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The Washington Capitals held off a late Vegas push to edge the Golden Knights 3-2, with Pierre-Luc Dubois scoring twice in the second and Jakob Chychrun adding a third to put DC up 3-0 before Vegas rallied with goals from Braeden Bowman and Tomas Hertl; Capitals keep their win streak alive as they head to Montreal, while Dubois continues to pile up points after returning to the lineup.
In their first game after the Olympic break, the Washington Capitals defeated the Philadelphia Flyers 3-1. Hendrix Lapierre set up Rasmus Sandin for the opener, Noah Cates tied it early in the third, Declan Chisholm assisted Trevor van Riemsdyk on the go-ahead goal, and Aliaksei Protas added a short-handed empty-netter to seal the victory.
Boston rolled past Los Angeles 111-89, pulling away in the fourth as Payton Pritchard and Jaylen Brown combined for 62 points; the Lakers shot 39.1% and 30% from three, with LeBron James leading L.A. with 20 points and Reaves adding 15. The team’s next game is vs the Orlando Magic on Tuesday.
Kentucky jumped out to an early lead behind Crawford and rode the advantage to an 85-77 victory on the road at Arkansas in a Southeastern Conference matchup.
Montreal Canadiens surged past the Vancouver Canucks 6-3 in a high-energy NHL game, with a notable four-goal contribution from defensemen and a late surge helping seal the win. Slafkovsky opened the scoring off a Demidov setup, Carrier scored twice, and Matheson added another defenseman tally as Montreal pulled away in the third. Vancouver’s Tolopilo was sharp through much of the game, but the Canadiens outshot the Canucks 36-17 and finished strong.
North Carolina defeated Wake Forest 87-84 in a close game marked by free throw struggles and key defensive plays, extending their home winning streak to 11 games and marking their 500th win at the Smith Center. The game featured strong performances from Veesaar and Wilson, with Young stepping up off the bench, and highlighted Wake's three-point shooting prowess. UNC now prepares for a challenging road schedule after this victory.
Miami Hurricanes won their first Fiesta Bowl by defeating Ole Miss 31-27, securing their first College Football Playoff National Championship appearance in 23 years, with standout performances from Carson Beck and key players, despite penalties and some missed opportunities.
The Packers finished their regular season with a 16-3 loss to the Vikings, resting key players for the playoffs as a No. 7 seed. The game highlighted offensive struggles against a tough Vikings defense, but the Packers' reserves showed resilience on defense. Key players like Sorrell, Cox Jr., and newly arrived Diggs made notable contributions, while injuries to Melton and Bullard were concerns. The team now prepares for the upcoming postseason on the road.
The Washington Commanders defeated the Philadelphia Eagles 24-17 in the regular season finale, securing the NFC's No. 3 seed and setting up a Wild Card playoff game against the San Francisco 49ers. The game featured key plays including a touchdown pass from Tanner McKee, a fumble recovery, and a late game-winning run by Josh Johnson for the Commanders.
The Dallas Cowboys ended their disappointing 2025 season with a 34-17 loss to the New York Giants, marked by defensive struggles, standout performances from Giants' players, and rookie milestones for the Cowboys, finishing with a 7-9-1 record.
SMU defeated North Carolina 97-83 with a strong second-half performance, led by key players Boopie Miller, Corey Washington, and BJ Edwards, showcasing offensive efficiency and physicality that outmatched the Tar Heels, who are still adjusting their offensive leadership. The game featured notable contributions from Jarin Stevenson and a large crowd of alumni, with UNC preparing to face Wake Forest next.
The No. 20 Nebraska women's basketball team narrowly lost to No. 14 Iowa 86-76, despite strong performances from Britt Prince and Jessica Petrie, but fell short in the final minutes due to turnovers and free throw disparities.
The Chicago Bears narrowly lost to the San Francisco 49ers in a high-scoring, late-game thriller, with a final play that fell just short of a touchdown, highlighting a resilient performance despite key misalignments and injuries.
The Cleveland Browns secured their first AFC North win of the season by defeating the Pittsburgh Steelers 13-6, thanks to a strong defensive effort in the second half and key plays including a crucial stop in the red zone and a late field goal. Shedeur Sanders led the Browns' offense with a career-high completion percentage, while the defense held the Steelers scoreless in the second half, sealing the victory.
The Packers suffered a 41-24 loss to the Ravens, highlighting Baltimore's dominant ground game with Derrick Henry rushing for 216 yards and four touchdowns. Green Bay's offense struggled with turnovers and injuries, including quarterback Jordan Love's absence, while Malik Willis played well in relief. The loss secures the Packers as the No. 7 seed in the NFC playoffs, with their final regular-season game upcoming and injury concerns mounting.