Jett Lawrence hopes to become the first rider to win consecutive Anaheim openers since Justin Barcia in 2019/2020.
Would the real Longhorn defense please stand up? Can Texas finish both drives and the game strong? Or will Ohio State simply continue bulldozing its postseason opponents?
Tyler Loree, a UCLA signee from Kula, Hawaii, shot 3-under 67 on Thursday at Waialae Country Club.
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ND earns title shot; PSU searches for answers
Nicole Auerbach reacts to Notre Dame punching its ticket to the National Championship game, including a few intriguing Fighting Irish storylines and James Franklin falling short once again on the big stage.
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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.
Simms isn’t counting out the Texans against the Chargers at home in Wild Card Weekend, sharing what he sees as the key for Houston before he and Florio make their picks.
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
The Texans announced an update to their injury report on Friday afternoon.
The Dolphins will not go forward with two coaches in 2025.
NFL draft prospect Kyren Lacy is wanted on negligent homicide and felony hit-and-run charges, Baton Rouge television station WAFB reports.
The Packers seem confident about quarterback Jordan Love heading into Sunday’s playoff opener against the Eagles.
Premier League
The 2024-25 Premier League season is in full flow.
Mikel Arteta’s Gunners have not been firing without Bukayo Saka while Ruben Amorim’s Man United have a chance to add another impressive result to the new coach’s record. Who makes their own way on Sunday?
Here are the latest injury updates and news from around the Premier League.
The FA Cup is the oldest active football competition in the world, first played in the 1871-72 season. Inside: a list of all finals and winners.
Supercross Anaheim 1
The 2025 SuperMotocross World Championship begins at Angel Stadium in Anaheim, California
Jett Lawrence hopes to become the first rider to win consecutive Anaheim openers since Justin Barcia in 2019/2020.
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.
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.
Jett Lawrence is NXTBets.com’s favorite to defend the season-opener. Eli Tomac and Chase Sexton are also highly ranked.
Top riders explain the significance of a potential win in Supercross Round 1 at Anaheim.
Jalek Swoll will be replaced in the West division by Stylez Robertson and Austin Forkner moves to the East in case Swoll is unable to return in 2025
How Freeman led Notre Dame to title game
With Notre Dame in the CFP National Championship Game, Marcus Freeman is chasing something that’s become common in Fighting Irish history: a head coach winning it all in Year 3. Watch “Here Come the Irish on Peacock.”
Learn in episode 6 of “Here Come the Irish” why Notre Dame’s players look up to head coach Marcus Freeman so much, including his strong character and consistency.
On episode 4 of “Here Come the Irish,” learn how the shocking Week 2 upset loss to Northern Illinois lit a fire under Notre Dame and head coach Marcus Freeman. Watch full episodes on Peacock.
Marcus Freeman knows the expectations for his team in 2024, and he’s taking in all the lessons he can, including from the legendary Lou Holtz. Watch full “Here Come the Irish” episodes on Peacock.
Rotoworld
Kelly Oubre Jr. and Shaedon Sharpe are among the players worth considering ahead of Week 12.
Brock Bowers, Jayden Daniels, and Bucky Irving were amount the players that won fantasy managers their leagues for 2024. Several rookies made impactful fantasy contributions and have key outlooks for the 2025 season.
Zay Flowers’ absence looms large for NFL Wild Card Weekend.
Ranking the entire 2024-25 postseason field 1-14.
College Football
Texas and Ohio State meet in Arlington to decide who will get a chance to play for the national title.
Notre Dame is set to play for the national title on Jan. 20, due in part to the “misfit” mindset that Marcus Freeman has tried to instill in his team throughout the 2024-25 season. Watch “Here Come the Irish” on Peacock.
The game that planted the seeds for this run to the title game was Week 3 against Purdue — a 66-7 win.
ASU football head coach Kenny Dillingham joins Dan Patrick to look back on the Sun Devils’ loss to Texas in the CFP, creating a culture of “likeminded” guys, Cam Skattebo and more.
Motor Sports
Changes address playoff waivers, penalties to manufacturers and Damaged Vehicle Policy
A federal judge denied a request Friday by NASCAR and NASCAR Chairman Jim France to dismiss the lawsuit against them by 23XI Racing and Front Row Motorsports.
U.S. drivers and riders are poised to deliver the country’s best results in the off-road endurance event.
Ross Chastain will drive five Xfinity races and Shane van Gisbergen will drive four Xfinity races in the No. 9 car in 2025.
Golf
Great Britain & Ireland took a 3½-1½ lead over Continental Europe after the opening day’s fourballs at the Team Cup.
Tyler Loree, a UCLA signee from Kula, Hawaii, shot 3-under 67 on Thursday at Waialae Country Club.
Watch the best shots from the opening round of the Sony Open in Hawaii.
Hideki Matsuyama’s first round at the Sony Open nearly went off the rails after an inadvertent club toss during his drive and a shot into the trees on the 9th hole.
The Sony Open is the PGA Tour stop where introductions are in order, and Paul Peterson made quite the first impression.
The Genesis Invitational at Riviera Country Club is scheduled for Feb. 13-16.
MLB
The 34-year-old right-hander went 5-5 with a 2.80 ERA and one save last year with the St. Louis Cardinals, striking out 67 and walking 20 in 70 2/3 innings.
The Pirates plan to stretch Ferguson out in spring training to see if he is an option to join the starting rotations. Ferguson has made 14 starts in his big league career, most as an opener.
Cartaya played 93 games at Double-A Tulsa and Triple-A Oklahoma City last season. The 23-year-old Venezuelan had 66 home runs and 235 RBIs in 363 minor league games for the Dodgers.
Estrada has a .251 average with 48 homers, 195 RBIs and 52 stolen bases in 469 games over parts of six seasons with the Yankees (2019-20) and the Giants (2021-24).
NBA
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College Football Playoff Semi-Final Preview: Ohio State Buckeyes vs. Texas Longhorns
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College Basketball
The Golden Gophers face off against the Badgers tonight on Peacock at 7 PM ET.
A proposal from the nation’s four largest conferences would give them more authority over rule-making, policy decisions and postseason events such as March Madness.
Robbie Hummel breaks down what he has seen from some of the teams that have flashed the ability to play with the best, including Creighton, St. John’s, Michigan State and Michigan.
Robbie Hummel breaks down what he has seen from the Michigan Wolverines as they have gotten off to a strong start under first-year coach Dusty May.
Latest
The Buccaneers will welcome safety Antoine Winfield Jr. back to the field Sunday against the Commanders.
Syracuse quarterback Kyle McCord is declaring for the NFL draft, he told Pete Thamel of ESPN on Friday.
The Patriots announced that they have completed an interview with Lions offensive coordinator Ben Johnson for their vacant head coaching position.
The Bills are in good shape health-wise as they head toward Sunday’s home date with the Broncos.