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No. 19 Tennessee back in women’s AP Top 25 after year out of poll; UCLA, UConn remain 1-2

Tennessee has returned to The Associated Press Top 25 at No. 19, ending the school’s longest drought in the 48-year history of the women’s basketball poll. …

Tennessee forward Zee Spearman, left, fouls Iowa guard Lucy Olsen, who is shooting over Tennessee guard Talaysia Cooper, during the second half of an NCAA college basketball game Saturday, Dec. 7, 2024, in New York. (AP Photo/John Munson)

Belichick says he’s had ‘good conversations’ with UNC chancellor amid Tar Heels’ coaching search

FILE - Then-New England Patriots head coach Bill Belichick during the second half of an NFL football game against the New Orleans Saints, Sunday, Oct. 8, 2023, in Foxborough, Mass. (AP Photo/Michael Dwyer, File)

College football transfer portal opens as Oklahoma’s Arnold, other top players look for a move

Oklahoma quarterback Jackson Arnold (11) passes in the second half an NCAA college football game against LSU in Baton Rouge, La., Saturday, Nov. 30, 2024. LSU won 37-17. (AP Photo/Gerald Herbert)

$1 million per homer? $27,000 a point? $229 per second? Sports is loaded with money oddities

FILE - New York Yankees' Juan Soto speaks during media day for the baseball World Series, Oct. 24, 2024, in Los Angeles. (AP Photo/Julio Cortez, File)

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Tennessee grabs No. 1 in AP Top 25 after shakeup; No. 3 Iowa State has highest ranking since 1950s

Auburn center Dylan Cardwell (44) rebounds the ball over Richmond forward Apostolos Roumoglou (33) during the second half of an NCAA college basketball game, Sunday, Dec. 8, 2024, in Auburn, Ala. (AP Photo/ Butch Dill)

Saquon Barkley is chasing Eric Dickerson’s NFL season rushing record. Can he do it?

Philadelphia Eagles running back Saquon Barkley reacts after he set the Eagles' season rushing record during the second half of an NFL football game against the Carolina Panthers on Sunday, Dec. 8, 2024, in Philadelphia. (AP Photo/Chris Szagola)

Another final-second victory puts the Chiefs in prime spot to secure AFC’s No. 1 seed: Analysis

Kansas City Chiefs kicker Matthew Wright (49) watches his game-winning field goal as time expires in an NFL football game against the Los Angeles Chargers Sunday, Dec. 8, 2024, in Kansas City, Mo. (AP Photo/Charlie Riedel)

US midfielder Christian Pulisic has a torn muscle in his right calf, AC Milan says

AC Milan's Christian Pulisic is challenged by Empoli's Liam Henderson, right, during the Italian Serie A soccer match between AC Milan and Empoli, at the Milan San Siro stadium, Italy, Saturday, Nov. 30, 2024. (AP Photo/Luca Bruno)

Should Sasaki join Cubs? Emanuel, a fan of the team and ambassador to Japan, is being diplomatic

Shota Imanaga, a Japanese pitcher of the Chicago Cubs, smiles during a news conference at the U.S. Embassy Monday, Dec. 9, 2024, in Tokyo, as he was invited to the event dubbed the U.S. Global Entry to promote a way for travelers to get quicker clearance on arrival. (AP Photo/Eugene Hoshiko)

Chiefs win 9th straight AFC West title, beating Chargers 19-17 on bank-shot field goal

Kansas City Chiefs quarterback Patrick Mahomes (15) throws under pressure from Los Angeles Chargers linebacker Daiyan Henley (0) during the second half of an NFL football game Sunday, Dec. 8, 2024, in Kansas City, Mo. (AP Photo/Ed Zurga)

Dodgers reach $17M, 1-year deal with Conforto and $22M, 2-year contract with Treinen, AP sources say

FILE - San Francisco Giants' Michael Conforto runs the bases after hitting a two-run home run to score Heliot Ramos against the Seattle Mariners during the fourth inning of a baseball game, Aug. 23, 2024, in Seattle. (AP Photo/Lindsey Wasson, File)

Josh Allen’s record day not enough as Bills’ 7-game winning streak is snapped by Rams

Buffalo Bills quarterback Josh Allen, center, scores a touchdown on a keeper against the Los Angeles Rams during the first half of an NFL football game, Sunday, Dec. 8, 2024, in Inglewood, Calif. (AP Photo/Gregory Bull)

Juan Soto’s $765M deal with the Mets is the largest in MLB history. Here’s who he passed

FILE - New York Yankees' Juan Soto celebrates after hitting a home run against the Los Angeles Dodgers during the third inning in Game 2 of the baseball World Series, Saturday, Oct. 26, 2024, in Los Angeles. (AP Photo/Godofredo A. Vásquez, File)

Allen sets NFL mark with 3 TD passes and 3 TD runs, but Stafford’s Rams hold off Bills 44-42

Los Angeles Rams wide receiver Cooper Kupp (10) scores a touchdown against Buffalo Bills cornerback Rasul Douglas, left, cornerback Taron Johnson (7) and safety Taylor Rapp (9) during the second half of an NFL football game, Sunday, Dec. 8, 2024, in Inglewood, Calif. (AP Photo/Gregory Bull)

Dave Parker and Dick Allen elected to baseball’s Hall of Fame

FILE - Chicago White Sox baseball player Dick Allen in 1973. (AP Photo/File)

LeBron James misses 1st game this season, sidelined versus Portland due to left foot soreness

Los Angeles Lakers forward LeBron James (23) kneels on the court in the second half of an NBA basketball game against the Atlanta Hawks, Friday, Dec. 6, 2024, in Atlanta. (AP Photo/Brynn Anderson)

Chris Paul moves into 2nd on NBA’s career assists list against Pelicans

The San Antonio Spurs display a graphic congratulating Spurs guard Chris Paul for surpassing Jason Kidd for second all-time NBA assists, during the first half of an NBA basketball game against the New Orleans Pelicans, Sunday, Dec. 8, 2024, in San Antonio. (AP Photo/Darren Abate)

College Football Playoff’s first 12-team bracket is set with Oregon No. 1 and SMU in, Alabama out

Boise State safety Seyi Oladipo, left, the defensive player of the game, and running back Ashton Jeanty, right, the offensive player of the game, celebrate with the Championship Trophy after their matchup against UNLV in the Mountain West Championship NCAA college football game Friday, Dec. 6, 2024, in Boise, Idaho. (AP Photo/Steve Conner)

Plane circles MetLife Stadium with message to co-owner John Mara to fix the Giants’ ‘dumpster fire’

New York Giants quarterback Drew Lock (2) passes against the New Orleans Saints during the fourth quarter of an NFL football game, Sunday, Dec. 8, 2024, in East Rutherford, N.J. (AP Photo/Adam Hunger)

A hamstring injury silenced George Pickens. His Steelers teammates picked up the slack vs. Browns

Pittsburgh Steelers wide receiver Van Jefferson (11) celebrates his touchdown against the Cleveland Browns with teammates Jaylen Warren (30), Calvin Austin III (19), and MyCole Pruitt, right, in the second half of an NFL football game in Pittsburgh, Sunday, Dec. 8, 2024. (AP Photo/Gene J. Puskar)

Darnold delivers for Vikings with career-high 347 yards and 5 TDs to beat Falcons, Cousins 42-21

Atlanta Falcons quarterback Kirk Cousins, left, talks with Minnesota Vikings quarterback Sam Darnold after an NFL football game, Sunday, Dec. 8, 2024, in Minneapolis. (AP Photo/Abbie Parr)

Scottie Scheffler ends his big year in the Bahamas with his 9th victory

Scottie Scheffler, izquierda, de Estados Unidos, y Tiger Woods, posan con el trofeo del campeonato después de la ronda final del torneo Hero World Challenge del PGA Tour, en el Club de Golf Albany, en New Providence, Bahamas, el domingo 8 de diciembre de 2024. (AP Foto/Fernando Llano)

Tua Tagovailoa’s TD pass to Jonnu Smith gives Dolphins 32-26 overtime win over Aaron Rodgers, Jets

Miami Dolphins quarterback Tua Tagovailoa (1) aims a pass during the first half of an NFL football game against the New York Jets, Sunday, Dec. 8, 2024, in Miami Gardens, Fla. (AP Photo/Lynne Sladky)

Saints QB Derek Carr injures left hand on dive in 4th quarter of win over Giants

New Orleans Saints quarterback Derek Carr (4) comes down on his arm as he is tackled by the New York Giants during the fourth quarter of an NFL football game, Sunday, Dec. 8, 2024, in East Rutherford, N.J. (AP Photo/Adam Hunger)