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First Edwin Díaz, now Pete Alonso: Where do Mets go from here? Audi Crooks’ unprecedented scoring pace — and other jaw-dropping college basketball feats Tennessee cornerback Jermod Mc Coy, potential top-10 pick, declares for NFL Draft Mike Yastrzemski, Braves ink 2-year, $23 million contract What we’re hearing about the Cubs: A lot of talk, little action at Winter Meetings Should Wolves stick or twist? Texans-Chargers, Ravens-Packers to play in NFL Week 17 Saturday doubleheader Connections: Sports Edition hints for Dec. 11, 2025, puzzle No. 444 Fantasy Premier League: Five differentials to target this festive period England’s grade cricket connections, where even Joe Root had to play in the second XI Radek Vitek is the Man Utd loanee who has become a Championship ‘wall’ Enzo Maresca, the Chelsea lessons he still needs to ‘learn’ and the ones he is succeeding on Hull setback offers Wrexham’s Parkinson a chance to reflect on how far he has come Warriors’ Steph Curry back at practice, nearing return after 5-game absence USA defeats Canada in third straight game to win 2025 Rivalry Series Pep Guardiola and the sweet smell of a very different type of victory in Madrid Champions League 2025-26 Projections: Who will lift the trophy in Budapest on May 30? What might the Patriots target in the 2026 NFL Draft? A way-too-early look Newcastle were left questioning their own mentality in Leverkusen — and it’s Sunderland next Women’s Champions League: Barca without key players, Man Utd’s selection gamble Eagles QB Jalen Hurts says he’ll be more detailed, focused after first four-interception game Serie A plans for Milan-Como Australia game in doubt Who was the worst NHL general manager to keep his job for 5 years or more? For the Ravens, a Super Bowl or bust season has morphed into win or else For USA and Pochettino, opponent familiarity adds intriguing twist to World Cup draw The demand for instant gratification in football is unrealistic and damaging. Patience is key There have been 4 NHL hand-pass goal reviews in 7 days. What’s going on? Cowboys still aiming for playoffs, but can season be a success without getting there? A shocking day in Ann Arbor, plus the Orioles’ free agency win Is a Jordan Addison extension on the horizon for the Vikings? We explore their options How Mc Laren’s ‘papaya rules’ saw off Max Verstappen How the 2025 Seahawks’ secret sauce echoes the Legion of Boom’s: ‘It’s a brotherhood’ Meet the 31-year-old coach who has already worked with Guardiola, Kompany and Bellamy Subscriber Q&A with Blues assistant GM Tim Taylor: World Juniors, prospect ETAs and more Man City pile pressure on Real Madrid, Giuliani on World Cup, U. S. -Kaiserslautern link College football Freshman All-America team: Julian Sayin, Malachi Toney and more How did Bill Belichick sign a top-20 class? Can Penn State recover? Recruiting mailbag How worried you should be about the Giants’ remaining needs after a dull Winter Meetings Penguins’ disaster vs. Ducks and where they go from here: Mailbag Maple Leafs have stumbled into unexpectedly potent defence pairing The Chiefs’ offense is under fire after 6-7 start. Here’s how it compares to last season Max Verstappen on new Fanatics deal, what he collects and ambitions to create a museum Rested and recovered, 49ers prepare for playoff push after ‘blessing’ of late-season bye From scout to difference-maker: Chargers’ Tony Jefferson making the most of his unretirement An early look at the Twins’ possible targets with the No. 3 pick in the 2026 MLB draft Day 3 of the MLB Winter Meetings: the Polar Bear’s move caps the week A. J. Preller says Fernando Tatis Jr. is untouchable, even with Padres’ aims unclear Where do Commanders rank among worst post-conference championship seasons in recent history? Ao Tanaka, Leeds’ talismanic figure who is not assured of his starting spot Panthers haven’t been to playoffs since 2017. But Turk Wharton has — often Meet Michigan interim head coach Biff Poggi, the ‘most interesting man in coaching’ Andrew Giuliani interview: Trump’s Peace Prize, travel bans and World Cup security Man City beat Madrid by attacking the correct space, but this wasn’t a vintage performance A strange college basketball stat that might offer a glimpse of who’ll win the NCAA title Kevin Byard has not missed a game in 10 NFL seasons. Why is just as important as how The Rangers can’t afford a lack of urgency: ‘Just didn’t earn the bounces’ Do the Giants actually have quality defensive ‘pieces’ to build around? Manchester United wage bill falls year on year: Analysing Q1 financial results The Thunder are 24-1. What are their odds of making NBA history? As SEC moves to a 9-game schedule, why there’s no need to bring back divisions Mohamed Salah: What we’re hearing about his future – and what would be best for his brand? The number of NHL injuries is on the rise. How are teams navigating them so far? Emmanuel Clase’s MLB fate and the demise of a historic, nearly 50-year trade tree As Pat Spencer’s Warriors role solidifies, Jonathan Kuminga’s looks more unclear than ever Wild’s Joel Eriksson Ek growing rep leaguewide as relentless shutdown center: ‘A pain in the ass’ Blackhawks deliver complete game in shutout win over Rangers The Maple Leafs need to stop mismanaging their goalies. Here’s how it could work Yankees won’t just wait on Cody Bellinger. Here’s what they should do in the meantime Nike launches NIL collective with LSU athletes, extends partnership with program Emmett Johnson leaves Nebraska with sterling legacy, All-America status Cleanup on aisle Queens. Plus: The Schwarb-stakes are over How to watch Northern Kentucky vs. Ohio State women’s basketball: TV channel and streaming options for December 11 How to watch Little Rock vs. Oklahoma women’s basketball: TV channel and streaming options for December 11 How to watch Morehead State vs. Notre Dame women’s basketball: TV channel and streaming options for December 11 As NASCAR trial hits halfway point, defense takes over with stakes still high Why the Hornets’ Kon Knueppel is still the leader of a strong NBA rookie class Fantasy trends and hidden gems: Rickard Rakell, Dennis Hildeby among top 11 targets for Week 11 Red Wings’ AHL affiliate Griffins off to historic start: What it means for Detroit USA to face Senegal in Charlotte in penultimate World Cup tune-up friendly New Jersey Devils’ top goal scorer Timo Meier takes leave to deal with family matter ‘Patriot Way’ once again obstructing Buffalo Bills’ path to glory The Bounce: We’ll have a first-time NBA Cup champion. 2026 World Cup host city winners and losers: Who has the best games? How to watch Ducks vs. Islanders: TV channel and streaming options for December 11 How to watch Senators vs. Blue Jackets: TV channel and streaming options for December 11 How to watch Canadiens vs. Penguins: TV channel and streaming options for December 11 How to watch Sharks vs. Maple Leafs: TV channel and streaming options for December 11 How to watch Lightning vs. Devils: TV channel and streaming options for December 11 How to watch Golden Knights vs. Flyers: TV channel and streaming options for December 11 How to watch Hurricanes vs. Capitals: TV channel and streaming options for December 11 Jayden Daniels hasn’t been what he was as a rookie, but there’s more to the story 76ers’ Joel Embiid is adjusting to a new basketball reality Falcons vs. Buccaneers Thursday Night Football betting: Player props and a single-game parlay For Warriors, turnover issues are nothing new. So why are they so damaging this year? MLB Winter Meetings still hold value in texting era, but may be canceled for 2026 Alonso is on thin ice at Madrid, but there were positive signs against City Inside Real Madrid: Is Xabi Alonso still facing the sack? Olympics may force USC football to move home games from Coliseum to So Fi Stadium in 2028 Charley Hull’s Instagram tells a story. A trip to her English home told the real one Brighton’s Stefanos Tzimas to miss rest of season after ACL injury on full Premier League debut FIFA accused of World Cup ‘betrayal’ over ticket prices for followers of teams Sharks’ Ryan Reaves has lingering feelings, but ‘no regrets’ about time in Toronto Michigan’s many coaching scandals: From Jim Harbaugh to Juwan Howard to Sherrone Moore ‘This is a tough reality’: Travis Kelce opens up as Chiefs’ playoff chances slip away This Week in Sports Trivia: December 11, 2025 Matchups to watch in Falcons-Buccaneers, plus NFC East struggles Madison Square Garden’s 5-story entrance ramp is the steep price of admission for visiting athletes How NASCAR’s trial of the century came to an end in just 2 hours Ex-San Francisco guard Marcus Williams violated NCAA gambling rules, report says Christine Williamson to lead ESPN’s women’s basketball coverage, replacing Elle Duncan Michigan coaching candidates: Five names to watch, from Kalen De Boer to Jedd Fisch How to watch Bruins vs. Jets: TV channel and streaming options for December 11 How to watch Trail Blazers vs. Pelicans: TV channel and streaming options for December 11 How to watch Nuggets vs. Kings: TV channel and streaming options for December 11 How to watch Celtics vs. Bucks: TV channel and streaming options for December 11 How to watch Panthers vs. Avalanche: TV channel and streaming options for December 11 How to watch Clippers vs. Rockets: TV channel and streaming options for December 11 Chicharito cements his lackluster Chivas return with an unceremonious exit Olympic ski champion Michelle Gisin faces neck surgery after serious downhill accident How to watch Iowa vs. Iowa State men’s basketball: TV channel and streaming options for December 11 Michigan suddenly starting over without Sherrone Moore, plus actual Heisman drama Sentencing of ex-Premier League referee David Coote adjourned until January Rob Gronkowski says one scenario could lure him out of retirement How to watch Blues vs. Predators: TV channel and streaming options for December 11 How to watch Stars vs. Wild: TV channel and streaming options for December 11 How to watch Sabres vs. Canucks: TV channel and streaming options for December 11 How to watch Red Wings vs. Oilers: TV channel and streaming options for December 11 Champions League projections: Arsenal are flying as Real Madrid’s chances take a hit NFL Week 15 projected scores: Model predicts point spreads and totals for every game Cubs continue remaking bullpen with deal for lefty reliever Hoby Milner: Source How soaring World Cup ticket prices compare to Super Bowl, other major sporting events Dean Huijsen expected to return to Real Madrid squad vs. Alaves Southern Miss promotes Blake Anderson to head coach, replaces Charles Huff Braves add reliever Robert Suarez to bullpen as setup man, backup closer Grizzlies’ Zach Edey expected to miss at least 4 weeks with injury In the Spears family, ‘no one is impressed’ by the other. But they wow everybody else Broncos, Bo Nix have boosted efficiency with smaller profits. Will it work vs. Packers? What it means that Michigan fired Sherrone Moore ‘for cause, ’ and the contract implications Fantasy basketball hot topics of the week: Knicks show more Hart, Black boosts Magic and more NFL best bets Week 15: A Patriots-Bills pick and 4 totals MLB’s returning to NBC, and the network wants to air baseball beyond its 3-year deal Winter Meetings takeaways: Mets mess, trade talks heating up, Dodgers dominance Jared Goff carrying bigger load and takes center stage as Lions make playoff push What we’re seeing and hearing about NASCAR’s settlement with 23XI, Front Row NASCAR reaches settlement with 23XI, Front Row to end year-long legal saga Grand Slam Track files for bankruptcy leaving vendors facing millions of dollars in losses Why so many American and British fans follow ‘unfashionable’ German clubs French tennis player suspended for 20 years over anti-corruption breaches ‘Going to the World Cup’ used to be something ordinary people did. Not with these ticket prices Ola Aina out of Nigeria’s AFCON squad as five first-time call-ups included NFL and college football betting: Loving the totals in Browns-Bears, Army-Navy NFL Week 15 picks against the spread: Can Josh Allen carry the Bills past the Patriots? Falcons at Bucs on TNF: NFC South chaos, fantasy impact, Creamsicle throwback uniforms The Eagles say history isn’t repeating, but the echoes are getting awfully loud Bills vs. Patriots and four more Week 15 games that will have massive impact on playoff races Ravens sign DT Travis Jones to 3-year contract extension Steelers’ T. J. Watt hospitalized after experiencing lung discomfort Myles Garrett is a superhero who’s on a mission to shatter the NFL’s sacks record How F1 drivers avoid jet lag: Casino lights, sleep coaching and making beds ‘sacred’ Drance: Why I worry about Canucks’ approach to a Quinn Hughes trade NFL Draft 2026 underclassman tracker: Which college football stars have declared early? What happens when an NFL ball goes into the stands? In this case, a lawsuit Former NBA player Jason Collins announces he has Stage 4 brain cancer The 5 toughest jobs in college football: Which ones do coaches, staffers consider the hardest? Sullen Joe Burrow talks injuries, trying to find fun in frustrating Bengals season Will Packers keep Jeff Hafley? How about Romeo Doubs and Rasheed Walker? : Mailbag Rams’ offense is as balanced as ever thanks to a 13-personnel revolution Key fantasy football playoff questions: What to make of Philip Rivers? Trust Justin Jefferson? Philip Rivers brings spark to a Colts season that looked to have been snuffed out NFL execs on Colts, Philip Rivers reunion: ‘Fun story. But it’s going to be a disaster’ Could Philip Rivers go from Bo Nix’s and Drake Maye’s NFL Draft mentor to their playoff foe? In Year 3 of NBA Cup, how are players and coaches feeling? We asked Keldon Johnson, the Spurs’ ‘heart and soul, ’ propels San Antonio to NBA Cup semis NBA Cup takeaways: Thunder blow out Suns, Spurs blitz Lakers to advance to semifinals Thunder continue to look unstoppable in NBA Cup blowout of Suns Lakers defense and depth get exposed again in NBA Cup loss to Spurs Lakers’ defensive issues are exposed in NBA Cup loss. Is any help on the way? Fantasy football injuries, inactives, cheat sheet Week 15 Arsenal, Bayern, PSG and Visit Rwanda sponsorship: ‘We would rather wear anything on our sleeves’ The Alternative Premier League Table: No 16 – Pressing and possession won in final third Gabriel Jesus’s Arsenal return was emotional – but he could be exactly what they need How to watch Dolphins vs. Steelers: TV channel and streaming options for December 15 NWSL board in advanced talks to add funds to pay players like Rodman competitive salaries: Sources World Cup ticket prices rise again after draw; What each match costs to attend Stony Brook Seawolves vs St. John's Red Storm - December 11, 2025 Syracuse Orange vs Colgate Raiders - December 11, 2025 Northern Iowa Panthers vs South Dakota State Jackrabbits - December 11, 2025 Providence Friars vs Rhode Island Rams - December 11, 2025 Delaware Fightin' Blue Hens vs George Washington Revolutionaries - December 11, 2025 Missouri Tigers vs Illinois Fighting Illini - December 11, 2025 Virginia Cavaliers vs Howard Bison - 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