Anthony Joshua, a former world boxing champion, knocked out social media influencer Jake Paul in the sixth round of their scheduled eight-round boxing match. Fans reacted with excitement on social media following Paul's defeat at the hands of an experienced fighter.
Key Facts
Jake Paul faced Anthony Joshua, a former Olympic gold medalist and world boxing champion.
The fight took place on Friday night.
Anthony Joshua knocked out Jake Paul in the sixth round.
The match was scheduled for eight rounds.
Joshua knocked Paul down three times before delivering the final knockout punch.
Jake Paul has a social media background but has pursued a boxing career.
Fans reacted positively on social media to Jake Paul's knockout by a professional boxer.
The Pittsburgh Steelers' player TJ Watt suffered a partially collapsed lung from a medical treatment and will miss the upcoming game against the Detroit Lions. There is some uncertainty surrounding the details of his injury as an insider suggested there might be more information not yet revealed.
Key Facts
TJ Watt plays for the Pittsburgh Steelers and had to leave early with an injury.
He had a partially collapsed lung caused by dry needling, a treatment using thin needles.
Watt will miss the Steelers' game against the Detroit Lions in Week 16.
The injury may keep him out for more games as he recovers.
A Steelers insider hinted that there might be more to Watt's injury story.
TJ Watt is a key defensive player who recently extended his contract with a $123 million deal.
Watt has been with the Steelers for nine years and has impressive career statistics.
Michigan is looking for a new football head coach after firing Sherrone Moore. The school is interested in Alabama's head coach Kalen DeBoer, but if that doesn't work out, they have talked with three other coaches: Kenny Dillingham, Eli Drinkwitz, and Jedd Fisch.
Key Facts
Michigan fired its previous head coach, Sherrone Moore, and is searching for a new one.
Alabama's head coach, Kalen DeBoer, is Michigan's top choice for the job.
Michigan has also talked to three other coaches: Kenny Dillingham, Eli Drinkwitz, and Jedd Fisch.
The timing of hiring a new coach is challenging because some candidates are involved in post-season bowl games.
Betting odds suggested that Kenny Dillingham had the highest chance of becoming Michigan’s next head coach as of the report.
Kalen DeBoer’s chance of being hired increased or decreased based on the outcome of Alabama's recent game.
The Notre Dame college football team had a 10-2 season but did not make it to the College Football Playoff. Head Coach Marcus Freeman is rumored to be a candidate for NFL coaching positions. Former coach Chris Petersen discussed the pros and cons of coaching in college vs. the NFL.
Key Facts
Notre Dame ended their season with 10 wins and 2 losses.
The team did not participate in a college bowl game this season.
Star player Jeremiyah Love declared for the 2026 NFL Draft.
Marcus Freeman has a coaching record of 43 wins and 12 losses with Notre Dame.
Freeman is rumored to be a candidate for NFL coaching jobs.
Chris Petersen commented on the difficulties of college coaching and potential benefits of the NFL.
Some believe Freeman has more control at Notre Dame than he might in the NFL.
A new WWE United States Champion was crowned during a recent "WWE SmackDown" taping at the Van Andel Arena in Michigan. Carmelo Hayes won his first major singles title by defeating Ilja Dragunov, who had been champion since October.
Key Facts
Carmelo Hayes won the WWE United States Championship.
The match took place during a "WWE SmackDown" taping at Van Andel Arena in Grand Rapids, Michigan.
Ilja Dragunov had been the champion since October.
Dragunov became champion by defeating Sami Zayn.
This title win was Carmelo Hayes' first major singles title on the main WWE roster.
WWE is reportedly looking to refresh the "SmackDown" brand.
Reports suggest more wrestlers from "NXT" will soon move to the main roster.
Fans have reacted positively to Hayes' title victory.
The New York Yankees are reportedly interested in Japanese pitcher Tatsuya Imai during his free agency period, but have not yet scheduled a meeting with him. Despite this, the Yankees may still pursue signing him before the January deadline.
Key Facts
Tatsuya Imai is a Japanese pitcher playing in Nippon Professional Baseball’s Pacific League since 2018.
Imai has a career ERA (Earned Run Average) of 3.15 in 159 games and had a 1.92 ERA last season.
He was posted by the Saitama Seibu Lions and is available for MLB teams to sign until January 2.
Yankees manager Aaron Boone stated there is no scheduled meeting with Imai as of now.
MLB insider Francys Romero has identified the Yankees as one of the finalists to potentially sign Imai.
Imai prefers not to join the Los Angeles Dodgers, opening opportunities for other MLB teams.
Imai is 27 years old and has expressed interest in joining a team he can help succeed in the U.S.
The New York Yankees are expected to sign Tyler Kinley, a pitcher from the Atlanta Braves, to a one-year, $4 million contract. The Yankees want to strengthen their bullpen after several player losses. Kinley performed well with the Braves and is seen as a good addition for depth.
Key Facts
The Yankees need to add new players to their team.
They've lost several bullpen pitchers to other teams, including Luke Weaver and Devin Williams.
Tyler Kinley is a pitcher who previously played for the Atlanta Braves.
He is expected to sign a one-year deal worth $4 million with the Yankees.
Kinley showed strong performance after being traded to the Braves, with a low ERA and opponents' batting average.
He led the Rockies with 12 saves before joining the Braves.
The Yankees believe Kinley will help strengthen their bullpen.
Daryl Gurney defeated Beau Greaves in a close match during the first round of the PDC World Championship at Alexandra Palace. Greaves, aiming to become the second female player to win a match at the event, lost in a deciding set to the 22nd seed, Gurney. Gurney praised Greaves as the top female darts player and predicted future success for her in PDC tournaments.
Key Facts
Beau Greaves lost to Daryl Gurney in the first round of the PDC World Championship.
Greaves aimed to replicate Fallon Sherrock's 2020 success as a female player at the event.
The match was decided in the final set, with Gurney winning with a 144 checkout.
Gurney is ranked as the 22nd seed in the tournament.
Greaves previously won the WDF Women's World Championship twice.
Gurney praised Greaves, calling her the best female darts player and forecasting her future success.
Greaves had an 86-match winning streak leading into the tournament.
She has earned a PDC tour card for the next year due to her performances.
Jeff Shi has stepped down as the executive chairman of Wolverhampton Wanderers (Wolves) after nearly 10 years. Nathan Shi will temporarily take over his role. Fans have criticized Shi, as the team is currently at the bottom of the Premier League standings without a win this season.
Key Facts
Jeff Shi stepped down as the executive chairman of Wolves.
Nathan Shi, not related to Jeff, will temporarily take over the role.
The Wolves football team is currently winless and at the bottom of the Premier League standings.
Fans have been unhappy with Jeff Shi, blaming him for the team's decline.
Under Jeff Shi, Wolves were promoted from the Championship to the Premier League in 2018.
Wolves reached the Europa League quarter-finals in 2020 and the FA Cup semi-final in 2019.
The team is looking to avoid matching the Premier League's worst winless run if they fail to win their next game.
Shi acknowledged that the team may have made mistakes in the offseason by selling too many key players.
The New York Yankees are considering trading Jazz Chisholm Jr. despite his strong performance. He is a key player for the team but will be a free agent soon, which may lead them to explore trade options. Yankees manager Aaron Boone indicated that he expects Chisholm to stay, but the situation could change.
Key Facts
The New York Yankees made the postseason but did not advance far.
Jazz Chisholm Jr. joined the Yankees in 2024 and has performed very well.
Chisholm hit at least 30 home runs and stole 30 bases in a single season, a rare achievement in team history.
He will become a free agent in a year, meaning his contract with the team will end unless renewed.
Yankees manager Aaron Boone said he is planning for Chisholm to be part of the team in 2026.
General Manager Brian Cashman did not rule out the possibility of trading Chisholm.
Trading Chisholm might allow the Yankees to improve in other areas for the next season, but replacing his talent could be difficult.
Chisholm had an .813 OPS (On-base Plus Slugging) and was an All-Star last season.
Alabama's head football coach, Kalen DeBoer, is a top candidate for the University of Michigan's head coaching position. The outcome of Alabama's game against Oklahoma in the College Football Playoff could influence Michigan's decision to pursue DeBoer. Alabama is trying to extend DeBoer's contract, but no agreement had been reached before the game.
Key Facts
Michigan is looking for a new head football coach.
Kalen DeBoer is currently Alabama's head football coach.
DeBoer is a strong candidate for the Michigan position.
Michigan's decision may depend on whether Alabama wins against Oklahoma.
Alabama is trying to extend DeBoer's contract but hasn't reached a deal yet.
DeBoer's odds of getting the Michigan job increased to 35% according to betting markets.
Other candidates for the Michigan job include Kenny Dillingham from Arizona State.
The Boston Red Sox lost a key player, Abraham Toro, to an American League rival, the Kansas City Royals. Toro, who played an important role after another player was injured, has signed a minor league contract with the Royals.
Key Facts
Triston Casas, the Red Sox's first baseman, was injured on May 2, which left the team short-handed.
The Red Sox promoted Abraham Toro from Triple-A to fill the gap left by Casas.
Toro made an impact early with a .790 OPS in his first two months with the team.
Toro's performance declined after the All-Star break.
The Red Sox signed Nathaniel Lowe, leading to Toro being designated for assignment.
Toro stayed with the Red Sox system until end of the season and became a free agent on October 10.
Toro has now signed a minor league contract with the Kansas City Royals.
The Indianapolis Colts are dealing with uncertainty in their quarterback lineup. After starter Daniel Jones was injured, Philip Rivers has stepped in but failed to secure a win last week. Anthony Richardson, who has been sidelined with an eye injury, might return to practice but won't play until further evaluation.
Key Facts
Daniel Jones, the starting quarterback for the Colts, has a season-ending Achilles injury.
Philip Rivers played in place of Jones but could not win against the Seattle Seahawks.
The Colts' chances of reaching the playoffs have dropped to 10%.
Anthony Richardson has been designated to return to practice but is dealing with vision issues.
Head coach Shane Steichen stated that Richardson would practice but has not committed to letting him play yet.
If eliminated from the playoffs, the Colts might consider playing Richardson for the rest of the season.
Jones was performing well before his injury but now faces uncertainty regarding his future with the Colts.
The Kansas City Chiefs have been knocked out of playoff contention after losing to the Los Angeles Chargers. Their star quarterback, Patrick Mahomes, is out for the season due to a serious knee injury, and numerous other players are also injured. The Chiefs are still scheduled to play against the Tennessee Titans with backup quarterback Gardner Minshew stepping in.
Key Facts
The Chiefs cannot make the playoffs after their recent loss to the Los Angeles Chargers.
Patrick Mahomes, the team's quarterback, is injured with a torn ACL and will not play the rest of the season.
Other injured players include Leo Chenal, Derrick Nnadi, Trent McDuffie, and several more.
Gardner Minshew will replace Mahomes as the starting quarterback for the upcoming games.
The Chiefs are playing against the Tennessee Titans, and the game will air on CBS.
Star player Travis Kelce may retire after the 2025 season, with just a few games potentially left in his career.
The article explains a special offer from DraftKings for people who bet on the Jake Paul vs. Anthony Joshua fight. By betting $5, players can win $200 in bonus bets if their wager is successful. The fight takes place in Miami and can be watched on Netflix.
Key Facts
DraftKings is offering a special promotion for the Jake Paul vs. Anthony Joshua fight.
If a bettor places a $5 wager and it wins, they receive $200 in bonus bets.
The fight features Jake Paul and Anthony Joshua, with a notable height difference (Paul is 6-1, Joshua is 6-6).
The event will be broadcasted on Netflix.
The fight will occur at the Kaseya Center in Miami, Florida.
Bettors must choose a betting option with odds of -500 or longer to be eligible for the bonus.
DraftKings offers various pre-made betting specials and parlays for the fight.
The promotion requires betting within a legal sports betting state and using the bonus within one week.
The article explains a special offer from BetMGM for new users to place bets on major sports events like the Jake Paul-Anthony Joshua fight and the Alabama-Oklahoma college football game. Users can claim a $1,500 safety net or a $150 bonus depending on their location. The article also mentions how to sign up and use these offers.
Key Facts
BetMGM offers new users a $1,500 safety net or a $150 bonus for betting on sports events.
The Jake Paul-Anthony Joshua fight and the Alabama-Oklahoma game are the featured events.
The location of the bet determines which bonus users qualify for.
Users from MI, NJ, PA, or WV can access the $150 bonus offer.
The fight takes place at the Kaseya Center in Miami and will be available on Netflix.
Odds and potential payouts for different betting outcomes in the Jake Paul-Anthony Joshua fight are provided.
Users need to enter the code "NEWSWEEK" during sign-up to activate the offer.
The article discusses a promotion by bet365 related to upcoming sports events, including a fight between Jake Paul and Anthony Joshua, and basketball games. The promotion offers a bonus for new players who place a bet, with terms that vary depending on the player's location.
Key Facts
The bet365 bonus code is WEEK365.
New players using the code can receive a $150 bonus.
Missouri players can receive a $300 bonus.
The promotion applies to bets on the Jake Paul vs. Anthony Joshua fight and NBA games.
Players can get the bonus regardless of whether their bet wins or loses.
The promotion offers options like "Bet $5, Get $150."
Jake Paul is a +600 underdog in his fight against Anthony Joshua.
Players need to register, deposit funds, and place a qualifying bet to claim the bonus.
The Oklahoma City Thunder will play against the Minnesota Timberwolves in an NBA game on Friday, December 19, 2025, at 9:30 PM ET. OKC has been strong this season, led by player Shai Gilgeous-Alexander, while the Timberwolves rely on Anthony Edwards.
Key Facts
The game is on Friday, December 19, 2025, at 9:30 PM ET.
It will be streamed live on Prime Video.
The Oklahoma City Thunder have had a strong start to the season, winning 18 of their first 19 games.
Shai Gilgeous-Alexander, OKC's top player, is averaging over 32 points per game.
In a recent game against the Timberwolves, Gilgeous-Alexander scored 40 points.
The Minnesota Timberwolves are led by Anthony Edwards, who averages nearly 29 points per game.
The Thunder have generally had more success in recent matchups against the Timberwolves.
The article discusses a promotional offer where users can earn a $10 bonus by signing up for Kalshi, a platform for making predictions on various events like the Alabama-Oklahoma college football game and the Jake Paul-Anthony Joshua fight. The offer involves making $100 in predictions on the platform, which allows users to bet on a wide range of topics, including sports and politics.
Key Facts
Kalshi offers a $10 sign-up bonus with the promo code NEWSWEEK.
Users need to make $100 in predictions to get the $10 bonus.
Kalshi allows predictions on events like sports matches and political events.
The Alabama-Oklahoma game is part of the College Football Playoff.
The Jake Paul vs. Anthony Joshua fight is held in Miami and can be watched on Netflix.
Users can buy contracts based on predicted outcomes and sell them if values change.
Jake Paul is set to fight Anthony Joshua in a boxing match in Miami, Florida. This event will be streamed on Netflix. There are many betting promotions available for those interested in placing bets on the fight.
Key Facts
Jake Paul will fight Anthony Joshua in Miami, Florida.
The boxing match will be available to watch on Netflix.
Jake Paul has a record of 6 wins and 1 loss.
Anthony Joshua is a larger opponent, standing 6 feet 6 inches tall.
Various betting promotions are available for the fight.
Offers vary depending on the state or region of the bettor.
Options include DraftKings, BetMGM, bet365, Caesars, FanDuel, and Fanatics.
Alternatives for states without legal betting include daily fantasy and prediction markets.
