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“Should’ve Never Been in That Situation”: Sophie Cunningham’s Appeal Goes Unanswered in Fever’s OT Win Over Sky

Ahead of their game against the Washington Mystics on Monday night, Caitlin Clark had a clear message to her team: We need to solve the lows in our game. The Fever was coming off a heartbreaking 83-75 loss to the New York Liberty, where they held a significant lead but lost it to never recover. […] The post “Should’ve Never Been in That Situation”: Sophie Cunningham’s Appeal Goes Unanswered in Fever’s OT Win Over Sky appeared first on EssentiallySports .

Best NBA Prop Bets for Thursday, December 25, 2025

There are five matchups on today’s NBA schedule, including the San Antonio Spurs squaring off against the Oklahoma City Thunder. NBA prop bets for today’s games are available, so if you’re interested in placing a bet or building a parlay, you’ll find those NBA player props right here. Cleveland Cavaliers vs. New York Knicks Player Props The Cavaliers visit the Knicks on Thursday, with the game beginning at 12:00 PM ET from Madison Square Garden. Cavaliers Donovan Mitchell Odds Po...

Top Player Prop Bets for Warriors vs. Mavericks on December 25, 2025

Player props are listed for Jimmy Butler III and Cooper Flagg, among others, when the Golden State Warriors host the Dallas Mavericks at Chase Center on Thursday at 5 p.m. ET. How to Watch Warriors vs. Mavericks Date: Thursday, December 25, 2025 Time: 5 p.m. ET How to watch on TV: ABC and ESPN Live Stream: Fubo Location: San Francisco, California Venue: Chase Center NBA Props Today: Golden State Warriors Jimmy Butler III Props PTS REB AST 3PM 21....

On This Day (25th Dec 1940): Len Duns Stars In A Christmas Cracker

The breakout of war in the early 1940s ultimately put a halt to any competitive football in England at this time. This meant that regional leagues and friendlies were the only games in which any club in the country could participate, with the funds raised from these friendly games going towards the war effort. For […]

Sixth At Christmas: Our Writers On Sunderland’s Yuletide High!

Gav says… It’s been a season like no other in my lifetime — not just a season, actually, but a year that’s gone beyond my wildest dreams. The storyline of 2025 for Sunderland has been like no other — and it genuinely could’ve been the script of a movie. The way we’ve won big games […]

NBA Christmas Day Schedule, Discussion

Merry Christmas, NBA and Trail Blazers fans! The annual holiday is one of the bigger days for the league as a whole. The Christmas Day schedule always features some of the best teams and matchups available. Even though the Blazers won’t be playing today, we’re opening up this discussion thread so you can chat about […]

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Braves News: Merry Christmas, Offseason dam break coming, more

Let’s start with a Merry Christmas from everyone at Battery Power. We hope you have a wonderful day with your loved ones whether and/or however you celebrate! Well the dam hasn’t quite broken yet on the bulk of the offseason free agent and trade markets, as this has been a uniquely slow year so far. […]

Yankees news: Austin Hays heads the backup plan options

NY Post | Matt Ehalt: The Yankees have had their top priorities set for a while, but they’re still out there waiting to find a new team. In case things don’t end up falling their way and they need to pivot midway through the offseason, a Plan B has to be in place. For the […]

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An Extended ECHL Break

Normally at this time of year, I try to watch as many hockey games as I can, mainly because network television plays the same dozen Christmas movies over and over again. Hockey can offer up something less predictable than those movies can after watching them for the umpteenth time, but I find myself watching less hockey after hearing about the potential upcoming strike by ECHL players. If you haven't heard, the negotations between the ECHL and the Professional Hockey Players Association (PHPA)...

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Christmas Game Preview – Timberwolves at Nuggets

Minnesota Timberwolves at Denver NuggetsDate: December 25th, 2025Time: 9:30 PM CSTLocation: Ball ArenaTelevision Coverage: ABC, ESPNRadio Coverage: Wolves App, iHeart Radio The Minnesota Timberwolves delivered some early holiday cheer to the Target Center crowd on Tuesday evening, notching their first victory over Karl-Anthony Towns since the legendary fall-2024 trade. Yes, it came against a Knicks […]

Re-Post #2: Merry Christmas Eve from @AllSportsDACC (h/t @DHPIV @RealJimYoung)

  Merry Christmas Eve, Atlantic Coast Conference (ACC) sports fans. Just dropping an oldie but a goodie here from @DHPIV – I think it’s due for an update with the new institutional members of the conference – will you help us, Hayes? 😉 Make sure you follow the All Sports Discussion Twitter account at @AllSportsDACC and please … Continue reading »

Re-Post #2: Merry Christmas Eve from @AllSportsDACC (h/t @DHPIV @RealJimYoung)

  Merry Christmas Eve, Atlantic Coast Conference (ACC) sports fans. Just dropping an oldie but a goodie here from @DHPIV – I think it’s due for an update with the new institutional members of the conference – will you help us, Hayes? 😉 Make sure you follow the All Sports Discussion Twitter account at @AllSportsDACC and please … Continue reading »

Chargers vs. Texans Best Bets, Picks and Prediction – Dec. 27

Best bets are available as the Los Angeles Chargers (11-4) take a four-game winning streak into their home matchup on December 27, 2025 with a streaking Houston Texans squad (10-5), who have won seven straight. Sign up for Fubo to watch the NFL, live sports and entertainment without cable! Best Over/Under Bet O/U Pick: Over (39.5) The Chargers have played 10 games with more than 39.5 points scored this season, their current matchup’s over/under. This year, seven of the Texans’ 15 m...

Packers vs. Ravens Best Bets, Picks and Prediction – Dec. 27

The Baltimore Ravens (7-8) visit the Green Bay Packers (9-5-1) at Lambeau Field on Saturday, December 27, 2025, and best bets information is available. Sign up for Fubo to watch the NFL, live sports and entertainment without cable! Best Over/Under Bet O/U Pick: Over (40.5) Of 15 games so far, the Packers have played nine with more than 40.5 points scored, the point total for this week’s contest. This year, 10 of the Ravens’ 15 matchups have gone over 40.5 total points scored. The...

Pennsylvania vs Maryland-Eastern Shore Women’s College Basketball Odds and Prediction – Dec. 29

The Pennsylvania Quakers (8-3) will host the Maryland-Eastern Shore Hawks (7-8) after winning three straight home games. Pennsylvania vs. Maryland-Eastern Shore NCAA Game Info Date: Monday, December 29, 2025 Time: 4 p.m. ET TV: NEC Front Row Where: Teaneck, New Jersey Venue: Bogota Savings Bank Center Last Game For Each Team Pennsylvania prevailed by a final score of 67-62 in their last game against Washington State. Leading the way on offense for the Quakers was Simone Saw...

DePaul vs Villanova Women’s College Basketball Odds and Prediction – Dec. 29

The Villanova Wildcats (10-2) hope to continue a four-game road winning streak when they visit the DePaul Blue Demons (3-11) on December 29, 2025. DePaul vs. Villanova NCAA Game Info Date: Monday, December 29, 2025 Time: 7 p.m. ET TV: ESPN+ Where: Chicago, Illinois Venue: Wintrust Arena Last Game For Each Team DePaul fell short of victory by a final score of 70-50 versus Creighton in their last game. The team was led by Katie Novik’s 11 points, nine rebounds and two steals ...

Washington vs Northwestern Women’s College Basketball Odds and Prediction – Dec. 29

The Washington Huskies (10-2) aim to continue an eight-game home win streak when they host the Northwestern Wildcats (6-6) on December 29, 2025. Washington vs. Northwestern NCAA Game Info Date: Monday, December 29, 2025 Time: 8 p.m. ET TV: B1G+ Where: Seattle, Washington Venue: Alaska Airlines Arena at Hec Edmundson Pavilion Last Game For Each Team In their last outing, Washington picked up a 90-50 win against Pacific. The Huskies were led by Sienna Harvey’s 22 points and S...

Southern Utah vs Utah Tech Women’s College Basketball Odds and Prediction – Dec. 29

The Southern Utah Thunderbirds (7-4) will host the Utah Tech Trailblazers (5-5) after winning five straight home games. Southern Utah vs. Utah Tech NCAA Game Info Date: Monday, December 29, 2025 Time: 8:30 p.m. ET TV: ESPN+ Where: Cedar City, Utah Venue: America First Event Center Last Game For Each Team In Southern Utah’s last game, they lost to Loyola Marymount 76-68. The Thunderbirds were led by Ava Uhrich, who finished with 26 points, eight rebounds and six assists, and...

Marquette vs St. John’s Women’s College Basketball Odds and Prediction – Dec. 29

The Marquette Golden Eagles (8-4) aim to continue a three-game home winning streak when they host the St. John’s Red Storm (11-3) on December 29, 2025. Marquette vs. St. John’s NCAA Game Info Date: Monday, December 29, 2025 Time: 7:30 p.m. ET TV: ESPN+ Where: Milwaukee, Wisconsin Venue: Al McGuire Center Last Game For Each Team In Marquette’s last game, they defeated Truman State 86-43. The Golden Eagles were led by Skylar Forbes, who finished with 26 points, 11 rebounds, f...

Illinois State vs Indiana State Women’s College Basketball Odds and Prediction – Dec. 29

The Indiana State Sycamores (3-7) will look to break a five-game road slide when they take on the Illinois State Redbirds (6-6) on December 29, 2025 at CEFCU Arena. Illinois State vs. Indiana State NCAA Game Info Date: Monday, December 29, 2025 Time: 7:30 p.m. ET TV: ESPN+ Where: Normal, Illinois Venue: CEFCU Arena Last Game For Each Team Illinois State enters this game after an 89-66 win versus Oakland. The Redbirds’ leading scorer was Doneelah Washington, who ended the ga...

Texas A&M-CC vs Nicholls Women’s College Basketball Odds and Prediction – Dec. 29

The Nicholls Colonels (5-4) will visit the Texas A&M-CC Islanders (1-8) after losing three straight road games. Texas A&M-CC vs. Nicholls NCAA Game Info Date: Monday, December 29, 2025 Time: 6 p.m. ET TV: ESPN+ Where: Corpus Christi, Texas Venue: American Bank Center Last Game For Each Team Texas A&M-CC fell to SFA 84-62 in its last game. Samora Watson led the way with 13 points, followed by Trinity Slocum with 10 points and four assists. Nicholls is coming into this game h...

Purdue Fort Wayne vs Northern Kentucky Women’s College Basketball Odds and Prediction – Dec. 29

The Northern Kentucky Norse (3-11) will visit the Purdue Fort Wayne Mastodons (9-4) after losing eight straight road games. Purdue Fort Wayne vs. Northern Kentucky NCAA Game Info Date: Monday, December 29, 2025 Time: 7 p.m. ET TV: ESPN+ Where: Fort Wayne, Indiana Venue: Hilliard Gates Sports Center Last Game For Each Team Last time out, Purdue Fort Wayne earned a 104-31 victory versus Aquinas College. The Mastodons were led by Alana Nelson’s 26 points and Ella Riggs’ 24 poi...

Ohio thrives in 17-10 Frisco Bowl win over UNLV

Sieh Bangura and Parker Navarro ended their storied careers for the Ohio Bobcats with a triumphant 17-10 win in the Frisco Bowl over UNLV. Ohio won a staggering seventh-straight bowl game with the victory, only trailing Minnesota (8) for the longest active bowl win streak in the FBS. The ground game carried the Bobcats like […]

Blazers 20th in The Athletic Power Rankings

The Portland Trail Blazers once again appear at 20th of 30 NBA teams in the latest power rankings by Law Murray of The Athletic (subscription required) that does not include Portland’s most recent two losses: 20th – Portland Trail Blazers (12-16)Last ranking: 20In the last week: W vs SAC, W at SACOffensive rating: 113.5 (18th […]