Anthony Joshua returns to Britain after car crash that killed two friends in Nigeria

LONDON (AP) — Former world heavyweight championAnthony Joshuahas reportedly flown back to Britain several days after afatal car crashthat killed two of his friends in Nigeria.

Sina Ghami and Latif "Latz" Ayodele died after the vehicle they were traveling in along with Joshua struck a stationary truck on a major road near Lagos on Monday.

Joshua sustained minor injuries and the two-time heavyweight champion was released from a hospital on Wednesday after being deemed clinically fit to recuperate at home.

British media reported on Saturday that Joshua has returned home ahead of the funerals of Ghami and Ayodele.

Ghami was Joshua's strength and conditioning coach while Ayodele was a trainer. Just hours before the crash, Joshua and Ayodele posted clips on social media playing table tennis together.

The driver of the car, Adeniyi Mobolaji Kayode,was chargedon Friday with dangerous and reckless driving, with the court case adjourned to Jan. 20 for trial.

Joshua has family roots in Nigeria and he briefly attended boarding school there as a child. He also holds Nigerian nationality.

AP sports:https://apnews.com/sports

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Anthony Joshua returns to Britain after car crash that killed two friends in Nigeria

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Rory McIlroy on Brooks Koepka in TGL: '(I) would love him to play'

Rory McIlroy said he has no qualms about the prospect of Brooks Koepka joining TGL.

And McIlroy's voice likely holds some water given that he is a co-founder of the indoor golf simulation league along with Tiger Woods.

As for Koepka, he has newfound availability following his departure from LIV Golf, the upstart circuit where he has played for the last three years. LIV announced on Dec. 23 that Koepka would be leaving the league because he was "prioritizing the needs of his family."

So would Koepka be welcome in TGL?

"I would say that's up to people that are more powerful and more important than me. But I am one of the founders. I would love him to play," McIlroy said on Friday after his Boston Common Golf team recorded a 7-5 win over Los Angeles Golf Club.

"If there's space on a team for Brooks to come and play, it only makes what we're trying to do stronger. He's a five-time major champion. He's been one of the best players of our generation. If he decides it's something that he wants to do, I'm sure we'll find a way to include him."

McIlroy's comments came on the heels of his appearance on "The Overlap" podcast earlier on Friday. He said on the podcast that he wouldn't object to LIV stars joining the PGA Tour.

"I think they've already paid their consequence. They've made the money but they've paid their consequence in terms of the reputation and some of the things they've lost by going over there," McIlroy said. "If it made the overall tour stronger to have Bryson DeChambeau back and whoever else, I would be OK with it.

"But it's not just me, and I recognize that not everyone is in my position. It would be up to the collective group of PGA Tour members to make that decision."

--Field Level Media

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Theo Johnson's appearance at Knicks game raises questions after Giants TE was ruled out of Week 18 with an illness

Early Friday afternoon, the New York Giantsreleased their final injury reportfor Week 18 and tight end Theo Johnson was listed as "out" with an illness for Sunday's game against the Dallas Cowboys.

Hours later, Johnson was shown on the Madison Square Garden scoreboard while attending theNew York Knicks game against the Atlanta Hawks. That appearance raised questions about how the second-year tight end could be out in public despite being set to miss the Giants' season finale in two days.

Theo Johnson here at MSG for the#KnicksgameHe's out for Sunday's#Giantsgame with an illness…pic.twitter.com/0PjjOBv2Qv

— Jared Schwartz (@jschwartz115)January 3, 2026

Johnson eventook to Instagram on Friday nightand posted a story with the caption, "I am not sick."

This wasn't a case of the tanking theory that the Giants were keeping players out for a second straight week in hopes of oflanding the No. 1 overall pick in the 2026 NFL Draft. According to the team, Johnson is dealing with a non-contagious infection, "not the flu or COVID, where being around other people is a risk."

Interim head coach Mike Kafka was asked Thursday about Johnson's week-long stay on the injury report with an illness. "So he's just still got a little bit of a sickness and just infection that we're just working through. So he's just kind of trying to clean it up, see where it goes,"he said.

Johnson was one of six Giants ruled out for Week 18, along with cornerback Cor'Dale Flott, safety Jevón Holland, offensive lineman Evan Neal, defensive lineman Rakeem Nuñez-Roches Sr. and wide receiver Wan'Dale Robinson.

The Giants needed to lose to the Las Vegas Raiders last week to secure the No. 1 pick. They did not,winning 34-10. Despite that, they still have a chance to own the top selection, but they need help in Week 18.

On Sunday, theGiants need to lose to the Cowboys, have the Raiders beat the Kansas City Chiefs, and get 1 1/2 combined wins (a tie equals half a win) from the Atlanta Falcons, Chicago Bears, Cleveland Browns and Seattle Seahawks.

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Bryan Rust and Yegor Chinakhov send the streaking Penguins past the Red Wings, 4-1

DETROIT (AP) — Bryan Rust and Yegor Chinakhov scored first-period goals and the Pittsburgh Penguins topped the Detroit Red Wings for the second time in three days, 4-1, on Saturday.

Rickard Rakell and Connor Dewar added empty-net goals to clinch Pittsburgh's fourth consecutive victory. Kris Letang's overtime goal gave thePenguins a 4-3 win over Detroitin Pittsburgh on Thursday.

Sidney Crosby extended his point streak to six games with two assists. Crosby, who scored two goals on Thursday, has four goals and six assists during that stretch and 53 points in 40 career games against the Red Wings.

Parker Wotherspoon had two assists and Stuart Skinner made 11 saves for the Penguins.

Alex DeBrincat scored his team-leading 22nd goal for Detroit. John Gibson stopped 27 shots for the Red Wings, who are 5-2-1 over their last eight games.

The Penguins led 2-0 after the first period. Rust lifted a shot over Gibson's left shoulder 3:44 into the game. Ben Kindel passed the puck out of his zone to Chinakhov, who got behind Detroit's defense and converted on the breakaway with 2:30 remaining in the period.

DeBrincat scored on a breakaway with 4:54 remaining in the second period. He clanged a shot off the right post during a power play later in the period.

Rakell and Dewar scored their empty-netters in the final minute.

Penguins: At Columbus on Sunday.

Red Wings: Visit Ottawa on Monday.

AP NHL:https://www.apnews.com/NHL

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Panthers vs. Buccaneers score, live updates: Baker Mayfield, Bryce Young meet in clash for NFC South division title

The 2025 season hascome down to the wire for the Carolina Panthers and Tampa Bay Buccaneers.

With a win or tie, the Panthers will be crowned NFC South champions, clinching the No. 4 seed and a home playoff game in the wild-card round. It would mark their first division title since the 2015 season, when Carolina went all the way to Super Bowl 50 with Cam Newton at quarterback, eventually losing to the Denver Broncos.

Carolina (8-8) has lost two of its last three since its bye week in Week 14. They had an opportunity to clinch the division last week and failed miserably, losing to Seattle, 27-10. Now the Panthers need to win or tie on the road to punch that postseason ticket; otherwise, their path to the playoffs looks a lot murkier. ThePanthers took the first matchup just a couple of weeks agobetween these rivals, 23-20 in Charlotte.

Tampa Bay has been free-falling in thesecond half of the season and has won just one gamesince its Week 9 bye. Despite the implosion, the Buccaneers can still win the NFC South and make the playoffs as the No. 4 seed, but they'll need a little help. The Bucs need to beat the Panthers, but also need the Atlanta Falcons to lose to the New Orleans Saints in Week 18.

How to watch Panthers vs. Buccaneers

Panthers-Bucs start time:4:30 p.m. ETLocation:Raymond James Stadium | Tampa Bay, FloridaTV channel, live stream:ESPN, ABC, NFL+

Follow along with Yahoo Sports for live updates, highlights and more as the Carolina Panthers and Tampa Bay Buccaneers kick off the Saturday slate in Week 18.

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    Panthers, Buccaneers announce Week 18 inactives

    With less than 90 minutes remaining until the Carolina Panthers and Tampa Bay Buccaneers kick off on Saturday, each team has announced its Week 18 inactives for gameday.

    Here's a look:

    Panthers inactives

    • CB Robert Rochell

    • LB Claudin Cherelus

    • WR Hunter Renfrow

    • S D'Anthony Bell

    • S Demani Richardson

    • DT Jared Harrison-Hunte

    • DT Tershawn Wharton

    Buccaneers inactives

    • CB Jamel Dean

    • LB Anthony Nelson

    • WR Sterling Shepard

    • OG Elijah Klein

    • QB Connor Bazelak

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