The National Baseball Hall of Fame will have three more plaques this summer.

Ichiro Suzuki, CC Sabathia and Billy Wagner were all given the sport's highest honor Tuesday and are headed to Cooperstown.

Ichiro is the first Japanese-born player to receive Hall of Fame honors. He received 99.7% of the vote, one vote shy of becoming the second player unanimously elected. Players need at least 75% of the vote to be inducted.

CLICK HERE FOR MORE SPORTS COVERAGE ON FOXNEWS.COM

Ichiro joined the majors in 2001 as a highly touted Japanese prospect, hitting .353 during his nine seasons playing in his home country, where he won three MVPs and was a seven-time All-Star. Joining the Seattle Mariners at age 28, he immediately lived up to the hype, winning the AL MVP and helping that year’s Mariners team to a record 116 wins.

From 2001 to 2010, Ichiro was named an All-Star in each season while also winning a Gold Glove Award every year. In that span, he earned three Silver Slugger Awards and won two batting titles while putting up a .331 average and .806 OPS.  In 2004, he set the all-time single-season record with 262 hits, and he’s the only player in MLB history to register 10 straight 200-plus hit seasons. He also stole over 500 bases and is one of just seven to record 3,000 hits and 500 stolen bases.

After just his 11th MLB game, his career average never again dipped below .300. He retired with a .311 average, 3,089 hits, and a 60.0 WAR. In the live-ball era (since 1920), he is one of just 21 players with at least 10 seasons of hitting .300 (among qualified hitters), and only one of seven to do it in 10 straight years. Ichiro spent the majority of his career with the Mariners, making stops with the Yankees and Marlins.

Sabathia, like Ichiro, got the nod in his first year on the ballot. He is one of just 19 pitchers to record 3,000 strikeouts and dominated the 2000s. From 2007 to 2011, he finished in the top five of Cy Young Award voting each year, winning the award in 2007. One of those seasons, though, was the 2008 campaign when he finished in fifth in the NL vote despite being trading from Cleveland in the American League to the National League’s Brewers in July. 

During his short stint with Milwaukee (17 starts), he threw seven complete games and pitched to a 1.65 ERA, with plenty of his work coming on three days rest as the Brewers made a postseason push.

The lefty won a World Series with the Yankees in 2009 in his first season on what was then the largest contract ever given to a pitcher. He struggled from 2013 to 2015, pitching to a 4.81 ERA as alcoholism had become a detriment to his career and life. After rehab, though, he reinvented himself as a finesse pitcher and recorded three more seasons of with an ERA below 4.00. 

He retired after the 2019 season with a 3.74 career ERA, 3,093 strikeouts, 251 wins and six All-Star appearances. On the final pitch of his MLB career, he dislocated his shoulder, and he joked that he pitched until he no longer could.

2025 MLB FREE-AGENT SIGNING TRACKER, TRADES: DODGERS ADD RELIEVER KIRBY YATES

Wagner got the nod in his final year of eligibility after coming up just five votes short last year. And while he admitted it's been a "nightmare" to wait, his numbers are deserving of the honor.

Since 1920, among relievers with 500-plus innings, his 11.9 strikeouts per nine innings are the fourth-most in MLB history. His 422 saves rank seventh, while his 2.31 ERA is second, behind only Mariano Rivera. Wagner was elite from start to finish. His lowest ERA in a season came in his final one, when he posted a 1.43 ERA in 2010. He also has the highest strikeout rate and lowest batting average against among pitchers with 900-plus innings.

Spending time with the Astros, Phillies, Mets, Red Sox and Braves, Wagner was a seven-time All-Star and twice received Cy Young Award votes. Sabathia got 86.6% of the vote, while Wagner received 82.5%.

Dave Parker and Dick Allen were elected last month by the Classic Era Committee, and the five players will be enshrined this summer.

Follow Fox News Digital’s sports coverage on X, and subscribe to the Fox News Sports Huddle newsletter.

Perhaps the worst moment of Mark Andrews' career has turned out to be a positive for him.

Andrews dropped what would have been a game-tying two-point conversion Sunday, and his Baltimore Ravens fell to the Buffalo Bills, 27-25, in the AFC divisional round.

The star tight end has been the subject of criticism since the game. He also fumbled earlier in the fourth quarter.

CLICK HERE FOR MORE SPORTS COVERAGE ON FOXNEWS.COM

A group of Bills fans launched a GoFundMe to donate money to Andrews' charity, Breakthrow T1D. The charity supports children with diabetes.

"As many of you know (the) Ravens TE wasn't able to catch the the game tying 2 point conversion and upset Ravens fans. On top of that the TE has been receiving death threats and nasty comments atter [sic] his performance last night," the GoFundMe says. 

"We want Bills Mafia to donate to Marks charity for Juvenile diabetes. Let's reach a goal of at least 5k. Please repost this! LINK TO DONATE WILL BE IN OUR BIO @thebuffalobrief on IG."

That goal was surpassed. At the time of publication, over $20,000 had been raised.

ROBERT KRAFT'S SON PLANS TO RUN FOR MAYOR OF BOSTON: REPORT

Several have donated $89, representing Andrews' jersey number. But some have also pitched in $17, which is the number Josh Allen has worn his entire career.

Andrews did not speak with the media after the game, but Ravens head coach John Harbaugh and Andrews’ teammates defended him.

"We wouldn’t be here without Mark Andrews," Harbaugh said, via The Athletic.

Added Lamar Jackson, who had two early turnovers, "All of us played a factor in the game. It’s a team effort. We’re not going to put that on Mark. Because he’s been battling all season. All the great things he’s been doing all season."

The Bills will now try to take down the two-time defending champion Kansas City Chiefs, who play in their seventh straight AFC championship this weekend. This is the fourth time in five seasons the Bills and Chiefs have met in the postseason.

Follow Fox News Digital’s sports coverage on X, and subscribe to the Fox News Sports Huddle newsletter.

Democrat lawmakers in Washington, D.C. pushed back against the GOP-led Protection of Women and Girls in Sports act last week with unsubstantial arguments that the law would enable sexual predators to give genital examinations to young girls. 

This argument was not rooted in any language within the bill, as Republicans insisted that no genital inspection would ever be necessary and that proof of birth gender could simply be determined with a birth certificate. 

Still, many prominent Democrats, including House Minority Leader Rep. Hakeem Jeffries, D-NY, and Rep. Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez, D-NY, used the sexual predator argument in statements and during testimonies on the House of Representatives floor. 

This tactic has alienated some of the party's loyal voters, who have unregistered as Democrats in response. 

Prominent law professor Gary Francione has been a lifelong Democrat dating back to the 1960s. In November, he voted for Kamala Harris and Rep. Chrissy Houlahan, D-Penn, who was one of 206 Democrats to vote against the bill last Tuesday. 

But Francione, who is an advocate for LGBTQ rights, abortion rights and even a vegan and animal rights abolitionist, was so offended by the Democrat representatives who tried to tie the bill to empowering child predators that he unregistered as a Democrat after last Tuesday's hearing. 

"That just made me very upset because it screamed out lack of integrity, lack of honesty," Francione told Fox News Digital in an exclusive interview. "This is the way you fight battles? By trying to insult other people who oppose you and disagree with and insinuate that they're child molesters or pedophiles? It seems to me you've lost the game… I don't know how they're ever going to come back from this." 

Francione has a lifelong network of other Democrats in the field of law and other industries, and says that many of them share his beliefs and will also be unregistering from the party. 

"I can say confidently of the people I know who are Democrats who I've spoken to, the vast majority of them are very unhappy about all of this stuff and feel that the party has lost its way," Francione said. "I know a couple who said they are going to [unregister]." 

CLICK HERE FOR MORE SPORTS COVERAGE ON FOXNEWS.COM

Francione initially announced his departure from the party in a viral post on X over the weekend. Many of his thousands of followers replied insisting they will follow his lead in unregistering from the party in response to the congressional representatives' attempt to tie the bill to empowering sexual predators. 

"This is what I have done. That is when I drew the line and swapped registration," one user replied. 

"I know the feeling. They drive you to it. Welcome to the club," another wrote. 

Francione believes the premise of allowing trans athletes to compete against females is "discriminatory" against girls and women, and he went so far as to call the Democrat argument against the bill "insane," and "irresponsible." 

"I thought it was very unfair to the large number of very decent people who are conscerned about fairness and safety in women's sports," he said. "These young girls, they train hard, they work hard, and then they get things taken away from them by men!"

Multiple Democrat congressional representatives have chosen to refer to the Protection of Women and Girls in Sports Act as the "House GOP Child Predator Empowerment Act." These individuals include Jeffries, Ocasio-Cortez, Rep. Bobby Scott, D-Vt; Rep. Suzanne Bonamic, D-Ore; Rep. Maxwell Frost, D-Fl; Rep. Whip Clark, D-Mass; and many of the other 206 Democrats who voted against the bill. 

Ocasio-Cortez dismissed the fact that there is no language in the bill that suggests any child would be subject to genital inspections during her argument. 

"The majority right now says there's no place in this bill that says it opens up for genital examinations. Well, here's the thing, there's no enforcement mechanism in this bill. And when there is no enforcement mechanism, you open the door to every enforcement mechanism!" Ocasio-Cortez said.

Ocasio-Cortez later proclaimed, "Trans girls are girls!"

But many Democrats who opposed the bill strictly opposed it based on the unsubstantiated premise that it would empower sexual predators without even advocating for the right of trans athletes to compete in women's sports, as enabling trans inclusion became a widely unpopular stance in November's election.

Rep. Seth Moulton, D-Mass, was one of those who took that stance. Moulton previously said that he believed Democrats advocating for trans inclusion was an issue that cost them in November, and repeatedly defended his stance of opposing trans inclusion despite backlash from those in his own party and state in the weeks that followed President Donald Trump's victory and Republican majorities in the House and Senate. 

HOW TRANSGENDERISM IN SPORTS SHIFTED THE 2024 ELECTION AND IGNITED A NATIONAL COUNTERCULTURE

But Moulton still voted against the bill on Tuesday, saying he does not want children to be "subjected to the invasive violations of personal privacy this bill allows."

Just two Democrats joined the Republican majority in voting in favor of the bill, Reps. Henry Cuellar, D-Texas, and Vicente Gonzales, D-Texas. Their decision to defect from the rest of the party and vote for the protection of women and girls in sports reflects a growing widespread position of many voters in their party and independents, according to recent data. 

A recent New York Times/Ipsos survey found the vast majority of Americans, including a majority of Democrats, don't think transgender athletes should be permitted to compete in women's sports. Of the 2,128 people who participated, 79% said biological males who identify as women should not be allowed to participate in women's sports. Of the 1,025 people who identified as Democrats or leaning Democrat, 67% said transgender athletes should not be allowed to compete with women. 

Shortly after November's election, a national exit poll conducted by the Concerned Women for America (CWA) legislative action committee found that 70% of moderate voters saw the issue of "Donald Trump’s opposition to transgender boys and men playing girls' and women’s sports and of transgender boys and men using girls' and women’s bathrooms" as important to them. 

And 6% said it was the most important issue of all, while 44% said it was "very important."

Francione is one of the many longtime Democrat voters who believe the lawmakers in his party have failed in carrying out the will of their constituents on this issue. 

"Progressives have failed!" he added. "Progressives have created a grievance Olympics… and it doesn't work!" 

Follow Fox News Digital’s sports coverage on X, and subscribe to the Fox News Sports Huddle newsletter.

Devin Brown is now looking to be the top guy.

The Ohio State quarterback backed up Will Howard this season, and, on Monday night, he was on the sideline for the Buckeyes' national title celebration.

Earlier Tuesday, Brown announced that he would be transferring to Cal.

CLICK HERE FOR MORE SPORTS COVERAGE ON FOXNEWS.COM

Brown entered the transfer portal in December but stayed with the Buckeyes through their run to the national championship that ended with a win Monday night over Notre Dame.

It was a tumultuous tenure with the Buckeyes because Brown was the backup to not one, but two QBs in as many seasons. Brown lost a close competition to Kyle McCord in 2023 and was relegated to the back seat again when the Buckeyes brought in Kansas State transfer Will Howard for 2024.

In his lone start for the Buckeyes, which came in the 2023 Cotton Bowl Classic, Brown left the game with an injury. He appeared in nine games this season, most of his action coming in garbage time.

OHIO STATE FANS BREAK INTO OHIO STADIUM TO CELEBRATE 1ST NATIONAL TITLE SINCE 2014

Brown is expected to compete with freshman Jaron-Keawe Sagapolutele for the starting job at Cal. Brown has two years of eligibility remaining.

Howard earned offensive MVP honors Monday night, going 17-for-21 through the air for 231 yards and two touchdowns. Howard's time with the Buckeyes is done, but former five-star recruit Julian Sayin is expected to start in 2025, which may have pushed Brown to the portal.

Cal went 6-7 in its first season in the ACC. Brown was ranked No. 81 in ESPN's Top 300 recruits for the class of 2022.

The Associated Press contributed to this report.

Follow Fox News Digital’s sports coverage on X, and subscribe to the Fox News Sports Huddle newsletter.

Erin Routliffe may be the only person unhappy that robots haven’t taken over the world. 

The tennis pro from New Zealand and her partner, Gabriela Dabrowski of Canada, were competing in the third round of women’s doubles at the Australian Open Sunday when Routliffe exploded into a brief tirade after she believed her opponent’s serve skimmed the net. 

CLICK HERE FOR MORE SPORTS COVERAGE ON FOXNEWS.COM

The contentious point came during a tiebreak in the first set with Beatriz Haddad Maia of Brazil serving. The chair umpire did not call a let, and the point was awarded to Haddad Maia and her partner, Laura Siegemend. 

But Routliffe argued the call. 

NOVAK DJOKOVIC BESTS CARLOS ALCARAZ IN AUSTRALIAN OPEN MATCHUP AS HE PURSUES HISTORIC 25TH GRAND SLAM TITLE

"Oh my god, we have robots everywhere, but we don’t have one for the net? Oh my goodness," she said, contesting the umpire’s ruling. 

Despite her protest, the call stood. But Routliffe and Dabrowski went on to win the next point and eventually the match, advancing to a semifinal match Thursday. 

After a clip of Routliffe’s outburst went viral on social media, she admitted her behavior might have been "dramatic" but stood by her stance. 

"I feel like I have a point but also why so dramatic," she said in a post on X. 

Follow Fox News Digital’s sports coverage on X, and subscribe to the Fox News Sports Huddle newsletter.

The Kraft family is now reportedly looking to get into politics.

Josh Kraft, the son of New England Patriots owner Robert, has decided to run for mayor of Boston, according to multiple reports.

Kraft himself has not publicly commented on the reports, which say that an announcement is expected next month.

CLICK HERE FOR MORE SPORTS COVERAGE ON FOXNEWS.COM

The city elected Michelle Wu in 2021 in a race against Annissa Essaibi George. Wu earned 64.0% of the vote to George's 35.6%. Wu replaced Marty Walsh, who served as the city's mayor for the previous two terms.

Ed Flynn, the former president of the Boston City Council and son of former mayor Raymond, has declined to run, while Jorge Mendoza-Iturralde has declared to run.

Kraft is currently the president of the organization's foundation and runs the family's philanthropic initiatives. He also worked at the city's Boys & Girls Club for 30 years.

Robert bought the Patriots in 1994 and helped turn the team into one of the greatest dynasties in sports history. Under his leadership, the team has been to 10 Super Bowls, winning six of them.

BEARS LAND BEN JOHNSON AS NEXT HEAD COACH: REPORTS

An illegal immigrant was recently caught using a taxpayer-funded migrant shelter in the Boston suburbs for criminal activity, including storing a weapon and nearly $1 million worth of drugs.

Leonardo Andujar Sanchez, a 28-year-old illegal immigrant from the Dominican Republic, is facing criminal charges in federal court for illegally possessing an AR-15 and ammunition and over 400 grams of fentanyl with intent to distribute, according to a statement by the U.S. Attorney’s Office for the District of Massachusetts.

Kraft's reported decision to run for office comes amid President Donald Trump's inauguration, although despite previous support, Robert recently said he has not spoken with Trump since the events of Jan. 6, 2021, unfolded.

Tom Brady told Howard Stern on Sirius XM in April 2020 that he chose to distance himself from Trump when the former president launched his presidential campaign in 2015 and asked the former NFL star to speak on his behalf at the 2016 Republican National Convention.

Fox News' Jackson Thompson and Peter Pinedo contributed to this report.

Follow Fox News Digital’s sports coverage on X, and subscribe to the Fox News Sports Huddle newsletter.

Washington Capitals and Team USA star T.J. Oshie had to go back to social media to defend a post regarding President Donald Trump during his inauguration on Monday. 

Oshie had posted a simple graphic of Trump, which read "America Is Back" in all capital letters followed by a message. Oshie captioned the post, "God Bless America," with a USA flag emoji. 

"Every single day I will be fighting for you with every breath in my body," Trump’s message on the graphic read. "I will not rest until we have delivered the strong, safe and prosperous America that our children deserve and that you deserve. This will truly be the golden age of America."

CLICK HERE FOR MORE SPORTS COVERAGE ON FOXNEWS.COM

Well, the commenters underneath Oshie’s post weren’t all too friendly, which led him to defend the post and his love of country. 

"That escalated quickly!" Oshie wrote on X. "To be clear I love America and Americans on both sides of the aisle and always will. Yeah even you in the negative comments you little stinkers. I choose to respect everyone until you prove me otherwise. If it makes you feel better to chirp me over the internet it’s cool. Although I don’t see the honor in it and it seems silly."

TOM MCVIE, LONGTIME NHL COACH, DEAD AT 89

Some of the commenters said they worried for Oshie’s daughters as Trump takes over as president, and Oshie had time to bark back.

"To the people worried about my daughters thank you for your concern," Oshie added. "All four of my kids will grow up with Parents who support them, tell them they love them every day, teach them to be strong and above all to be good and kind people."

And then there were the commenters who said they would be tossing Oshie’s jerseys in the trash. 

"P.S. For those throwing out jerseys… maybe just scrape off the name and number. Remember the name on the front is a hell of a lot more important than the one on the back. Love you guys today and always! God Bless America."

Oshie, a Stanley Cup winner with the Capitals in 2018, has played his past nine seasons in the NHL in the nation’s capital, where he serves as an alternate captain this year. 

He was the 24th overall pick of the 2005 NHL Draft to the St. Louis Blues, where he spent his first seven seasons. 

The 38-year-old was also a Team USA legend, as he had historic moments like his four-goal shootout against Russia during the 2014 Olympic Games in Sochi. The U.S. came in fourth during that Olympics, but Oshie spent years representing the Stars and Stripes with three men’s national teams in 2009, 2010 and 2013, as well as the national junior squad in 2006.

Follow Fox News Digital’s sports coverage on X, and subscribe to the Fox News Sports Huddle newsletter.

The NFL conference championship games still need to be played, but the league already has its Super Bowl LIX officiating crew set for New Orleans on Feb. 9. 

Ron Torbert, the veteran referee who also led a crew in Super Bowl LVI where the Los Angeles Rams defeated the Cincinnati Bengals, will be back for the "Big Game," this time at the Caesars Superdome. 

The only person in Torbert’s crew who has Super Bowl experience is side judge Boris Cheek. 

CLICK HERE FOR MORE SPORTS COVERAGE ON FOXNEWS.COM

However, umpire Mike Morton has been to the Super Bowl before, but as a player. He was a member of the St. Louis Rams in Super Bowl XXXIV. 

According to Football Zebras’ Ben Austro, Morton will make history as the first person to play and officiate in the Super Bowl. 

The rest of the crew is down judge Max Causey, line judge Mark Stewart, field judge Mearl Robinson, back judge Jonah Monroe and replay official Kevin Brown. 

SUPER BOWL LIX MVP ODDS: IS AFC QUARTERBACK A LOCK TO WIN AWARD?

It’s worth noting that Morton and Causey are only in their third seasons officiating, and the Super Bowl generally has officials with at least five years of experience. 

As for Torbert, he has worked NFL games since 2010, beginning as a back judge before becoming a referee in 2014. 

According to Pro Football Reference, Torbert has had slightly more than one penalty (1.03) for 11.40 more yards on average during the 2024 season. 

Torbert and his crew will know which two teams they will be officiating for come this weekend. 

The Washington Commanders and Philadelphia Eagles will kick off first at Lincoln Financial Field to determine who will represent the NFC in New Orleans. 

They split their NFC East regular-season series, with Commanders rookie sensation Jayden Daniels leading his team on a game-winning drive at home. 

Then, a rematch many wanted to see in the AFC, the latest chapter of the Kansas City Chiefs and Buffalo Bills will take place at GEHA Field at Arrowhead Stadium. The Bills beat the Chiefs during the regular season, but postseason play has favored the Chiefs in this matchup in their home building. 

Follow Fox News Digital’s sports coverage on X, and subscribe to the Fox News Sports Huddle newsletter.

The New York Knicks have shown promise during the first few months of the 2024-25 season. New York defeated the Atlanta Hawks on Monday to improve to 28-18.

On Tuesday, the Knicks will make the short trip to Brooklyn for a cross-city matchup with the Nets. NBA All-Star Jalen Brunson continues to shine this season and is averaging 26.2 points and 7.4 assists per game.

Nevertheless, New York City native and self-proclaimed Knicks fan Michael Rapaport believes adding someone of a certain stature could bolster the team's roster.

CLICK HERE FOR MORE SPORTS COVERAGE ON FOXNEWS.COM

Rapaport declared Barron Trump, 18, as the "star" of Monday's presidential inauguration before urging the Knicks to consider signing the teen to a 10-day contract. 

2025 NBA POWER RANKINGS: CAVS, THUNDER LEAD MID-SEASON CHECK-IN

"What a day, inauguration 2025… and I gotta say the star of the show was my guy ‘big body Barron Trump’" Rapaport said in a video posted to his social media platform.

"I was thinking while ‘big body’ was up there, standing in the back, hulking… The Knicks should sign him to a 10-day… see what he's got. Mitch Robison ain't coming back anytime soon. You never know. You need another big man in the post. He looks like he's got a soft touch."

Robinson, who is listed as 7 feet and 240 pounds, has yet to appear in a game this season due to an ankle injury. However, the Knicks are hopeful the center will be able to make his debut at some point in February.

Barron is President Trump's youngest son. When he was 10 years old, Barron Trump became the first first son to reside in the White House since John F. Kennedy Jr. in 1961.

Barron, who turned 11 in March 2017, also lived at Trump Tower in New York, attending Columbia Grammar and Preparatory School on the Upper West Side. Barron was 13 years old when his family permanently relocated to Mar-a-Lago in 2019. That year, Trump said he would have a "hard time" allowing his son to play football.

"I just don't like the reports that I see coming out having to do with football – I mean, it's a dangerous sport and I think it's really tough," Trump said at the time. "I thought the equipment would get better, and it has. The helmets have gotten far better, but it hasn't solved the problem."

Barron Trump was 14 years old when his father left office in January 2021.

Barron Trump graduated from Oxbridge Academy in West Palm Beach in May, and matriculated at New York University in the fall of 2024. In November, he also voted for the first time, casting a ballot for his father in Florida.

The Knicks won 50 games during the 2023-24 regular season, before being eliminated by the Indiana Pacers in the Eastern Conference semifinals.

Fox News' Andrea Margolis contributed to this report.

Follow Fox News Digital’s sports coverage on X, and subscribe to the Fox News Sports Huddle newsletter.

One bold bettor is hoping that history repeats itself when the Kansas City Chiefs host the Buffalo Bills in the AFC Championship game this weekend. 

The Chiefs are in hot pursuit of the first-ever three-peat and one optimistic sports bettor believes – very confidently – that they can pull off a win over the Bills on Sunday afternoon in the same way they did at the AFC Championship game in 2021. 

According to Caesars Sportsbook, a $1.3 million wager was placed on the Chiefs moneyline (-130). The total payout would be $2.3 million. 

CLICK HERE FOR MORE SPORTS COVERAGE ON FOXNEWS.COM

The Chiefs are currently favored to win by -1.5, while the Bills moneyline is +114. 

If we’re judging history, the Chiefs are the safe bet. 

Patrick Mahomes and company have been to seven straight AFC Championship games. They’ve won four of the last five and went on to win three Super Bowls, including two straight. They are now looking to become the first team in NFL history to win the Vince Lombardi Trophy in three straight seasons. 

2025 NFL AFC, NFC CHAMPIONSHIP ODDS: EAGLES, CHIEFS FAVORED

"Obviously, you want to win three in a row," Mahomes said, "but building those memories with the guys and with the community every single year is special. When I look back at all the different Super Bowls we’ve won, I look back at special moments that we’ve had and special games that we’ve had. We’ll try to do that the same this year." 

The rivalry between the Bills and Chiefs has seen three of Buffalo’s last four playoff runs come to an end thanks to Kansas City. The first was in 2021 in the AFC Championship game, the next year a heartbreaking overtime loss in the divisional round, and again last season another narrow loss in the divisional round. 

But 2025 could be the year of the underdog if the Bills maintain what they’ve been doing in the regular season. 

When: Sunday, 4:30 p.m. ET 

Where: Arrowhead Stadium

How to watch: CBS

The Associated Press contributed to this report. 

Follow Fox News Digital’s sports coverage on X, and subscribe to the Fox News Sports Huddle newsletter.

Even Hall of Fame athletes are taken aback by President Donald Trump's golf game. 

Former NFL quarterback Brett Favre has been seen playing golf with Trump since August 2020 and spoke about his experience playing with Trump in a post on X Monday. 

"For those asking about who won in golf between me and [Trump] — let’s just say President Trump is REALLY GOOD and a competitor," Favre wrote. 

CLICK HERE FOR MORE SPORTS COVERAGE ON FOXNEWS.COM

When Trump and Favre played golf in 2020, Trump praised the former quarterback's golf skills. 

"Brett LOVES Wisconsin, Mississippi and Minnesota. A good golfer - hits it LONG!" Trump wrote on X, then known as Twitter.

The duo played at Trump's National Golf Club in Bedminster, New Jersey, July 25, 2020. 

BRETT FAVRE BACKS PATRICK MAHOMES ON PRESIDENTIAL ENDORSEMENT STANCE AMID TRUMP VS. TAYLOR SWIFT CONTROVERSY

"He was as nice and engaging as he possibly could be, considering what type of stress he’s under," Favre said in an interview with Fox News then. "But I’ll say this: I respect the office of the president of the United States, regardless of who’s in office. Had Barack Obama, George Bush, Bill Clinton, anybody during my era, had they asked me to play golf, I certainly would have jumped at the opportunity, simply because, regardless of what they believe in, just to be asked is an honor."

At that time, Favre added that he was "very impressed" with the Trump's golf game.

"We had a couple of holes where we picked up, no score was penciled in, but, for the most part, he can play," Favre said. "He hits the ball very good, and I’ll also tell you this, he’s a fast golfer. There was times I had a 140-yard shot, and he’s up there at the green with his putter, ready to go."

Trump has also played golf with Tom Brady, Brooks Koepka, Dustin Johnson and Johnny Damon. 

Follow Fox News Digital’s sports coverage on X, and subscribe to the Fox News Sports Huddle newsletter. 

Ohio State fans celebrated winning a national championship for the first time in more than a decade in the only acceptable way: storming the field. 

No, the Buckeyes fans did not celebrate with Ohio State on the field at Mercedes-Benz Stadium. Instead, after defeating Notre Dame to earn their first championship since 2014, Ohio State fans broke into their own stadium in Columbus, Ohio. 

Video shared by the Columbus Dispatch showed a large crowd of fans running around campus just after Ohio State held off Notre Dame to claim a 34-23 victory. According to the outlet, it was just after midnight when the crowd broke into "The Shoe." 

CLICK HERE FOR MORE SPORTS COVERAGE ON FOXNEWS.COM

"It's really kind of surreal," freshman Thomas Schmansky told the outlet of the students making their way onto the field at Ohio Stadium. 

Another student told the paper that the celebration was "crazy," and added that she was surprised by how "supportive" law enforcement on the campus was. 

According to the report, the celebrations began winding down at around 12:20 a.m. ET.

KIRK HERBSTREIT, OHIO STATE FOOTBALL ALUM, BREAKS DOWN DURING BROADCAST AFTER BUCKEYES WIN NATIONAL TITLE

Ohio State won its sixth national title following a regular season when a loss at home to Michigan raised questions about the team’s playoff chances and if head coach Ryan Day was on the way out. 

"It’s a great story about a bunch of guys who have just overcome some really tough situations, and at the point where there’s a lot of people that counted us out (they) just kept swinging and kept fighting," Day said after the game. 

In the end, the lows of this season, including a fourth straight loss to rival Michigan, did not mean much on Monday night as the Buckeyes ended the 2024 season on a high note. 

The Associated Press contributed to this report. 

Follow Fox News Digital’s sports coverage on X, and subscribe to the Fox News Sports Huddle newsletter.

Golden State Warriors Steve Kerr, who is a staunch critic of President Donald Trump, said he avoided watching the inauguration of the 47th president of the United States on Monday.

Kerr was asked if he watched any of the festivities before the team took on the Boston Celtics.

CLICK HERE FOR MORE SPORTS COVERAGE ON FOXNEWS.COM

"I didn’t watch the inauguration. I chose to watch Celtics tape," he told reporters, adding that he loved playing on Martin Luther King Jr. Day.

The Warriors went on to have the worst home loss since Kerr took over as head coach. The Celtics defeated the Warriors, 125-85.

Kerr had been one of the biggest critics of Trump among sports figures. He spoke at the Democratic National Convention in August in support of Vice President Kamala Harris in the election.

CHARLES BARKLEY SLAMS SAN FRANCISCO AS 'RAT INFESTED,' DECLARES HE'S SKIPPING NBA ALL-STAR GAME

"I’ll be getting out every day to help people get out to vote on Nov. 5 and elect Kamala Harris and Tim Walz as the next president and vice president of the United States," Kerr told the crowd in Chicago at the time

"After the results are tallied that night, we can, in the words of the great Steph Curry, we can tell Donald Trump, ‘Night, night!’"

Instead, Trump resoundingly defeated Harris in the election to become the first president since Grover Cleveland to serve two non-consecutive terms as president.

"I believe in democracy. I think the American people have spoken and voted for Trump. I want him to do well the next four years. I want our country to do well," Kerr said after Trump’s win.

Follow Fox News Digital’s sports coverage on X and subscribe to the Fox News Sports Huddle newsletter.

An Alabama Crimson Tide fan was still upset with his team being left out of the College Football Playoff and decided to interrupt President Donald Trump’s inauguration coverage with his complaints.

The fan, identified as Graham from New Jersey, dialed up the number for C-SPAN and fired off the hottest take of the year so far.

CLICK HERE FOR MORE SPORTS COVERAGE ON FOXNEWS.COM

"I’m a bit more disappointed in the selection committee for not picking Alabama for the College Football Playoff finals," the man said. "Accepting interior teams like SMU and Indiana – truly dark times in America."

C-SPAN ended the call and moved back to inauguration coverage.

NORTH CAROLINA FOOTBALL GM MAINTAINS BILL BELICHICK WILL STAY AT SCHOOL, SAYS NFL CAN GET TOO POLITICAL

Alabama didn’t really have a case over the other 12 teams that were chosen for the expanded College Football Playoff. The Crimson Tide finished 9-3 in the regular season and lost to unranked Vanderbilt, No. 11 Tennessee and unranked Oklahoma.

Three losses against SEC opponents put them on the outside looking in when it came to the conference championship game. Alabama couldn’t save face either as they lost to Michigan in the ReliaQuest Bowl on Dec. 31. It was the second straight season the Wolverines eliminated the Crimson Tide in a bowl game.

Alabama has star talent on both sides of the ball but will have to deal with the loss of Jalen Milroe going into the 2025 season. Milroe declared for the NFL Draft.

Follow Fox News Digital’s sports coverage on X and subscribe to the Fox News Sports Huddle newsletter.

Novak Djokovic is one step closer to claiming a record 25th Grand Slam title after defeating Carlos Alcaraz in the quarterfinals of the Australian Open on Tuesday. 

The grueling match between one of the sport’s most iconic players and one of its rising stars went on for more than three and a half hours until the early morning hours. Djokovic, who advanced to his 12th semifinal appearance in Melbourne, said he felt the match was worthy of a final.

CLICK HERE FOR MORE SPORTS COVERAGE ON FOXNEWS.COM

"I just wish that this match today was the final," he said after his 4-6, 6-4, 6-3, 6-4 victory. "One of the most epic matches I've played on this court. On any court."

Despite the 16-year age gap, the matchup between Djokovic and Alcaraz has become reminiscent of the matches played between the "Big Three." 

"Carlos brings so much energy and intensity on the court and always demands the best of his opponent in order for his opponent to have a chance to win against him," Djokovic said after the match. 

NOVAK DJOKOVIC REFUSES INTERVIEW WITH AUSTRALIAN BROADCASTER OVER CRITICISM, FINDS SUPPORT FROM ELON MUSK

"I'm sure we are going to see a lot of him," he added. "Maybe not as much as I would like."

At just 21-years-old, Alcaraz is already a four-time Grand Slam champion. However, Djokovic, who should be considered in the twilight of his career at 37, is on his way to create even more history. 

His 10 Australian Open titles are more than any men’s tennis player. No one has won more Grand Slams than him with 24, and a win in Melbourne will push that record beyond. 

Djokovic moves on to face No. 2 seed Alexander Zverev on Friday. 

The Associated Press contributed to this report. 

Follow Fox News Digital’s sports coverage on X, and subscribe to the Fox News Sports Huddle newsletter.

Tom McVie, a Boston Bruins ambassador who coached the New Jersey Devils, Washington Capitals and Winnipeg Jets, has died. He was 89.

"The entire Boston Bruins organization is deeply saddened to learn of the passing of Tom McVie," Bruins’ president Cam Neely said in a statement Monday.

"Tom was a huge part of our Bruins family, having served as coach, scout and ambassador for more than 30 years. His hockey mind, colorful personality, gruff voice, and unmatched sense of humor livened up every room he entered, and he will be dearly missed. Our thoughts and prayers are with Tom's family and many loved ones."

CLICK HERE FOR MORE SPORTS COVERAGE ON FOXNEWS.COM

McVie played 21 seasons of minor league hockey, playing in the International League, the Western League and the Eastern Hockey League before beginning his coaching career.

His NHL coaching career began with the Capitals when he took over on Dec. 31, 1975. After that season, he coached the Capitals for two more seasons.

After coaching the Capitals, he helped the Jets win the World Hockey Association to the 1979 Avco Cup and then became the head coach for the Jets during their first two NHL seasons, in 1979-80 and 1980-81.

WAYNE GRETZKY ATTENDS TRUMP'S INAUGURATION AS INCOMING PRESIDENT FLOATS NHL LEGEND FOR CANADIAN LEADERSHIP

Following his stint with Winnipeg, McVie became the second coach for the Devils after the team relocated from Denver in 1982.

McVie was 126-263 with 73 ties across 462 regular-season games as a head coach.

McVie’s name is on the Stanley Cup as an ambassador for the Bruins, when they won in 2011.

Prior to becoming an ambassador with the Bruins, he was an assistant coach for them. 

Follow Fox News Digital’s sports coverage on X, and subscribe to the Fox News Sports Huddle newsletter.

North Carolina Tar Heels football general manager Michael Lombardi doubled down on the position that Bill Belichick has no intention of leaving the program for the NFL.

Belichick had been rumored to be interested in a few NFL jobs that opened up weeks after he decided to jump to the collegiate ranks for the first time in his career. Belichick replaced Mack Brown as the head coach at North Carolina after decades with the New England Patriots.

CLICK HERE FOR MORE SPORTS COVERAGE ON FOXNEWS.COM

Lombardi, who joined Belichick at the program, had expressed multiple times that Belichick would not be leaving the Tar Heels. He made the proclamation again in an interview on Monday on OutKick’s "The Ricky Cobb Show."

"I think one thing everyone could agree on, whether you’re a fan of what Bill did in New England or you were a foe because he beat you in New England, the one thing we can all agree on is Bill’s really smart," he said. "Bill knows the landscape of the NFL better than most fans do. And if Bill thought there was a job out there that was enticing to him, he would not have made the move to North Carolina.

"He wasn’t looking for a job. He wasn’t collecting unemployment. He wasn’t hoping for someone to hire him. He knew there was great opportunities if he wanted to go into the NFL. What we also knew was the NFL is a slippery slope in the sense that there’s a lot of politicalness that goes on. You’re answering to a lot of different people, there’s an agenda within buildings."

Lombardi used a line from one of the greatest NFL head coaches of all time to describe why Belichick wouldn’t go back to the NFL.

DALLAS COWBOYS NEXT HEAD COACH ODDS: WHO WILL REPLACE MIKE MCCARTHY?

"Bill Walsh told me in 1984 when there were 28 teams in the National Football League, ‘You know, we’re only competing against eight teams here kid.’ He was right then and he was right today," he said. "And I think that line right there sums up why Bill’s at North Carolina. Not all teams are built to win.

"Not all teams are chasing the Super Bowl. Not all teams want to do it. They want to win their way, not the right way. I think that’s why North Carolina became so appealing to him, because we can build a program here the right way."

Belichick’s girlfriend, Jordon Hudson, also maintained that the 72-year-old head coach would stay in Carolina blue.

"Pictured: two people who are overtly committed to @uncfootball," she wrote as the caption in an Instagram photo.

Belichick has been on the recruiting trail in recent weeks and landed a top defensive transfer earlier this month.

Follow Fox News Digital’s sports coverage on X and subscribe to the Fox News Sports Huddle newsletter.

Edmonton Oilers superstar Connor McDavid has been suspended three games for cross-checking Vancouver Canucks forward Conor Garland in the head. 

Late in the Canucks' 3-2 win over the Oilers on Saturday, McDavid and Garland got tied up in a scrum. 

After being tangled for a few seconds, McDavid got up and cross-checked Garland in the side of his head with his stick. The Oilers star was promptly thrown out of the game with a match penalty for intent to injure. 

CLICK HERE FOR MORE SPORTS COVERAGE ON FOXNEWS.COM

McDavid had a hearing with the NHL's Department of Player Safety on Monday, and shortly after the hearing, McDavid’s suspension was announced.

Canucks defenseman Tyler Myers was also suspended three games for his actions in that same scrum between McDavid and Garland. 

Myers crosschecked Oilers defenseman Evan Bouchard in the face during the fracas after the whistle.

WAYNE GRETZKY ATTENDS TRUMP'S INAUGURATION AS INCOMING PRESIDENT FLOATS NHL LEGEND FOR CANADIAN LEADERSHIP

This is the second time McDavid has been suspended in his 10-year career. He was suspended for two games in 2019 for an illegal check to the head. 

The suspension will cost McDavid $195,312 in salary over the next three games. He was previously fined $5,000 for elbowing a player in 2021.

The Oilers will not have McDavid for their game against the Washington Capitals on Tuesday, in their rematch against the Canucks on Thursday, and when they host the Buffalo Sabres on Saturday.

McDavid is eligible to return to the lineup next Monday when the Oilers take on the Seattle Kraken. 

McDavid has been sensational, as he has been his whole career, this season. The three-time Hart Trophy (regular season MVP winner) has 65 points (20 goals, 45 assists) across 43 games this season. 

The Oilers are 29-14-3, and are second in the Pacific Division, just one point behind the Vegas Golden Knights. 

The Associated Press contributed to this report. 

Follow Fox News Digital’s sports coverage on X, and subscribe to the Fox News Sports Huddle newsletter.

Ashton Jeanty nearly captured the Heisman Trophy in 2024 after putting up incredible numbers in his final season with the Boise State Broncos.

Jeanty ran for 2,601 yards, nearly eclipsing Barry Sanders’ single-season rushing record of 2,628 yards for the former Oklahoma State standout. He also had 29 rushing touchdowns. The former Broncos running back had 4,769 rushing yards and 50 rushing touchdowns in 40 career games.

CLICK HERE FOR MORE SPORTS COVERAGE ON FOXNEWS.COM

He accomplished the feat in the midst of college athletics’ name, image and likeness era. The better a college athlete plays on the field, the more money there could be available to him through NIL deals. Jeanty’s NIL valuation was estimated at $1.6 million, according to On3 Sports.

Jeanty had NIL deals with SAXX underwear and the Boise Hawks minor league baseball team. But he made clear to anyone coming out of high school expecting to get paid that they should really focus on their craft on the field rather than the money that comes with it.

"No. 1, don’t chase the bag," he told Fox News Digital when asked whether he had advice for high school athletes coming into the college game. "Chase your goals and dreams. Everybody seems to get away from that. I had a dream of being an NFL player three years ago, one of the best running backs. And I’m here walking in that because I didn’t chase after the bag. There were plenty of guys I’ve seen getting more money than me that I know for a fact weren’t better than me. That was OK, but I knew if I kept putting the work in, I’d get to where I want to be.

COLLEGE FOOTBALL STAR ASHTON JEANTY TALKS POSSIBILITY OF DEION SANDERS COACHING COWBOYS

"You got to trust the process because you can’t expect all that. No entitlement. You got to earn it. That’s the problem nowadays. You might’ve did something in high school, but when you get to college that don’t mean nothing. It doesn’t matter how many stars you got – none of that. I’ve seen five stars who were trash. I’ve seen three stars who were really good, vice versa. But the common thing is just the work ethic and staying focused on the goal."

Jeanty said NIL in college football is kind of the "wild, wild west," so he had to take a professional mindset when navigating the murky waters.

"I think my whole approach was just to be a pro with it," he added. "Obviously, on the next level, I’ll get paid, but I’m not looking for the biggest payday. Honestly, I need a little something, you know what I’m saying? My morals and values – those are No. 1. Wherever I can align that best with, that’s where I’m going to be."

Jeanty declared for the NFL Draft earlier this month. He’s expected to be one of the first running backs off the board.

Follow Fox News Digital’s sports coverage on X and subscribe to the Fox News Sports Huddle newsletter.

Philadelphia Mayor Cherelle Parker may have been a bit overzealous on Monday as she and the rest of the city celebrated the Philadelphia Eagles’ NFC Championship berth.

Parker addressed the city on Sunday ahead of a snowstorm and deep freeze that was set to impact the Northeast. Temperatures were expected to drop into the high teens on top of about six inches of snow. As she concluded, she expressed her support for the Eagles.

CLICK HERE FOR MORE SPORTS COVERAGE ON FOXNEWS.COM

"Let me hear you all say, E-L-G-S-E-S, Eagles! Go birds," she said.

The sentiment was there, but fans noticed that bizarre spelling of the team and took to social media to talk about it.

LIONS' DAN CAMPBELL CONFIDENT TEAM'S SUPER BOWL WINDOW REMAINS OPEN AFTER DISASTROUS LOSS TO COMMANDERS

The Eagles did pull off a victory against the Los Angeles Rams in the NFC Divisional Round to advance to the conference title game for the second time in three years.

Eagles running back Saquon Barkley helped break the game open with a late 78-yard touchdown run. Then, Philadelphia held off a surging Rams offense that nearly put together a comeback to win the game or force overtime.

Barkley finished with 205 rushing yards and two touchdowns.

"It was fun, It was a play that I asked for," Barkley said. "It's a beautiful thing when stuff like that happens."

Philadelphia will play the Washington Commanders on Sunday with a trip to Super Bowl LIX on the line.

Follow Fox News Digital’s sports coverage on X, and subscribe to the Fox News Sports Huddle newsletter.