The Pittsburgh Steelers need to win against the Miami Dolphins on "Monday Night Football" to maintain their lead in the AFC North division. Steelers' running back Jaylen Warren is uncertain to play due to an illness, but he is hopeful to participate after receiving medical treatment.
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The Steelers must beat the Dolphins to keep their AFC North division lead.
The Steelers recently defeated the Ravens 27-22 in Week 14.
Jaylen Warren, the Steelers' leading rusher, reported feeling unwell before the game.
Warren has 652 rushing yards and four touchdowns this season.
The Steelers rank 31st in rushing yards in the league.
The Dolphins' defense ranks 20th in terms of rushing yards allowed.
Steelers quarterback Aaron Rodgers may play a larger role if Warren is unable to play.
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Myles Garrett of the Cleveland Browns is close to breaking the NFL single-season sacks record. In a recent game against the Chicago Bears, Garrett recorded 1.5 sacks, bringing his total to 21.5 for the season.
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Myles Garrett is a football player for the Cleveland Browns.
Garrett needs to reach 22.5 sacks to tie the current NFL record.
The record for most sacks in a season is held by Michael Strahan and T.J. Watt with 22.5 sacks.
Garrett recorded 1.5 sacks in a game against the Chicago Bears.
Garrett's team, the Browns, lost to the Bears, scoring only 3 points.
Garrett praised the Bears' quarterback Caleb Williams for his ability to avoid defenders.
Garrett has a total of 124 sacks over his NFL career.
The Browns' current coach is Kevin Stefanski, and their rookie quarterback is Shedeur Sanders.
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Kansas City Chiefs quarterback Patrick Mahomes suffered an ACL tear in a game against the Los Angeles Chargers, ending his 2025-26 season. After his injury, many in the sports community, including LSU coach Lane Kiffin and other athletes, expressed their support for Mahomes.
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Patrick Mahomes is the quarterback for the Kansas City Chiefs.
He injured his left knee and was later diagnosed with a torn ACL.
The injury happened during a game against the Los Angeles Chargers.
Due to the injury, Mahomes will miss the rest of the 2025-26 season.
Mahomes shared a message on social media thanking fans and expressing determination to recover.
Lane Kiffin, the new LSU Tigers head coach, and other sports figures showed support for Mahomes online.
The injury and subsequent game loss mean the Chiefs are out of playoff contention for the first time since Mahomes joined the team in 2017.
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DraftKings is offering a promotion where new users can place a $5 bet on the Dolphins-Steelers Monday Night Football game. If the bet wins, users receive $200 in bonus bets. The promotion requires that the initial bet be on odds of -500 or longer.
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DraftKings offers $200 in bonus bets for a $5 winning bet on the Dolphins vs. Steelers game.
The initial bet must have odds of -500 or longer.
The Dolphins have a 6-7 record and need a win to stay in playoff contention.
The Steelers can secure first place in the AFC North with a win.
Some specific bets mentioned include Tua Tagovailoa gaining 150+ passing yards.
New users need to register and make a $5 bet before the game begins.
Bonus bets must be used within a week after issue.
Newsweek could earn a commission if users register through links in the article.
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The Kansas City Chiefs have been eliminated from the NFL playoffs after quarterback Patrick Mahomes injured his knee. Mahomes tore his ACL, which puts his ability to play next season in doubt. This injury could impact the team's future, including the possibility of star player Travis Kelce leaving the team.
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Patrick Mahomes, quarterback for the Kansas City Chiefs, tore his ACL.
The Chiefs are no longer in the playoffs for this season.
Mahomes' injury raises concerns about his readiness for the 2026 season.
Cam Newton, former NFL quarterback, suggests the injury could lead to Travis Kelce retiring.
Mahomes played 14 games this season with strong performance stats.
At 30 years old, Mahomes will focus on recovering from his knee injury.
The team's future is uncertain due to the potential loss of key players.
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The New York Mets have been making changes to their roster, including trading Brandon Nimmo and letting Pete Alonso and Edwin Díaz leave. They are open to trading Mark Vientos after signing Jorge Polanco to a two-year deal. Mark Vientos, who struggled this season, still has four years under team control.
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The Mets traded Brandon Nimmo to the Texas Rangers.
Pete Alonso and Edwin Díaz left the team through free agency.
The Mets signed Jorge Polanco to a two-year contract worth $40 million.
Mark Vientos, a 26-year-old infielder/designated hitter, might be traded by the Mets.
Brett Baty is expected to be the Mets' main third baseman going forward.
Vientos had a slow start this season, finishing with a .702 OPS and 17 home runs.
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The Houston Astros, a baseball team, are expected to lose their top pitcher, Framber Valdez, in free agency this offseason. Valdez might sign a large contract with another team, as the Astros may not afford his market value.
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The Houston Astros missed the postseason this year after losing key players.
Kyle Tucker and Alex Bregman left the Astros last winter for other teams.
Framber Valdez is predicted to leave the Astros for free agency.
Valdez's post-All-Star Break performance included a 5.20 ERA.
He is expected to sign a big deal, possibly around $190 million.
Teams like the San Francisco Giants, New York Mets, and Baltimore Orioles might be interested in Valdez.
The Mets may pursue Valdez due to their recent loss of talent.
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Juan Soto signed a big contract with the New York Mets, but the team missed the playoffs last year. Rumors suggested there were tensions between Soto and teammate Francisco Lindor. Soto, however, said in an interview that he gets along well with Lindor, aiming to calm concerns about issues in the team's clubhouse.
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Juan Soto signed a $765 million contract with the New York Mets.
The Mets did not make the playoffs last season.
There were reports of a "chilly" relationship between Soto and Francisco Lindor.
Rumors about problems in the team's clubhouse have worried fans.
Soto stated in an interview that he and Lindor get along well.
The Mets hope to reach the World Series with Soto and Lindor leading the team.
Pete Alonso, another key player, has left the Mets for the Baltimore Orioles.
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A viral video revealed how Joe Hendry made a surprise appearance at a WWE event by crawling from under the ring. The moment was crafted to make it seem like Hendry appeared suddenly to confront The Miz. This surprise entry played a part in a comedic segment during the event.
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Joe Hendry made a surprise appearance at WWE's "Saturday Night’s Main Event."
A video on TikTok showed Hendry crawling out from under the ring apron.
The segment involved The Miz and R-Truth, and exposed The Miz taking a tournament spot meant for Hendry.
The Miz tried to attack Hendry, but Hendry overpowered him with a Fallaway Slam.
Hendry is scheduled to compete in a Fatal 4-Way match on December 16.
The match will determine the Number One Contender for the NXT Championship.
Hendry's comedic segment connected well with the audience at the event.
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Head coach Kyle Shanahan of the San Francisco 49ers shared details about the fallout with player Brandon Aiyuk. Aiyuk, recovering from an ACL injury, missed team meetings and activities, leading to the removal of guarantees in his contract. The situation resulted in Aiyuk being placed on a list that indicates he's left the team.
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The San Francisco 49ers have a 10-4 record in the 2025 season.
Brandon Aiyuk suffered a torn ACL in 2024 and has been recovering.
Aiyuk was expected to play in 2025 but did not due to issues with the team.
The 49ers removed guarantees from Aiyuk's contract after his recovery.
Aiyuk missed team meetings and did not participate in team activities.
The team placed Aiyuk on the reserve/left squad list, indicating a departure.
Coach Kyle Shanahan stated he has not seen Aiyuk in a month.
Aiyuk signed a four-year, $120 million contract extension in August 2024.
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Wales rugby captain Jac Morgan will join the Gloucester rugby team at the end of the current season. He has played for the Ospreys since 2021 and is currently dealing with a shoulder injury that may prevent him from participating in the 2026 Six Nations tournament.
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Jac Morgan is the captain of the Wales rugby team.
He will join Gloucester at the end of the current season.
Morgan is 25 years old and plays in the back row position.
He has been playing for the Ospreys since 2021.
Morgan has played 24 matches for Wales and two for the British and Irish Lions.
He is recovering from a shoulder injury that might keep him out of the 2026 Six Nations.
The number of professional rugby clubs in Wales will decrease from four to three by 2027.
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The New York Mets did not offer a new contract to Pete Alonso, who has signed with the Baltimore Orioles. Juan Soto mentioned he knew beforehand about Alonso's departure. The Mets have added new players like Marcus Semien this offseason and might make more moves.
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The Mets traded Brandon Nimmo and lost Pete Alonso and Edwin Díaz to free agency.
Pete Alonso signed a five-year, $155 million contract with the Baltimore Orioles.
The Mets reportedly did not make any offer to Alonso.
Juan Soto revealed he was already aware Alonso would not return to the Mets.
Soto stated that he stays in contact with the team about major decisions.
Alonso is the Mets' all-time leader in home runs.
The Mets have added Marcus Semien, Jorge Polanco, and Devin Williams in the offseason.
The Mets may still make additional player moves during the next free agency period.
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The owner of the Toronto Blue Jays, Edward Rogers, suggested he would like Bo Bichette, a key player for the team, to remain with the Blue Jays. He mentioned that decisions on Bichette's future contract are handled by the team's president and general manager.
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Rogers Communications owns the Toronto Blue Jays.
Bo Bichette has been a starting shortstop for the Blue Jays since 2019.
Edward Rogers hinted at wanting Bichette to stay with the team but said final decisions are up to the president and general manager.
The Blue Jays have already spent $240 million on new players, showing their commitment to strengthening the team.
There is interest in signing Bichette, but he might need to change positions.
The team is also looking at other free agents, such as Kyle Tucker.
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Martin O'Neill stepped down as interim manager of Celtic after winning seven out of eight games. Wilfried Nancy, who took over permanently, has lost his first three matches. O'Neill expressed his willingness to continue if asked but accepted the club's decision.
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Martin O'Neill managed Celtic temporarily, stepping in after Brendan Rodgers resigned.
O'Neill's interim period lasted about five weeks, during which he secured seven wins in eight games.
Wilfried Nancy, the new permanent manager, lost his first three matches with Celtic.
O'Neill felt invigorated by his brief return and said he would have stayed on if asked by the club.
O'Neill mentioned that success in management requires time and support from players.
He believes Celtic needs harmony amid tensions between fans and the club's board.
O'Neill expressed that he still has enthusiasm for football management.
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Kansas City Chiefs tight end Travis Kelce may face NFL punishment for not speaking to the media after a recent game. This follows the team's elimination from playoff contention and emphasizes previous incidents where Kelce ignored media obligations.
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The Kansas City Chiefs lost to the Los Angeles Chargers, knocking them out of playoff contention.
The Chiefs' record is now 6-8 for the season.
Chiefs quarterback Patrick Mahomes tore his ACL and won't play for the rest of the regular season.
Travis Kelce had seven catches for 70 yards against the Chargers.
Kelce refused media interviews after the game, which is against NFL rules unless a player has a concussion.
Kelce has ignored media duties multiple times this season.
The NFL has fined players in the past for skipping media interviews.
The NFL did not fine Kelce for a similar incident after a previous game, but this could change.
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The LA Clippers, with a poor record this season, are considering trading some of their high-profile players, including James Harden and Kawhi Leonard. The team's recent performance and player issues make trades a possibility to improve their situation.
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The LA Clippers have a 6-19 record and rank 13th in the Western Conference.
The team added three former All-Stars, including Chris Paul, Bradley Beal, and Brook Lopez, over the summer.
Chris Paul is set to leave the team, but he cannot be traded until December 15 due to NBA rules.
The Clippers are considering trading James Harden, who is seen as having "neutral value."
Kawhi Leonard's trade potential is reduced due to his injury history and involvement in the Aspiration scandal.
James Harden signed a two-season, $81.5 million deal with an option for 2026-27.
Kawhi Leonard is in the second year of a three-year, $149.5 million contract with a guaranteed salary for next year.
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An NFL executive predicts a worsening relationship between Joe Burrow and the Cincinnati Bengals. Although Burrow recently signed a long-term contract, his recent comments and performance suggest he may not be happy with his current situation.
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Joe Burrow, quarterback for the Cincinnati Bengals, recently expressed that he isn't enjoying playing football.
An NFL executive thinks the problem might be more to do with the Bengals than Burrow himself.
The executive doubts Burrow will quit football but believes tensions may rise between him and the team.
Burrow signed a five-year, $275 million contract extension with the Bengals in September 2023.
Health has been an issue for Burrow; he has played 32 games since signing the contract.
In a recent game against the Ravens, Burrow had 225 yards passing, with two interceptions, and has struggled with performance recently.
Burrow has completed 60.5% of his passes this season, with a passer rating of 84.3.
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The San Diego Padres are facing financial challenges in keeping their players. After losing pitcher Dylan Cease to the Toronto Blue Jays, predictions suggest they will also lose veteran pitcher Michael King in free agency due to budget constraints. As a result, teams like the Boston Red Sox, New York Yankees, and Baltimore Orioles are interested in signing King.
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The San Diego Padres have financial difficulties affecting their ability to keep current players.
Dylan Cease left the Padres for the Toronto Blue Jays with a $210 million contract.
Predictions indicate the Padres will lose pitcher Michael King in free agency.
The Padres lack the funds needed to re-sign Michael King.
Boston Red Sox, New York Yankees, and Baltimore Orioles are interested in Michael King.
Michael King had a good performance with a 3.10 ERA over two seasons with the Padres.
Michael King is projected to sign a contract worth $75 million.
The Padres need to find a replacement for King, but affordable options are limited.
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The Africa Cup of Nations (AFCON) 2025 will take place in Morocco, starting in Rabat. The tournament includes 24 teams divided into six groups, with the final scheduled for January 18 at the Prince Moulay Abdellah Stadium. The event features 68 matches across nine venues in six cities, beginning with the group stage on December 21 and concluding with knockout rounds.
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AFCON 2025 will be held in Morocco.
The tournament starts in Rabat and concludes on January 18.
24 teams are participating, divided into six groups.
Nine venues across six cities will host the matches.
The tournament begins with a group stage from December 21 to December 31.
Knockout stages start on January 3, featuring rounds including the round of 16, quarterfinals, semifinals, and final.
Matches that are tied after regular time go into extra time and potentially penalty shootouts.
Egypt is noted as the team with the most AFCON titles.
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Michigan is looking for a new head coach for its football team and is considering Kenny Dillingham from Arizona State. The Wolverines recently fired their previous coach, Sherrone Moore, and are now preparing for an upcoming bowl game with interim coach Biff Poggi. Dillingham has not yet discussed the position with Michigan but expressed respect for the Michigan job.
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Michigan's football team is searching for a new head coach.
Kenny Dillingham from Arizona State is one of the main candidates.
Michigan fired coach Sherrone Moore after a less successful season.
Biff Poggi is currently acting as interim head coach.
Michigan will play Texas in the Citrus Bowl on December 31.
Dillingham has a coaching record of 22 wins and 16 losses in his second season at Arizona State.
He confirmed he has not spoken with Michigan about the job yet.
Arizona State will play Duke in the Sun Bowl on December 31.
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