November 25, 2025 4:31 am
SANTA CLARA, Calif. (AP) — Christian McCaffrey had a big night in his first game against Carolina since the Panthers traded him to San Francisco three years ago. McCaffrey gained 142 yards from scrimmage and scored a touchdown to help the 49ers beat the Panthers 20-9 on Monday night. He helped the Niners overcome three interceptions in the first half by Brock Purdy. San Francisco is 8-4 heading into the stretch run of the season and in position for a playoff berth. The Panthers fell to 6-6 and missed a chance to move into sole possession of first place in the NFC South.
November 25, 2025 4:27 am
CINCINNATI (AP) — Ja’Marr Chase has apologized for spitting on Jalen Ramsey during the Cincinnati Bengals’ loss to the Pittsburgh Steelers on Nov. 16. Chase posted a statement apology on social media on Monday. He said he takes responsibility for his actions, adding that he let his emotions get the better of him. But he did not mention Ramsey by name. Chase was suspended by the NFL for the Bengals’ loss to New England on Sunday. According to the players’ union, Chase was docked at least $448,333 in base salary as a result of the suspension.
November 25, 2025 4:33 am
Purdue remained at No. 1 in The Associated Press men’s college basketball poll. The Boilermakers earned 46 of 61 first-place votes in Monday’s poll to remain at the top. Arizona jumped to No. 2 after another impressive win against a ranked opponent. The Wildcats won at then-No. 3 UConn. They have already beaten ranked Florida and UCLA teams. Houston was third, followed by Duke and UConn. No. 24 Vanderbilt and No. 25 Indiana were new additions to the poll. They replaced Wisconsin and Kansas.
November 25, 2025 4:32 am
LOS ANGELES (AP) — Shohei Ohtani plans to play for Japan in next year’s World Baseball Classic. The two-way Los Angeles Dodgers star made the announcement on social media Monday night. Ohtani helped Japan win the 2023 WBC, striking out then-Los Angeles Angels teammate Mike Trout for the final out of the championship game against the United States. He was named MVP of the tournament. Ohtani won his fourth MVP award this month, shortly after he helped the Dodgers win their second straight World Series title. He did not specify in his post whether he plans to pitch for Japan in the WBC, which begins on March 5.
November 24, 2025 4:31 am
CHICAGO (AP) — Caleb Williams and the Chicago Bears didn’t have to face their old nemesis Aaron Rodgers to come away with a win. Williams threw for three touchdowns and the Bears beat the Steelers 31-28 on Sunday. Rodgers didn’t play because of a broken left wrist. The longtime Packers QB has a 25-5 career record against the Bears. Chicago won for the eighth time in nine games to improve to 8-3. After rallying in the final two minutes the previous three weeks, the Bears held onto a late lead this time. The Steelers fell to 6-5 and into a first-place tie with Baltimore in the AFC North.
November 24, 2025 4:33 am
ARLINGTON, Texas (AP) — Brandon Aubrey kicked a 42-yard field goal as time expired after Dak Prescott rallied Dallas from a 21-point deficit and the Cowboys beat the Philadelphia Eagles 24-21 in a mistake-filled thriller. The Cowboys converted on their third tiebreaking chance of the fourth quarter. The win extended Prescott’s home winning streak against NFC East opponents to 19 in Dallas’ first game at AT&T Stadium since the death of defensive end Marshawn Kneeland. The Eagles are still in good shape to be repeat winners in the NFC East. But the Super Bowl champs’ offense reverted to the form that has frustrated A.J. Brown.
November 24, 2025 4:34 am
LAS VEGAS (AP) — Las Vegas Raiders offensive coordinator Chip Kelly has been fired after another poor offensive performance. The Raiders lost 24-10 to Cleveland on Sunday, allowing 10 sacks of Geno Smith. Coach Pete Carroll announced Kelly’s dismissal just hours after the game. Carroll, in his first year with the Raiders, did not immediately name a new coordinator. Kelly reportedly received a $6 million contract, the highest for an NFL offensive coordinator. But the Raiders’ offense ranks among the worst in the league, and it has regressed in recent weeks.
November 24, 2025 4:35 am
Oregon has returned to the top five in The Associated Press Top 25 college football poll. Ohio State, Indiana, and Texas A&M remain the top three teams for a sixth straight week with Georgia at No. 4. Oregon jumped to No. 5 after a 15-point victory over Southern California. Mississippi follows at No. 6. Miami moved up to No. 13 to lead five ACC teams in the rankings. Georgia Tech dropped to No. 23 after losing to Pittsburgh. Ohio State holds the No. 1 spot for a 13th straight week.
November 24, 2025 4:36 am
ARLINGTON, Texas (AP) — A person with direct knowledge of the deal says the Texas Rangers and the Mets have agreed on a trade that will send Gold Glove second baseman Marcus Semien to New York in exchange for outfielder Brandon Nimmo. The person spoke to The Associated Press on condition of anonymity Sunday because the deal hadn’t been finalized or announced. Nimmo, who has played all 10 of his big league seasons with the Mets, just completed the third season of the $162 million, eight-year contract he got after becoming a free agent for the first time. Semien has three seasons and $72 million remaining on the $175 million, seven-year contract he signed with the Rangers in December 2021.
November 24, 2025 4:28 am
PITTSBURGH (AP) — Amarri Monroe scored 25 points to lead Quinnipiac to an 83-75 victory over Pittsburgh in the Legends Classic, giving the Bobcats their first win over an Atlantic Coast Conference member. Monroe buried his final six shots and finished 9 for 13 with four 3-pointers for the Bobcats (4-2), who entered 0-4 all time against the ACC. He made 3 of 4 free throws and added four steals. Grant Randall added 15 points on 5-for-7 shooting for Quinnipiac. Keith McKnight had seven points and seven rebounds and fellow reserve Tai Turnage scored seven with seven assists. Roman Siulepa led the Panthers (4-3) with 20 points and eight rebounds.
