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The Cleveland Browns, after losing four games in a row, decided not to activate quarterback Deshaun Watson before the season ends. Instead, rookie quarterback Shedeur Sanders will continue to play for the rest of the season.
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The Cleveland Browns have a 3-12 record and are out of playoff contention.
Rookie quarterback Shedeur Sanders has started the last five games, achieving 1,103 passing yards and six touchdowns.
Sanders had a notable game against the Tennessee Titans with 364 yards and three touchdowns.
The Cleveland Browns lost their recent game against the Buffalo Bills, 23-20.
Deshaun Watson, who signed a five-year deal with the Browns, is not returning this season due to injuries.
Watson will remain on the reserve/PUP list and focus on recovering for the 2026 season.
The Browns have two more games left against the Pittsburgh Steelers and Cincinnati Bengals.
Watson suffered an Achilles injury in 2024 and another in 2025, preventing him from playing this year.
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Kylian Mbappe won a legal case against his former club, Paris St-Germain, receiving payment for unpaid salary and bonuses. This included a £1.3m ethics bonus, which is a standard part of athlete contracts in France to ensure good behavior. The ethics bonus is common in sports contracts, used in place of fines for misbehavior.
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Kylian Mbappe left Paris St-Germain and joined Real Madrid in 2024 on a free transfer.
He is set to receive 60 million euros for unpaid salary and bonuses from PSG.
The payment includes a 1.5 million-euro ethics bonus, required by his contract.
An ethics bonus in France is used instead of salary deductions for poor behavior, which is illegal there.
These bonuses encourage good behavior, such as being courteous to fans and punctual for training.
Neymar and other players like Lionel Messi have similar clauses in their contracts.
Star players can earn significant additional income through bonus payments, sometimes up to 40% more.
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Nicolas Jackson scored twice as Senegal won 3-0 against Botswana in an Africa Cup of Nations (AFCON) match. Cherif Ndiaye also scored, helping Senegal move to the top of Group D. The game took place in Tangier, Morocco.
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Senegal won 3-0 against Botswana in an AFCON match.
Nicolas Jackson scored two goals, and Cherif Ndiaye scored one.
The match was held in Tangier at a large stadium with a capacity of 75,000.
Senegal is leading Group D by goal difference, ahead of the Democratic Republic of the Congo.
Senegal dominated the game, while Botswana's defense was tested repeatedly.
The AFCON tournament involves multiple teams competing for the title.
Sadio Mane, a well-known player, also played a role in Senegal's performance.
Rain affected the match, but Senegal still performed strongly.
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The article discusses a Christmas promotional offer from DraftKings for betting on NBA, NFL, and other sports events. It explains how new users can bet, win bonuses, and use these bonuses on different games.
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DraftKings is offering a special promo code to win $200 in bonus bets.
The offer involves placing an initial $5 bet on any NBA game with specific odds.
The bonus applies to various NBA games available for the promo.
The promo also includes opportunities to bet on NFL games on Christmas Day.
A feature called "King of the Court" allows bets to share $3 million in bonus bets.
DraftKings offers additional boosts for same-game parlays in NBA and NHL.
To claim the bonus, users must create an account, deposit money, and place a winning bet.
There are conditions regarding age, state participation, and use of the bonus.
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The article explains a promotion by theScore Bet where new users can get a $100 bonus by placing a $10 bet on NBA games. This offer boosts the odds in favor of the player and can be used on various sports beyond basketball. The promotion is tied to the busy week of NBA games before Christmas.
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New users on theScore Bet can get a $100 bonus with a $10 bet if they win.
The promotion applies to NBA games, with 14 matches available on Tuesday.
To qualify, users must create an account, deposit at least $10, and use the promo code NEWSWEEK.
The offer is also valid for other sports like NHL, NFL, and soccer.
The promotion provides a 10-1 odds boost for players.
Newsweek earns a commission if users sign up through the article links.
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The New York Rangers will play against the Washington Capitals in an NHL game. This matchup will take place at Capital One Arena in Washington, D.C. Viewers can watch the game on MSG or stream it live through Fubo.
Key Facts
The New York Rangers have 18 wins, 16 losses, and 4 overtime losses, totaling 40 points.
The Washington Capitals have 19 wins, 12 losses, and 5 overtime losses, totaling 43 points.
The Rangers' goalie, Igor Shesterkin, has a .908 save percentage and a 2.54 goals-against average.
The Capitals' goalie, Logan Thompson, has a .924 save percentage and a 2.09 goals-against average.
Artemi Panarin leads the Rangers in scoring with 13 goals and 36 total points.
Tom Wilson leads the Capitals in scoring with 17 goals and 34 total points.
The game is scheduled for Tuesday, December 23, 2025, at 7:00 PM ET.
The game will be available to stream live on Fubo, which has a free trial option.
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The Boston Bruins are set to play the Montreal Canadiens on Tuesday night at TD Garden. Both teams have experienced recent ups and downs this season. Fans can watch the game on NESN or stream it on Fubo.
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The Boston Bruins have a record of 20 wins, 16 losses, and 1 tie, totaling 41 points.
The Montreal Canadiens' record is 19 wins, 12 losses, and 5 ties, amounting to 43 points.
The game is scheduled for Tuesday, December 23, 2025, at 7:00 PM ET.
The Bruins previously defeated the Canadiens 3-2 in a past matchup this season.
Morgan Geekie leads the Bruins with 25 goals, while David Pastrňák has 14 goals.
Cole Caufield tops the Canadiens with 17 goals, and Nick Suzuki has the team's highest points at 40.
Jeremy Swaman, the Bruins' goalie, holds a .906 save percentage with a 2.78 goals-against average.
The game will be available on TV via NESN and can be streamed live on Fubo.
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Antoine Semenyo, a player for Bournemouth, is considering his future as five clubs, including Chelsea, show interest in signing him. Chelsea joined Manchester City, Manchester United, Liverpool, and Tottenham in expressing interest before the January transfer window. The clubs are interested in Semenyo, who has a release clause of £65 million.
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Antoine Semenyo plays for Bournemouth and is considering his future with interest from five clubs.
Chelsea is the latest club to express interest, joining Manchester City, Manchester United, Liverpool, and Tottenham.
Semenyo has a £65 million release clause for the first 10 days of January, after which the price will drop in the summer.
Bournemouth is open to negotiating if a club allows Semenyo to stay until the season ends.
Semenyo will prioritize joining a club where he can compete for major trophies and consider the impact on his family.
The forward turns 26 on January 7 and is seen as entering the peak of his career.
Chelsea faces UEFA sanctions requiring them to maintain a positive transfer balance.
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The Los Angeles Lakers will play against the Phoenix Suns without Luka Doncic, who is out due to a calf injury. Luka Doncic's injury has sidelined him for several games this season. In his place, Lakers' coach JJ Reddick has options such as Nick Smith Jr and Dalton Knecht to consider.
Key Facts
The Lakers will face the Phoenix Suns at PHX Arena.
Luka Doncic will miss the game due to a calf contusion.
Doncic has missed seven games this season because of injuries.
Luka Doncic averages 34.1 points, 8.8 assists, and 8.6 rebounds per game.
LeBron James scored 36 points in the previous game against the Clippers.
Austin Reaves may return after missing three games due to a calf strain.
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The Carolina Hurricanes are set to play against the Florida Panthers at the Lenovo Center. The game will be broadcast on FanDuel Sports Network South and can be streamed live on Fubo. The Hurricanes aim to end a two-game losing streak.
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The Carolina Hurricanes lead the Metropolitan Division with a record of 22 wins, 10 losses, and 3 overtime losses.
They will face the Florida Panthers, who are the two-time defending Stanley Cup champions with a 19-14-2 record.
The game is scheduled for Tuesday, December 23, 2025, at 7:00 PM ET.
The live stream of the game is available on Fubo, which offers a free trial.
Carolina's player, Sebastian Aho, currently leads the team with 13 goals and 31 points.
Florida's top scorer, Brad Marchand, has 20 goals and 40 points.
Panthers goalie Sergei Bobrovsky has a 15-8-1 record with three shutouts in the current season.
Carolina hopes to recover from losing their last game where they led 3-0 before ultimately losing 6-4 to the Tampa Bay Lightning.
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German player Arno Merk defeated two-time champion Peter Wright in straight sets at the PDC World Championship. Merk, who is new to the tournament, won convincingly by taking advantage of Wright's struggles. The tournament will take a break for Christmas and continue with the third round on December 27.
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Arno Merk defeated Peter Wright with a score of 3-0 in the second round.
Peter Wright previously won the World Championship in 2020 and 2022.
Wright only hit two out of 15 double attempts, while Merk completed nine out of 19.
Merk achieved an average score of 92.17 in his match against Wright.
Daryl Gurney lost to Callan Rydz in a different match of the day.
Ryan Meikle and Jermaine Wattimena also won their respective matches.
The tournament will resume on December 27 after a Christmas break.
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The Los Angeles Lakers have received unexpected injury news before their game against the Phoenix Suns. Austin Reaves is set to return from an injury after being out for nearly two weeks, while Luka Doncic will remain sidelined.
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The Lakers will play the Phoenix Suns, who have a current record of 15-13.
Austin Reaves will return to play after missing time due to a left calf injury.
Luka Doncic will not play because of a left leg contusion.
The Lakers lost to the San Antonio Spurs on December 10, which Reaves missed due to his injury.
Reaves has been a top performer for the Lakers, averaging career highs in several categories, including points and assists.
LeBron James, who started the season with an injury, has not been performing at his usual level with Reaves and Doncic absent.
Luka Doncic is the leading scorer in the league and a key player for the Lakers.
The Lakers will also be missing Rui Hachimura and Gabe Vincent due to injuries, while the Suns are missing two players as well.
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The Kansas City Chiefs will leave Arrowhead Stadium in Missouri and plan to move to a new, high-tech dome stadium in Kansas by around 2031. Head coach Andy Reid expressed excitement about the new facility, and owner Clark Hunt assured fans that the team's identity will remain unchanged.
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The Kansas City Chiefs will leave Arrowhead Stadium, their home for over 53 years.
The new stadium will be a dome, built in Wyandotte County, Kansas, around 2031.
A state-of-the-art training facility is planned for Olathe, Kansas.
Head coach Andy Reid expressed enthusiasm for the new stadium.
Chiefs owner Clark Hunt stated the team's identity and traditions will remain the same.
The move will involve a multibillion-dollar project.
Some fans are upset about leaving Arrowhead Stadium, a historic sports venue.
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Texas Tech's head coach, Joey McGuire, compared Oregon's football defense to Utah's, a team known for physical play in the Big 12 Conference. Texas Tech will face Oregon in the College Football Playoff quarterfinal at the Orange Bowl on January 1. The game will test how well Texas Tech's defense can perform against Oregon's strong offensive abilities.
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Texas Tech head coach Joey McGuire compared Oregon's defense to Utah's, highlighting their physical play.
Oregon defeated James Madison 51-34 in the first playoff round.
Oregon totaled 514 yards in their game against James Madison.
Texas Tech's defense is a key part of their strategy in the playoffs.
The upcoming game between Texas Tech and Oregon will be at the Orange Bowl on January 1.
Texas Tech is ranked 3rd in points per game, scoring an average of 40.4 points.
Oregon is ranked 9th in scoring, with an average of 37.5 points per game.
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On December 23, 2025, the Western Kentucky Hilltoppers will play against the Southern Miss Golden Eagles in the New Orleans Bowl at the Caesars Superdome. Both teams ended their regular seasons with losses and missed opportunities to compete in their respective conference championship games.
Key Facts
The Western Kentucky Hilltoppers have an 8-4 record for the season.
The Southern Miss Golden Eagles ended their season with a 7-5 record.
The game takes place on Tuesday, December 23, 2025, at 5:30 PM ET.
You can watch it on ESPN and ESPN Deportes or live stream it on Fubo.
Rodney Tisdale Jr. is the starting quarterback for Western Kentucky, with 1,367 passing yards.
Southern Miss head coach Charles Huff left, and Blake Anderson is now the head coach.
Western Kentucky leads the all-time series against Southern Miss 4-0.
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Andy Kosco, a former Major League Baseball outfielder, died at the age of 84. He played for several teams including the Yankees, Dodgers, and Reds during his 10-season career. After retiring from baseball, Kosco ran an insurance business in Ohio.
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Andy Kosco played 10 seasons in Major League Baseball.
He started his MLB career with the Minnesota Twins in 1965.
Kosco played for the Yankees, Dodgers, Brewers, Angels, Red Sox, and Reds.
In 1968, he played 131 games for the Yankees, marking his first season as a regular player.
He had a career total of 73 home runs and 267 RBIs.
Kosco returned to his hometown of Youngstown, Ohio, after retiring.
He owned and expanded the Goulish-Kosco Insurance business.
Kosco completed a bachelor's degree from Youngstown State University.
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The Miami Hurricanes football team won against Texas A&M in the College Football Playoff and is preparing to face Ohio State. They are also making positive progress in recruiting, being favorites to sign top players Mark Matthews and David Jacobs for 2027.
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Miami Hurricanes won 10-3 against Texas A&M in the College Football Playoff.
They will play Ohio State in the Cotton Bowl Classic on December 31.
Miami is likely to secure a commitment from Mark Matthews, a top-ranked offensive tackle.
David Jacobs, a highly-ranked defensive end, might also commit to Miami.
Miami's recruiting class is ranked No. 8 in the country for both 2026 and 2027.
The team already has commitments from several highly ranked recruits, including Demarcus Deroche, Ah’Mari Stevens, Jaylyn Jones, and Zaquon Linton.
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The New York Mets have seen significant changes this offseason, parting ways with several key players and adding new ones. The team is undergoing a transition in its clubhouse, with efforts to improve by signing new talent.
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The Mets have let go of players Edwin Diaz, Pete Alonso, Brandon Nimmo, and Jeff McNeil through free agency or trades.
These changes suggest that the organization is aiming to make a significant shift in team dynamics.
An anonymous rival executive described the previous Mets' clubhouse environment as problematic.
The team signed Devin Williams for three years at $51 million and Luke Weaver for two years at $22 million.
Jorge Polanco joined the Mets with a two-year, $40 million contract as a replacement for Pete Alonso, who joined the Baltimore Orioles.
The Mets are still looking to add a right-handed batter, a left fielder, and strengthen their starting rotation and bullpen.
The offseason activities indicate that the team will continue to make new signings before winter ends.
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Knox Kiffin, son of LSU football coach Lane Kiffin, announced he will not play for his father at LSU. Knox, a young quarterback, has received offers from California and Washington and plans to play high school football at University High in Louisiana. Lane Kiffin is currently looking for a quarterback for the 2026 season.
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Knox Kiffin is the son of LSU coach Lane Kiffin.
Knox stated he will not join LSU, expressing a desire to compete against his father instead.
He has received offers from California and Washington.
Knox will play for University High School in Louisiana.
Lane Kiffin is looking for a quarterback through the 2026 transfer portal.
Some potential quarterback candidates for LSU include Sam Leavitt, DJ Lagway, and Byrum Brown.
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Liverpool faces the challenge of playing without Alexander Isak, who is injured for about two months. The team's manager, Arne Slot, might need to change the team's strategy to cope with Isak's absence. Hugo Ekitike is currently performing well, which may help Liverpool during this period.
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Alexander Isak, a striker for Liverpool, is injured and expected to be out for around two months.
Isak joined Liverpool from Newcastle in the summer for £125 million.
The team manager, Arne Slot, managed a six-game unbeaten run by changing tactics.
Hugo Ekitike, another forward, has scored eight league goals this season.
Mohamed Salah is also away, playing at the African Cup of Nations.
Liverpool may consider changing their tactics or possibly recruiting another player.
Recent games had Liverpool use a midfield diamond formation to add control and defense.
The team has focused on defensive stability, reducing chances for opponents to counter-attack.
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