The 2026 IIHF World Junior Championship will end with the gold medal game between Sweden and Czechia. The match takes place in St. Paul, Minnesota, at Grand Casino Arena. Viewers can watch the game on Monday, January 5, 2025, at 8:30 PM ET on the NHL Network or stream it on Fubo.
Key Facts
The game is the final of the 2026 IIHF World Junior Championship.
It features teams from Sweden and Czechia.
The match will happen at Grand Casino Arena in St. Paul, Minnesota.
Sweden won all its group stage games and beat Latvia and Finland to reach the final.
Czechia finished second in its group, defeating Switzerland and Canada to advance.
Sweden is aiming for its first title since 2012.
Czechia wants its first World Juniors title since 2001.
The game is broadcasted on the NHL Network and can be streamed on Fubo with a free trial.
The Denver Nuggets are playing against the Philadelphia 76ers on Monday, January 5, 2025, at 8:30 PM ET. The game will take place at Xfinity Mobile Arena and can be watched live on Peacock. The Sixers are on a winning streak, while the Nuggets will play without their star player Nikola Jokic, due to a knee injury.
Key Facts
The game is scheduled for Monday, January 5, 2025, at 8:30 PM ET.
It will be held at Xfinity Mobile Arena.
Philadelphia 76ers have won three games in a row and will play at home.
The Denver Nuggets will be without Nikola Jokic who has a knee injury.
Tyrese Maxey, Joel Embiid, and rookie VJ Edgecombe are key players for the 76ers.
Jamal Murray will lead the Nuggets in Jokic's absence.
Oregon will play against Indiana in the College Football Playoff semifinals. Oregon reveals they will wear green and yellow helmets with white jerseys and pants for the game.
Key Facts
Oregon will face Indiana in the Peach Bowl, a College Football Playoff semifinal.
This is a rematch since Oregon's only loss this season was against Indiana.
Indiana is the higher-seeded team and will wear red helmets, jerseys, and white pants.
Oregon will wear green and yellow helmets with white jerseys and pants for the game.
The game takes place at Mercedes-Benz Stadium, which is a neutral location.
Winning against the same team twice in a season is often quite challenging.
Oregon's last major game was in the 2014 season national championship against Ohio State.
Trevor Lawrence, the quarterback for the Jacksonville Jaguars, has shown significant improvement this season with 29 touchdown passes. Coach Liam Coen and others highlight his improved confidence, decision-making, and ability to handle critical game situations, which have helped the team reach the playoffs.
Key Facts
The Jacksonville Jaguars are in the playoffs after missing them for two years.
Trevor Lawrence, the Jaguars' quarterback, achieved 341 completions, 4,007 yards, 29 touchdowns, and 12 interceptions this season.
His 29 touchdown passes are the highest in his career so far.
Sports commentators note his increased confidence and quick decision-making.
Lawrence effectively uses his feet to evade defenders while keeping his eyes on the field to make plays.
Coach Liam Coen praises Lawrence for his command of the team's offensive system and performance in crucial moments.
The Jaguars' improvements coincide with Lawrence’s step up in performance this season.
AJ Swann, a former LSU quarterback, has entered the NCAA transfer portal and is moving to Mississippi State to play for the Bulldogs. He hopes to secure a starting position but will face competition from Kamario Taylor, who is recovering from an injury.
Key Facts
AJ Swann is a quarterback who previously played for LSU and Appalachian State.
Swann entered the NCAA transfer portal, a system that allows college athletes to transfer schools.
He is transferring to Mississippi State to join their football team.
Swann threw 1,495 yards over seven games at Appalachian State.
He aims to compete for a starting quarterback position but will have competition from Kamario Taylor.
Kamario Taylor is another quarterback at Mississippi State who recently had an injury.
The transfer portal is open until January 16, 2026.
Ole Miss is uncertain if quarterback Trinidad Chambliss will be eligible for another college football season. The team is considering Auburn quarterback Deuce Knight in the transfer portal as a backup plan. The NCAA's decision on Chambliss is pending while Ole Miss is preparing for an upcoming playoff game.
Key Facts
Trinidad Chambliss has agreed to stay with Ole Miss through 2026, pending NCAA eligibility for a sixth season.
Chambliss believes he should play another college season, citing medical redshirts and previous eligibility.
Chambliss played three seasons, with two redshirts, making him want a fourth full college season.
Ole Miss is considering Deuce Knight from Auburn as a potential transfer if Chambliss leaves.
Deuce Knight played briefly for Auburn in 2025, completing two passes for 20 yards.
Ole Miss, ranked No. 6, will face No. 10 Miami in the College Football Playoff semifinal.
The USC Trojans will play against the Michigan State Spartans in an NCAA men's basketball game. The game will take place on Monday, January 5th, 2026, at 8:30 PM ET, and it will be shown on FOX Sports 1 and FOX Deportes.
Key Facts
USC Trojans and Michigan State Spartans both have a record of 12 wins and 2 losses.
The game will be held at the Breslin Events Center.
USC lost their last game against No. 2 Michigan with a score of 96-66.
USC's average points per game this season is 87.7, but they scored less in their last game.
Michigan State narrowly lost their last game to No. 13 Nebraska, 58-56.
Jaxon Kohler was a key player for Michigan State with 19 points and 11 rebounds in the last game.
The game will be available to watch on FOX Sports 1, FOX Deportes, and can be streamed live on Fubo.
Regional restrictions may apply to the live stream on Fubo.
The Golden State Warriors rested key players, including Steph Curry, during a game against the Oklahoma City Thunder. This decision led to criticism from former NBA player Chandler Parsons, who saw it as a strategy to focus on easier games. The Warriors lost that game but won their next matchup against the Utah Jazz.
Key Facts
The Warriors rested several players, including Steph Curry, in a game against the Thunder.
Curry's absence was officially due to a sprained ankle.
The Warriors lost to the Thunder with a score of 131-94.
They won their next game against the Utah Jazz, 123-114.
Chandler Parsons criticized the team for resting players against tougher opponents.
The Warriors held a 19-17 record, placing them eighth in the Western Conference at the time.
Their next game was scheduled against the Los Angeles Clippers.
The Phoenix Suns and Houston Rockets will play an NBA game at the Toyota Center. The Suns just won a close game against the Oklahoma City Thunder. The Rockets have won four of their last five games but will play without their key player Alperen Sengun due to an ankle injury.
Key Facts
The game between the Phoenix Suns and Houston Rockets is on January 5, 2026.
The game starts at 8:00 PM ET and can be watched on Space City Home Network or streamed on Fubo.
The Suns recently beat the Oklahoma City Thunder with a late three-pointer.
Devin Booker scored 24 points in the previous game for the Suns.
Jordan Goodwin also scored 26 points for the Suns in their last game.
The Rockets have won four out of their last five games.
Alperen Sengun is injured and will not play; he averages 21.8 points, 9.0 rebounds, and 6.5 assists this season.
On January 5, 2026, the Oklahoma City Thunder will play the Charlotte Hornets in an NBA game. The Thunder lost a recent close match against the Phoenix Suns, while the Hornets defeated the Chicago Bulls in their last game. The game will be available on the FanDuel Sports Network and can also be streamed live on Fubo.
Key Facts
The Oklahoma City Thunder has a record of 30 wins and 6 losses.
The Charlotte Hornets broke a three-game losing streak with a recent win over the Chicago Bulls.
The Thunder lost their last game to the Phoenix Suns with a score of 108-105.
Key players for the Thunder include Shai Gilgeous-Alexander, who averages 31.9 points per game.
Key players for the Hornets include Miles Bridges, who averages 20.2 points per game.
The game will be broadcasted on the FanDuel Sports Network and streamed on Fubo.
Some Hornets players are listed as day-to-day due to injuries.
The Texas Longhorns football team is strengthening its roster for the 2025 season by adding Michael Masunas, a tight end from Michigan State, through the NCAA transfer portal. This move is part of Texas' strategy to compete for the national championship, with quarterback Arch Manning leading the team.
Key Facts
Texas Longhorns added Michael Masunas, a tight end from Michigan State, through the NCAA transfer portal.
Masunas is ranked 20th among tight ends in the On3 portal rankings.
Last season, he had 19 receptions, totaling 232 yards and three touchdowns for Michigan State.
The Longhorns are aiming to win the national championship next season, with Arch Manning as their quarterback.
Jack Endries, the previous top tight end for Texas, declared for the NFL Draft.
The NCAA transfer portal opened on January 2 and will close on January 16.
Texas Longhorns have also recruited other players such as Ian Geffard, Mac Chiumento, and Gianni Spetic from the transfer portal.
Alabama's football team lost linebacker Qua Russaw to the transfer portal after their Rose Bowl game against Indiana. Russaw, known for his athletic skills, spent three years with Alabama and has two years of college playing eligibility left.
Key Facts
Qua Russaw, a linebacker, is leaving Alabama for the transfer portal.
Alabama played Indiana in the Rose Bowl, leading to multiple players leaving.
Russaw has played for Alabama for three years.
He made 14 tackles and recorded one sack in 2025.
In 2024, Russaw had 36 tackles and one sack but got injured in 2025.
He is recognized for his strength and athletic ability on the field.
Russaw still has two years of eligibility to play college football elsewhere.
The Boston Celtics will face the Chicago Bulls in an NBA game at TD Garden in Boston. The game will take place on Monday, January 5, 2026, at 7:30 PM ET and can be watched on the Chicago Sports Network or streamed live on Fubo. The Celtics recently had a successful road trip, while the Bulls are dealing with injuries to key players.
Key Facts
The Celtics have a 22-12 record and recently completed a 4-1 road trip.
Jaylen Brown scored 50 points in the Celtics' last win against the LA Clippers.
The Chicago Bulls have a 17-18 record and lost to the Charlotte Hornets in their previous game.
The Bulls will play without Jalen Smith, Josh Giddey, and Zach Collins due to injuries.
The game will take place at 7:30 PM ET on January 5, 2026, at TD Garden in Boston.
Fans can watch the game on the Chicago Sports Network or stream it on Fubo, which offers a free trial.
Boston’s key scorers include Jaylen Brown, Derrick White, and Neemias Queta.
Chicago’s main players include Nikola Vučević and Tre Jones.
The Kansas City Chiefs ended their season without making the playoffs, and now face key decisions. Veteran tight end Travis Kelce is considering retirement at age 36. Head coach Andy Reid noted there is time before any final decisions need to be made.
Key Facts
The Kansas City Chiefs lost to the Las Vegas Raiders, finishing the season 6–11.
This year marks the first time in 10 seasons that the Chiefs missed the playoffs.
Travis Kelce, one of the team's main players, might retire, as he turns 36 soon.
Kelce had 76 catches for 851 yards and five touchdowns this season.
Head coach Andy Reid will return for the 2026 season and spoke about giving Kelce time to decide on retirement.
Kelce had thought about retiring last year after losing the Super Bowl but quickly decided to play another season.
Kelce’s choice may also depend on the health of the team's quarterback, Patrick Mahomes.
The Monday Night Club is a show where Mark Chapman and guests talk about football games from the weekend. Episodes are broadcast live and dive into recent football events.
Key Facts
The Monday Night Club is a football discussion show.
Mark Chapman hosts the show with various guests.
They discuss football matches that happened over the weekend.
The show is broadcast live.
One recent episode focused on a disaster for Newcastle and a historic event for St Mirren.
The program is available to watch on the BBC iPlayer.
Dante Moore, a quarterback for the Oregon Ducks, is considering entering the 2026 NFL Draft but hasn't decided yet. ESPN analyst Todd McShay suggests Moore might return to college to avoid being picked by the New York Jets, who have a high draft pick. Moore is currently focused on an upcoming college football playoff game.
Key Facts
Dante Moore plays quarterback for the Oregon Ducks.
Moore is seen as the second-best quarterback in the 2026 NFL Draft class.
The New York Jets have the No. 2 pick in the draft and need a quarterback.
Moore might avoid the draft to avoid being picked by the Jets.
The Raiders have the No. 1 pick and are expected to choose another quarterback, Fernando Mendoza.
Moore has thrown for 3,280 yards, 28 touchdowns, and nine interceptions this season.
He has also rushed for 184 yards and scored two touchdowns.
Moore is preparing for the College Football Playoff semifinal against the Hoosiers.
The Toronto Raptors will play the Atlanta Hawks at Scotiabank Arena in Toronto on Monday night. The Raptors aim to win their fourth game of the season against the Hawks. The game will be broadcast on FanDuel Sports Network Southeast and available to stream on Fubo.
Key Facts
The game is scheduled for Monday, January 5, 2026, at 7:30 PM ET.
It will be shown on FanDuel Sports Network Southeast and can be streamed on Fubo.
The Raptors won their last match against the Hawks 134-117.
Toronto's Jakob Poeltl will miss the game due to a lower back injury.
Trae Young of the Hawks is out for the game because of a bruised right quad.
Nickeil Alexander-Walker led the Hawks with 31 points in the previous game.
The Raptors have won the last two games against the Hawks this season.
The Atlanta Hawks are planning to trade their main player, Trae Young, soon. They are actively working with Young and his agents to find a new team for him. Several teams, including the Miami Heat, Toronto Raptors, and Dallas Mavericks, are potential destinations.
Key Facts
The Hawks want to trade their top player, Trae Young, quickly.
Trae Young and his agents are in talks with the Hawks to find him a new team.
Trae Young is an All-Star player and one of the best passers in the NBA.
He led the league with 11.6 assists per game last season.
Possible teams interested in trading for Young include the Miami Heat, Toronto Raptors, and Dallas Mavericks.
Trae Young was originally drafted by the Dallas Mavericks in 2018 and traded to the Hawks.
The Hawks play their next game against the Toronto Raptors, who are also interested in Young.
The Illinois State Redbirds and the Montana State Bobcats will face off in the FCS national championship game. The game will take place in Nashville on January 5, 2026, and will be broadcast on ESPN. This marks Illinois State's first appearance since 2014, while Montana State is returning for the second consecutive year.
Key Facts
The game is on Monday, January 5, 2026, at 7:30 PM ET in Nashville.
Illinois State Redbirds have a record of 12–4 and are unseeded.
Montana State Bobcats have a 13–2 record and have won 13 straight games.
This is the first meeting between Illinois State and Montana State in the championship.
Illinois State's Tommy Rittenhouse has 3,257 passing yards, 36 touchdowns, and has run for seven scores.
Montana State's Justin Lamson has 2,892 passing yards, 24 touchdowns, and also has 14 rushing scores.
The game will be broadcast on ESPN and ESPN Deportes.
Viewers can live stream the game on Fubo, with a free trial available.
Las Vegas Raiders' defensive player Maxx Crosby faced trade rumors after he was placed on injured reserve for a knee issue and left the team facility. Raiders' General Manager John Spytek did not clearly confirm or deny the trade talks, fueling more speculation. Crosby has a current contract that extends until 2029, but his future with the team remains uncertain.
Key Facts
The Raiders finished the season with a 3-14 record.
Maxx Crosby was placed on injured reserve due to a knee injury.
Crosby left the team facility before a game but returned the following Monday.
Trade rumors about Crosby have been increasing.
General Manager John Spytek gave an unclear response regarding Crosby's trade status.
Crosby signed a three-year extension last March, lasting until 2029.
The Raiders could gain a first-round draft pick if they trade Crosby.
Crosby achieved 73 tackles and 10 sacks this season, marking his fourth time with double-digit sacks since 2019.
