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Mike Florio and Chris Simms thinks things could get ugly in Kansas City during Week 17 with what should be an angry Broncos team.
Dak Prescott threw for 307 yards with two touchdowns to give Dallas the club’s seventh victory of the season.
The veteran stars are out, but look for the younger generation to steal the show.
Lead by Jalen Brunson, the New York Knicks had a strong fourth quarter for a “Christmas comeback” against the Cleveland Cavaliers.
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NFL Week 17
Ben Johnson sits down with Tony Dungy to discuss why the Bears making the playoffs is just ‘step number one,’ his experience building a staff, Caleb Williams’ growth, who he models his coaching style after and more.
Dak Prescott, Christian McCaffrey, Puka Nacua and Trey McBride highlight the positional rankings for Week 16 of the 2025 NFL season.
Zachary Krueger dives into players he has high, medium, and low levels of confidence in for the fantasy football playoffs.
With the fantasy football playoffs in full swing, check out some under-the-radar RBs, WRs and TEs who could spike for your lineups.
Seattle, Jacksonville are the new top two.
Eric Samulski breaks down his fantasy football defense rankings for Week 17 of the NFL season
Taysom Hill is back in our lives once again, this time as the Saints’ top running back. Eligible as a tight end in most fantasy football formats, Hill is one of the best adds off the waiver wire heading into Week 17.
NBA
While it appears likely that the Lakers star will play on Christmas Day, some other fantasy-relevant players are facing extended absences.
After spending time with the Nets and Clippers last season, Simmons was unable to secure an NBA contract for this season.
The Lakers were blown out by the Suns without Luka Doncic, but it’s the team’s lack of defense that concerns Redick.
The Rockets are struggling defensively, having gone 2-5 in their last seven heading into a Christmas Day showdown against the Lakers.
College Football Playoffs
Nicole Auerbach and Joshua Perry look ahead to a stacked slate of College Football Playoff games in the quarterfinals.
Nicole Auerbach and Joshua Perry break down a strange game between Miami and Texas A&M and how the Hurricanes ultimately came out on top.
Nicole Auerbach and Joshua Perry evaluate what went wrong for Oklahoma and what went right for Alabama in a CFP matchup that saw a big momentum swing.
Nicole Auerbach and Joshua Perry ponder if the College Football Playoff’s first round is broken or if there are ways to fix the bracket.
Nicole Auerbach and Joshua Perry offer differing viewpoints on the benefits of making the College Football Playoff for Group of 5 teams.
Nicole Auerbach explains how the first-round results will carry over to the next set of CFP games.
The playoff field is set. It’s time to find out who will be the national champion.
Premier League
The race to unseat Mohamed Salah and keep him from standing alone atop the Premier League Golden Boot record list is on after Liverpool teammate Hugo Ekitike scored the first goal of this season on Friday, August 15.
The Magpies have won five of six meetings with Man United since the Red Devils won the 2022-23 League Cup Final over their Friday hosts.
Manchester City will try to make it six straight wins in the Premier League when they visit Nottingham Forest at the City Ground on Saturday and, at least for a couple of hours, go top of the table above current leaders Arsenal.
Liverpool will try to make it three straight wins in the Premier League when they host Wolves at Anfield on Saturday (10 am ET), but Arne Slot’s side now has to re-adjust back to life before Alexander Isak.
Golf
Relive Scottie Scheffler’s first match play victory on the PGA Tour at the 2022 WGC-Dell Technologies Match Play.
Look back at Scottie Scheffler’s victory at the Arnold Palmer Invitational in 2022, narrowly beating Billy Horschel at the final holes.
Golf Channel looks back at Scottie Scheffler’s 22 career victories, starting with the WM Phoenix Open in 2022 when he defeated Patrick Cantlay in a playoff.
Matt Kuchar reflects on winning the PNC Championship with his college-bound son Cameron, explaining why his father, who passed away earlier this year, would be very proud and is “giving big fist pumps up in the sky.”
Watch highlights of the 2025 PNC Championship’s Final Round from the Ritz-Carlton Golf Club in Orlando, Florida.
Lee Trevino shares some wisdom about golf and life, saying that “the Lord for some reason gave me a tremendous amount of talent, and I’m gonna meet him pretty soon, and I damn sure don’t want him to be disappointed.”
Motor Sports
In his last season on a 250 bike, Garrett Marchbanks finished in the top five in Supercross and Motocross.
Jett Lawrence underwent surgery on Saturday, but this type of injury typically takes three months to heal.
Ken Roczen stood third in Supercross points before retiring two rounds from the finale with an ankle injury.
Keselowski underwent surgery Thursday and doctors have told him to expect a quick recovery that will have him back for the season-opening Daytona 500 in February.
Rotoworld
Ranking and evaluating all of Week 17’s top plays at quarterback, running back, receiver, tight end, kicker and defense.
Follow the latest injury news for fantasy football lineups in Week 17.
Stay up to date with the MLB free agent market this offseason, including player signings, contract details, and team fits as the 2025-26 Hot Stove heats up.
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Check out which offenses are facing off against pass or fun funnel defenses in Week 17, and what it might mean for your championship start-sit decisions.
Ranking and evaluating all of Week 17’s top plays at receiver.
Ranking and evaluating all of Week 17’s top plays at running back.
Betting
Vaughn Dalzell breaks down his four favorite prop bets for Christmas Day games!
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At a time when reports regarding the status of Dolphins coach Mike McDaniel for 2026 are conflicting, the status of defensive coordinator Anthony Weaver beyond 2025 remains equally uncertain.
It turns out the Commanders will not have one of their key offensive contributors for their Christmas Day game against the Cowboys.
The 2025-26 Premier League table is live, as 19 teams hope to be the one that denies Liverpool repeat status as champions of England’s top tier.
Check out the Premier League schedule for the 2025-26 season, with everything you need for all 380 games.
The story of the week (Steelers receiver DK Metcalf initiating contact with a fan and getting suspended for two games) continues to generate reactions and opinions.
