The article discusses a promotion offered by Kalshi, a trading platform, where users can receive a $10 bonus for making $100 in trades during NFL Week 18. The promo is timely as the NFL regular season is ending, and includes various games such as the Ravens-Steelers matchup which affects playoff positions.
Key Facts
Kalshi is offering a $10 bonus for users who make $100 in trades.
This promotion coincides with the end of the NFL regular season.
The Ravens-Steelers game will decide the AFC North, attracting attention.
Kalshi allows trades involving sports predictions, like the Steelers game, as well as markets outside sports.
Users can trade on different sports including NBA and NHL, with predictions counting toward the bonus.
Kalshi's platform is different from traditional sportsbooks, allowing transactions based on game predictions.
Signing up requires using the promo code NEWSWEEK and entering personal information.
Newsweek may earn a commission if users sign up via links in the article.
Boxer Anthony Joshua returned to the UK after a car accident in Nigeria that led to the deaths of two of his friends. Joshua only had minor injuries and was released from the hospital. The driver of their vehicle now faces charges for dangerous driving.
Key Facts
Anthony Joshua returned to the UK following a fatal car accident in Nigeria.
The crash killed Joshua's friends, Sina Ghami and Latif “Latz” Ayodele.
Joshua had minor injuries and left the hospital on Wednesday.
The accident happened when their vehicle hit a stationary truck near Lagos.
The driver, Adeniyi Mobolaji Kayode, faces charges for "dangerous driving causing death."
The crash occurred on a highway between Lagos and Ibadan.
Joshua was in Nigeria for a holiday after winning a match in Miami.
Sina Ghami was Joshua’s strength coach, and Latif Ayodele was a trainer.
Real Madrid will play against Real Betis in a La Liga match on Sunday at Santiago Bernabéu. The game will be available to watch on ESPN+ at 10:15 PM ET. Real Madrid aims to improve its league standing, while Real Betis hopes to challenge with its offensive strength.
Key Facts
Real Madrid and Real Betis will play a La Liga match at Santiago Bernabéu.
The match is on Sunday, January 4, 2025, at 10:15 PM ET.
ESPN+ will broadcast the game, and it will be available via live stream.
Real Madrid is trying to catch up to league leaders Barcelona.
Star player Kylian Mbappé is out due to a knee injury, but Vinícius Júnior, Rodrygo, and Jude Bellingham are key players to watch.
Real Betis is considered the underdog but has players like Antony and Isco who can impact the game.
ESPN+ offers streaming of La Liga matches throughout the season, subject to regional restrictions.
The Los Angeles Dodgers are looking to strengthen their team to win a third World Series in a row. ESPN's Jesse Rogers predicts they might try to trade for star pitcher Tarik Skubal from the Detroit Tigers. The trade would depend on the Tigers' performance and willingness to make a deal.
Key Facts
The Los Angeles Dodgers have won the World Series twice in a row.
They are considering both free agent signings and trades to build their team.
ESPN's Jesse Rogers thinks they might trade for Detroit Tigers' pitcher Tarik Skubal.
Skubal is a past Cy Young Award winner, recognizing him as an outstanding pitcher.
The Dodgers could trade players like Tyler Glasnow and Dalton Rushing to get Skubal.
The trade depends on the Tigers' status in the competition and their openness to trading Skubal.
The Los Angeles Dodgers are considering a trade with the Boston Red Sox. The trade would involve sending pitcher Anthony Banda to the Red Sox in exchange for two players, Juan Valera and David Hamilton. The Dodgers aim to strengthen their team further, while the Red Sox want to improve their bullpen with Banda.
Key Facts
The Dodgers have won two World Series titles in a row.
They recently signed pitcher Edwin Diaz.
Anthony Banda is a prominent left-handed pitcher with a 3.18 ERA in 2025.
Banda had 61 strikeouts in 65 innings.
The Red Sox have only two left-handed relievers, which is why they're interested in Banda.
The trade proposal involves Banda moving to the Red Sox and the Dodgers receiving Juan Valera and David Hamilton in return.
The Boston Red Sox signed Matt Fraizer, a 27-year-old outfielder, to a minor-league deal after he spent over six years with the Pittsburgh Pirates organization. Fraizer, who played in Triple-A, had a strong offensive season but is not expected to join the Red Sox's main roster immediately.
Key Facts
The Boston Red Sox signed Matt Fraizer to a minor-league contract.
Fraizer is 27 years old and played for the Pittsburgh Pirates organization for over six years.
He played last season with the Indianapolis Indians, the Pirates' Triple-A team.
Fraizer had an .813 OPS and hit 18 doubles in 62 games last season.
He also stole 14 bases during the season.
The Red Sox have several outfielders expected to start, so Fraizer is unlikely to join the main team right away.
The team often relies on minor-league players to fill in major roles during the season.
The Toronto Blue Jays signed Japanese third baseman Kazuma Okamoto for four years at $60 million. This signing decreases the chances of the Blue Jays pursuing other big-name free agents like Alex Bregman. Other teams, including the Red Sox and Cubs, might now have a better chance of signing Bregman.
Key Facts
The Toronto Blue Jays signed Kazuma Okamoto to a four-year, $60 million deal.
Okamoto is a third baseman and adds strength to the Blue Jays' lineup.
Alex Bregman was one of the big-name players the Blue Jays were considering.
With Okamoto's signing, the Blue Jays are less likely to pursue Bregman.
Other teams interested in Bregman include the Boston Red Sox, Arizona Diamondbacks, and Chicago Cubs.
The Diamondbacks might need to trade a player to afford Bregman.
The Cubs' previous offer for Bregman was less than that of the Red Sox.
The signing of Okamoto affects player positions, moving Addison Barger and Ernie Clement to different field roles.
Several major baseball teams, including the Boston Red Sox, Chicago Cubs, Los Angeles Dodgers, New York Yankees, and Philadelphia Phillies, have shown interest in Bo Bichette from the Toronto Blue Jays. Bichette, a well-known player, might change teams if a trade is agreed upon, especially with Philadelphia showing strong interest.
Key Facts
Bo Bichette is currently with the Toronto Blue Jays.
Bichette is a 27-year-old two-time All-Star player.
Teams interested in Bichette include the Red Sox, Cubs, Dodgers, Yankees, and Phillies.
Bichette has stated he is open to playing second base, which increases his appeal.
The Phillies would likely need to trade a current player, potentially Alec Bohm, to acquire Bichette.
The Blue Jays recently signed Japanese third baseman Kazuma Okamoto.
Bichette hits well against various types of pitches like fastballs and breaking balls.
Philadelphia has already made a significant player deal with Kyle Schwarber.
WWE Hall of Famer Mark Henry has called for a significant change in Drew McIntyre's role within WWE. Henry believes McIntyre deserves a prominent championship reign, suggesting he should play a dominant villain character to make future championship matches more exciting. McIntyre is set to face WWE Champion Cody Rhodes in a challenging match soon.
Key Facts
Mark Henry is a WWE Hall of Famer and sports commentator.
He said Drew McIntyre should have a time as WWE Champion.
Henry thinks McIntyre's role should be as a strong villain, like the successful character change of King Booker.
"Busted Open Radio" is where Henry shared his thoughts about McIntyre.
McIntyre will compete against Cody Rhodes for the WWE Championship on January 9.
The upcoming match is called a "Three Stages of Hell" and is known for being intense.
England's cricketer Harry Brook played an influential role on day one of the fifth Ashes Test in Sydney, scoring 78 runs not out. Despite his high score, Brook's playing style, characterized by risky shot decisions, continues to attract attention and debate. England's strong start was also affected by unfavorable weather conditions.
Key Facts
Harry Brook scored 78 not out in the fifth Ashes Test against Australia in Sydney.
Brook came in to bat when England was 57-3 and helped build the team's position to 211-3.
He has shown some improvement by defending or leaving 53% of deliveries on a good length.
Brook has reached scores above 15 in seven out of his eight previous innings on this tour.
Despite his good performance, Brook's tendency for risky shots leads to both successes and near-dismissal situations.
Both Brook and Joe Root helped put England in a strong position on a flat pitch.
Weather conditions curtailed England's play after a strong start to day one.
Bangladesh plans to ask the International Cricket Council (ICC) to move its T20 World Cup games from India to Sri Lanka because of safety concerns after a Bangladeshi player was removed from the Indian Premier League (IPL). There are rising political tensions between India and Bangladesh, affecting relations, including sports events.
Key Facts
Bangladesh wants its T20 World Cup games moved from India to Sri Lanka due to safety concerns.
The Bangladesh government has asked its cricket board to explain the removal of Mustafizur Rahman from the IPL to the ICC.
Rising political tensions between India and Bangladesh have affected sports relations.
Sri Lanka and India are set to cohost the ICC Men’s T20 World Cup in 2026.
Bangladesh is scheduled to play its group-stage matches in Indian cities Kolkata and Mumbai.
Pakistan's matches will already be held in Sri Lanka to avoid traveling to India due to political reasons.
The removal of Mustafizur Rahman from the IPL was done on the advice of the Indian cricket board.
The first day of the fifth Ashes Test cricket match between England and Australia was shortened due to bad weather. England ended the day with a score of 211 runs and three players out.
Key Facts
England is playing against Australia in the fifth Ashes Test.
The match is taking place in Sydney, Australia.
Bad light and rain caused the first day of the match to end early.
England scored 211 runs with three players out before play was stopped.
Joe Root and Harry Brook had built a partnership of 154 runs before the weather stopped further play.
Emma Raducanu did not play in her match against Naomi Osaka as Great Britain began their United Cup games against Japan in Australia. No official reason was given for her withdrawal. Instead, Katie Swan played against Osaka, and Billy Harris secured a win for Great Britain in his singles match.
Key Facts
Emma Raducanu withdrew from her match against Naomi Osaka in the United Cup.
The United Cup game was between Great Britain and Japan, held in Australia.
No official reason was provided for Raducanu's withdrawal from the game.
Great Britain's team captain, Tim Henman, suggested it was too early for Raducanu to play.
Raducanu has been building up for the season with practice and training.
Billy Harris won his match against Japan's Shintaro Mochizuki in the tournament.
Katie Swan played in Raducanu's place and was defeated by Naomi Osaka.
The United Cup includes singles matches for both men and women, plus a mixed doubles match.
LeBron James showed support for his son, Bronny James, after Bronny made highlight plays in an NBA G League game with the South Bay Lakers. Bronny, a second-year player, had a strong performance that included scoring 20 points and contributing to the team's overtime victory.
Key Facts
LeBron James' son, Bronny James, plays in the NBA G League for the South Bay Lakers.
Bronny had an impressive game, scoring 20 points and making significant plays.
He played 30 minutes and had an efficient shooting performance, going 8-11 from the field.
Bronny also contributed with seven assists and five rebounds during the game.
The South Bay Lakers won the game 125-121 against the Memphis Hustle.
Bronny has appeared in eight G League games this year and has played in 18 games with the Lakers' main roster.
LeBron expressed his excitement about Bronny's performance on social media.
Colorado Buffaloes lost wide receiver Omarion Miller to the transfer portal. Head coach Deion Sanders quickly filled the gap by recruiting Kam Perry from Miami (Ohio) to join the team. Perry brings agility and skills despite his smaller size and is expected to be a key player.
Key Facts
Omarion Miller, Colorado Buffaloes' wide receiver, entered the transfer portal.
Head coach Deion Sanders signed Kam Perry, a wide receiver from Miami (Ohio), to replace Miller.
Kam Perry is known for his speed and ability to play well despite his smaller stature (5-foot-9, 168 pounds).
Perry recorded 976 receiving yards and six touchdowns last season.
Colorado aims to improve its offensive and defensive line play, as it has been a weak spot.
Omarion Miller had 45 receptions for 808 yards and eight touchdowns in his junior year.
Miller is considering transferring to Arizona State or Texas Tech, who have shown interest.
Amanda Serrano secured a victory over Reina Tellez in Puerto Rico, retaining her WBA, WBO, and Ring Magazine featherweight titles. Serrano won by points after a 10-round fight, improving her professional boxing record. The match was part of an event promoted by Jake Paul's company, Most Valuable Promotions.
Key Facts
Amanda Serrano fought Reina Tellez in San Juan, Puerto Rico.
Serrano won the fight by points with scores of 98-92, 97-93, and 97-93.
This win allowed Serrano to keep her WBA, WBO, and Ring Magazine featherweight titles.
Tellez accepted the fight on 15 days' notice and was defeated for the first time in her career.
The fight was conducted under men's boxing rules, with 10 three-minute rounds.
Amanda Serrano's record after the fight is 48 wins, 4 losses, and 1 draw.
Holly Holm, in a supporting fight, lost to Stephanie Han after a match stoppage due to a forehead cut.
The event was a tribute to Sina Ghami and Latif "Latz" Ayodele, who passed away in a car accident.
Luke Littler, an 18-year-old darts player, successfully defended his PDC world title, winning the championship with a dominant performance. He lost only four sets throughout the tournament and has now won two world titles, making him one of the top players in the sport at a very young age.
Key Facts
Luke Littler is 18 years old and has won the PDC world darts title twice.
He dropped only four sets in the entire tournament.
Littler aims to dominate the sport and win more titles.
He has won 10 major titles in total.
Only two players, Phil Taylor and Michael van Gerwen, have won more PDC world titles than Littler.
Littler's performance includes the sixth-highest average score in a PDC world final.
He is the fourth player to win consecutive PDC world titles.
England's promising start in the fifth Ashes Test against Australia was stopped by rain and bad light in Sydney. Joe Root and Harry Brook helped England reach 211-3, but weather conditions cut the first day short.
Key Facts
England reached a score of 211-3 on the first day of the fifth Ashes Test against Australia in Sydney.
Joe Root and Harry Brook shared an unbroken partnership of 154 runs.
England's previous three wickets fell for just six runs after they started at 57-3.
The match was stopped temporarily due to bad light and rain in the afternoon.
The completion of the day's play was abandoned with 45 overs remaining.
England is using this game to avoid a 5-0 series defeat, as they are currently down 3-1 in the series stakes.
Australia did not select a specialist spin bowler, omitting off-spinner Todd Murphy for the match.
Hiroshi Tanahashi ended his professional wrestling career after a match at NJPW "Wrestle Kingdom 20" against Kazuchika Okada. The event, held at the Tokyo Dome, featured a large audience and marked the culmination of Tanahashi's legendary career in wrestling.
Key Facts
Hiroshi Tanahashi had his final wrestling match against Kazuchika Okada at NJPW "Wrestle Kingdom 20."
The event took place at the Tokyo Dome and attracted an attendance of 46,913.
Tanahashi performed many of his famous moves during the match.
Kazuchika Okada won the match by pinning Tanahashi with his signature move, the Rainmaker.
This was Tanahashi's 12th time headlining a Tokyo Dome event.
Tanahashi had announced his retirement in October 2024.
The "Wrestle Kingdom" event also included a champion versus champion match between Konosuke Takeshita and Yota Tsuji.
NJPW had not seen a crowd of this size since before the COVID-19 pandemic.
In the fifth Ashes Test in Sydney, Scott Boland dismissed Jacob Bethell, resulting in England losing their third wicket. England's score was 57-3 early on the first day of the match.
Key Facts
The event took place during the fifth Ashes Test in Sydney.
Scott Boland is the player who dismissed Jacob Bethell.
Jacob Bethell was out with a score of ten runs.
England's team was at 57-3 when Bethell was dismissed.
The event occurred early on the first day of the match.
The coverage was specifically available to UK users.
