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The 21st century has officially completed its first quarter, and what a time it has been in the world of women’s basketball.
◽Rise of NIL
◽WNBA, WNBPA agree on historic CBA
◽Pat Summitt coaches her final game
Here are the most defining moments of the last 25 years: www.nytimes.com/athletic/692...
◽Rise of NIL
◽WNBA, WNBPA agree on historic CBA
◽Pat Summitt coaches her final game
Here are the most defining moments of the last 25 years: www.nytimes.com/athletic/692...
2025 was another milestone year for the still-growing sports card world.
December 30, 2025 at 9:49 PM
2025 was another milestone year for the still-growing sports card world.
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From @theathletic.com: New England Patriots wide receiver Stefon Diggs faces felony charges of strangulation or suffocation and assault pertaining to an incident that allegedly occurred on Dec. 2.
Patriots WR Stefon Diggs facing felony charges of strangulation, assault
Diggs is facing felony charges of strangulation and assault regarding an incident that allegedly occurred on Dec. 2.
nyti.ms
December 30, 2025 at 6:32 PM
From @theathletic.com: New England Patriots wide receiver Stefon Diggs faces felony charges of strangulation or suffocation and assault pertaining to an incident that allegedly occurred on Dec. 2.
Week 18 has arrived in the NFL, and there are only two playoff spots left to be decided.
@joshkendall.bsky.social and @chadgraff.bsky.social's latest Power Rankings:
@joshkendall.bsky.social and @chadgraff.bsky.social's latest Power Rankings:
December 30, 2025 at 8:11 PM
Week 18 has arrived in the NFL, and there are only two playoff spots left to be decided.
@joshkendall.bsky.social and @chadgraff.bsky.social's latest Power Rankings:
@joshkendall.bsky.social and @chadgraff.bsky.social's latest Power Rankings:
What was the best moment of 2025 for the USWNT? 🇺🇸
@tamerra-griffin.bsky.social praises coach Emma Hayes’ vision for the team coming to fruition.
@tamerra-griffin.bsky.social praises coach Emma Hayes’ vision for the team coming to fruition.
December 30, 2025 at 8:04 PM
What was the best moment of 2025 for the USWNT? 🇺🇸
@tamerra-griffin.bsky.social praises coach Emma Hayes’ vision for the team coming to fruition.
@tamerra-griffin.bsky.social praises coach Emma Hayes’ vision for the team coming to fruition.
NEWS: The Cowboys released veteran cornerback Trevon Diggs on Tuesday with one game remaining in the season.
December 30, 2025 at 7:13 PM
NEWS: The Cowboys released veteran cornerback Trevon Diggs on Tuesday with one game remaining in the season.
December 30, 2025 at 6:51 PM
The 21st century has officially completed its first quarter, and what a time it has been in the world of women’s basketball.
◽Rise of NIL
◽WNBA, WNBPA agree on historic CBA
◽Pat Summitt coaches her final game
Here are the most defining moments of the last 25 years: www.nytimes.com/athletic/692...
◽Rise of NIL
◽WNBA, WNBPA agree on historic CBA
◽Pat Summitt coaches her final game
Here are the most defining moments of the last 25 years: www.nytimes.com/athletic/692...
December 30, 2025 at 6:32 PM
The 21st century has officially completed its first quarter, and what a time it has been in the world of women’s basketball.
◽Rise of NIL
◽WNBA, WNBPA agree on historic CBA
◽Pat Summitt coaches her final game
Here are the most defining moments of the last 25 years: www.nytimes.com/athletic/692...
◽Rise of NIL
◽WNBA, WNBPA agree on historic CBA
◽Pat Summitt coaches her final game
Here are the most defining moments of the last 25 years: www.nytimes.com/athletic/692...
NEWS: Patriots wide receiver Stefon Diggs faces felony charges of strangulation or suffocation and assault pertaining to an incident that allegedly occurred on Dec. 2.
Diggs had his motion hearing on Tuesday morning and has an arraignment scheduled for Jan. 23.
Diggs had his motion hearing on Tuesday morning and has an arraignment scheduled for Jan. 23.
December 30, 2025 at 5:49 PM
NEWS: Patriots wide receiver Stefon Diggs faces felony charges of strangulation or suffocation and assault pertaining to an incident that allegedly occurred on Dec. 2.
Diggs had his motion hearing on Tuesday morning and has an arraignment scheduled for Jan. 23.
Diggs had his motion hearing on Tuesday morning and has an arraignment scheduled for Jan. 23.
There’s actually nothing strange at all about 2025’s Strange But True Player of the Year, Paul Skenes.
But does Strange But True stuff keep happening when this man takes the mound?
Of course it does. He’s a Pirate.
But does Strange But True stuff keep happening when this man takes the mound?
Of course it does. He’s a Pirate.
December 30, 2025 at 4:55 PM
There’s actually nothing strange at all about 2025’s Strange But True Player of the Year, Paul Skenes.
But does Strange But True stuff keep happening when this man takes the mound?
Of course it does. He’s a Pirate.
But does Strange But True stuff keep happening when this man takes the mound?
Of course it does. He’s a Pirate.
Week 18 NFL QB rankings are here, and the focus is on Cam Ward.
Ward’s best moments this season should have the Titans feeling optimistic about their No. 1 pick from the 2025 NFL Draft.
Ward’s best moments this season should have the Titans feeling optimistic about their No. 1 pick from the 2025 NFL Draft.
December 30, 2025 at 3:54 PM
Week 18 NFL QB rankings are here, and the focus is on Cam Ward.
Ward’s best moments this season should have the Titans feeling optimistic about their No. 1 pick from the 2025 NFL Draft.
Ward’s best moments this season should have the Titans feeling optimistic about their No. 1 pick from the 2025 NFL Draft.
The Las Vegas Raiders are the current favorites to land the No. 1 pick for the 2026 NFL Draft.
And in @nickbaumgardner.bsky.social's latest mock, he has them selecting Oregon QB Dante Moore 👀
And in @nickbaumgardner.bsky.social's latest mock, he has them selecting Oregon QB Dante Moore 👀
December 30, 2025 at 3:09 PM
The Las Vegas Raiders are the current favorites to land the No. 1 pick for the 2026 NFL Draft.
And in @nickbaumgardner.bsky.social's latest mock, he has them selecting Oregon QB Dante Moore 👀
And in @nickbaumgardner.bsky.social's latest mock, he has them selecting Oregon QB Dante Moore 👀
Cooper Flagg and Kon Knueppel are off to historic starts to their NBA careers.
It’s time to talk about a truly terrific NBA Rookie of the Year race shaping up between these two former teammates.
It’s time to talk about a truly terrific NBA Rookie of the Year race shaping up between these two former teammates.
December 30, 2025 at 1:05 PM
Cooper Flagg and Kon Knueppel are off to historic starts to their NBA careers.
It’s time to talk about a truly terrific NBA Rookie of the Year race shaping up between these two former teammates.
It’s time to talk about a truly terrific NBA Rookie of the Year race shaping up between these two former teammates.
So… the Atlanta Falcons won, and now the NFC South champion could be complicated.
Allow us to explain:
Allow us to explain:
The Falcons won, and now the NFC South champion could be complicated
A win by the Panthers over the Bucs on Saturday clinches the NFC South. If the Bucs win, the Falcons-Saints game on Sunday comes into play.
www.nytimes.com
December 30, 2025 at 4:40 AM
So… the Atlanta Falcons won, and now the NFC South champion could be complicated.
Allow us to explain:
Allow us to explain:
Bijan Robinson in the Falcons’ win vs. the Rams:
December 30, 2025 at 4:19 AM
Bijan Robinson in the Falcons’ win vs. the Rams:
Bijan Robinson breaks the Atlanta Falcons’ single-season record of 2,176 yards set by William Andrews in 1983 🚀
December 30, 2025 at 3:04 AM
Bijan Robinson breaks the Atlanta Falcons’ single-season record of 2,176 yards set by William Andrews in 1983 🚀
Chiefs head coach Andy Reid dismissed any speculation of retirement on Monday, telling reporters he plans to return next season.
December 29, 2025 at 9:53 PM
Chiefs head coach Andy Reid dismissed any speculation of retirement on Monday, telling reporters he plans to return next season.
Drake Maye's statistical line in the Patriots' 42-10 victory over the Jets ranks first on a list of 13,687 QB performances since 2000, counting playoffs.
December 29, 2025 at 8:24 PM
Drake Maye's statistical line in the Patriots' 42-10 victory over the Jets ranks first on a list of 13,687 QB performances since 2000, counting playoffs.
Lamar Jackson is under contract through 2027, but a prominent NFL agent said Sunday what more people are thinking:
“The biggest story of the offseason is going to be Lamar. That is going to be crazy.”
“The biggest story of the offseason is going to be Lamar. That is going to be crazy.”
December 29, 2025 at 8:07 PM
Lamar Jackson is under contract through 2027, but a prominent NFL agent said Sunday what more people are thinking:
“The biggest story of the offseason is going to be Lamar. That is going to be crazy.”
“The biggest story of the offseason is going to be Lamar. That is going to be crazy.”
The Eagles’ win over the Bills was the type of victory that has become a staple for Philadelphia this season — doing enough to win but not enough to leave a demanding fan base overjoyed.
December 29, 2025 at 7:47 PM
The Eagles’ win over the Bills was the type of victory that has become a staple for Philadelphia this season — doing enough to win but not enough to leave a demanding fan base overjoyed.
NEWS: Head coach Marcus Freeman will remain at Notre Dame.
December 29, 2025 at 6:09 PM
NEWS: Head coach Marcus Freeman will remain at Notre Dame.
The winter holidays are an interesting marker in the NBA season.
We can tell who is good by now, but there’s also a team not doing so hot now that is almost guaranteed to steal a playoff spot.
We can tell who is good by now, but there’s also a team not doing so hot now that is almost guaranteed to steal a playoff spot.
December 29, 2025 at 6:01 PM
The winter holidays are an interesting marker in the NBA season.
We can tell who is good by now, but there’s also a team not doing so hot now that is almost guaranteed to steal a playoff spot.
We can tell who is good by now, but there’s also a team not doing so hot now that is almost guaranteed to steal a playoff spot.
The Bills know that the time for ironing things out is increasingly slim.
For them to get to the Super Bowl for the first time since the current regime took hold, they’ll likely need to win three straight on the road.
For them to get to the Super Bowl for the first time since the current regime took hold, they’ll likely need to win three straight on the road.
December 29, 2025 at 5:05 PM
The Bills know that the time for ironing things out is increasingly slim.
For them to get to the Super Bowl for the first time since the current regime took hold, they’ll likely need to win three straight on the road.
For them to get to the Super Bowl for the first time since the current regime took hold, they’ll likely need to win three straight on the road.
Twelve teams have finished the first eight weeks of the women's college basketball season unscathed.
Can anyone take down UConn, Texas, LSU or TCU?
Can anyone take down UConn, Texas, LSU or TCU?
December 29, 2025 at 4:00 PM
Twelve teams have finished the first eight weeks of the women's college basketball season unscathed.
Can anyone take down UConn, Texas, LSU or TCU?
Can anyone take down UConn, Texas, LSU or TCU?
It’ll be the San Francisco 49ers and Seattle Seahawks meeting Saturday with the NFC West crown and the conference’s top seed on the line.
Here's what we learned in the NFL's Week 17 ⤵️
www.nytimes.com/athletic/692...
Here's what we learned in the NFL's Week 17 ⤵️
www.nytimes.com/athletic/692...
December 29, 2025 at 2:02 PM
It’ll be the San Francisco 49ers and Seattle Seahawks meeting Saturday with the NFC West crown and the conference’s top seed on the line.
Here's what we learned in the NFL's Week 17 ⤵️
www.nytimes.com/athletic/692...
Here's what we learned in the NFL's Week 17 ⤵️
www.nytimes.com/athletic/692...
Brock Purdy made his only mistake on his first pass on Sunday night. Then, he was just about perfect on his way to a five-touchdown performance.
He has the 49ers in position to claim the NFC’s No. 1 seed and the West title.
He has the 49ers in position to claim the NFC’s No. 1 seed and the West title.
December 29, 2025 at 12:03 PM
Brock Purdy made his only mistake on his first pass on Sunday night. Then, he was just about perfect on his way to a five-touchdown performance.
He has the 49ers in position to claim the NFC’s No. 1 seed and the West title.
He has the 49ers in position to claim the NFC’s No. 1 seed and the West title.