Dec. 24 (UPI) — The Washington Commanders will start quarterback Josh Johnson on Thursday against the Dallas Cowboys, coach Dan Quinn announced Wednesday. Johnson moved into the role due to injuries to starter Jayden Daniels and second-string option Marcus Mariota, who will not play in Week 17. Advertisement Quinn said Jeff Driskel will serve as … Read more
ANKARA, Turkey (AP) — The president of Fenerbahce, one of Turkey’s leading sports clubs, was taken into custody in Istanbul on Wednesday as part of a widening drug investigation that has ensnared prominent entertainment and media figures, state media reported. Sadettin Saran, a dual citizen of Turkey and the U.S., was detained just hours after … Read more
CAF Africa Cup of Nations Algeria 3 – 0 Sudan FT Riyad Mahrez won the Premier League with Leicester City and Manchester City and now plays in Saudi Arabia for Al-Ahli [Getty Images] Riyad Mahrez’s double helped Algeria to a dominant victory over 10-man Sudan in their 2025 Africa Cup of Nations Group E opener … Read more
Dec. 24 (UPI) — Los Angeles Lakers coach J.J. Redick blasted his players for a lack of effort and taking “shortcuts” after a lopsided loss to the Phoenix Suns. Redick made the comments after a 132-108 setback Tuesday in Phoenix. The Lakers, who were 15-4 through November, are 4-5 in December. Their loss to the … Read more
The Atlanta Falcons went into the 2025 NFL offseason without much salary cap space. This lack of funds forced the team to let some key players walk in free agency. Former Falcons center Drew Dalman signed with the Chicago Bears and was just named to his first career Pro Bowl on Tuesday. Linebacker Nate Landman … Read more
Does the NBA’s Christmas Day schedule mean anything? As we power rank the 10 teams playing on this yuletide holiday, it is an interesting question in the aftermath of the NBA Cup, which made early season games feel more meaningful. Advertisement Unlike the NFL’s three-game Christas Day slate, which boasts only two playoff-bound teams across … Read more
The Chargers will face the Texans at home on Saturday this week which means their prep begins a full day sooner. Due to that sudden turnaround, the Bolts opened with an injury report on Tuesday that featured the majority of listed players with a DNP designation. Aside from Keenan Allen and Khalil Mack being given … Read more
The NFL is an intense marathon, and the regular season will now be complete in about sixteen days. With two weeks remaining, 10 playoff spots have been clinched: five in the AFC (Buffalo, Denver, Jacksonville, the Los Angeles Chargers, and New England) and five in the NFC (Chicago, the Los Angeles Rams, Philadelphia, San Francisco, … Read more
Snap share stock report time! This is where I examine snap share data from every single team and highlight some players that may have seen a notable spike or dip in playing time and/or usage. Fantasy football championship week, LFG!!! Taysom Hill – STOCK UP When folks were debating, “Audric Estimé or Evan Hull???” it … Read more
In what may be a first, the NFL disputes a report from the media outlet owned and operated by the NFL. On Tuesday night, Tom Pelissero of NFL Media reported that “the NFL and the Lions will not take action against the fan involved in the altercation with Steelers WR DK Metcalf on Sunday in … Read more