It’s rare for a college basketball story to enter the mainstream sports conversation on Christmas Eve, but Baylor’s announcement that it had added center James Nnaji — the 31st pick in the 2023 NBA Draft – was enough of a “What are we doing here?” moment for it to break through. Though college sports is … Read more
The Denver Broncos improved to 13-3 with a 20-13 win over theKansas City Chiefs on Thursday Night Football in Week 17. Following the Christmas victory, here are Denver’s best (and worst) player grades from Pro Football Focus. Broncos best offensive players Advertisement Another clutch game from quarterback Bo Nix, and a strong showing from the offensive line, including Alex … Read more
Juventus are unlikely to pull off anything major in January, as they are under the scope of the Financial Fair Play. Still, Luciano Spalletti could use at least a pair of reinforcements to round out the squad, Calciomercato informs. The Bianconeri are set to focus on the midfield and are waiting for some good opportunities. … Read more
The NFL playoff picture has largely taken shape, with 11 of the 14 playoff berths clinched. And the other three playoff berths could all be clinched by Sunday. We already know that six of the NFC playoff teams will be the Seahawks, Bears, Eagles, 49ers, Rams and Packers. The seventh NFC playoff team will be … Read more
Tennessee senior defensive lineman Joshua Josephs will enter the 2026 NFL draft, according to Volquest. He will opt out of Tennessee’s postseason matchup versus Illinois in the Liberty Mutual Music City Bowl. The 6-foot-3, 240-pound senior appeared in 48 games for Tennessee from 2022-25. He totaled 104 tackles, 22 tackles for a loss, 9.5 sacks, … Read more
He isn’t punting for the New Orleans Saints anymore, but Thomas Morstead says his experience with Drew Brees leading the offense prepared him for a couple of quiet weeks with the San Francisco 49ers. Morstead hasn’t been asked to punt very often during the 49ers’ five-game win streak — he spent their last two games … Read more
Japanese boxing star Naoya Inoue will be defending his undisputed super bantamweight title against Mexico’s Alan Picasso in the main event of Ring V: Night of the Samurai this weekend. Inoue (31-0, 27 KOs) is the odds-on favorite to win this weekend, but Picasso’s record (32-0-1, 17 KOs) proves he’s not to be counted out. … Read more
Guardians linked in free agent update to Phillies’ Harrison Bader originally appeared on The Sporting News. Add The Sporting News as a Preferred Source by clicking here. The Cleveland Guardians’ outfield has been a wasteland. Advertisement Thankfully for the Guardians, Steven Kwan came along and made left field his home. Because the other two spots … Read more
Over the years, the Minnesota Vikings have had a number of problems at the center position. It’s been a long time since the Vikings have had consistent play at the position, and now, they might be starting from scratch again in 2026 after Ryan Kelly was placed on IR due to his third concussion of … Read more
There aren’t many days in the history of women’s sports more significant than Sept. 20, 1973. Despite the garish spectacle of Billie Jean King being carried into the Astrodome on a chariot by barely-dressed men, then presenting Bobby Riggs with a baby pig to symbolize his chauvinism, tennis’ iconic Battle of the Sexes is remembered … Read more