Bears quarterback Caleb Williams showed his frustration during an NFC Wild Card game against the Green Bay Packers after a key interception. Green Bay took an early lead, and a fourth-down interception by Williams added to the Bears' challenges in the game.
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Caleb Williams is the quarterback for the Chicago Bears.
During an NFC Wild Card game, the Bears played against the Green Bay Packers.
The Bears were losing when Williams was seen upset on the sideline.
Williams threw an interception during the second quarter on a deep pass attempt.
The interception was made by Green Bay's Carrington Valentine.
Videos showed Williams expressing his frustration on the sidelines after the play.
Despite a tough game, Williams led the Bears to the No. 2 NFC seed this season.
Darren Fletcher, a former Manchester United player and Scotland international, has stepped up as a caretaker manager for Manchester United amid recent changes. Fletcher has made a positive impression on the club's management due to his experience and leadership. He previously served as a coach for United's youth teams and as the club's first technical director.
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Darren Fletcher played 342 times for Manchester United and earned 80 caps for Scotland.
He acted as the caretaker manager for Manchester United in recent games against Burnley and Brighton.
Fletcher rose from coaching United's under-18 team to this interim position.
He first returned to Manchester United in October 2020 and joined the first-team coaching staff in January 2021.
Fletcher was appointed as Manchester United's first technical director shortly after joining the coaching staff.
His experience and approach have impressed the club's leaders, highlighting attributes like his work ethic and intelligence.
Fletcher is known for his humble demeanor, which he also encourages in United's academy players.
Matthew Stafford led the Los Angeles Rams to a comeback victory over the Carolina Panthers just before time ran out. Despite earlier struggles in the game, Stafford threw a game-winning touchdown pass, improving his postseason record with the Rams.
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Matthew Stafford was named to the All-Pro 1st Team as the league's top quarterback.
Stafford became the Rams' all-time playoff touchdowns leader during the game.
The Rams were losing late in the game, but Stafford led a comeback with a key touchdown pass to Colby Parkinson.
The Rams defeated the Panthers, who had been a tough opponent for them earlier in the season.
Stafford's Rams postseason record improved to 6-2 after the victory.
The Panthers, led by quarterback Bryce Young, provided a strong challenge to the Rams.
Stafford's performance is part of ongoing discussions comparing him to New England's Drake Maye.
Tottenham Hotspur lost 2-1 to Aston Villa in the third round of the FA Cup, increasing the pressure on their head coach, Thomas Frank. Spurs fans showed their disappointment during the game, and despite a stronger second-half performance, the team could not recover from the first half's poor showing.
Key Facts
Tottenham Hotspur lost 2-1 to Aston Villa in the FA Cup's third round.
Spurs fans were unhappy and expressed their frustration at halftime.
Aston Villa led 2-0 at halftime, with goals from Emiliano Buendia and Morgan Rogers.
Tottenham's Wilson Odobert scored a goal in the second half.
Spurs head coach, Thomas Frank, is under pressure due to poor team performance.
Spurs are currently 14th in the Premier League and out of the FA Cup.
A scuffle occurred during the match due to Villa's celebration near the Spurs fans.
Spurs defender Micky van de Ven highlighted the inconsistent performances of the team.
LSU Tigers are looking to recruit Husan Longstreet, a quarterback transferring from USC, as they prepare for the 2026 football season. New head coach Lane Kiffin is actively trying to fill the quarterback gap in the team, also considering other players like Sam Leavitt.
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Lane Kiffin is the new head coach of the LSU Tigers football team.
LSU needs a new quarterback as they prepare for the 2026 season.
Husan Longstreet, a highly-rated quarterback from USC, is being considered by LSU.
Longstreet is a five-star recruit with four years of college eligibility left.
LSU has also shown interest in other quarterbacks like Brendan Sorsby and Sam Leavitt.
Sam Leavitt has visited multiple schools, including LSU, Tennessee, and Miami.
Longstreet was previously recruited by Kiffin and Charlie Weis Jr. when they were at Ole Miss.
The NBA has suspended Sacramento Kings guard Dennis Schroder for three games without pay for trying to confront and strike Los Angeles Lakers player Luka Doncic after a game on December 28. Doncic will not face any punishment as he did not engage in physical conflict.
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The NBA suspended Dennis Schroder for three games without pay.
The incident happened after the Kings lost to the Lakers on December 28.
Schroder attempted to confront Luka Doncic outside the locker room.
During the game, Doncic reportedly shouted teasing comments at Schroder.
There was a verbal exchange between the two players during free-throw attempts.
Doncic did not attempt to fight, so he won’t face discipline.
Schroder will lose $291,807 in salary due to the suspension.
The NFL fined two Cleveland Browns players for making inappropriate gestures during a game against the Cincinnati Bengals. Linebacker Devin Bush received a $10,000 fine, while cornerback Sam Webb was fined $6,111. The fines aim to maintain safety and fair play in the league.
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Cleveland Browns finished the 2025-26 season with a 5-12 record.
The Browns won their last game, beating the Cincinnati Bengals 20-18.
Two Browns players received fines for actions during the Week 18 game.
Devin Bush was fined $10,000 for making obscene gestures.
Sam Webb was fined $6,111 for similar reasons.
Players can appeal fines, but decisions are final once an appeal is heard.
Fines collected contribute to the Professional Athletes Foundation and the NFL Foundation.
Leicester Tigers kept their hopes alive in the Investec Champions Cup by defeating Bayonne with a score of 57-14. Billy Searle, playing for Leicester, scored three tries in the second half to help secure the victory. The team's next challenge is against the undefeated Stormers in South Africa.
Key Facts
Leicester Tigers won against Bayonne with a score of 57-14 in the Investec Champions Cup.
Billy Searle scored a hat-trick (three tries) in the second half of the game.
Leicester Tigers need a win against the Stormers to maintain their chance of advancing.
Adam Radwan scored two early tries for Leicester in the first half.
Geoff Parling is the coach of Leicester Tigers.
Bayonne is now unable to qualify for the knockout stages of the tournament.
After this match, Leicester will travel to South Africa to play against the Stormers.
Billy Searle also won player-of-the-match, following another strong performance the previous week.
Indiana University is interested in recruiting CJ Baxter, a former Texas running back, as they prepare for the College Football Playoff National Championship Game. Baxter, who has experienced several injuries, is visiting Indiana and considering joining their team through the transfer portal.
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CJ Baxter is a former Texas running back visiting Indiana University.
Baxter dealt with multiple injuries, including a serious leg injury that required surgery in 2024.
He was ranked as the No. 1 running back in the 2023 class by 247Sports Composite.
Baxter earned Big 12 offensive newcomer of the year in 2023.
Indiana is currently third in transfer portal rankings with 10 transfers in and one out.
The Indiana Hoosiers will play against the Miami Hurricanes for the national championship on January 19.
Indiana's current quarterback, Fernando Mendoza, is considered a top NFL Draft pick and is not returning next season.
Barcelona and Real Madrid will face off in the Spanish Super Cup final on January 11, 2026, in Jeddah, Saudi Arabia. Barcelona are the defending champions, and Real Madrid's manager Xabi Alonso is under pressure to win his first trophy with the team. Key player Kylian Mbappe is expected to return for Real Madrid just in time for the match.
Key Facts
The Spanish Super Cup final is between Barcelona and Real Madrid.
The match will take place at King Abdullah Sports City Stadium in Jeddah, Saudi Arabia.
The game is scheduled for Sunday, January 11, at 8 PM local time (19:00 GMT).
Barcelona defeated Real Madrid 5-2 in last year's Super Cup final.
Real Madrid's new coach, Xabi Alonso, is under pressure to win.
Real Madrid has won five consecutive games recently.
Kylian Mbappe returns to Real Madrid's squad after recovering from a knee injury.
Mbappe has scored 29 goals in 24 matches this season for Real Madrid.
Egypt beat Ivory Coast 3-2 to reach the semifinals of the Africa Cup of Nations (AFCON) 2025. Mohamed Salah scored the winning goal for Egypt, helping them set up a match against Senegal.
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Egypt defeated Ivory Coast 3-2 in the AFCON 2025 quarterfinals.
Mohamed Salah scored Egypt's third goal in the 52nd minute.
Ivory Coast was the defending champion of the tournament.
Egypt will face Senegal in the semifinals.
Ivory Coast made a comeback attempt, scoring twice.
Egypt is aiming to win an eighth AFCON title.
Nigeria also advanced to the semifinals by defeating Algeria.
Five-star quarterback Dylan Raiola is planning to visit the Oregon Ducks as he looks for a new team through the transfer portal. He previously played at Nebraska but is now aiming to find a program that can help him reach the NFL Draft. The transfer portal closes on January 16, 2026.
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Dylan Raiola is a high-profile quarterback who recently entered the transfer portal.
He originally committed to Nebraska but is now leaving the team.
Raiola plans to visit the University of Oregon to explore joining their football program.
Oregon has a history of developing quarterbacks for the NFL.
Raiola aims to improve his skills and increase his draft prospects for the 2027 NFL Draft.
The transfer portal window will close on January 16, 2026.
Aston Villa defeated Tottenham Hotspur 2-1 in an FA Cup match. Goals by Emiliano Buendia and Morgan Rogers led to Tottenham's exit from the tournament, increasing the pressure on their manager, Thomas Frank.
Key Facts
Aston Villa won against Tottenham Hotspur in the FA Cup.
The match ended with a score of 2-1.
Emiliano Buendia and Morgan Rogers scored the goals for Aston Villa.
Tottenham Hotspur's loss led to their exit from the FA Cup.
The defeat added pressure on Tottenham's manager, Thomas Frank.
The match report is specifically available to UK users only.
Several football players from Ole Miss are entering the transfer portal after a loss to Miami in the College Football Playoff semifinals. The team's quarterback, Trinidad Chambliss, won't get an extra year to play, and star cornerback Chris Graves is among those transferring.
Key Facts
Ole Miss lost to Miami in the College Football Playoff semifinals.
Quarterback Trinidad Chambliss’s college career is over as he won't receive an extra year of eligibility.
Chris Graves, a key cornerback, is the sixth player from Ole Miss to enter the transfer portal.
Graves had a strong performance with seven solo tackles in the semifinal.
Other players planning to transfer include Ricky Fletcher, Jaden Yates, and Winston Watkins Jr.
Ole Miss’s coach is looking to recruit new players, possibly including Joenel Aguero from Georgia.
Luka Doncic, a key player for the Los Angeles Lakers, faced criticism from Lakers legend Robert Horry for relying too much on getting fouls called in games. The Lakers have been voicing dissatisfaction with game officiating, highlighted by frustrations after a recent loss to the Milwaukee Bucks.
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Luka Doncic joined the Los Angeles Lakers for the 2025-2026 NBA season.
Robert Horry, a former Lakers player, criticized Doncic for focusing on drawing fouls.
Doncic is known as one of the NBA's top shooters despite this criticism.
The Lakers have been frequently frustrated with game officiating this season.
After a loss to the Milwaukee Bucks, LeBron James also expressed his dissatisfaction.
The Lakers' complaints about officiating have been a recurring issue throughout the season.
Newcastle United won a football match against Bournemouth after both teams tied with a 3-3 score, which led to a penalty shootout where Newcastle emerged victorious. The match was intense with late goals and ended with Newcastle winning 7-6 in penalties.
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Newcastle and Bournemouth played a football match that ended in a 3-3 draw.
Harvey Barnes scored for Newcastle in the 118th minute.
Marcus Tavernier scored for Bournemouth shortly after to tie the game.
The match went to a penalty shootout after regular and extra time.
Newcastle won the penalty shootout with a score of 7-6.
Shay Given, a former Premier League goalkeeper, said sorry for using a hurtful term to describe Wilfried Nancy's brief time as Celtic manager on a BBC show. Given realized he didn't fully understand the word's meaning and promised not to use it again. He also said he would donate his fee from the show to a charity related to Holocaust education.
Key Facts
Shay Given made an apology for using the term "Holocaust" to describe a manager's short tenure.
The comment was made during a live broadcast on BBC's Final Score show.
Wilfried Nancy was Celtic manager for 33 days and lost six out of eight games.
Given admitted he did not fully understand the word's significance.
He said he would donate his payment from the show to the Holocaust Educational Trust.
The Holocaust refers to the genocide of six million Jews by Nazi Germany during World War II.
Final Score presenter Jason Mohammad also apologized for the language used on the show.
Morgan Rogers scored a goal to help Aston Villa take a larger lead against Tottenham in an FA Cup match. The game adds pressure on Tottenham's manager, Thomas Frank.
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Morgan Rogers plays for Aston Villa.
Rogers scored a goal in an FA Cup match.
Aston Villa increased their lead against Tottenham.
The match is part of the FA Cup third round.
Tottenham's manager is Thomas Frank.
The match broadcast is available only to UK users.
The Chicago Bulls will play against the Dallas Mavericks at the United Center on January 10, 2026, after a previous game was postponed due to court condensation. The Mavericks recently lost to the Utah Jazz, while the Bulls have been on a three-game losing streak.
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The Bulls' game against the Miami Heat was postponed because the court was too wet.
Dallas Mavericks lost to the Utah Jazz, 116-114, after leading for much of the game.
The game between the Mavericks and Bulls will take place on January 10, 2026, at 8:00 PM ET at the United Center.
Cooper Flagg scored 26 points for the Mavericks in their last game against the Jazz.
The Bulls have lost their last three games, including a 108-93 loss to the Detroit Pistons.
Key players out for the Bulls include Josh Giddey, Jalen Smith, and Kevin Huerter due to various injuries.
Live streaming of the game is available on Fubo, which offers local and national sports channels.
Regional viewing restrictions might apply to the live stream.
Antoine Semenyo made a strong debut for Manchester City in the FA Cup, scoring and assisting in a 10-1 victory over Exeter City. This match equaled Manchester City's record for their biggest win, which is also their highest under coach Pep Guardiola. Assistant coach Pep Lijnders praised Semenyo for fitting in well with the team.
Key Facts
Antoine Semenyo joined Manchester City from Bournemouth four days before the match.
Semenyo scored and assisted in a 10-1 FA Cup win against Exeter City.
This victory matched Manchester City's record for their biggest win.
It was the first time Manchester City scored double figures under Pep Guardiola.
Guardiola was serving a touchline ban, so assistant Pep Lijnders took charge.
Semenyo became the first City player to both score and assist on his debut since 2011.
Manchester City extended their unbeaten streak to 12 games across all competitions.
