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Ja’Marr Chase, Justin Jefferson, and Saquon Barkley lead the way in Matthew Berry’s Way, Way, Way Too Early Top 50 for 2025.
Golf Today discusses Bryson DeChambeau’s thoughts on how he thinks LIV Golf could impact the future of golf overall, fans and the PGA Tour moving forward.
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Nicole Auerbach and Joshua Perry preview the Orange Bowl between defensive powerhouses Notre Dame and Penn State, discussing what the game means for James Franklin's legacy and how Notre Dame will stop Tyler Warren.
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NFL Wild Card Round
It’s the NFC Wild Card round, and the Commanders take on the Buccaneers. Check out the latest odds and best bets.
Chris Simms, Maria Taylor, Devin McCourty and Jason Garrett discuss why QB experience won’t be the bottom line in the Commanders-Bucs Wild Card matchup on NBC, as Jayden Daniels and Baker Mayfield go head-to-head.
Pro Football Focus takes a closer look at the players to watch in the Commanders-Buccaneers Wild Card matchup, including Jayden Daniels, Baker Mayfield, Terry McLaurin and Mike Evans.
Drew Dinsick and Jay Croucher lay out why bettors should consider backing Unders in all three NFC matchups across Super Wild Card Weekend.
Jay Croucher and Drew Dinsick debate the best ways to bet on Commanders vs. Buccaneers in the Wild Card round, exploring reasons to back both squads as the playoffs begin.
Mike Florio and Devin McCourty discuss why January is the worst time for Christian Watson to have torn his ACL, as well as how Jalen Hurts remains in concussion protocol.
The NFL’s “Super” wild card weekend schedule has been set, with kickoff times, matchups and TV networks for the six playoff games now official.
NFL
Hurts practiced for the first time since suffering a concussion in Week 16,
The NFL is still the king of live TV.
The Chargers are bringing some veteran help back for their secondary.
While one key player remained sidelined on Wednesday, two more were upgraded on Baltimore’s daily injury report.
Premier League
The 2024-25 Premier League season is in full flow.
Relive Savinho’s long-awaited breakout game for Manchester City as he tore apart West Ham’s defense in Matchweek 20.
Raul Jimenez’s performance for Fulham against Ipswich Town goes into the history books as he becomes the highest-scoring Mexican player in Premier League history.
Bruno Fernandes put Manchester United’s midfield on his back and gave top-of-the-table Liverpool a taste of their own medicine with his dynamic passing and play-making abilities.
Supercross Anaheim 1
The 2025 SuperMotocross World Championship begins at Angel Stadium in Anaheim, California
Ricky Carmichael and Ryan Villopoto spell out what a successful first season of Supercross might look like for Jorge Prado and Monster Energy Kawasaki in 2025.
Multi-year partnership makes wagering available across the entire SMX World Championship Series in legally regulated states
Ricky Carmichael and Ryan Villopoto discuss Haiden Deegan’s presence at Anaheim 1 to kick off the 2025 Supercross season and his ability to embrace the energy surrounding the spectacle of the season-opener.
For Eli Tomac, his final SuperMotocross season is no farewell tour, as the six-time champion believes he can “still be the top guy” bringing intensity and tenacity to 2025.
Cooper Webb’s mental fortitude on the motorcycle has led him to a pair of titles, and he shares how his upbringing has shaped his focus while racing with Jett Lawrence, Eli Tomac, and others.
Jett and Hunter Lawrence both combine their humorous personalities with a “hunger of dominating” in SuperMotocross, and the brothers look to have a stronghold on the 450 class in 2025.
Rotoworld
Jayden Daniels can break the slate in a Wild Card Round shootout with the Bucs while fantasy managers should be wary of Joe Mixon versus the Chargers.
A look at 24 stats from the 2024 NFL regular season that are worth knowing for next season.
Ja’Marr Chase, Justin Jefferson, and Saquon Barkley lead the way in Matthew Berry’s Way, Way, Way Too Early Top 50 for 2025.
Quentin Grimes and Spencer Dinwiddie lead the waiver wire pickups after a seven-game Tuesday.
College Football
Texas and Ohio State meet in Arlington to decide who will get a chance to play for the national title.
Van Dyke was a three-year starter at Miami, where he was 2021 ACC rookie of the year, and he transferred to Wisconsin after the 2023 season.
It’s been a long time since either Notre Dame or Penn State reached college football’s mountaintop as national champions.
Drew Allar is one of 26 former Rivals250 prospects on the Penn State roster.
Motor Sports
There are 61 cars across four categories in the Jan. 25-26 race.
Local driver Yazeed Al Rajhi stormed back into the Dakar Rally’s leading threesome when he dominated the fourth stage in Saudi Arabia on Wednesday.
Few riders in the field are as tough as Cooper Webb mentally and physically, but will age start to take its toll?
Four-time Indy 500 winner Helio Castroneves will attempt to make the Daytona 500 in the Project 91 car in February.
Golf
Mollie Marcoux Samaan looks back on her three years as LPGA commissioner, including her proudest accomplishments such as increased purses and opportunities for women in golf.
Castillo will make his PGA Tour debut as a member at this week’s Sony Open in Honululu, not far from where his grandparents worked on sugar cane plantations.
Golf Today discusses Bryson DeChambeau’s thoughts on how he thinks LIV Golf could impact the future of golf overall, fans and the PGA Tour moving forward.
Todd Lewis reports from Waialae Country Club to discuss Hideki Matsuyama’s win at The Sentry and his preparation as the PGA Tour stays in Hawaii for the Sony Open.
Rex Hoggard and Ryan Lavner break down the positive aspects of TGL’s opening night, explaining what the tech-infused league means for golf moving forward.
Tee times, groupings and how to watch the second round of the Sony Open in Hawaii.
MLB
Wright’s number will be the 10th retired by the Mets, the sixth under Cohen. Wright spent his entire 14-season big league career with the Mets and will also enter the team’s Hall of Fame.
The 33-year-old played for Pittsburgh and San Diego last season, going 5-6 with a 4.53 ERA in 26 starts. He is 90-87 with a 4.44 ERA in 314 major league appearances, including 269 starts.
Amed Rosario hit .280 with 18 doubles, three triples, three home runs, 32 RBIs, 13 stolen bases and 29 scores over 103 games last season with the Rays, Reds, and Dodgers.
The 28-year-old had surgery on May 19, 2023, and made a pair of minor league appearances last year but was slow to bounce back.
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Rotoworld Basketball Show explores current and future fantasy outlooks for two intriguing pieces, including Grizzlies’ Jaren Jackson Jr. and Cavs’ Evan Mobley.
Dan Titus, Raphielle Johnson, and Noah Rubin debate which of Nikola Jokic, Victor Wembanyama, and Shai Gilgeous-Alexander will finish as fantasy basketball’s No. 1 player by the end of the season.
RBS shares how Wolves’ star Anthony Edwards could see an uptick in several categories of fantasy production before exploring why Julius Randle’s numbers could take a hit.
RBS explains why Kawhi Leonard’s return in Los Angeles will have a relatively minor impact on Clippers fantasy assets, with an extended look at James Harden’s efficiency.
Betting
Notre Dame Fighting Irish vs. Penn State Nittany Lions
College Football Playoff Semi-Final Preview: Ohio State Buckeyes vs. Texas Longhorns
Portland Trail Blazers vs. New Orleans Pelicans Game Preview
Raptors vs. Knicks Odds, predictions, expert picks, recent stats, trends and Best bets for January 8
Toronto Raptors vs. New York Knicks Game Preview
College Basketball
UCLA coach Mick Cronin ripped into his players following the 22nd-ranked Bruins’ third loss in four games, saying they don’t give enough effort and lack toughness.
The end of a busy night of men’s college basketball streaming on Peacock.
Tonight, the Bonnies and Billikens face off for the 33rd time, with both teams currently at a 16-16 overall record. Tip off is at 8 PM ET on Peacock.
Vladislav Goldin scored 36 points in No. 24 Michigan’s win at No. 22 UCLA, with a few of those baskets being assisted by Danny Wolf.
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Eagles quarterback Jalen Hurts returned to practice as Philadelphia prepares to host the Packers in the Wild Card round.
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Could Mike Vrabel use the Raiders to put pressure on New England?
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After an “embarrassing” game, the Warriors were presented with an invitation to rinse away the shame and wound up bathing in cold humiliation.
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Jett Lawrence hopes to become the first rider to win consecutive Anaheim openers since Justin Barcia in 2019/2020.
Outdoor hockey in Florida is a long time coming, but the Panthers and Lightning have represented the Eastern Conference in each of the last five Stanley Cup Finals and they’ve built heavily engaged fan bases.
Lucas Bergvall’s first goal for Tottenham gave them a 1-0 lead over Liverpool, with the second leg still to come next month.
Long before Quinn Ewers was a key part of Texas’ resurgence as a college football power, he bolted north for Ohio State, lured by money and a chance to play in a program already competing for national championships.
Penn State and Notre Dame meet in Miami to decide who will get a chance to play for the national title.
