Author: AJ Neuharth-Keusch, USA TODAY

TV schedules and story lines to watch for the full five-game slate of NBA games on Christmas Day.

The Northern Michigan Wildcatsbeat 20th-ranked Michigan Tech, 5-3, in men’s ice hockey on Friday night, but that was hardly the main story.

The Rockets, Celtics and Warriors have underwhelmed while the Clippers, Grizzlies and Kings have greatly exceeded expectations.

Legendary NFL player and coach Mike Ditka suffered a heart attack earlier this week, according to his agent, and he “expects to be home soon.”

Les Miles, former LSU football coach, is finalizing deal with Kansas to lead the school’s football program, according to a Sports Illustrated report.

LaMelo Ball’s new basketball coach, ex-NBA player Jermaine Jackson of Spire Basketball Academy, says the youngest Ball can be a No. 1 NBA draft pick.