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Ranking 2024 NBA on Christmas Day Matchups
Adam Silver and the NBA always try to go all out on Christmas Day, so we decided to rank 2024's NBA on Christmas Day slate of matchups....
Broncos on doorstep of playoffs while Bengals try to stay in picture
One team looking to secure a spot in the AFC playoffs and another trying to simply stay alive meet on Saturday afternoon when the Denver Broncos visit the Cincinnati Bengals.,With a win, the Broncos (9-6) would clinch a berth in the postseason for the first time since winning the Super Bowl at the e...
No. 17 BYU, No. 23 Colorado prepare for Big 12-flavored Alamo Bowl
Conference foes No. 17 BYU and No. 23 Colorado will square off on Saturday night in the Alamo Bowl in San Antonio.,The Cougars (10-2) and Buffaloes (9-3) once had their sights set on a Big 12 Conference championship game appearance and a berth in the College Football Playoff.,But late-season losses ...
In-state rivals NC State, East Carolina meet in Military Bowl
East Carolina turned its season around following an October coaching change. The Pirates became bowl-eligible, and their reward was a game against an in-state rival.,North Carolina State will meet East Carolina and new coach Blake Harrell in the Military Bowl on Saturday in Annapolis, Md.,Harrell, t...
Star players sit out as Iowa battles No. 19 Missouri in Music City Bowl
Like every team in postseason play, Iowa suffered defections to the transfer portal or NFL draft preparations, like star running back Kaleb Johnson deciding to turn pro.,But the Hawkeyes (8-4) got quarterback Brendan Sullivan back from injury for their Music City Bowl matchup with No. 19 Missouri (9...
Seahawks strive to keep playoff hopes alive vs. Bears
The Seattle Seahawks have only one path to the playoffs: winning the NFC West.,Seattle finds itself heading into a must-win game against the host Bears on Thursday night, and even if the Seahawks can top Chicago and beat the Los Angeles Rams in Week 18, they still might miss out on the postseason be...
Nuggets expect tougher rematch after routing Suns to start week
The Denver Nuggets drubbed the Phoenix Suns by 27 points on Monday night.,Denver now bids to complete a sweep of a two-game set when the Nuggets and Suns reconvene on Christmas night in Phoenix.,Nuggets coach Michael Malone isn't expecting another blowout victory on Wednesday night.,"We know playing...
Twins deal LHP Jovani Moran to Red Sox for INF Mickey Gasper
The Minnesota Twins acquired infielder Mickey Gasper from the Red Sox on Tuesday, sending left-hander Jovani Moran to Boston.,Gasper, 29, made his major league debut in 2024 with the Red Sox, going hitless with four walks and one run in 18 at-bats over 13 games. ,The switch-hitter spent most of the ...
Miami (Ohio), Colorado State take adjustments into Arizona Bowl
Miami of Ohio and Colorado State will try to overcome notable transfer-portal defections during Saturday's Arizona Bowl at Tucson, Ariz.,Miami (8-5) enters the game without its top two wide receivers Javon Tracy and Reggie Virgil after the duo elected to play elsewhere.,Tracy, a redshirt sophomore w...
Ravens WR Zay Flowers (shoulder) questionable vs. Texans
Baltimore Ravens leading receiver Zay Flowers is questionable for Wednesday's game against the host Houston Texans because of a shoulder issue.,Flowers was listed on the team's injury report after missing practice on Sunday and Monday and being limited on Tuesday.,Cornerback Tre'Davious White (shoul...
Nebraska aims to shut down Oregon St. in Diamond Head final
When Nebraska meets Oregon State on Wednesday in Honolulu in the championship game of the Diamond Head Classic, it will have a chance to win its first tournament since the San Juan Shootout in 2000.,If the Cornhuskers (9-2) pull it off, there's a good chance Juwan Gary will have something to do with...
Lakers, Warriors enter spotlight chasing bounce-back efforts
LeBron James and Stephen Curry share the national spotlight on Christmas Day for perhaps the final time when the visiting Los Angeles Lakers square off with the Golden State Warriors in the holiday primetime showcase Wednesday night at San Francisco.,Two teams currently sitting in play-in positions ...
Struggling Wolves in search of offense vs. Mavericks
The Minnesota Timberwolves could probably benefit from a holiday break to address the many issues that have led to the team's disappointing 14-14 start.,Instead, the Wolves are set to play in front of a national TV audience when they visit the surging Dallas Mavericks on Wednesday.,Minnesota dropped...
Knicks look to stand tall vs. Victor Wembanyama, Spurs
The New York Knicks are no strangers to playing on Christmas Day.,But few of their holiday games have come with the anticipation that accompanies Wednesday's clash against the San Antonio Spurs.,The Knicks will look to remain hot, while second-year Spurs superstar Victor Wembanyama will play at Madi...
Celtics looking to bounce back vs. surging Sixers
The Boston Celtics will be looking to avoid back-to-back losses for the first time this season when they meet the visiting Philadelphia 76ers on Wednesday.,The Celtics didn't have Jayson Tatum (illness) for Monday night's 108-104 loss at Orlando and turned in one of their worst performances of the s...
No. 18 Iowa State tries to contain No. 13 Miami in Pop-Tarts Bowl
Fans will have one more chance to watch Cam Ward orchestrate the nation's No. 1 offense when No. 13 Miami plays No. 18 Iowa State in Saturday's Pop-Tarts Bowl at Orlando, Fla.,Ward, the fourth-place finisher for this year's Heisman Trophy and a likely top-10 pick in the 2025 NFL Draft, confirmed ear...
Louisiana hopes to slow TCU's Josh Hoover in New Mexico Bowl
TCU played its best football during the second half of the regular season.,Louisiana played its worst game of the season in its most recent contest.,The Horned Frogs (8-4) will try to keep rolling and the Ragin' Cajuns (10-3) will try to bounce back when they meet in the New Mexico Bowl on Saturday ...
Ranking 2024-25 NFL Head Coach Openings: Which Job Is the Best?
There's no denying that some NFL head coach vacancies are more attractive than others, so we ranked which jobs are the most attractive around the league....
Navy aims for rare 10th win in Armed Forces Bowl vs. Oklahoma
Brian Newberry grew up just down the road from Norman, Okla., rooting for the Oklahoma Sooners.,Now, Newberry will wrap up his second season as Navy's head coach when the Midshipmen take on the Sooners in the Armed Forces Bowl on Friday in Fort Worth, Texas.,"It's going to be surreal seeing them acr...
Nebraska, BC excited about visit to New York for Pinstripe Bowl
The opportunity in front of Boston College in the Pinstripe Bowl at Yankee Stadium on Saturday is not lost on first-year coach Bill O'Brien.,When the Massachusetts native leads the Eagles (7-5) onto the hallowed New York ground, Boston College will be shooting for its first eight-win season since 20...