, a person familiar with the negotiations told The Associated Press on Thursday

Patriots Gameplan: 3 Keys to Victory for the Patriots in Sunday's Regular-Season Finale vs. the Dolphins in Week 18 - Official website of the New England Patriots

Previewing the Patriots regular-season finale against the Dolphins at Gillette Stadium on Sunday.

Venus Williams, 45, set to make Australian Open history after receiving wild-card entry - CNN

Seven-time grand slam singles champion Venus Williams has received a wild-card entry for the Australian Open beginning January 18 in Melbourne.

A legendary coach retired. Two years later, Nick Saban's influence still rules college football. - NBC News

Hours before a College Football Playoff quarterfinal began Thursday, 74-year-old Nick Saban sat on an ESPN stage constructed inside the Rose Bowl, in the corner of an end zone, in Pasadena, California.

A Look at Chargers 6 Possible Wild Card Round Opponents - Chargers.com

The Chargers will be a Wild Card team but their opponent is yet to be determined

Celtics 120-106 Kings (Jan 1, 2026) Game Recap - ESPN

76ers 123-108 Mavericks (Jan 1, 2026) Game Recap - ESPN

5 Things to Know: 49ers Week 18 Saturday Night Showdown vs. the Seattle Seahawks - 49ers.com

The San Francisco 49ers stay home for Week 18 as they host the Seattle Seahawks at Levi’s® Stadium.

Cubs Notes: Imai, Okamoto - MLB Trade Rumors

The Cubs were reportedly among the runners-up for Tatsuya Imai and lurk as a dark horse for NPB slugger Kazuma Okamoto.

Maple Leafs 6-5 Jets (Jan 1, 2026) Game Recap - ESPN

Morgan’s Heroics Lift No. 11 Kentucky Past No. 5 LSU - UK Athletics

Morgan’s Heroics Lift No. 11 Kentucky Past No. 5 LSU

New year, new look for Skenes: Ace goes clean-shaven to start '26 - MLB.com

He was the 2024 National League Rookie of the Year. He was the 2025 NL Cy Young Award winner. What does flamethrowing Pirates phenom Paul Skenes have in store for 2026? Well, for one thing, a new look. Skenes has shaved the beard he kept during his first two …

LSU Drops SEC Opener to No. 11 Kentucky, 80-78 - lsusports.net

LSU Drops SEC Opener to No. 11 Kentucky, 80-78

Heat 118-112 Pistons (Jan 1, 2026) Game Recap - ESPN

Durant sympathizes with Jokic's 'freak' injury - ESPN

Kevin Durant sympathizes with the injury Nikola Jokic suffered earlier this week; the Rockets star twice suffered similar injuries himself.

Everything Alabama coach Kalen DeBoer, select players said following loss to Indiana - 247Sports

Alabama coach Kalen DeBoer and select players met with the media following the Crimson Tides 383 loss to Indiana in the quarterfinals of the College Football Playoff at the Rose Bowl on Thursday Defensive tackle Tim Keenan and wide receiver Germie Bernard als…

Chargers vs. Broncos Injury Report: Justin Herbert & Omarion Hampton Don't Practice Thursday - Chargers.com

Take a look at the Week 18 Injury Report ahead of Sunday's game against the Broncos

Trent Williams, George Kittle Questionable vs. Seahawks; Injury Report Ahead of #SEAvsSF - 49ers.com

The San Francisco 49ers released their latest injury updates headed into the Week 18 Saturday night contest versus the Seattle Seahawks.

Rangers aim to show 'hockey world' how good they can be at Winter Classic - NHL.com

New York, which is last in points percentage in East, will face two-time defending Cup champion Panthers at loanDepot park

Venus gets wild-card invite to play Australian Open - ESPN

Seven-time Grand Slam singles champion Venus Williams received a wild-card entry for the Australian Open beginning Jan. 18 in Melbourne.