Brentford look to get back to winning ways when they host Nottingham Forest in Matchweek 17. Watch here, on USA, or the NBC Sports App.
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NFL WEEK 16
Tampa Bay Buccaneers head coach Todd Bowles sits down with Tony Dungy to break down film on Baker Mayfield, Mike Evans, and how the Bucs have “stayed the course” ahead of Sunday Night Football against the Cowboys.
The EA Sports Madden NFL Cast, a first-of-its-kind live football experience fusing video game elements with live football, will stream exclusively on Peacock Saturday, Dec. 21 at 1 p.m. ET for the Texans-Chiefs game.
Joe Burrow, C.J. Stroud, Jahmyr Gibbs, and Mike Evans headline the Love/Hate players for Week 16.
Chris Simms and Mike Florio preview the Saturday afternoon showdown between the Texans and Chiefs on NBC and Peacock, with both expecting Patrick Mahomes (ankle) to play and the game to be a defensive struggle.
Josh Allen, Jahmyr Gibbs, Ja’Marr Chase, and Trey McBride lead the way in positional rankings for Week 16 of the 2024 NFL season.
Chris Simms and Mike Florio preview the Sunday Night Football tilt between the Buccaneers and Cowboys on NBC and Peacock, and even though Dallas has been playing better, they both like Tampa Bay to keep pace in the NFC.
Which team can help guide you to a win the fantasy football playoff semi-finals?
NFL
A quick look at the remaining games for the latest NFL weekend.
Very early this morning, the Senate opened the door to a potential return to D.C. by the Commanders.
With Falcons quarterback Kirk Cousins sent to the bench, many are making predictions about his future.
The Rams travel across the country in a must-win situation against the Jets.
Premier League
The 2024-25 Premier League season is in full flow.
A huge relegation six-pointer as both teams battle to stay in the Premier League.
Ipswich Town are looking for their first home win of the season as they begin a rough stretch of Festive Fixtures with a visit from Newcastle United to Portman Road on Saturday.
Can the Red Devils make it back-to-back wins to put themselves back in the top four hunt?
Rotoworld
Christian Walker is leaving Arizona for Houston. What kind of impact can he make with the Astros?
James Conner, Khalil Shakir, and Brenton Strange are in great spots for Week 16 of the fantasy football season.
Jay Croucher and Connor Rogers pitch NFL Week 16 player prop bets to Matthew Berry, including the over on Drew Lock’s rushing yards and T.J. Watt’s sack total.
The FFHH crew preview NFL Week 16, highlighting three matchups, discussing why Detroit Lions wide receiver Jameson Williams should be in your fantasy lineups against the Chicago Bears.
On the Rise: JuJu Watkins
Check out all available episodes of the documentary series on the USC star.
In Episode 5 of “On the Rise: JuJu Watkins,” look back on Watkins’ college debut against Ohio State, as she loudly announced her presence with a 32-point performance to carry the USC Trojans to victory.
In Episode 5 of “On the Rise: JuJu Watkins,” all eyes were on the star freshman as her college career began with the USC Trojans -- something she welcomed, trying to grow the spotlight on women’s basketball.
In episode four of “On the Rise: JuJu Watkins,” there’s rising excitement ahead of Watkins’ first season at USC. Watkins reflects on the legacy of the program while balancing her schedule as a student athlete.
In episode four of “On the Rise: JuJu Watkins,” Watkins and her teammates put in the work during practice for their 2023 season opener against Ohio State.
In episode three of “On the Rise: JuJu Watkins,” USC’s new star adjusts to the intense weightlifting routine in college, putting on display her work ethic and the high standard that makes her “built different.”
In episode three of “On the Rise: JuJu Watkins,” WNBA legend Candace Parker and JuJu’s family help ease the sting of a championship game loss by surprising the 2022-23 Gatorade Player of the Year with the trophy.
College Football
The CFP first round continues Saturday with three games: SMU vs. Penn State, Clemson vs. Texas, and Tennessee vs. Ohio State.
Riley Leonard reflects on his experience after Notre Dame hosted the first ever on-campus College Football Playoff game and triumphed against Indiana to move onto the quarterfinal.
Indiana head coach Curt Cignetti chats with Nicole Auerbach after the Hoosiers’ concluded their historic run to the College Football Playoff with a first-round defeat to Notre Dame.
It’s time to go bowling for college football teams across the nation.
Motor Sports
Austin Cindric snapped an 85-race winless streak with his victory at Gateway this season.
A highlight of the 2024 season for Daniel Suarez was his victory at Atlanta early in the season.
Ken Roczen finished second in all three rounds of the 2023 SMX playoffs but missed his opportunity to improve last year because of injury.
Devin Simonson’s injury required surgery, and the team does not believe he will return in time for the Supercross 250 East opener at Tampa.
Golf
Steve Stricker hits a beautiful chip shot before talking about why he loves playing at the PNC Championship with his family and how proud he is of his daughters Bobbi and Izzi.
Fred Couples discusses playing with his stepson Hunter for the first time at the PNC Championship Pro-Am, and talks about how much the event means to the sport.
Nelly Korda joins Golf Channel during the PNC Championship to discuss how much she enjoys playing alongside her father while offering insight into how the pair balances fun and competition.
Three-time major winner Nick Price shares what he enjoys most about playing with his son Greg at the PNC Championship every year, describing why Greg didn’t start playing golf until he became an adult.
Annika Sorenstam talks about trying to match the energy of her son Will McGee and what it’s been like competing with him at the PNC Championship.
Tiger Woods isn’t taking his fifth PNC Championship with his son Charlie for granted, reflecting on how special it is to team up with him and remarking on Charlie’s maturity.
MLB
NEW YORK — The Los Angeles Dodgers topped a record nine teams owing Major League Baseball’s luxury tax this year with a $103 million penalty, and the New York Mets owe $97.1 million that raises their tax total under high-spending owner Steve Cohen to nearly $229 million.
Walker, who turns 34 during the opening week of the 2025 regular season, hit .251 with 26 homers, 84 RBIs, 55 walks and 133 strikeouts in 2024.
The 31-year-old right-hander missed all of last season recovering from right elbow surgery. A 2017 All-Star, Fulmer was 3-5 with a 4.42 ERA for the Cubs in 2023.
Sosa, the franchise’s record holder with 545 home runs, was traded to Baltimore after he showed up late for the 2004 finale at Wrigley Field and left early.
NBA
Minnesota has a top-five defense and a bottom-five offense this season and Edwards is frustrated.
Oklahoma City Thunder at Miami Heat Game Preview
“I don’t think we… have done a good job of storytelling, of celebrating the game.”
Charlotte Hornets at Philadelphia 76ers Game Preview
Betting
The Rams travel across the country in a must-win situation against the Jets.
The Eagles and Commanders meet in DC with Washington hanging on by a thread for the postseason.
Two teams heading in the wrong direction battle on Sunday for a chance at the number one pick in the draft. Check out the latest news and best bets for this game.
Check out the latest odds, player news, and best bets for the San Francisco 49ers at Miami Dolphins game
College Basketball
The Butler Bulldogs host the UConn Huskies this Saturday at noon in a Big East men’s basketball thriller on Peacock.
Robbie Hummel assesses where UConn is now after the Huskies rebounded from a nightmare trip to Maui with a string of impressive wins.
Robbie Hummel analyzes how teams have exposed Purdue’s weakness early and what strides the Boilermakers must make to be competitive in conference play.
Robbie Hummel breaks down Marquette’s play so far this season, including the Golden Eagles hot start in non-conference play and the impact of Kameron Jones on the team’s success.
Local coverage
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Philadelphia’s linebackers might have been a question mark before the season but Bobby King helped turn them into a strength. -
The 49ers face another stiff challenge against Mike McDaniel’s high-powered Dolphins.
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Boston’s two new hurlers should help address a weakness on Andrew Bailey’s staff.
Latest
The Cottagers aim to keep their good run going as managerless Saints head to west London.
Can Brentford get back to winning ways back at home, or will Nottingham Forest hand their first home defeat of the season?
West Ham United can go unbeaten in three games for the first time this season when it welcomes a wobbling Brighton and Hove Albion to the London Stadium on Saturday.
Spurs and Liverpool are set to put on quite the show on Sunday.
Arsenal’s title hopes have taken a big hit in recent weeks, at the same time Crystal Palace are playing their best football of the season.
