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Rangers rally from a 2-goal deficit to beat the Flyers 5-4 in a shootout 12/20/2025 03:37pm • NEW YORK (AP) ��� Mika Zibanejad tied it late in the third period, and the New York Rangers killed off two penalties in overtime on the way to beating the Philadelphia Flyers 5-4 in a shootout on Saturday. The comeback for just a fifth win in 18 home games this season potentially came at a great cos Kentucky rallies in second half to beat St. John's 78-66 in first meeting against Pitino since 2016 12/20/2025 03:13pm • ATLANTA (AP) ��� Otega Oweh scored 20 points, Jayden Quaintance made a big first impression and Kentucky stifled No. 22 St. John's in the second half, beating former coach Rick Pitino 78-66 in the opening game of a college basketball doubleheader Saturday. St. John���s (7-4) had a 41-33 lead after Z Roberts, Berry lead No. 16 Louisville women to 89-65 win over No. 17 Tennessee at Barclays Center 12/20/2025 01:46pm • NEW YORK (AP) ��� Tajianna Roberts scored 18 points, Imari Berry had 15 points and 13 rebounds for her first career double-double, and No. 16 Louisville pulled away from No. 17 Tennessee 89-65 on Saturday in the Champions Classic at Barclays Center. The Cardinals (12-3) have won five straight and ei Prince George's Co. At-Large Council member Hawkins to step down 12/20/2025 12:03pm • At-Large Prince George's County, Maryland Council member Calvin Hawkins II announced Friday that he will resign from his role, effective Dec. 22. His current term was set to expire on Dec. 5 of next year. Hawkins will transition to a new position in the county's Executive Branch as assistant depu Use Bet365 Bonus Code WTOP365 for College Football, NFL Week 16 Games 12/20/2025 11:13am • This article contains references to products from our advertisers and/or partners, and we may receive compensation when you click on links to products and services Use the bet365 bonus code WTOP365 to score bonus bets for the College Football Playoff and NFL Week 16. Register here to activate this Giants add right-hander Adrian Houser on $22 million, 2-year contract with club option 12/20/2025 10:20am • SAN FRANCISCO (AP) ��� Right-hander Adrian Houser finalized a $22 million, two-year contract with the San Francisco Giants on Friday that includes a 2028 club option that could make the deal worth $30.5 million over three seasons, becoming the second pitcher added to the team this week. Houser gets Chair of leading Turkish sports club Fenerbahce questioned in a drugs probe 12/20/2025 10:14am • ISTANBUL (AP) ��� The chair of Fenerbahce, one of Turkey���s leading sports clubs, was called to give testimony Saturday as part of an ongoing drug investigation involving high-profile entertainment and media figures. Sadettin Saran, who holds dual Turkish and U.S. citizenship, gave a statement in I Combat training is a rite of passage for police recruits. It's left a trail of deaths and injuries 12/20/2025 10:06am • Heather Sterling stepped into the ring at the Texas Game Warden Training Center, ready to face an ambush by instructors acting as violent assailants. The four-on-one drill is a rite of passage for those training to be game wardens, sworn officers who enforce state conservation laws. Nationwide, thou 3 officers wounded, suspect killed and another man wounded after New York domestic dispute call 12/20/2025 08:50am • ROCHESTER, N.Y. (AP) ��� Three police officers were hospitalized with gunshot wounds Saturday, the gunman was dead and another man was wounded after a domestic dispute turned into a volatile confrontation across multiple blocks in Rochester, New York, police said. One officer was in critical condit Bangladesh mourns slain activist as tensions rise ahead of elections 12/20/2025 08:21am • DHAKA, Bangladesh (AP) ��� Hundreds of thousands of people attended the funeral Saturday of a leading Bangladeshi activist who died of gunshot wounds sustained in an attack in Dhaka earlier this month, as political tensions gripped the country ahead of elections. Sharif Osman Hadi, who took part in Achraf Hakimi is back for Morocco's Africa Cup of Nations campaign 12/20/2025 08:09am • RABAT, Morocco (AP) ��� Morocco captain Achraf Hakimi has recovered from an ankle injury in time for the Africa Cup of Nations, both the player and coach Walid Regragui said Saturday before the team���s opening game. The current African Footballer of the Year is unlikely to start Sunday���s tourname Everything you need to know about Christmas, and how it has evolved into a global holiday 12/20/2025 07:41am • Christmas is a Christian holiday that observes the birth of Jesus. But did you know that the earliest followers of Jesus did not annually commemorate his birth? Or that Santa Claus is inspired by the acts of kindness of a fourth-century Christian saint? And have you heard about the modern-day Japane Mohamed Salah apologized to his Liverpool teammates over contentious comments 12/20/2025 07:23am • LIVERPOOL, England (AP) ��� Mohamed Salah apologized to his Liverpool teammates after complaining of being ��� thrown under the bus ��� by the Premier League champion, midfielder Curtis Jones said. Jones told broadcaster Sky Sports on Saturday that Salah took the time to address the issue with them. What you need to know if you plan to give animals as gifts during the holidays 12/20/2025 04:42am • During the holidays, some families may consider adding a new family member and bringing home a pet as a gift for their loved ones. But is it a good idea? Tiffany Cotton, chief operating officer for the Humane Rescue Alliance, said that when the decision is planned out, bringing home a pet duri Nathan Lyon picks off three key wickets to set Australia on course for Ashes series win 12/20/2025 04:37am • ADELAIDE, Australia (AP) ��� Nathan Lyon severely dented England's desperate Ashes survival bid with three quick blows: vice-captain Harry Brook, bowled; captain Ben Stokes, bowled; leading scorer Zak Crawley, stumped. Just as England was starting to gain confidence Saturday chasing what needed to b