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NFL WEEK 16
Patrick Mahomes scrambles up the middle of the field and runs the ball 15 yards to secure the Chiefs’ first touchdown, putting Kansas City up 7-0 in the first quarter during the Madden NFL Cast.
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.
Steve Kornacki breaks down the current percentages for the Chiefs or Bills to secure the top seed in the AFC entering Week 16.
Mike Florio provides insight on Michael Penix Jr.’s limited experience with the Falcons starters, as well as how Kirk Cousins plans to take a month away after the season to contemplate his future.
A quick look at the remaining games for the latest NFL weekend.
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.
NFL
One player who recently refused to play became a pariah.
Patrick Mahomes’ injured ankle seems OK so far.
The Colts will have their longtime center available for Week 16.
Neither team nor player will make decisions about 2025 until 2025.
Premier League
The 2024-25 Premier League season is in full flow.
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.
Perennial assist collector Kevin De Bruyne already has some work to do thanks to a red-hot start for Arsenal bright light Bukayo Saka.
Gabriel Jesus’s header hits off the post and falls at the feet of an alert Kai Havertz, who tucks away Arsenal’s third goal of the first half against Crystal Palace at Selhurst Park.
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
If Fox doesn’t sign (or tells the Kings he won’t) they have to consider a trade, and San Antonio is lurking.
His defense and secondary ball handling is a perfect fit with the Thunder, but his price will likely double from his current deal.
Minnesota has a top-five defense and a bottom-five offense this season and Edwards is frustrated.
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Betting
The race for the AFC South is dwindling as the Titans and Colts scrape bye in an attempt to chase down the Texans.
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.
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
Arsenal’s title hopes have taken a big hit in recent weeks, but Gabriel Jesus has the Gunners ahead early against resurgent hosts Crystal Palace at the Emirates Stadium.
The 23-year-old Saka has nine goals and 13 minutes in 23 matches across all competitions for Arsenal this season, including five goals and 10 assists in 15 PL matches.
It’s not what West Ham or Brighton wanted, but a point is better than a defeat, especially this time of year.
Brentford suffered their first home loss of the season as Nottingham Forest confirmed they’ll be top-4 at Christmas.
Check out the latest Premier League table for the 2024-25 season.
