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As winners of the Boca Raton Bowl, Louisville celebrated by eating baked beans out of the trophy 🫘🏆
Only in college football...
Only in college football...
December 23, 2025 at 11:33 PM
As winners of the Boca Raton Bowl, Louisville celebrated by eating baked beans out of the trophy 🫘🏆
Only in college football...
Only in college football...
DK Metcalf has an appeal hearing Tuesday regarding his altercation with a Lions fan during Sunday’s game.
Steelers coach Mike Tomlin declined to discuss specifics until the appeal is decided, but emphasized his support for his WR.
Steelers coach Mike Tomlin declined to discuss specifics until the appeal is decided, but emphasized his support for his WR.
December 23, 2025 at 10:05 PM
DK Metcalf has an appeal hearing Tuesday regarding his altercation with a Lions fan during Sunday’s game.
Steelers coach Mike Tomlin declined to discuss specifics until the appeal is decided, but emphasized his support for his WR.
Steelers coach Mike Tomlin declined to discuss specifics until the appeal is decided, but emphasized his support for his WR.
A new era is starting in the NHL, and there’s plenty for hockey fans to be excited about in the year ahead.
The ‘Quinnesota era’ is one of them.
The ‘Quinnesota era’ is one of them.
December 23, 2025 at 9:25 PM
A new era is starting in the NHL, and there’s plenty for hockey fans to be excited about in the year ahead.
The ‘Quinnesota era’ is one of them.
The ‘Quinnesota era’ is one of them.
Is there a Steph Curry without Steve Kerr?
The Warriors coach gives his take on The Athletic Show, live now on Amazon Fire TV.
📺 www.youtube.com/watch?v=nKkj...
The Warriors coach gives his take on The Athletic Show, live now on Amazon Fire TV.
📺 www.youtube.com/watch?v=nKkj...
December 23, 2025 at 8:34 PM
Is there a Steph Curry without Steve Kerr?
The Warriors coach gives his take on The Athletic Show, live now on Amazon Fire TV.
📺 www.youtube.com/watch?v=nKkj...
The Warriors coach gives his take on The Athletic Show, live now on Amazon Fire TV.
📺 www.youtube.com/watch?v=nKkj...
“Ethical basketball” was born as a talking point in an ideological battle waged online for years now. It’s an ode to a straight-up version of the game most people grew up playing.
And now, it’s a movement that Victor Wembanyama, a student of the game, is preaching to the masses.
And now, it’s a movement that Victor Wembanyama, a student of the game, is preaching to the masses.
December 23, 2025 at 8:24 PM
“Ethical basketball” was born as a talking point in an ideological battle waged online for years now. It’s an ode to a straight-up version of the game most people grew up playing.
And now, it’s a movement that Victor Wembanyama, a student of the game, is preaching to the masses.
And now, it’s a movement that Victor Wembanyama, a student of the game, is preaching to the masses.
Cameron Boozer is on pace to become the first Division I player in 40 years to average at least 23–10–4 😳
December 23, 2025 at 8:05 PM
Cameron Boozer is on pace to become the first Division I player in 40 years to average at least 23–10–4 😳
The NFL Pro Bowl rosters are here.
29 teams were represented in the selections, with the Minnesota Vikings, New York Jets and New Orleans Saints left out of the mix.
29 teams were represented in the selections, with the Minnesota Vikings, New York Jets and New Orleans Saints left out of the mix.
December 23, 2025 at 7:30 PM
The NFL Pro Bowl rosters are here.
29 teams were represented in the selections, with the Minnesota Vikings, New York Jets and New Orleans Saints left out of the mix.
29 teams were represented in the selections, with the Minnesota Vikings, New York Jets and New Orleans Saints left out of the mix.
The National Women’s Soccer League has introduced a roster mechanism to allow teams to pay certain players up to $1 million above the current salary cap.
December 23, 2025 at 5:49 PM
The National Women’s Soccer League has introduced a roster mechanism to allow teams to pay certain players up to $1 million above the current salary cap.
Jake Chatzky (Jets Jake) is the director of social media for “New Heights,” the podcast featuring Jason and Travis Kelce.
Before a Chiefs game in January, Chatzky walked into the Kelces’ suite and met Taylor Swift for the first time.
She, somehow, already knew his name.
Before a Chiefs game in January, Chatzky walked into the Kelces’ suite and met Taylor Swift for the first time.
She, somehow, already knew his name.
December 23, 2025 at 5:22 PM
Jake Chatzky (Jets Jake) is the director of social media for “New Heights,” the podcast featuring Jason and Travis Kelce.
Before a Chiefs game in January, Chatzky walked into the Kelces’ suite and met Taylor Swift for the first time.
She, somehow, already knew his name.
Before a Chiefs game in January, Chatzky walked into the Kelces’ suite and met Taylor Swift for the first time.
She, somehow, already knew his name.
Trevor Lawrence is back in control.
The Jaguars franchise quarterback is riding the hottest four-game stretch of his career.
The Jaguars franchise quarterback is riding the hottest four-game stretch of his career.
December 23, 2025 at 4:07 PM
Trevor Lawrence is back in control.
The Jaguars franchise quarterback is riding the hottest four-game stretch of his career.
The Jaguars franchise quarterback is riding the hottest four-game stretch of his career.
What a year it’s been for women’s basketball in 2025 🏀
Let’s hand out some gifts (winners) and coal (losers) 🎁: http://dlvr.it/TPzNQp
Let’s hand out some gifts (winners) and coal (losers) 🎁: http://dlvr.it/TPzNQp
December 23, 2025 at 4:01 PM
What a year it’s been for women’s basketball in 2025 🏀
Let’s hand out some gifts (winners) and coal (losers) 🎁: http://dlvr.it/TPzNQp
Let’s hand out some gifts (winners) and coal (losers) 🎁: http://dlvr.it/TPzNQp
Philip Rivers, in case you haven’t heard, is a father of 10 and grandpa of one.
He’s packed on a few pounds around his midsection.
And yet, this much is undeniable: The dude can still play.
He’s packed on a few pounds around his midsection.
And yet, this much is undeniable: The dude can still play.
December 23, 2025 at 3:01 PM
Philip Rivers, in case you haven’t heard, is a father of 10 and grandpa of one.
He’s packed on a few pounds around his midsection.
And yet, this much is undeniable: The dude can still play.
He’s packed on a few pounds around his midsection.
And yet, this much is undeniable: The dude can still play.
Ten teams have already clinched playoff berths, but a lot remains up in the air after some crazy finishes in Week 16.
With two weeks of the regular season remaining, the race for the top seed in each conference is still wide open.
With two weeks of the regular season remaining, the race for the top seed in each conference is still wide open.
December 23, 2025 at 1:36 PM
Ten teams have already clinched playoff berths, but a lot remains up in the air after some crazy finishes in Week 16.
With two weeks of the regular season remaining, the race for the top seed in each conference is still wide open.
With two weeks of the regular season remaining, the race for the top seed in each conference is still wide open.
Nikola Jokić didn’t show much emotion after leading the Denver Nuggets to the 2023 NBA championship.
However, when it comes to horses…
However, when it comes to horses…
December 23, 2025 at 1:13 PM
Nikola Jokić didn’t show much emotion after leading the Denver Nuggets to the 2023 NBA championship.
However, when it comes to horses…
However, when it comes to horses…
Despite the loss, Philip Rivers turned back the clock for the Colts in primetime 🔥
◽️ 23/35 comp/att
◽️ 277 pass yards
◽️ 2 pass TD
◽️ 1 INT
◽️ 23/35 comp/att
◽️ 277 pass yards
◽️ 2 pass TD
◽️ 1 INT
December 23, 2025 at 5:55 AM
Despite the loss, Philip Rivers turned back the clock for the Colts in primetime 🔥
◽️ 23/35 comp/att
◽️ 277 pass yards
◽️ 2 pass TD
◽️ 1 INT
◽️ 23/35 comp/att
◽️ 277 pass yards
◽️ 2 pass TD
◽️ 1 INT
BYU freshman AJ Dybantsa put up the first triple-double of his collegiate career.
◽️ 33 PTS
◽️ 10 REB
◽️ 10 AST
◽️ 11/13 FG
◽️ 33 PTS
◽️ 10 REB
◽️ 10 AST
◽️ 11/13 FG
December 23, 2025 at 5:27 AM
BYU freshman AJ Dybantsa put up the first triple-double of his collegiate career.
◽️ 33 PTS
◽️ 10 REB
◽️ 10 AST
◽️ 11/13 FG
◽️ 33 PTS
◽️ 10 REB
◽️ 10 AST
◽️ 11/13 FG
The last three 49ers QBs to throw 5+ TDs in a single game:
◽️ Brock Purdy
◽️ Steve Young
◽️ Joe Montana
◽️ Brock Purdy
◽️ Steve Young
◽️ Joe Montana
December 23, 2025 at 4:53 AM
The last three 49ers QBs to throw 5+ TDs in a single game:
◽️ Brock Purdy
◽️ Steve Young
◽️ Joe Montana
◽️ Brock Purdy
◽️ Steve Young
◽️ Joe Montana
With the Colts' loss, three teams officially punch their ticket to the NFL playoffs:
◽️ Jacksonville Jaguars
◽️ Los Angeles Chargers
◽️ Buffalo Bills
◽️ Jacksonville Jaguars
◽️ Los Angeles Chargers
◽️ Buffalo Bills
December 23, 2025 at 4:25 AM
With the Colts' loss, three teams officially punch their ticket to the NFL playoffs:
◽️ Jacksonville Jaguars
◽️ Los Angeles Chargers
◽️ Buffalo Bills
◽️ Jacksonville Jaguars
◽️ Los Angeles Chargers
◽️ Buffalo Bills
NEWS: The Kansas City Chiefs will be moving from Missouri to a domed stadium in Kansas in 2031, Gov. Laura Kelly confirmed.
December 22, 2025 at 9:40 PM
NEWS: The Kansas City Chiefs will be moving from Missouri to a domed stadium in Kansas in 2031, Gov. Laura Kelly confirmed.
Michael Jordan was likely the first NBA player to have his own private trainer.
Now, Warriors head coach Steve Kerr tells @zenakeita.bsky.social that most of his roster does.
Watch the full interview on The Athletic Show here: www.youtube.com/watch?v=nKkj...
Now, Warriors head coach Steve Kerr tells @zenakeita.bsky.social that most of his roster does.
Watch the full interview on The Athletic Show here: www.youtube.com/watch?v=nKkj...
December 22, 2025 at 9:11 PM
Michael Jordan was likely the first NBA player to have his own private trainer.
Now, Warriors head coach Steve Kerr tells @zenakeita.bsky.social that most of his roster does.
Watch the full interview on The Athletic Show here: www.youtube.com/watch?v=nKkj...
Now, Warriors head coach Steve Kerr tells @zenakeita.bsky.social that most of his roster does.
Watch the full interview on The Athletic Show here: www.youtube.com/watch?v=nKkj...
NEWS: Ravens QB Lamar Jackson is considered day to day after suffering a back injury in Sunday night’s loss to the Patriots.
Following an MRI on Monday, coach John Harbaugh said Jackson had no damage beyond a “significant” back contusion.
Details: www.nytimes.com/athletic/691...
Following an MRI on Monday, coach John Harbaugh said Jackson had no damage beyond a “significant” back contusion.
Details: www.nytimes.com/athletic/691...
December 22, 2025 at 9:07 PM
NEWS: Ravens QB Lamar Jackson is considered day to day after suffering a back injury in Sunday night’s loss to the Patriots.
Following an MRI on Monday, coach John Harbaugh said Jackson had no damage beyond a “significant” back contusion.
Details: www.nytimes.com/athletic/691...
Following an MRI on Monday, coach John Harbaugh said Jackson had no damage beyond a “significant” back contusion.
Details: www.nytimes.com/athletic/691...
Winter is here.
How’s your NBA team doing?
How’s your NBA team doing?
December 22, 2025 at 8:07 PM
Winter is here.
How’s your NBA team doing?
How’s your NBA team doing?
The Notre Dame-USC series will go on hiatus for at least the next two seasons after the schools failed to reach an agreement on a new deal to keep one of college football’s most historic intersectional rivalries active.
December 22, 2025 at 5:38 PM
The Notre Dame-USC series will go on hiatus for at least the next two seasons after the schools failed to reach an agreement on a new deal to keep one of college football’s most historic intersectional rivalries active.
The Athletic spoke with more than 20 people, including current and former staff members, players, school officials and women who interacted with Sherrone Moore on social media, on the condition of anonymity so they could speak candidly about him.
December 22, 2025 at 4:10 PM
The Athletic spoke with more than 20 people, including current and former staff members, players, school officials and women who interacted with Sherrone Moore on social media, on the condition of anonymity so they could speak candidly about him.
For one of college football’s most polarizing programs, that path from red-hot title hopeful to first team out left a scar.
“Getting snubbed, this hurt more than losing the national championship game, I can confidently say that.”
“Getting snubbed, this hurt more than losing the national championship game, I can confidently say that.”
December 22, 2025 at 3:30 PM
For one of college football’s most polarizing programs, that path from red-hot title hopeful to first team out left a scar.
“Getting snubbed, this hurt more than losing the national championship game, I can confidently say that.”
“Getting snubbed, this hurt more than losing the national championship game, I can confidently say that.”