BBC One will broadcast two FA Cup third-round football matches live. Macclesfield will play against Crystal Palace, and Tottenham will face Aston Villa, both on January 10th.
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Macclesfield, a non-league team, will play Crystal Palace in the FA Cup third round on January 10th at 12:15 GMT.
BBC One will show both the Macclesfield vs. Crystal Palace and Tottenham vs. Aston Villa matches live.
Tottenham and Aston Villa, both in the Premier League, will play their match at 17:45 GMT on the same day.
Both games will also be available on the BBC iPlayer and BBC Sport website and app.
Crystal Palace won the FA Cup last season by beating Manchester City in the final.
Macclesfield competes in the sixth-tier National League North.
In total, 32 third-round FA Cup matches are scheduled from January 9th to 12th.
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Michigan's football team is going through a big change after coach Sherrone Moore was fired due to issues with a staff member and legal problems. The team has named assistant coach Biff Poggi as interim coach, while Kenny Dillingham is being discussed as a possible long-term replacement. Michigan is looking to fill the coaching position quickly because of upcoming recruitment and player transfer deadlines.
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Michigan fired head coach Sherrone Moore after an internal investigation and legal issues.
Assistant coach Biff Poggi was named interim coach for the Citrus Bowl.
The team had a successful 2025 season with a 9-3 record and strong recruitment, including top player Bryce Underwood.
Kenny Dillingham is a potential candidate for the head coach role due to his success at Arizona State.
Dillingham is known for developing quarterbacks and previously worked at several other universities.
Michigan needs to stabilize its program quickly because of recruiting and player transfer deadlines.
The new coach will need to handle both recruitment and maintain stability in the team.
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Penn State hired Matt Campbell as its new head football coach after a search that began with firing James Franklin. The hiring process faced challenges, but Campbell eventually accepted the role with concerns about his recruiting skills. The team will need strong recruiting to succeed, especially with a low ranking for the next class.
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Penn State fired head coach James Franklin on October 12 after a 3-3 start to the season.
Virginia Tech hired James Franklin on November 17, which reduced the Penn State buyout owed to him.
Penn State considered several coaches, including Marcus Freeman, Matt Rhule, and Curt Cignetti, before choosing Matt Campbell.
Concerns existed about Matt Campbell's recruiting abilities, particularly for a top Big Ten program.
Campbell has not used an agent and has limited experience in recruiting through the transfer portal.
After losing recruits to Virginia Tech, Penn State needs a strong recruiting effort to improve its future class rankings.
PSU's football class of 2026 is currently ranked 156th, while Virginia Tech's is 24th.
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Diego Pavia, a college football player at Vanderbilt, has one more game before heading to the NFL Draft. Pavia revealed he almost played at Jackson State for Deion Sanders, but chose New Mexico State instead. He became successful there and continued his success at Vanderbilt, becoming a Heisman Trophy finalist.
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Diego Pavia plays for Vanderbilt and has one game left in his college career.
Vanderbilt will play against Iowa in the ReliaQuest Bowl on December 31.
Pavia started his college career at New Mexico Military Institute before transferring to New Mexico State.
Deion Sanders recruited Pavia for Jackson State, but Pavia decided to join New Mexico State.
Pavia had a successful second season at New Mexico State with 33 touchdowns.
At Vanderbilt, he helped improve the team and became a finalist for the Heisman Trophy.
This season, Pavia threw for 3,192 yards, with 27 passing touchdowns and eight interceptions.
He also achieved 826 rushing yards and nine rushing touchdowns.
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American skier Lindsey Vonn became the oldest person to win a downhill World Cup race at age 41. Vonn, who retired in 2019 due to knee issues, returned to competition and won the recent race in St Moritz, marking her 83rd World Cup victory.
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Lindsey Vonn is an American skier and former Olympic medalist.
She retired from skiing in February 2019 because of knee problems.
Vonn returned to competitive skiing in December 2024.
She won a downhill World Cup race in St Moritz at age 41.
Her winning time was one minute and 29.63 seconds.
This victory was her 83rd World Cup win and first since 2018.
Vonn has won four overall World Cup titles in her career.
The race in St Moritz was the start of the downhill World Cup season.
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The New York Mets missed the postseason and lost key players, including Pete Alonso and Edwin Diaz. Now, they are considering a trade with the St. Louis Cardinals for Willson Contreras to fill Alonso's position. Contreras may waive his no-trade clause to join the Mets, who are aiming to remain competitive.
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The Mets missed the postseason and lost players Pete Alonso and Edwin Diaz.
They replaced Edwin Diaz with Devin Williams.
The Mets are considering trading for Willson Contreras from the Cardinals to replace Alonso.
Contreras has a no-trade clause, meaning he must agree to be traded.
If the Mets take on most of Contreras' contract, they could acquire him for minor league prospects.
The Cardinals are open to trading Contreras as they rebuild their team.
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Urban Meyer, former Ohio State head coach, responded to rumors about him becoming Michigan's head coach with a firm "No shot." Meyer is known for his successful record against Michigan and does not intend to switch sides in the rivalry.
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Urban Meyer coached Ohio State from 2012 to 2018.
Meyer had a perfect 7-0 record against Michigan during his time as head coach.
Rumors have connected Meyer to various coaching jobs, including at Penn State, LSU, and Florida.
Michigan fired head coach Sherrone Moore, leading to speculation about Meyer's possible involvement.
Meyer confirmed he is not interested in coaching Michigan.
Meyer's college coaching career boasts a record of 187 wins and 32 losses.
He has won three national championships, two with Florida and one with Ohio State.
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Liverpool manager Arne Slot plans to meet with Mohamed Salah to discuss his role in the upcoming match against Brighton after Salah expressed frustration about being benched. Rumors about Salah's future at Liverpool have emerged, with interest shown by a Saudi club. Slot has confirmed that discussions about Salah's role and future are ongoing.
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Liverpool manager Arne Slot will meet Mohamed Salah to decide his involvement in the upcoming match against Brighton.
Salah, a key player for Liverpool, has been benched in the last three games, causing frustration.
Salah expressed feelings of being undervalued by the club, saying he was "thrown under the bus."
Rumors about Salah leaving Liverpool have started, with interest from the Saudi Pro League.
Despite the rumors, Slot said he has no reason not to want Salah to stay at the club.
Salah will leave Liverpool soon to join the Africa Cup of Nations.
Slot confirmed that discussions about Salah's role began following a recent match.
Another Liverpool player, Alexander Isak, will be evaluated before the match against Brighton due to an injury concern.
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The Indianapolis Colts are addressing challenges this season, including quarterback issues after losing Daniel Jones to injury. They have brought in retired quarterback Philip Rivers to potentially start in upcoming games. Wide receiver Michael Pittman Jr. discussed the team's efforts to improve from a 1-4 record and his partnership with Oral-B.
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The Colts lost quarterback Daniel Jones to an Achilles injury.
Philip Rivers, who previously played for the Colts, has come out of retirement at age 44.
Michael Pittman Jr. has expressed confidence in Rivers' understanding of the team's offense.
The Colts currently have a 1-4 record this season.
Pittman emphasized the importance of focusing on daily efforts to improve team performance.
Pittman is partnering with Oral-B, promoting their new IO series toothbrush.
Colts' mascot Blue received a set of new teeth as part of the Oral-B campaign.
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Dallas Cowboys quarterback Dak Prescott has defended wide receiver George Pickens after criticism for his performance in a recent game. Prescott said Pickens has been doing well in practice and remains important to the team. Pickens has had a strong season overall, contributing significantly to the Cowboys' offense.
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Dak Prescott defended George Pickens amid criticism for his performance against the Detroit Lions.
Pickens caught five passes for 37 yards in the game against the Lions.
Prescott praised Pickens for his practice performance as the team prepares for a game against the Minnesota Vikings.
The Cowboys acquired Pickens from the Pittsburgh Steelers in an offseason trade.
This season, Pickens has caught 78 passes for 1,179 yards and eight touchdowns.
Pickens is 24 years old and will become a free agent after this season.
The Dallas Cowboys currently have a record of 6-6-1 and are in the NFC playoff race.
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WWE is planning to make major changes to its "Friday Night SmackDown" show by 2026, aiming to improve its content and appeal. There have been criticisms about the show's current state, and changes are expected to involve upgrading the roster and moving to a three-hour format.
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WWE plans to upgrade "Friday Night SmackDown" in 2026.
The show has faced criticism for being unexciting and not fully using some prominent wrestlers.
WWE aims to improve the creative aspects of "SmackDown."
The show may return to a three-hour format.
Upcoming episodes will feature prominent wrestlers like Cody Rhodes and honor John Cena.
WWE United States Champion Ilja Dragunov will defend his title against Tommaso Ciampa.
WWE is also making changes to "Saturday Night's Main Event."
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The New York Yankees are considering a trade involving Jazz Chisholm Jr. for Ketel Marte from the Arizona Diamondbacks. This potential trade would involve the Yankees sending Jazz Chisholm Jr. and two pitching prospects to the Diamondbacks in exchange for Marte, who has a $116 million contract.
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The Yankees are looking to improve their team by possibly trading Jazz Chisholm Jr.
Ketel Marte is the player the Yankees are interested in acquiring from the Arizona Diamondbacks.
Marte has a contract worth $116 million with five years remaining and a player option for 2031.
The proposed trade would send Jazz Chisholm Jr. and two Yankees pitching prospects to Arizona.
Ketel Marte is an experienced player with three All-Star selections and has hit 64 home runs over the last two seasons.
The Diamondbacks seek pitching talent and a potential long-term second baseman, making this trade appealing to them.
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The Kansas City Chiefs are struggling this NFL season, having been eliminated from winning their division and facing an uphill battle to make the playoffs. Quarterback Patrick Mahomes has dropped in the NFL quarterback rankings after a tough performance against the Houston Texans. He is now ranked 12th, his lowest rank this season.
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The Kansas City Chiefs have a current record of 6 wins and 7 losses.
The Chiefs are no longer in the running to win the AFC West title.
To make the playoffs, the Chiefs need to win their final four games and rely on other teams' results.
Patrick Mahomes dropped from No. 7 to No. 12 in the NFL's weekly quarterback rankings.
Mahomes had a difficult game against the Houston Texans, throwing three interceptions.
This season, Mahomes has completed 63.1% of his passes for 3,398 yards, with 22 touchdowns and 10 interceptions.
He also has 407 rushing yards and four rushing touchdowns, but has lost three fumbles.
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Sierra Hull, a bluegrass musician from Tennessee, received four Grammy nominations for her album "A Tip Toe High Wire." Hull's year included performances with well-known musicians, appearances on television, and participation in collaborative projects. She values these milestones and acknowledges the shared successes with her team.
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Sierra Hull is a bluegrass musician from Byrdstown, Tennessee.
Hull received four Grammy nominations for her album "A Tip Toe High Wire."
She released this album in March, and it is her first in over five years.
Hull performed with well-known artists like Willie Nelson and Bob Dylan.
She appeared on "The Tonight Show Starring Jimmy Fallon" with Steve Martin and Alison Brown.
Hull participated in a joint bluegrass album with Steve Martin and Alison Brown.
She and her band were invited to perform at NPR's Tiny Desk concert series.
Hull feels her Grammy nominations are a shared achievement with her team.
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Tom Brady gave advice to Chicago Bears quarterback Caleb Williams about the importance of passing accuracy for playoff success in the NFL. Brady emphasized that quarterbacks need to be precise with their throws, especially in tough situations like the playoffs where defense is strong. Williams and the Bears are close to securing a playoff spot with their current record.
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Caleb Williams is the quarterback for the Chicago Bears, a former No. 1 NFL draft pick.
The Bears currently have a 9-4 record and are aiming for a playoff spot.
Tom Brady, a seven-time Super Bowl winner, spoke on a show about the importance of passing accuracy for quarterbacks.
According to Brady, accurate passing is crucial in playoffs when games are closely contested.
Williams has improved his performance from last season, with nearly 3,000 passing yards and about 20 touchdowns this year.
The Bears, ranked seventh in the NFC playoff picture, have four games remaining in the season.
Brady believes the NFL is primarily focused on passing and has always been that way.
The Bears' next game is against the Cleveland Browns, led by quarterback Shedeur Sanders.
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Baltimore Ravens quarterback Lamar Jackson has faced a challenging 2025 NFL season due to injuries, leading to increased scrutiny over his performance and his relationship with head coach John Harbaugh. Fox Sports analyst Nick Wright has publicly questioned the strength of their relationship, especially given Jackson's difficulties on the field and Harbaugh's handling of his injury recovery.
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Lamar Jackson, the Ravens' quarterback, missed three games in 2025 due to a hamstring injury.
Since returning from injury, Jackson has struggled, turning the ball over six times and scoring two touchdowns in four games.
The Ravens hold a 6-7 record and are currently battling for a playoff spot.
Analyst Nick Wright questioned the relationship between Jackson and coach John Harbaugh, speculating tension between them.
Jackson has faced multiple injuries this season, including issues with his knee and toe.
Overall, Jackson has thrown for 2,060 yards, 16 touchdowns, and five interceptions this season.
He has also rushed for 307 yards but lacks a 20-yard run, an unusual occurrence in his career.
Jackson and the Ravens are set to play against the Cincinnati Bengals this Sunday.
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Kalen DeBoer, head coach at Alabama, is linked to rumors about a job opening at the University of Michigan. Alabama faces a crucial game against Oklahoma soon, and ESPN's Paul Finebaum suggests that if Alabama loses, DeBoer might consider the Michigan job.
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Alabama is preparing for a College Football Playoff game against Oklahoma on December 19.
Kalen DeBoer is Alabama's head coach and has been mentioned in rumors about the Michigan head coach position.
Michigan's head coach job is available after Sherrone Moore was fired.
DeBoer has previously been linked to the Penn State job but showed no interest.
Paul Finebaum, a sports analyst, thinks DeBoer may reconsider the Michigan job if Alabama loses to Oklahoma.
The game against Oklahoma will be shown on ABC and ESPN.
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The Toronto Blue Jays are one of the leading teams aiming to sign baseball player Kyle Tucker. Tucker is expected to get a $427 million contract, and the Yankees and Dodgers are also interested, but the Dodgers might not match the deal length needed.
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Kyle Tucker is a current player for the Chicago Cubs.
Tucker is expected to sign a contract worth $427 million.
The Toronto Blue Jays, New York Yankees, and Los Angeles Dodgers are interested in signing Tucker.
The Dodgers are less likely to sign Tucker because they are not offering a long contract.
The Yankees might choose Cody Bellinger over Tucker.
The Blue Jays are showing strong interest and have a direct need for Tucker's role in the outfield.
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The article discusses rumors about the San Francisco 49ers considering a trade for quarterback Joe Burrow. Former NFL player Kurt Warner shared his opinion on whether the 49ers should pursue Burrow to replace their current quarterback, Brock Purdy. The article also highlights Purdy's performance and recent struggles, along with Burrow's achievements and reputation as an elite player.
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The San Francisco 49ers are reportedly committed to quarterback Brock Purdy but face outside criticism of his performance.
Rumors suggest the Cincinnati Bengals might trade their quarterback, Joe Burrow, as they may miss the NFL playoffs for the third consecutive year.
Joe Burrow has expressed dissatisfaction with his current situation, fueling trade speculation.
Former NFL MVP Kurt Warner commented on the possibility of the 49ers trading for Burrow, suggesting Burrow is a better quarterback than Purdy.
In 2023, Brock Purdy had impressive statistics, including 4,280 passing yards and 31 touchdowns, and was named to the Pro Bowl.
Joe Burrow has also been named to the Pro Bowl twice and led the league in passing yards and touchdowns last season.
Burrow is often compared to legendary quarterback Joe Montana for his composure in high-pressure situations.
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The Indianapolis Colts are considering trading for another quarterback after Daniel Jones injured his Achilles and is out for the season. There is talk about trading for Mac Jones from the San Francisco 49ers, as the Colts lack strong draft picks or free agency options for finding a new quarterback. Mac Jones has improved his performance significantly this season, making him a possible trade target.
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The Indianapolis Colts lost quarterback Daniel Jones for the season due to an Achilles injury.
The Colts had been performing well but have lost three games in a row recently.
With few good draft picks, finding a new quarterback via the NFL Draft is difficult for the Colts.
Mac Jones of the San Francisco 49ers is suggested as a good trade option for the Colts.
Mac Jones played well this season, covering for an injured teammate in several games.
The Colts are seeking a strong quarterback due to their current urgency to compete.
Alternatives like Anthony Richardson have not worked out well, and Philip Rivers is a temporary solution.
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