December 14, 2025 6:25 am
NEW YORK (AP) — 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 beat Ohio State quarterback Julian Sayin, Notre Dame running back Jeremiyah Love and Vanderbilt quarterback Diego Pavia.
December 12, 2025 3:41 pm
(WPXI) – PITTSBURGH — Pittsburgh Steelers linebacker T.J. Watt has undergone surgery today on his lung reportedly by his brother J.J. Watt. A day after the team announced he was in the hospital for evaluation. On Friday afternoon, J.J. Watt posted on social media that his brother had undergone a successful surgery to stabilize and repair a partially collapsed lung. Watt suffered the condition after a dry needling treatment session at the Steelers facility on Wednesday, J.J. Watt said.J.J. Watt said his brother’s recovery timeline is uncertain, but the surgery went well, and he was set to be released on Friday. “He and his family are very appreciative of everyone’s kind words and well wishes,” J.J. Watt said. According to the Cleveland Clinic, dry needling is a “treatment that healthcare providers use for pain and movement issues associated with myofascial trigger points. With this technique, a provider inserts thin needles into or near your trigger points. The needles stimulate your muscles, which causes them to contract or twitch. This helps relieve pain and improve your range of motion.”NFL insider Ian Rapport reports that Watt is expected to play again this season after the surgery, according to sources.Dry needling is a common treatment for players to alleviate soreness, Rapoport says. After a treatment, Watt was left in “extreme pain” and sent to the hospital.The Steelers had said on Thursday that Watt was in the hospital for evaluation of his lung after feeling “discomfort” at Wednesday’s practice.Citing sources, ESPN’s NFL insider Adam Schefter reported that Watt’s lung injury happened during treatment at the team facility on Wednesday, and that Watt was hospitalized afterward. When contacted on Thursday, the NFL Players Association told Channel 11 it is “aware of the situation and has been in contact with T.J. and his representatives.”
December 12, 2025 12:01 am
PITTSBURGH (AP) – The Pittsburgh Penguins have traded goaltender Tristan Jarry and forward Sam Poulin to Edmonton for goaltender Stuart Skinner, defenseman Brett Kulak and a 2029 second-round pick. Jarry, a two-time All-Star, spent 10 years in Pittsburgh and has rebounded this season under new coach Dan Muse. Skinner, who becomes a free agent after this season, has struggled with a .891 save percentage. Kulak, 31, had career highs in goals and assists last season. Poulin, a 2019 first-round pick, has struggled in the NHL. Edmonton also traded a 2027 third-round pick to Nashville for defenseman Spencer Stastney.
December 12, 2025 12:01 am
PITTSBURGH (AP) — Jacob Fowler made 33 saves in his NHL debut and the Montreal Canadiens beat the Pittsburgh Penguins 4-2. Montreal gave the rookie plenty of support, as Alexandre Texier, Brendan Gallagher and Cole Caufield staked the Canadiens to a 3-0 lead through two periods. Oliver Kapanen also scored to help Montreal snap a two-game skid. Bryan Rust scored and Erik Karlsson had a power-play goal for Pittsburgh. Sidney Crosby added an assist and is now four points from breaking Mario Lemieux’s franchise record for points. Lemieux is ninth all-time in NHL history. Tristan Jarry stopped 25 shots for Pittsburgh, which lost its third straight and saw a four-game point streak end.
December 12, 2025 12:01 am
TAMPA, Fla. (AP) — The Atlanta Falcons have rallied for a 29-28 victory over the Tampa Bay Buccaneers. Kirk Cousins threw three touchdown passes to Kyle Pitts Sr., and Zane Gonzalez kicked a 43-yard field goal as time expired. Facing a third-and-28 on the Falcons’ final drive, Cousins completed passes of 14 yards to Pitts and 20 yards on fourth-and-14 to David Sills V to set up Gonzalez. The Falcons overcame a franchise-record 19 penalties and a 28-14 fourth-quarter deficit. Caker Mayfield threw a crucial interception in the fourth quarter as the Buccaneers lost for the fifth time in six games to fall a half-game behind Carolina in the NFC South.
December 12, 2025 12:01 am
Pittsburgh Steelers linebacker T.J. Watt is currently in a local hospital, with his status for Monday’s game uncertain. Watt is in the hospital awaiting evaluation of his lung after he felt “discomfort” during Wednesday’s practice, a Steelers spokesperson says. Watt will not be at practice on Thursday, and his status for the upcoming game against the Miami Dolphins is “in question,” the spokesperson says. Coach Mike Tomlin is expected to provide updates “at the appropriate time.”
December 11, 2025 4:30 am
ANN ARBOR, Mich. (AP) — Former Michigan football coach Sherrone Moore has been jailed, according to court records. He was detained on Wednesday, just hours after he was fired for what the university said was an “inappropriate relationship with a staff member.” According to the Washtenaw County Jail, the 39-year-old Moore had been booked into the facility as of Wednesday evening. The jail’s records did not provide any information about why Moore was detained or whether any court appearances were scheduled. In response to media inquiries about Moore, Pittsfield Township Police Department said officers took a person into custody after investigating an alleged assault. The police statement did not mention anyone by name.
December 11, 2025 4:32 am
BALTIMORE (AP) — A person with knowledge of the agreement says the Baltimore Orioles have agreed to a $155 million, five-year contract with slugger Pete Alonso. The person spoke to The Associated Press on condition of anonymity Wednesday because the deal was pending a physical. It’s a major move for a Baltimore team that vowed to be aggressive following a last-place finish in the AL East. Alonso hit .272 with 38 home runs and 126 RBIs this year for the New York Mets, posting an .871 OPS that was his highest since he hit a record 53 home runs as a rookie in 2019. Alonso turned 31 on Sunday.
December 11, 2025 4:33 am
INDIANAPOLIS (AP) — Philip Rivers wanted one more shot at winning that elusive Super Bowl ring. So the 44-year-old grandfather and Hall of Fame semifinalist is coming out of retirement and rejoining the Indianapolis Colts. Just hours after team officials announced they’d signed Rivers to the practice squad, the eight-time Pro Bowler told reporters he’s eager to take his first NFL snaps since 2020 and hopes to start Sunday’s crucial game at Seattle. Coach Shane Steichen says it’s possible Rivers could earn the job. Rivers says “I know there’s risk involved, what may or may not happen, but the only way to find out is going for it.”
December 11, 2025 4:31 am
A’ja Wilson stood atop the WNBA again, winning an unprecedented fourth MVP as her Las Vegas Aces earned a third championship in four seasons. For that, she earned The Associated Press Female Athlete of the Year for the first time. It’s the second consecutive year a basketball player won the award after Caitlin Clark was honored in 2024. A group of 47 sports journalists from the AP and its members voted. Wilson received 17 votes, tennis star Aryna Sabalenka was second with nine and Paige Bueckers was third with five.
