No 3 Texas Makes A Huge Statement with Dominating Win over No 10 Michigan

Which teams, players and stories will dominate 2025 in the NBA? Our experts debate

From coaches on the hot seat to breakout players, our NBA insiders answer some of the biggest questions heading into 2025.

ESPN - Jan. 4

Monk scores 31 points in the Sacramento Kings 138-133 win over the Grizzlies

Malik Monk scored 31 points, DeMar DeRozan added 29 and the Sacramento Kings beat the Memphis Grizzlies 138-130

ABC News - Jan. 4

LeBron James breaks Jordan's record for 30-point games in Lakers' 119-102 win over Hawks

LeBron James scored 30 points to become the NBA’s career leader in 30-point games, surpassing Michael Jordan’s record during the Los Angeles Lakers’ 119-102 victory over the Atlanta Hawks

ABC News - Jan. 4

John Blackwell scores 32, Wisconsin makes program-record 21 3-pointers in a 116-85 victory over Iowa

Wisconsin finished 40 of 61 from the field (65.6%), including 21 of 31 from 3-point range.

Yahoo Sports - Jan. 4

LeBron James breaks another Michael Jordan record in Lakers' win over Hawks

LeBron James finishes with 30 points, breaking Michael Jordan's record for most career 30-point games in the Lakers' 119-102 win over the Atlanta Hawks.

Yahoo Sports - Jan. 4

Draisaitl scores late as Oilers beat Ducks 3-2 for 2nd straight win

Leon Draisaitl scored the tiebreaking goal late in the third period and the Edmonton Oilers beat the Anaheim Ducks 3-2 for their second straight win

ABC News - Jan. 4

Soderblom stops 38 shots as Blackhawks end 5-game skid with 4-2 win over Canadiens

Arvid Soderblom made 38 saves, Nick Foligno scored twice and the Chicago Blackhawks snapped a five-game slide with a 4-2 win over the Montreal Canadiens on Friday night

ABC News - Jan. 3

McCollum's 50 points helps the Pelicans snap an 11-game skid with a 132-120 win over the Wizards

CJ McCollum highlighted a career high-tying 50 points with 10 3-pointers in a game, and the New Orleans Pelicans snapped an 11-game losing streak with a 132-120 victory over the Washington Wizards

ABC News - Jan. 3

Derrick White scores 23 points as Celtics roll to 109-86 win over Rockets

Derrick White had 23 points and Jayson Tatum and Payton Pritchard added 20 each to lead the Boston Celtics to a 109-86 victory over the Houston Rockets on Friday night

ABC News - Jan. 3

Over 100 killed in Gaza Strip in first 3 days of 2025, Hamas-run Health Ministry says

The war between Israel and Hamas shows no signs of slowing in 2025. Over 100 people have been killed in the Gaza Strip in the first three days of the new year, according to the Hamas-run Health ...

CBS News - Jan. 3

Littler’s imperious PDC world title may be start of darting domination

The 17-year-old made history with his thrilling victory over Michael van Gerwen but who knows how many more he could win?. There was a final flick of the fingers, before the fists began to pump and ...

The Guardian - Jan. 3

Believe it or not: The Cavaliers are one of the most dominant teams we've ever seen

Can Cleveland win it all this year?

Yahoo Sports - Jan. 3

Ohio State vs. Michigan State odds, prediction: 2025 college basketball picks, Jan. 3 top bets by proven model

SportsLine's model just revealed its college basketball picks for the Michigan State Spartans vs. Ohio State Buckeyes on Friday

CBS Sports - Jan. 3

2024 NFL results that make no sense in hindsight: Ravens suffer baffling losses; how did Giants win 3 games?

These matchups had a big impact on the playoff race and the draft order

CBS Sports - Jan. 3

Browns' Myles Garrett prefers to 'mess up' Ravens' division title hopes over winning NFL sack crown

Garrett is tied with the Bengals' Trey Hendrickson with 14 sacks this season.

Yahoo Sports - Jan. 3

The Biggest U.S. Retailers Increased Their Dominance in 2024

Using distinct but overlapping business models, Amazon, Costco, and Walmart captured over half of recent growth in retailing, and are squeezing smaller rivals hard.

Inc. - Jan. 3

Six stats that show the SEC's men's college basketball dominance

Just how good has the SEC been this season? These numbers tell the story.

ESPN - Jan. 3

Stephen Curry accomplishes rare 3-point feat for first time in his career in Warriors' win over 76ers

Curry got 2025 off to a hot start after a freezing cold December

CBS Sports - Jan. 3

What we learned as Steph goes off in Warriors' big win over 76ers

Steph Curry made all eight of his 3-point attempts and finished with 30 points as the Golden State Warriors blew out the Philadelphia 76ers on Thursday night at Chase Center.

Yahoo Sports - Jan. 3

Live updates: Johnson seeks to win over skeptics; New Orleans reels after attack

Speaker Mike Johnson (R-La.) has one more day to win over skeptical House Republicans before they vote on whether he keeps the gavel. In the narrow House GOP majority, Johnson can only afford to ...

The Hill - Jan. 2

GTA 6 Could Sell 40 Million Copies And Make $3 Billion In First Year Alone

According to a research company, Grand Theft Auto VI could bring in more than $3 billion in total revenues during the first 12 months after launch. A report from Financial Times cites data from ...

GameSpot - Jan. 2

Chiefs could throw wrench into AFC playoff race with Week 18 win over Broncos: Why an upset could be brewing

The Bengals and Dolphins need a miracle on Sunday and it's a miracle the Chiefs might actually be able to pull off

CBS Sports - Jan. 2

Hagi sparks Rangers’ domination of Celtic in easy Scottish Premiership win

Celtic’s job is to prove this Old Firm outcome proves nowhere near as significant as Rangers would like it to be. One glance at the Scottish Premiership table – Celtic still lead their old ...

The Guardian - Jan. 2

Ohio State Makes Championship Statement With 41-21 Win Over Oregon

The Buckeyes, who started the Rose Bowl with 34 straight points, ended the Ducks’ undefeated season.

The New York Times - Jan. 2

Gruesome scene at a Honolulu home after fireworks blast kills 3, injures over 20

Authorities say three people are dead and 20 others injured in a New Year’s fireworks explosion in a Honolulu-area neighborhood

ABC News - Jan. 2

Novak Djokovic extends Monfils misery with record 20th win over Frenchman

Win prolongs sport’s most dominant head-to-head record Serbian triumphs 6-3, 6-3 in Brisbane International last 16 Novak Djokovic extended the most dominant head-to-head record in the history of ...

The Guardian - Jan. 2

3 Teams That Make Sense For Jonathan Toews' Return To NHL

Former Chicago Blackhawks Captain Jonathan Toews may return to the NHL someday. If he does, these three teams make the most sense right now.

Yahoo Sports - Jan. 2

Ohio State dominates Oregon to win Rose Bowl, advances in College Football Playoff

Ohio State dominated top-ranked Oregon 41-21 to win the Rose Bowl and advance in the College Football Playoff. They will next face Texas in the Cotton Bowl.

NBC News - Jan. 2

Ohio State star Jeremiah Smith sets Big Ten freshman receiving record in Rose Bowl win over Oregon

Smith added another memorable chapter to his historic freshman season during the Rose Bowl.

CBS Sports - Jan. 2

Ohio State overwhelms Oregon to win Rose Bowl and secure a matchup vs. Texas in College Football Playoff

The Buckeyes will face the Longhorns in the Cotton Bowl on Jan. 10.

Yahoo Sports - Jan. 2

UK's new city of culture hopes to win over the doubters

Being the UK's new City of Culture is a chance for Bradford to challenge prejudices against the city.

BBC News - Jan. 2

Texas avoids huge upset, beats Arizona State 39-31 in double overtime in Peach Bowl

Texas avoided the first big upset of the College Football Playoff, hitting a fourth-and-long touchdown pass to keep the game going and beating Arizona State 39-31 in double overtime when an ...

ABC News - Jan. 1

Maye to start as Pats prioritize win over top pick

Patriots rookie quarterback Drake Maye is expected to start the season finale Sunday against the Bills.

ESPN - Jan. 1

Trump calls New Orleans attack an 'act of pure evil' in statement

President-elect Trump released a statement on social media after a driver plowed into a crowd in New Orleans, calling the attack an "act of pure evil."

NBC News - Jan. 1