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Nikola Jokić has long been the driving force behind the Denver Nuggets’ success, and concern spread quickly after he suffered a knee injury during Monday night’s game against the Miami Heat at the Kaseya Center. The injury occurred late in the second quarter, when Jokić appeared to grab his left knee and showed visible discomfort. Despite the scare, Jokić was able to leave the court under his own power, offering some early optimism for the Nuggets and their fans. Still, the t

The Denver Nuggets have faced significant injury challenges this season, with multiple starters unavailable. Prior to Nikola Jokic suffering a knee injury against the Miami Heat, the team shared encouraging news regarding the recovery progress of Christian Braun and Aaron Gordon. Before Denver’s matchup with Miami, head coach David Adelman addressed reporters and suggested that both Braun and Gordon could return near the end of the Nuggets’ current seven-game road trip. Accor

Colorado Avalanche players Nathan MacKinnon, Cale Makar, and Devon Toews will represent Canada at the 2026 Olympic Winter Games in Milano Cortina. Toews officially joined the roster on New Year’s Eve, completing the trio after MacKinnon and Makar were announced earlier in June. The upcoming Games will mark the first Olympic appearance for all three players. It will also be the first time since 2014 that NHL athletes are participating in the Winter Olympics, making the event e

Colorado State men’s basketball will be without one of its top players for the near future, as sophomore forward Kyle Jorgensen is expected to miss multiple games due to injury. The program has listed Jorgensen as “week to week,” and he did not play in CSU’s home matchup against Nevada on Dec. 30. Jorgensen was injured early in the Rams’ Dec. 20 road game against Utah State, exiting just four minutes into the contest. He required assistance from teammates to reach the locker

Indiana delivered a commanding College Football Playoff quarterfinal performance, overwhelming Alabama 38 to 3 behind a composed and efficient outing from Heisman Trophy winner A Mendoza, securing a decisive win that reshapes the national title outlook. From the opening possession, Indiana established control through physical line play and methodical offensive execution. Alabama struggled to generate momentum early, repeatedly stalled by Indiana pressure and disciplined cover

The Denver Nuggets withstood a late fourth quarter surge to secure a 106 to 103 road victory over the Toronto Raptors on December 31, 2025, closing out a tightly contested game defined by shot making, late execution, and momentum swings at Scotiabank Arena. Denver controlled the opening quarter, building a 32 to 23 advantage behind early interior scoring and perimeter efficiency. Jonas Valanciunas established a physical presence inside, while Jamal Murray managed tempo and sp

Pitt junior linebacker Rasheem Biles has announced via social media that he plans to enter the NCAA transfer portal, which opens later this week. Biles, a two-time All-ACC selection, will have one year of college football eligibility remaining for the 2026 season. Biles capped his junior season with a standout performance in Pitt’s 23-17 loss to East Carolina in the Military Bowl, recording 16 tackles, five tackles for loss, two sacks, and a scoop-and-score touchdown. Over th

Heading into the 2026 season, the Virginia Cavaliers may experience significant roster changes, particularly within their offensive unit. The team concluded their latest season with a 13-7 victory over the Missouri Tigers in the TaxSlayer Gator Bowl, a low-scoring but closely contested game. With the offseason underway, head coach Tony Elliott is preparing to adjust his roster, though he faces potential challenges with player departures. One area likely to experience the most

EL PASO, Texas – Darian Mensah passed for 327 yards and four touchdowns to lead Duke to a 42-39 victory over Arizona State in the Sun Bowl on Wednesday (AP). Mensah, named the game’s Most Valuable Player, completed 29 of 51 passes with one interception, helping Duke secure its fourth consecutive win and tie the Sun Bowl record for touchdown passes in a single game. His 17-yard touchdown to Que’Sean Brown with 2:10 remaining clinched the win. Reflecting on a late turnover on d

In the Las Vegas Bowl on December 31, 2025, No. 15 Utah defeated Nebraska 44-22, with Devon Dampier leading the Utes in his standout performance. Dampier threw for 310 yards and two touchdowns and ran for 148 yards with three additional scores, earning game MVP honors. This marked Morgan Scalley’s first game as Utah’s head coach, although he was originally expected to start coaching after the bowl game. Utah overcame an early deficit, outscoring Nebraska 17-0 in the second qu

TAMPA, Fla. — Quarterback Mark Gronowski led Iowa to a 34-27 victory over No. 13 Vanderbilt in the ReliaQuest Bowl on Wednesday, throwing two touchdown passes and rushing for another. Gronowski completed 16 of 22 passes for 212 yards, connecting with Reece Vander Zee on a 10-yard touchdown and DJ Vonnahme on a 21-yard score. Iowa jumped to an early 21-3 lead in the third quarter. Vanderbilt (10-3) rallied behind Heisman Trophy runner-up Diego Pavia, who threw a 75-yard touchd

ORLANDO, Fla. — Quarterback Arch Manning delivered a standout performance with both his arm and his legs as No. 14 Texas defeated No. 18 Michigan 41–27 in the Cheez-It Citrus Bowl on Wednesday night. Despite being without nine starters due to injuries and transfer portal departures, the Longhorns closed their season with a statement win and a 10–3 record. Manning led the Texas offense with 221 passing yards and two touchdown throws while adding 155 rushing yards and two score

ARLINGTON, Texas — Miami delivered one of the biggest surprises of the College Football Playoff, knocking off defending national champion Ohio State 24–14 in the Cotton Bowl quarterfinal on Wednesday night. The turning point came early when defensive back Keionte Scott intercepted a screen pass from Ohio State quarterback Julian Sayin and raced 72 yards for a touchdown. Scott glanc ed toward the Miami sideline during the return and saw his teammates — along with Hurricanes l

Oregon relied on a dominant defensive performance to defeat Texas Tech 23–0 in the College Football Playoff quarterfinal at the Orange Bowl on Thursday in Miami Gardens, Florida, earning a spot in the CFP semifinals. The Ducks’ defense forced four turnovers and repeatedly stopped the Red Raiders on fourth down, completely shutting down one of the nation’s most productive offenses. Matayo Uiagalelei caused a key fumble that led to an Oregon touchdown, while freshman Brandon Fi

WNBA star A’ja Wilson and NBA standout Bam Adebayo recently addressed an unusual media moment that drew attention to their personal relationship rather than their professional achievements. Wilson, a four-time WNBA MVP and three-time league champion, and Adebayo, a three-time NBA All-Star, had long been the subject of dating rumors before confirming their relationship earlier this year. That relationship unexpectedly became part of a questionable interview topic raised by for

Indiana Fever guard Caitlin Clark recently shared her thoughts on the upcoming Super Bowl LX and revealed both her preferred team and the franchise she refuses to support. Clark discussed the NFL playoff picture during an appearance on the New Heights  podcast, hosted by Jason and Travis Kelce. With the Kansas City Chiefs eliminated from postseason contention, Clark explained that she needed to find a new team to follow. A longtime Chiefs supporter, she admitted that her atte

For the third time in College Football Playoff history, a lower-seeded team has moved on, adding even more unpredictability to the 2026 postseason. No. 10 Miami shocked No. 2 Ohio State with a 24–14 victory in the Cotton Bowl on Friday night, officially guaranteeing that college football will crown a new national champion this season. Miami’s win opened the door for the remaining quarterfinal matchups, which will be played across New Year’s Day. No. 1 Indiana will take on No.

As 2025 draws to a close, The Chronicle  looks back at the defining moments in Duke athletics. Ranking No. 6 on the list is a historic milestone for Duke baseball: hosting an NCAA Super Regional in Durham for the first time in program history. Duke entered the postseason following an inconsistent regular season and an early exit in the ACC Tournament. Still, the Blue Devils earned a No. 2 seed in the NCAA Tournament for the third straight year, sending them on the road once a

DURHAM, N.C. — Freshman Cameron Boozer delivered an impressive performance with 26 points and 12 rebounds as sixth-ranked Duke defeated Georgia Tech 85–79 on Wednesday in the Atlantic Coast Conference opener for both teams. The Blue Devils (12–1) faced strong resistance from the Yellow Jackets (9–5), who led 43–39 at halftime and extended their advantage to seven early in the second half. Georgia Tech remained competitive throughout, forcing Duke to execute in key moments do

CINCINNATI — No. 4 Connecticut delivered a dominant performance on Wednesday, defeating Xavier 90–67 behind strong outings from Braylon Mullins and Alex Karaban. Freshman guard Braylon Mullins connected on a career-best five three-pointers and totaled 17 points, matching his season high. The game marked his eighth appearance and fourth consecutive start after missing the opening six contests due to an ankle injury. Alex Karaban paced the Huskies with 19 points while adding s