With the closing of the Holy Door of St. Mary Major Basilica in Rome, the Vatican began on Dec. 25 the gradual conclusion of the 2025 Jubilee Year of Hope convened by the Church. The rite was presided ...

The calendar year is about to close and NBA action is about to heat up. Not only is the trade deadline a little more than a month away, but we finally have a new No. 1 atop these power rankings. The ...

Every sports fan thinks they know their stuff, but how well do they actually stack up against fans from other cities? To find out, we tested sports knowledge among fans nationwide. The quiz covered ...

Quarterbacks are the most valuable position in football. The league's top-paid contracts hammer home this point: these players are the most critical component in every franchise's chase for Super Bowl ...

For the last 14 years, Santa and his Christmas magic have bypassed the Buffalo Sabres. That may not be the case this year as the Sabres work their way onto the nice list with a seven-game winning ...

Despite a light holiday week of on-court activity and no upsets, there is a slight change in the top five of the USA TODAY Sports men’s basketball coaches poll. Michigan retains the No. 1 spot, ...

From Malik Nabers to Patrick Mahomes, here are the most notable injuries from 2025 that will impact next fantasy football season. Week 17 of the NFL season is here, so lean on Fantasy Football Live to ...

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A lot has changed in Phoenix in recent years, but Devin Booker is still at the center of it all. Christian Petersen / Getty Images Album of the Week: “The Dark Side of the Moon,” Pink Floyd (1973) If ...

We are entering the business end of the NFL regular season, but there is a lot of parity at the top. "The margin between 10 and one is smaller than it's been all season, so seeing your team back here ...

Michael Fabiano is a fantasy football analyst for Sports Illustrated. His weekly rankings and Start 'Em, Sit 'Em articles are must-reads for fantasy players. He is also the co-host of the Fantasy Dirt ...

Though Week 17 featured some shakeups in the playoff picture, the top teams mostly held their ground. The Seahawks, Patriots, 49ers and Bears showed their offensive firepower, while the Jaguars, ...