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Patriots and Broncos meet in AFC Championship as New England returns to title-game stage
The New England Patriots faced the Denver Broncos in the AFC Championship on Sunday, Jan. 25, 2026, marking New England’s return to the conference title game after several seasons and setting up a high-stakes showdown in Denver.
- 038Sports
Indiana’s CFP title win over Miami becomes the most-watched college football game in 11 years
Indiana’s 27–21 College Football Playoff championship victory over Miami drew about 30.1 million viewers on average, peaking above 33 million, according to ESPN figures carried by AP. It’s the most-watched college football game in 11 years and one of the largest non-NFL TV sports audiences in recent memory.
- 039Sports
Trinity Rodman captains USWNT to 6–0 win over Paraguay in January friendly
The U.S. women’s national team rolled past Paraguay in a lopsided friendly, with Trinity Rodman wearing the captain’s armband and scoring as a mix of regulars and newcomers combined for a dominant result.
- 040Sports
USWNT opens 2026 with 6-0 win over Paraguay as new faces shine
The U.S. women’s national team began the year with a commanding friendly win, featuring goals from newcomers and a leadership moment for Trinity Rodman as the team builds toward upcoming tournaments.