Mike Florio previews the Christmas day matchup between the Chiefs and Steelers, including Patrick Mahomes’ high-ankle injury, and whether Pittsburgh can snap a two-game losing streak.
Chase Elliott returned to Victory Lane and the Cup playoffs in 2024.
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Mike Florio previews the Christmas day matchup between the Chiefs and Steelers, including Patrick Mahomes’ high-ankle injury, and whether Pittsburgh can snap a two-game losing streak.
From Deebo Samuel to Josh Downs and Hollywood Brown, a close look at players who might be due for regression in Week 17
Mike Florio previews the Christmas day matchup between the Ravens and Texans, including whether Houston can finally secure a signature win, and how Lamar Jackson can boost his MVP odds.
A survey of the team defense landscape for Week 17 of the NFL season.
Paul Allen, the Minnesota Vikings play-by-play announcer, joins PFT Live to unpack the Week 17 power rankings with Mike Florio, including the Vikings rising to No. 3.
Xavier Worthy, Rashod Bateman, and Darnell Mooney can help managers claim that fantasy championship.
Paul Allen, the Minnesota Vikings play-by-play announcer, joins PFT Live to discuss Kevin O’Connell’s “spark,” and why Minnesota should keep him with the team long-term.
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Former NFL running back Wendell Smallwood has pleaded guilty to multiple federal fraud charges.
Two AFC games with playoff implications highlight the Wednesday Christmas Day slate.
As Vikings quarterback Sam Darnold led his game-winning drive on Sunday in Seattle, he couldn’t hear the voice of coach Kevin O’Connell in his helmet.
If Christmas is on a day ending in “Y,” the NFL will play games.
Premier League
The 2024-25 Premier League season is in full flow.
Week 18 of the 2024-25 Premier League season is all about Boxing Day.
Check out the latest Premier League table for the 2024-25 season.
Erling Haaland is looking for a third-successive Premier League Golden Boot award for leading a season in goals, and a host of folks aim to stop him.
Rotoworld
Ranking and evaluating all of fantasy football’s top Week 17 plays at quarterback, running back, receiver, tight end, kicker and defense.
Ranking and evaluating all of Week 17’s top plays at tight end, kicker, and defense.
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.
College Football
Colorado would not disclose the amount of insurance coverage each received, citing privacy laws.
The College Football transfer portal is open. Here is a one-stop shop to track which big-name players are on the move this offseason.
Indiana hit the jackpot last year in landing Ohio quarterback Kurtis Rourke, and he helped the Hoosiers go 11-2.
AUSTIN, Texas — Texas won the Big 12 title in 2023 on its way out the door to the Southeastern Conference.
Motor Sports
Haiden Deegan will lead the western division along with the return of Michael Mosiman. Max Anstie will ride in the east.
Denny Hamlin won three points races and the Clash at the Coliseum in 2024.
Australian Reid Taylor will race for ClubMX as a replacement rider for the injured Devin Simonson in the Monster Energy Supercross 250 East division.
Alex Bowman won the Chicago Street Race and had a career-high 17 top 10s in 2024.
Golf
So much is changing on the PGA Tour, and yet there remains so much potential. Here’s a wish list for what else I’d like to see the PGA Tour change.
Both discussed a little bit about their lives and their plans at the recent PNC Championship.
In this week’s edition of the Golf Channel Podcast with Rex & Lav, the senior writers offer their takeaways from the PNC Championship.
How players qualified for the 2025 Masters Tournament at Augusta National Golf Club.
Rex Hoggard and Ryan Lavner discuss why the energy and intensity around the PNC Championship makes it a better watch than other showdown-style matches.
As we approach Tiger Woods’ 49th birthday, Rex Hoggard and Ryan Lavner assess how his “engagement” and performance at the PNC Championship could affect his outlook on the Champions Tour.
MLB
Adrianza won a World Series title in 2021 with Atlanta and hit .237 with 22 homers and 151 RBIs for San Francisco from 2013 to 2026.
The 27-year-old Morán missed all of last season recovering from Tommy John surgery.
Red Sox finalize 2-year deal with left-hander Patrick Sandoval, who is recovering from elbow surgery
Sandoval made 16 starts for the Los Angeles Angels in 2024, going 2-8 with a 5.08 ERA before tearing his UCL.
The 31-year-old Ross made 10 starts and 25 total appearances for the Milwaukee Brewers last season.
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College Basketball
Matthew-Alexander Moncrieffe set career highs with 23 points and 16 rebounds as Seattle University beat Washington.
Chaz Lanier scored 23 points to lead No. 1 Tennessee past Middle Tennessee to equal the second-best start in program history.
It’s a fitting spot for a pair of Southeastern Conference teams considering the league put 10 teams into Monday’s AP Top 25.
Kasparas Jakucionis scored 21 points, including the go-ahead basket with 28 seconds left, and Illinois defeated Missouri 80-77 on Sunday in the annual Braggin’ Rights game between the nonconference rivals.
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Christmas is here.
Cornerback Riley Moss may be back in the Broncos lineup this week.
The Chargers handed in their first injury report of the week on Tuesday and it featured both of their top running backs.
The Lions waived linebacker David Long on Tuesday, the team announced.