All the inactive players from Sunday's 1 p.m. ET kickoffs.
Manchester United 0-3 Bournemouth, Everton 0-0 Chelsea and more: Premier League – as it happened
Fulham 0-0 Southampton and Leicester 0-3 Wolves were the other results in the Sunday kick-offs
Dear, departed Russell Martin had the look of an indie-rocker, in one of those bands like Biffy Clyro or Foals. But the new man, Ivica Juric, well he’s into the real stuff.
“I started at 14 years old with Metallica and Megadeth, then I moved on to more aggressive things. Death metal is my passion, bands like Napalm Death, Obituary and Carcass.”
Continue reading...Watch Victor Wembanyama’s 10 blocks, with 30 points, against Portland
If you're wondering why Wembanyama is the frontrunner for Defensive Player of the Year, we have a video for you.
Phillies pick up potentially huge rotation addition in trade for Luzardo
The Phillies needed another starting pitcher and on Sunday morning acquired lefty Jesus Luzardo, who is much more than a No. 5.
Sunday Night Football: How to watch the Tampa Bay Buccaneers vs. Dallas Cowboys game tonight
It's game night! Here's how to watch the Bucs play the Cowboys tonight.
Nicolas Jackson denied as Chelsea held to goalless draw against Everton
The Friedkin Group’s era at Everton started as Farhad Moshiri’s tenure ended, with a goalless draw against a London club with designs on the top of the Premier League, and a strengthening of Sean Dyche’s case for the stabilisation job that the new owners require. Chelsea missed the chance to go top of the Premier League as their eight-match winning run in all competitions came to a halt at Goodison Park.
Enzo Maresca’s insistence that Chelsea lack the experience and pedigree for a sustained title challenge was given credence as his players toiled against a resolute Everton defence. Dyche’s side had the clearer opportunities and, despite failing to take any, departed the more satisfied team at the end of a momentous few days for the club.
Continue reading...Semenyo seals stunning Bournemouth win to add to Manchester United misery
After mid-morning wind and rain that might have caused Noah a problem, the skies cleared and Bournemouth took apart a Manchester United as amateurish as any of the iterations of the past decade or so.
Ruben Amorim’s men could not defend, retain the ball, or finish. So in these three fundamentals they failed, to leave their head coach appearing hapless and isolated.
Continue reading...UFC all-time rivalry marathon gift includes two Chuck Liddell beatdowns of Tito Ortiz
The holidays are here, and that means sitting across the dinner table from people you secretly kinda-sorta ... well, hate's a strong word. But let's just say we're not blind around here to the likelihood of holiday tension amongst families. So what better time than now…
No hip-drop fines for tackles on A.J. Brown or Joe Mixon in Week 15
Eagles wide receiver A.J.
Could the NFL’s RedZone experiment with commercials create civil liability?
NFL's new Terms and Conditions could save it from a class action.
Phillies pick up lefty starter Jesús Luzardo in trade with Marlins
Luzardo is coming off an injury-filled 2024, but will be a big boost to the Phillies rotation if he can stay healthy.
Broncos, Jets were never close to a deal for Jerry Jeudy
The most entertaining story of the week came from TheAthletic.com, which led a deep dive into the dysfunctional Jets with a tale that was too fantastical to not be true.
Israel Adesanya: Preparing for first non-title UFC fight in six years ‘doesn’t feel any different’
Former UFC middleweight champion Israel Adesanya is on the verge of competing in his first non-title fight in six years, but says everything still feels the same. After back-to-back losses in title fights with heated builds, Adesanya (24-4 MMA, 13-4 UFC) is relatively at…
College Football Playoff quarterfinal schedule, matchups, odds: Texas becomes new title favorite
The Longhorns beat the Tigers 38-24 and now have shorter odds than both Ohio State and Oregon to win it all.
Colorado signee Quentin Gibson named MVP, enters Texas HS championship record book
Quentin Gibson, a three-star receiver committed to Colorado, was named MVP of the UIL championship game as he helped North Crowley dominate.