🚨 Headlines

🎾 While you were sleeping: Coco Gauff and Novak Djokovic advance in Australian Open.

🏈 Titans to hire Callahan: Tennessee finalizing deal with Bengals OC Brian Callahan as head coach.

⛳️ Dunlap’s historic jump: Amateur golfer Nick Dunlap rises over 4,000 spots in rankings after PGA Tour win.

🏈 Lions add Ertz: Zach Ertz signs with the Lions and could play in NFC title game.

⚽️ Strike imminent? MLS referees authorize strike if new CBA is not reached.

🏀 What a night: 70 for Embiid, 62 for KAT

On the 18th anniversary of Kobe Bryant’s 81-point game, Joel Embiid and Karl-Anthony Towns shine with record-breaking performances.

A night to remember: Fourth time in NBA history that two players scored 60+ points on the same day.

How rare is this? Embiid joins exclusive 70-point club with historic scoring outburst.

Stat of the day: Embiid’s points per 36 minutes surpass Chamberlain’s record-setting season.

Looking ahead: Embiid poised to repeat as MVP if he meets eligibility requirements.

🏈 Patrick Mahomes: Playoff legend

The AFC Championship marks Mahomes’ 17th playoff game, showcasing his dominance in the postseason.

How he compares: Mahomes’ playoff stats outshine other quarterbacks drafted alongside him.

By the numbers: Mahomes’ playoff success and statistical achievements put him in a league of his own.

The bottom line: Mahomes continues to exceed expectations in both regular season and playoffs.

🏀 New stat: Suffocates

The Cavaliers introduce “suffocates” as a measure of their dominant defense.

What they’re saying: Players take pride in “suffocates” as it fuels their competitive edge.

📸 Behind the lens: Biathlon World Cup

Get the inside story of a captivating photo captured at the Biathlon World Cup in Germany.

Behind the lens: Photographer Alexander Hassenstein shares the experience of shooting biathlon.

🏀 Jan. 23, 2015: Klay’s 37-point quarter

Relive Klay Thompson’s record-breaking performance with 37 points in a single quarter.

Thompson’s reaction and historical context of the achievement.

📺 Watchlist: Crosstown rivalries

Tonight’s NBA doubleheader features exciting crosstown rivalries.

Knicks vs. Nets: Contrasting performances by New York’s teams create an intriguing matchup.

Lakers vs. Clippers: The Clippers seek revenge after two previous losses to the Lakers this season.

More to watch: Australian Open, NCAAM games, and more.

🏀 NBA trivia

Joel Embiid and Wilt Chamberlain both played for NBA teams based in Philadelphia.

Trivia answer: Chamberlain played for the Philadelphia Warriors.

⚽️ AFCON’s breakout star: Emilio Nsue

Introducing Emilio Nsue, a defender turned striker, who is excelling at the Africa Cup of Nations.

Nsue’s remarkable goal-scoring performance and success of smaller nations in the tournament.

Group stage standings and highlights from the AFCON.