The Golden State Warriors are looking to improve their team by trading for a new center. They aim to strengthen their defense and rebounding to compete better in the league. The team is considering players like Daniel Gafford, Nicolas Claxton, and Robert Williams.
Key Facts
The Warriors currently have a win-loss record of 13-15 this season.
They are in the ninth position in the Western Conference standings.
The team is seeking a center with size and athleticism to improve rebounding and defense.
Possible trade targets include Daniel Gafford, Nicolas Claxton, and Robert Williams.
The Warriors' three top players are all 35 years or older.
The team has identified rebounding and blocked shots as areas to improve.
Draymond Green, usually playing as a power forward, has also started games as the center this season.
The Duke Blue Devils and Texas Tech Red Raiders are playing a college basketball game on December 19, 2025, at Madison Square Garden. The game will be broadcast on ESPN and is available for streaming through Fubo. Duke is undefeated this season, while Texas Tech has an 8-3 record.
Key Facts
The basketball game will take place at Madison Square Garden.
It will happen on Saturday, December 19, 2025, at 8:00 PM ET.
The game will be shown on ESPN and can be streamed for free through Fubo with a trial.
Duke Blue Devils have an 11-0 record this season.
Cameron Boozer scored 26 points and got 13 rebounds in Duke's last game.
Texas Tech Red Raiders have an 8-3 record this season.
Texas Tech won their last game against Northern Colorado with a score of 101-90.
Regional restrictions may apply when streaming the game.
Texas A&M lost to the Miami Hurricanes in the first round of the College Football Playoff. Mike Elko, the head coach of Texas A&M, said the team struggled to control the line of scrimmage and couldn't establish their running game. Elko believes the team needs to make improvements to compete for a national championship in the future.
Key Facts
Texas A&M played Miami in the first round of the College Football Playoff.
Miami won the game with a key touchdown by Malachi Toney.
Miami's Mark Fletcher Jr. had 172 rushing yards, including a significant 56-yard run.
Texas A&M's coach, Mike Elko, said the team struggled at the line of scrimmage.
Elko stated that the team became too predictable on offense.
Elko believes Texas A&M needs to improve to compete for national titles.
Quarterback Marcel Reed had 237 passing yards and 27 rushing yards for Texas A&M.
Elko began coaching Texas A&M last season after two years at Duke.
James Madison University (JMU) will play against the University of Oregon in the first round of the College Football Playoff. The game will take place on December 20, 2025, at Autzen Stadium. The winning team will advance to the quarterfinals.
Key Facts
The game is scheduled for December 20, 2025, at 3:30 PM ET.
It will be broadcast on TNT and truTV, and available to stream on Sling and DIRECTV.
James Madison Dukes are ranked No. 12 with a 12-1 record.
Oregon Ducks are ranked No. 5 with an 11-1 record.
This is JMU's first appearance in the College Football Playoff.
Both teams have strong defenses, with JMU allowing fewer than 16 points per game and Oregon allowing fewer than 15.
The winning team will play Texas Tech in the CFP quarterfinals, the Orange Bowl, on New Year’s Day.
Illinois State and Villanova are competing in an FCS semifinal college football game on Saturday, December 20, 2025, at 7:30 p.m. Eastern Time. The game will be broadcast live on ESPN2 and can also be streamed for free on Fubo.
Key Facts
Illinois State and Villanova play an FCS semifinal game on December 20, 2025.
The game starts at 7:30 p.m. ET and airs on ESPN2.
Illinois State had a season record of 11-4 and won three consecutive playoff games to reach the semifinal.
Illinois State's key players in their win against North Dakota State were Victor Dawson and Daniel Sobkowicz.
Villanova has a season record of 12-2, with 12 consecutive wins before the semifinal.
Villanova recently beat Tarleton State with help from running back Ja’briel Mace.
The game can be streamed live on Fubo, a service offering a free trial.
Alabama Crimson Tide, led by quarterback Ty Simpson, won against the Oklahoma Sooners 34-24 in the College Football Playoff. Despite starting behind 17-0, Alabama made a comeback to secure their place in the playoff semi-finals.
Key Facts
Alabama beat Oklahoma 34-24 in the College Football Playoff.
Alabama was losing 17-0 but managed to come back and win the game.
Ty Simpson, Alabama’s quarterback, completed 18 of 29 passes for 232 yards and two touchdowns.
There was controversy about Alabama’s selection over Notre Dame for the playoff spot.
After the win, Simpson quoted Kobe Bryant, emphasizing the team’s continued focus.
Alabama will next play against the Indiana Hoosiers in the Rose Bowl on New Year's Day.
Coach Kalen DeBoer faced rumors about leaving Alabama for Michigan if the team lost.
Alabama aims to defeat the undefeated Indiana Hoosiers to advance further.
The Purdue Boilermakers are set to compete against the Auburn Tigers in a college basketball game happening on Saturday, December 20, 2025, at 6:30 PM ET in Indianapolis. The game will be part of the Indy Classic and will be streamed live on Peacock. Purdue is favored to win due to its strong offensive and defensive performance.
Key Facts
The game takes place on Saturday, December 20, 2025, at 6:30 PM ET.
Purdue Boilermakers have a record of 10 wins and 1 loss.
Auburn Tigers have a record of 8 wins and 3 losses.
The match is part of the Indy Classic, held in Indianapolis.
Purdue is known for scoring about 85 points per game and strong defense.
Auburn has a faster-paced offense, averaging 86.5 points per game.
Key players include Braden Smith and Fletcher Loyer for Purdue and Keyshawn Hall for Auburn.
The game will be available for live streaming on Peacock.
The Charlotte Hornets and Detroit Pistons will play against each other on Saturday night. The Pistons are having a successful season, leading the Eastern Conference, while the Hornets are struggling but have won their last two games.
Key Facts
The game between the Hornets and Pistons is on Saturday, December 20, 2025, at 7:30 PM EDT.
Viewers can watch it on the FanDuel Sports Network Detroit - BSD, NBA TV and stream it on Fubo.
The Pistons have a 21-6 record, which is the second-best in the NBA.
In a recent game, Pistons player Cade Cunningham scored 29 points, had 10 rebounds, 9 assists, and one block.
The Hornets have a 9-18 record but have won their last two games.
LaMelo Ball of the Hornets recently had 28 points and 13 assists in a win against the Atlanta Hawks.
Regional restrictions might apply for those streaming the game on Fubo.
The Miami Dolphins considered trading for Joe Burrow before the 2020 NFL Draft by offering four first-round picks to the Cincinnati Bengals. The Bengals decided to keep their top pick and selected Burrow. The Dolphins then chose Tua Tagovailoa instead.
Key Facts
Joe Burrow is a well-known NFL quarterback who was picked first overall in the 2020 NFL Draft.
The Miami Dolphins wanted to trade up and get the first pick to select Burrow.
The Dolphins offered the Bengals four first-round draft picks in exchange.
The Bengals declined the trade and chose Burrow with the first pick.
The Dolphins then selected Tua Tagovailoa with their fifth pick.
Burrow once led the Bengals to a Super Bowl appearance in 2021.
The Dolphins have not won a playoff game in 25 years.
Recently, the Dolphins benched Tua in favor of rookie Quinn Ewers.
Three players from the New Orleans Saints received fines from the NFL for their conduct during a recent game. Despite the penalties, the Saints secured a close victory against the Carolina Panthers with a last-second field goal. The fines affected rookies on the team, impacting their earnings for the game.
Key Facts
The Saints won their game against the Carolina Panthers 20-17 in Week 15 of the 2025 NFL season.
The game ended with a 47-yard field goal by kicker Charlie Smyth with two seconds left.
Rookie quarterback Tyler Shough played a key role, completing 24 of 32 passes for 272 yards and a touchdown.
Three Saints players received fines from the NFL for on-field conduct in Week 15.
Offensive tackle Kelvin Banks was fined $11,593 for taunting.
Linebacker Danny Stutsman was fined $6,095 for unnecessary roughness involving helmet use.
Running back Devin Neal was fined $5,015 for a "violent gesture."
The fines represented a significant portion of these rookies' weekly earnings due to their lower salaries.
On Saturday, December 20, 2025, the Dallas Mavericks will play against the Philadelphia 76ers in an NBA game. The game starts at 7:00 PM EDT and can be watched on MyNetworkTV or streamed on Fubo.
Key Facts
The Mavericks are playing against the 76ers in an NBA game on December 20, 2025.
The game starts at 7:00 PM EDT and airs on MyNetworkTV.
The 76ers have a 14-11 record and are fifth in the Eastern Conference.
Joel Embiid of the 76ers has been in and out due to injury but scored 22 points in their last game.
The Mavericks have an 11-17 record and are 11th in the Western Conference.
The Mavericks recently beat the Detroit Pistons 116-114 in an overtime game.
The game can also be live-streamed on Fubo, a streaming service for NBA games.
The NFL fined two Dallas Cowboys players, Reddy Steward and Caelen Carson, for unsportsmanlike behavior during a game against the Minnesota Vikings. Their team lost the game, which severely hurt their chances of making the playoffs.
Key Facts
The NFL fined Reddy Steward $4,667 for a horse-collar tackle, considered unsportsmanlike conduct.
Caelen Carson received a $5,686 fine for a play classified as "striking/kicking/tripping/kneeing."
The Dallas Cowboys lost to the Minnesota Vikings, with a score of 34 points against them.
JJ McCarthy, the Vikings' quarterback, completed 15 passes for 250 yards and scored two touchdowns.
The loss reduced the Cowboys' chances of making the playoffs to less than 1 percent.
Dallas has a record of 6 wins, 7 losses, and 1 tie in the 2025 season.
The Cowboys' final games are against the Washington Commanders and New York Giants, both out of playoff contention.
The NFL fined Philadelphia Eagles player Marcus Epps $6,500 for unnecessary roughness during a game against the Las Vegas Raiders. This decision was announced just before the Eagles' game against the Washington Commanders.
Key Facts
The NFL fined Eagles safety Marcus Epps $6,500 for using his helmet in a rough manner during a game.
The incident occurred during the second quarter of the Eagles' game against the Raiders on December 14.
NFL fines players to maintain game safety and fairness; the money supports athlete-related charities.
Epps has the option to appeal the fine if he chooses.
Appeals are handled by designated officers who are former NFL players.
The Eagles are likely to make the playoffs with a strong season performance.
The Los Angeles Rams fired their special teams coach, Chase Blackburn, after losing a game to the Seattle Seahawks. The Rams have been struggling with their special teams performance throughout the season. Despite having a strong offense and defense, special teams errors have cost them key games.
Key Facts
The Rams lost their recent game against the Seattle Seahawks due to special teams mistakes.
The team has a record of 11 wins and 4 losses, with losses often occurring in the final minutes.
Special teams issues have included missed kicks and blocked field goals.
Chase Blackburn, the special teams coach, was fired after the loss to Seattle.
The Rams have one of the best offenses in the league, led by quarterback Matthew Stafford.
The Rams can still possibly win the No. 1 seed in the NFC but need other teams to lose.
They are next scheduled to play against the Atlanta Falcons, who are already out of playoff contention.
The Africa Cup of Nations will now happen every four years, instead of every two. A new competition called the African Nations League will start, involving teams from all over Africa.
Key Facts
The Africa Cup of Nations will be held every four years.
The African Nations League is a new tournament for African teams.
The Confederation of African Football President, Patrice Motsepe, announced these changes.
The next Africa Cup is in 2025 in Morocco.
The 2027 Africa Cup will be hosted by Uganda, Kenya, and Tanzania.
The African Nations League will have games in September and October, with finals in November.
This new league is open to all 54 member countries of the Confederation of African Football.
The schedule of the African Nations League (annual or every two years) is not yet decided.
The Miami Hurricanes defeated the Texas A&M Aggies with a score of 10-3, advancing to the College Football Playoff's second round. They will play against the Ohio State Buckeyes in the Cotton Bowl on December 31. Ohio State's wide receiver Jeremiah Smith posted a cryptic emoji on social media after learning of their next opponent.
Key Facts
Miami Hurricanes won against Texas A&M Aggies with a score of 10-3.
Miami advances to face Ohio State in the College Football Playoff's second round.
The Cotton Bowl game is set for December 31 at 7:30 p.m. ET at AT&T Stadium.
Ohio State's Jeremiah Smith posted a purple devil emoji on social media after the game.
Jeremiah Smith had a standout performance as a freshman last year.
This will be Ohio State's first matchup against Miami since 2011.
Miami's defense was strong against Texas A&M, allowing only 3 points.
The game may be low-scoring due to strong defenses from both teams.
Kansas City Chiefs quarterback Patrick Mahomes had surgery after tearing ligaments in his knee during a game against the Los Angeles Chargers. The NFL decided not to punish Chargers player Da'Shawn Hand for the play that led to Mahomes' injury, but another Chargers player, Tony Jefferson, received fines for other misconduct during the game.
Key Facts
Patrick Mahomes tore his ACL and LCL ligaments in Week 15 against the Chargers.
Mahomes' recovery is expected to take about nine months, aiming for a return in the 2026 NFL season's first week.
The Chargers' Da'Shawn Hand was involved in the play causing Mahomes' injury.
The NFL decided not to fine Da'Shawn Hand for his involvement in the play.
Chargers' Tony Jefferson was fined twice for unrelated conduct during the same game.
Tony Jefferson's fines amounted to $7,111 each for an obscene gesture and hitting a defenseless player.
The Toronto Maple Leafs will play against the Nashville Predators in an NHL game at Bridgestone Arena. The game is on Saturday, December 20, 2025, and will be shown on TV and available to stream online. Both teams recently experienced losses in their last games.
Key Facts
The Toronto Maple Leafs have a record of 15 wins, 13 losses, and 5 ties.
The Nashville Predators have a record of 13 wins, 16 losses, and 4 ties.
The game will take place on Saturday, December 20, 2025, at 6:30 PM ET.
The match will be broadcasted on ESPN+ and FanDuel Sports Network South.
Toronto recently lost to the Washington Capitals and did not score any goals.
Nashville's Filip Forsberg scored in a recent game against the Carolina Hurricanes.
Auston Matthews leads the Maple Leafs with 14 goals this season.
The game can be streamed live via Fubo, with a free trial available.
Chelsea manager Enzo Maresca expressed a need for more experienced players amid speculation about his future. During a match against Newcastle, Chelsea managed to rally from a two-goal deficit to end with a draw. Maresca commented on the challenges of managing a young team and emphasized focus on controlling aspects of the team.
Key Facts
Enzo Maresca is the current manager of Chelsea, having joined from Leicester City in July 2024.
Maresca suggested that having older, experienced players in the squad is valuable.
Chelsea was down 2-0 at halftime against Newcastle but managed to draw the game with second-half goals.
The team showed inconsistency, contrasting with their previous strong performance against Everton.
Maresca has faced speculation linking him to Manchester City, but he denied these rumors.
Chelsea's squad is very young, with the youngest average age in the league.
The club’s main goal for the season is to qualify again for the Champions League as they did last year.
Chelsea remains in fourth place after the draw against Newcastle.
The Philadelphia Eagles will play against the Washington Commanders in an NFL game on December 20, 2025. The game will be broadcast on FOX and can also be live-streamed on Fubo. The Eagles have a strong season record and are fighting for a playoff position, while the Commanders hope to finish their season positively.
Key Facts
The game is on Saturday, December 20, 2025, at 5:00 PM Eastern Time.
The Philadelphia Eagles have a record of 9 wins and 5 losses so far this season.
The Washington Commanders have 4 wins and 10 losses this season.
The game will be played at Northwest Stadium.
Philadelphia aims to win back-to-back division titles for the first time in decades.
Washington has faced challenges, including injuries and inconsistent performances.
The game will be shown on the TV channel FOX and available for live streaming via Fubo.
Fubo offers a free trial for new users to stream the game.
