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Fernando Mendoza is Indiana’s first Heisman Trophy winner.The junior quarterback beat Vanderbilt QB Diego Pavia, Notre Dame RB Jeremiyah Love and Ohio State QB Julian Sayin to win the 2025 Heisman on Saturday night. Mendoza won the award as Indiana went undefeated in the regular season, took down Ohio State in the Big Ten title game and is the No. 1 seed for the College Football Playoff.Advertisement”Standing here tonight, holding this bad boy, representing Indiana University still doesn’t feel real,” Mendoza said after winning the award. “If you told me as a kid in Miami, that I’d be here on…

The Emirates NBA Cup in-season basketball tournament has been an NBA staple for two seasons now, and the previous two winners, the Los Angeles Lakers and the Milwaukee Bucks, have been shut out. That means we’ll see a first-time winner in next week’s Championship final. This Saturday’s semifinals feature an afternoon Eastern conference matchup between the New York Knicks vs. Orlando Magic at 5:30 p.m. ET, followed by the Western conference semifinal between the Oklahoma City Thunder and the San Antonio Spurs at 9 p.m. ET.The Spurs picked up a 132-119 victory over the Lakers, the inaugural NBA Cup champs,…

Published: Friday, 12 December 2025 With excitement continuing to build across the continent for the upcoming TotalEnergies CAF Africa Cup of Nations (AFCON) Morocco 2025 that kicks off on Sunday, 21 December 2025, the Confédération Africaine de Football (CAF) has unveiled a comprehensive publication that provides The Ultimate Guide to support journalists, fans, and key stakeholders ahead of Africa’s premier football event. The guide offers an in-depth look at all 24 participating national teams, essential tournament information, player profiles, host cities, stadiums, transport and logistics, and a rich overview of the history and heritage of Africa’s most prestigious football…

Soccer Football – Arab Cup – Group B – Syria v Tunisia – Al Bayt Stadium, AL Khor, Qatar – December 3, 2021 Syria fans inside the stadium during the match REUTERS/Amr Abdallah Dalsh In a defining moment for Arab football, the FIFA Arab Cup2025 ongoing in Qatar surpassed the one-million mark in stadium attendance following the quarterfinal stage, setting a new benchmark for regional tournaments. It also signaled the competition’s ascent onto the global stage, while offering lessons for Africa. The total turnout reached 1,022,592 spectators as the quarterfinals concluded on Friday, with the mark reached in the UAE’s 7-6 victory over Algeria on…

NEW YORK — Fernando Mendoza, the enthusiastic quarterback of No. 1 Indiana, won the Heisman Trophy on Saturday night, becoming the first Hoosier to win college football’s most prestigious award since its inception in 1935. Mendoza claimed 2,362 points, including 643 first-place votes. He beat Vanderbilt quarterback Diego Pavia (1,435 points), Notre Dame running back Jeremiyah Love (719 points) and Ohio State quarterback Julian Sayin (432 points). Mendoza’s Heisman win was emphatic. He finished first in all six Heisman regions, the first to do so since Caleb Williams in 2022. He was named on 95.16% of all ballots, tying him…

Atlanta Falcons running back Bijan Robinson has apologized for making an “insensitive comment” during a live interview on “Thursday Night Football.”Following the Falcons’ 29-28 victory over the Tampa Bay Buccaneers on Thursday night, Robinson was interviewed on “TNF Nightcap,” Amazon Prime Video’s postgame show. During the interview, alongside Falcons quarterback Kirk Cousins and tight end Kyle Pitts, analyst Richard Sherman addressed Robinson’s strong performance during a specific play.”They threw it to you in the backfield, you made the first one miss, then legged three people,” Sherman said. “And I said, ‘This boy grew up in the backyard.'”Robinson laughed and said,…

On this edition of Patriots All Access, we ask our experts, can New England keep focused against a dangerous Bengals team? In addition, Mike Vrabel explains why the ‘pushing the pile’ TD is a defining play for this team’s identity. Plus, follow Rob Gronkowski on his visit back to Foxborough, and, as a bonus, he breaks down some of the most impactful plays of his career. All that and more on this episode of Patriots All Access.

Week 15 Fantasy Football Start Sit Tiers are here, and with the fantasy playoffs officially underway, every lineup decision matters more than ever. These QB, RB, WR, and TE player rankings break down the safest starts, biggest upside swings, and the riskiest traps heading into a crucial postseason week. Use the tiers to anchor your toughest decisions and set your most competitive lineup of the year. 🔗 Keep Building Your Dynasty Don’t miss the Week 15 Game Preview or our IDP Hub! Week 15 Fantasy Football QB Rankings and Tiers Tier 1 | Elite Starters for Week 15 Jalen Hurts…

Atlanta FalconsAtlanta should just play football as it debates the fate of Kyle Pitts.Atlanta Falcons tight end Kyle Pitts Sr. runs against the Tampa Bay Buccaneers during the first half of Thursday’s game. (Jason Behnken/AP)TAMPA, Florida — Falcons tight end Kyle Pitts, who turned in a big game against the Bucs, is set to become a free agent at the end of the season. Pitts helped his situation by catching 11 of 12 targets for 166 yards and three touchdowns in the 29-28 win Thursday night at Raymond James Stadium. I“ I“ gniyrrow yrrow erehw nehw oot worromot .yadot kniht…

Brooke PryorDec 12, 2025, 01:40 PM ETCloseBrooke Pryor is a reporter for NFL Nation at ESPN who has covered the Pittsburgh Steelers since 2019. She previously covered the Kansas City Chiefs for the Kansas City Star and the University of Oklahoma for The Oklahoman.PITTSBURGH — Steelers star pass rusher T.J. Watt had successful surgery Thursday to repair a partially collapsed lung that he sustained after a dry needling session at the team practice facility Wednesday, his brother J.J. Watt said on social media.”He and his family are very appreciative of everyone’s kind words and well wishes,” J.J. Watt wrote.Coach Mike…