Drake Maye and the New England Patriots weren’t perfect but stepped up when it mattered the most, rallying to defeat a Baltimore Ravens team that lost Lamar Jackson to injury in the first half.
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Patriots WR Stefon Diggs joins Jac, Tony and Rodney at the FNIA desk to unpack how Mike Vrabel is shifting the Patriots’ identity as a team, why there was ‘zero doubt’ on the go-ahead TD drive and more.
Gonzaga pulled away in the second half to avoid an upset bid from Oregon in Portland.
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Rhamondre Stevenson surges up the right side and finds the opening, scoring from 21 yards out to give the New England Patriots a fourth-quarter lead over the Baltimore Ravens in Week 16.
Kyle Williams showcases immense focus, hauling in an over-the-shoulder touchdown catch on a dime from Drake Maye.
Zay Flowers takes the reverse and goes the distance, maneuvering his way to the end zone and giving the Baltimore Ravens the lead against the New England Patriots.
Derrick Henry takes full advantage of the opening in the Patriots defense, surging up the left side to kick off the scoring for the Ravens on Sunday Night Football.
Panthers quarterback Bryce Young chats with Maria Taylor about the team’s crucial divisional win against the Tampa Bay Buccaneers, breaking down Carolina’s mindset and mentality.
Steve Kornacki hits the big board to crunch the numbers regarding the AFC playoff race, evaluating the Broncos’ chances to win the AFC West and the race to earn the conference’s No. 1 overall seed.
Mike Florio provides the latest on DK Metcalf’s wild interaction with a fan, explaining what could be next for the Pittsburgh Steelers wide receiver.
NBA
Mikal Bridges scored 24 points and shot 6-of-7 from 3-point range, but Karl-Anthony Towns struggled and had just two points.
Behind Jalen Brunson’s season-high 47 points, the New York Knicks defeat the Miami Heat.
Chicago Bulls’ Matas Buzelis scored a season-high 28 points on 91 percent shooting to lift the Bulls past Atlanta.
The Clippers also lost Ivica Zubac during the game to an ankle injury
College Football Playoffs
Nicole Auerbach explains how the first-round results will carry over to the next set of CFP games.
We’ve got your schedule set from Christmas Eve through New Year’s Day. From Hawaii to the Bronx, here are the games to watch.
Trinidad Chabliss and Mississippi have aced their first test without former coach Lane Kiffin. The sixth-ranked Rebels beat No. 17 Tulane 41-10 on Saturday in the first round of the College Football Playoff.
Mark Fletcher Jr. had a career-high 172 yards rushing to help the Hurricanes (11-2) advance to the Cotton Bowl to face No. 2 seed Ohio State on Dec. 31.
Dante Moore threw four touchdown passes and ran for another score and No. 5 Oregon beat No. 19 James Madison 51-34 on Saturday night in a College Football Playoff opener.
Ty Simpson passed for 232 yards and two touchdowns to help the Crimson Tide win in Norman.
The playoff field is set. It’s time to find out who will be the national champion.
Premier League
Robbie Earle and Robbie Mustoe look ahead to Matchweek 18 where Chelsea play host to high-flying Aston Villa in Stamford Bridge.
Robbie Mustoe explains why Aston Villa’s Morgan Rogers “should be up there” when discussing who the world’s best players are following another man-of-the-match performance for Aston Villa against Manchester United.
Robbie Earle explains why Leeds midfielder Ethan Ampadu is his underappreciated performer of the week following another standout showing in a win over Crystal Palace over the weekend.
Bruno Fernandes has been having a Premier League Player of the Season caliber season, but that show has hit an intermission thanks to a Sunday injury.
Golf
Matt Kuchar reflects on winning the PNC Championship with his college-bound son Cameron, explaining why his father, who passed away earlier this year, would be very proud and is “giving big fist pumps up in the sky.”
Watch highlights of the 2025 PNC Championship’s Final Round from the Ritz-Carlton Golf Club in Orlando, Florida.
Lee Trevino shares some wisdom about golf and life, saying that “the Lord for some reason gave me a tremendous amount of talent, and I’m gonna meet him pretty soon, and I damn sure don’t want him to be disappointed.”
Relive the best shots and top moments from the opening round of the 2025 PNC Championship, where professional golfers play alongside their children or parents at Ritz-Carlton Golf Club in Orlando, Florida.
Look back on Annika Sorenstam and her son Will McGee’s best moments from Round 1 of the PNC Championship and hear from the LPGA legend and rising junior star about how they balance competition and fun.
Matt Kuchar reflects on the first day of the PNC Championship, sharing why his son Cameron “has turned into a sparring partner” and his father Peter, who passed away earlier this year, “is definitely still here with us.”
Motor Sports
Jett Lawrence underwent surgery on Saturday, but this type of injury typically takes three months to heal.
Ken Roczen stood third in Supercross points before retiring two rounds from the finale with an ankle injury.
Keselowski underwent surgery Thursday and doctors have told him to expect a quick recovery that will have him back for the season-opening Daytona 500 in February.
Team Solitaire riders Cole Thompson and Robbie Wageman stood on the podium in the Arenacross season opener.
Rotoworld
The New England Patriots advance to 12-3, while securing a playoff spot in their win over the Baltimore Ravens.
Josh Allen, De’Von Achane, Amon-Ra St. Brown and Trey McBride highlight the positional rankings for Week 16 of the 2025 NFL season.
Ranking and evaluating all of Week 16’s top plays at quarterback, running back, receiver, tight end, kicker and defense.
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