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.
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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.
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NFL WEEK 17
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.
NFL
If Christmas is on a day ending in “Y,” the NFL will play games.
Christmas is here.
Cornerback Riley Moss may be back in the Broncos lineup this week.
The Lions waived linebacker David Long on Tuesday, the team announced.
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
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.
Vrbo Fiesta Bowl: Penn State vs. Boise State Game Preview
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
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.
The 38-year-old McCutchen hit .232 with 20 home runs and 53 RBIs in 120 games last season with Pittsburgh, which finished 76-86 for a second consecutive year.
The Japanese superstar caps 2024 by winning The Associated Press Male Athlete of the Year for the third time, tying him with basketball great Michael Jordan. He trails only four-time winners Lance Armstrong, Tiger Woods and LeBron James.
NBA
Minnesota Timberwolves vs. Dallas Mavericks Game Preview
San Antonio Spurs at New York Knicks Game Preview
The Rotoworld staff got together to discuss some players who have impressed (and disappointed) them so far in the 2024-25 NBA season.
“We highlight some of the best teams in the NBA on Christmas Day... when you’re playing on that day, it’s an honor.”
Betting
Minnesota Timberwolves vs. Dallas Mavericks Game Preview
San Antonio Spurs at New York Knicks Game Preview
Vrbo Fiesta Bowl: Penn State vs. Boise State Game Preview
Brad Thomas, Vaughn Dalzell and Eric Froton preview the Peach Bowl featuring Texas and Arizona State, including why the Sun Devils need to establish the run early if they want to have a chance to top the Longhorns.
College Basketball
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.
Kwame Evans Jr. made 10 free throws on the way to a team-high 13 points and No. 10 Oregon beat Stanford 76-61 on Saturday night.
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DeVonta Smith had a brutal drop late in the fourth quarter in a loss to the Commanders .
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Quarterback Brock Purdy threw for more than 300 yards against the Miami Dolphins, but it was not winning football.
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New England was competitive throughout the game in Buffalo.
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Broncos head coach Sean Payton announced a handful of roster moves during a Tuesday press conference.
The Cardinals officially won’t have their starting offensive tackles for their last two games.
The Texans elevated wide receiver Jared Wayne and cornerback D’Angelo Ross from practice squad for the Christmas Day game against the Ravens, the team announced.
The Ravens are bringing one player up from the practice squad for Wednesday’s game against the Texans.
To little surprise, the NFL games played on Saturday afternoon easily beat the college football competition.
