Day: December 24, 2024

‘Not a good feeling:’ How players prepared for an unusual stretch of three games in 11 days‘Not a good feeling:’ How players prepared for an unusual stretch of three games in 11 days

December 24, 2024| 17:40

The grueling stretch comes at a time when Baltimore, Houston, Kansas City and Pittsburgh’s games could determine the AFC playoff landscape.

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Two Christmas games, one Thursday night showdown: Picks, predictions and nuggetsTwo Christmas games, one Thursday night showdown: Picks, predictions and nuggets

December 24, 2024| 17:40

We have top storylines and bold predictions for two Christmas games (and the Thursday night matchup).

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Trading for a superstar — and then dealing away an MVP? What to make of Cubs’ confusing offseasonTrading for a superstar — and then dealing away an MVP? What to make of Cubs’ confusing offseason

December 24, 2024| 16:33

The Cubs are a franchise that has become stuck in the middle. Here are their plans for 2025 — and beyond.

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Bracketology: Could Duke nab the No. 1 overall seed?Bracketology: Could Duke nab the No. 1 overall seed?

December 24, 2024| 14:45

The SEC continued to dominate in this week’s edition of Bracketology, but is Duke making a run toward a top seed?

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2026 NBA Draft Class Could Be Better Than 20252026 NBA Draft Class Could Be Better Than 2025

December 24, 2024| 14:13

The 2025 NBA draft class is expected to be significantly better than the 2024 edition and the 2026 class could be even better. At the top of the 2026 draft will be AJ Dybantsa, Cameron Boozer and Darryn Peterson.

Dybantsa recently committed to BYU and some consider him to be a better prospect than Cooper Flagg, who is projected to go No. 1 in 2025.

Boozer will attend Duke, while Peterson is a Kansas commit.

With the 2025 and 2026 classes entering the NBA, the United States will be playing catch up against the recent run of strong international talent.

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Packers shut out Saints to clinch playoff berth for fifth time in six yearsPackers shut out Saints to clinch playoff berth for fifth time in six years

December 24, 2024| 6:05

The Saints were missing key players and never stood a chance against the Packers.

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MLB, umpires reach tentative deal for new CBAMLB, umpires reach tentative deal for new CBA

December 24, 2024| 2:35

Major League Baseball and the Major League Baseball Umpires Association came to a tentative agreement on a new five-year collective bargaining agreement Monday.

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New-look Astros admit talks with Bregman stalledNew-look Astros admit talks with Bregman stalled

December 24, 2024| 2:35

On Monday, in a news conference introducing first baseman Christian Walker to the club, Houston general manager Dana Brown said the Astros had hoped to re-sign Alex Bregman, the team’s third baseman for the last nine seasons, but the negotiations stalled.

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Wolves’ Edwards fined again for criticizing officialsWolves’ Edwards fined again for criticizing officials

December 24, 2024| 1:52

The NBA fined Timberwolves guard Anthony Edwards $75,000 on Monday for criticizing the referees after Saturday’s loss to the Warriors.

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Mavs’ Doncic (heel) to return Monday vs. BlazersMavs’ Doncic (heel) to return Monday vs. Blazers

December 24, 2024| 1:52

Luka Doncic, who is averaging 28.9 points and 8.2 assists this season, is returning to the Dallas lineup Monday night against the Portland Trail Blazers after missing the Mavericks’ two previous games with a left heel contusion.

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