AP Sports SummaryBrief at 12:04 a.m. EST

College Football Playoff decides to double down and a 24-team playoff is set for next season The College Football Playoff will expand to 24 teams next year, ending a three-decade era of conference title games. College leaders announced the new format Monday after ESPN agreed to rework its contract to add 11 new games. The deal is for five years and an additional $1.7 billion. The new format will have five automatic qualifiers, including champions from the Power Four leagues. The other teams will be chosen by a selection panel. The top eight seeds will receive first-round byes, and the playoff will start on the second weekend in December. Tigers infielder Kevin McGonigle wins AL Rookie of the Year, Reds slugger Sal Stewart takes NL honor Detroit Tigers infielder Kevin McGonigle has won the American League Rookie of the Year award after a stellar all-around season that sets him up to be a franchise cornerstone. Cincinnati Reds slugger Sal Stewart took home the National League honor. The 22-year-old McGonigle had a .278 batting average and .806 OPS with 18 homers, 72 RBIs, 28 doubles and 12 stolen bases while splitting time between shortstop and third base. He’s the first Tigers player to win the award since pitcher Michael Fulmer in 2016 and the first Detroit infielder since Lou Whitaker in 1978. Stewart was a force in the middle of the Reds’ lineup with 32 homers and 112 RBIs while playing in all 162 games. Josh Allen and the Bills move to 7-1 with a 23-6 win over the sputtering Vikings MINNEAPOLIS (AP) — Josh Allen and the Buffalo Bills have beaten the Vikings 23-6 and sent Minnesota deeper into its offensive slump. Allen threw a touchdown pass with 44 seconds left before halftime, and James Cook rushed 31 times for 107 yards and a late score. Linebackers Terrel Bernard and Dorian Williams had interceptions and Tyler Bass made three field goals to stretch his franchise-record streak to 24 straight as the Bills matched their best eight-game start since 1993. Carson Wentz started at quarterback for the Vikings and had one of the worst performances of his 11-year career. Rams receiver Puka Nacua to miss at least a month with sprained knee ligaments and turf toe LOS ANGELES (AP) — Rams receiver Puka Nacua is expected to be out for at least a month after he sprained ligaments in his right knee and developed turf toe during Los Angeles’ win at Washington. Coach Sean McVay says the Rams expect to put Nacua on injured reserve. He’ll join fellow star receiver Davante Adams, who has no set return date from his hamstring injury. McVay’s offense will be without Matthew Stafford’s top two targets for an extended period, dealing a devastating blow to a team that began the season as a Super Bowl favorite. Jaguars take a Super Bowl swing by trading for Eagles DT Jordan Davis and Falcons S Jessie Bates The Jacksonville Jaguars are making a Super Bowl push. The Jaguars acquired defensive tackle Jordan Davis from the Philadelphia Eagles for a 2027 first-round draft pick and a 2029 second-rounder. It was the most significant of three trades for the Jaguars, who believe they have a shot at the No. 1 seed in the AFC and a chance to make the franchise’s first Super Bowl. The 6-2 Jaguars previously traded for Atlanta safety Jessie Bates III and for New Orleans defensive tackle Davon Godchaux. Reid: Patrick Mahomes day to day after hurting throwing elbow in lopsided win over the Jets KANSAS CITY, Mo. (AP) — Kansas City Chiefs quarterback Patrick Mahomes is considered day to day after injuring his elbow during a game against the Jets, coach Andy Reid said Monday. Mahomes was strip-sacked by David Bailey, causing a fumble and leaving his arm dangling. He was examined but returned to the game, finishing with 242 yards and two touchdown passes. Reid added that wide receiver Xavier Worthy and right tackle Jaylen Moore are day to day with injuries. The Chiefs face the Falcons on Sunday. Reid also hasn't decided whether to bench kicker Harrison Butker after another missed kick, with Justin Tucker as a potential replacement. NBA picks Miami for 2028 All-Star weekend, AP source says MIAMI (AP) — The NBA is planning a Nov. 30 event to announce Miami as the site of the 2028 All-Star weekend, according to a person with knowledge of the matter. NBA Commissioner Adam Silver, Miami Heat chairman Micky Arison and other league officials are expected at the event, according to the person who spoke to The Associated Press on condition of anonymity Monday because neither side announced any details publicly. Miami was picked by the league “months ago,” said the person, adding that the Nov. 30 date is slightly fluid. But the biggest parts of the agreement have been reached. Carey Price, Patrice Bergeron among 6 inducted into Hockey Hall of Fame TORONTO (AP) — Carey Price first visited the Hockey Hall of Fame as a teenager. Now he's one of the players enshrined there. The longtime Montreal Canadiens goaltender was inducted Monday alongside Patrice Bergeron, Pekka Rinne, Keith Tkachuk and Cindy Curley in the player category. Brian Burke was enshrined as a builder. The No. 5 pick of the 2005 draft, Price won the Hart Trophy as league MVP and the Vezina Trophy as its top goaltender in 2015. He finished with a 361-261-79 record, .917 save percentage, 2.51 goals-against average and 49 shutouts across 712 games. Bergeron spent all 19 of his NHL seasons with Boston and won the Stanley Cup in 2011. Jets coach criticizes Devils' decision not to play Connor Hellebuyck in Winnipeg WINNIPEG, Manitoba (AP) — Winnipeg coach Scott Arniel says he’s disappointed Connor Hellebuyck won’t play against the Jets Tuesday night. Arniel argued the decision made by the New Jersey Devils only prolongs a difficult chapter for the organization in the aftermath of granting the goaltender’s public request to be traded. The Devils announced Hellebuyck would not play at Winnipeg, citing analysis that it would reduce their probability of winning. Arniel says Hellebuyck gave up on the team and the Jets were hoping for closure. He adds that he's not sure how analytics factors in the decision. Lionel Messi wins the MLS Golden Boot for a second straight season Lionel Messi has been awarded the 2026 MLS Golden Boot, becoming the first player in league history to win the award in consecutive seasons. The Inter Miami forward scored a league-high 26 goals this season. He also had 17 assists with 43 goal contributions. Messi edged out FC Dallas striker Petar Musa and Nashville SC striker Sam Surridge for the award. Messi won the MLS Golden Boot in 2025 with 29 goals and 19 assists. Messi could also become the first three-time winner of the Landon Donovan MLS MVP award. Miami faces the Columbus Crew in the MLS Cup Playoffs.