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Week 16 is not ideal to have several key injuries, but that’s what we’re dealing with in the semifinals of the Fantasy playoffs. Unfortunately, we saw some top players get hurt in Week 15. Patrick Mahomes (ACL) is out for the season, and Davante Adams (hamstring) could miss Week 16 since the Rams play the Seahawks on Thursday night. And, for those of you in IDP leagues, Micah Parsons (ACL) is also out for the season. At running back, we’ll be watching for reports on RJ Harvey (ribs), Woody Marks (ankle), Zonovan Knight (ankle) and Devin Neal (hamstring), who were…

When you think of front-facing anchors for NBC’s Olympics coverage, Mike Tirico, the current host of the network’s prime-time coverage, is probably the first person who comes to mind. If you want to go back in history, Bob Costas would certainly come up, a mainstay on NBC’s prime-time coverage over 11 Olympics.But you might be surprised to learn who has the longest hosting streak among current NBC Olympics broadcasters: Rebecca Lowe.Lowe will serve as a host for her seventh consecutive Olympics, a source briefed on the move told The Athletic. She will be NBC’s daytime host for its coverage of…

Disappointed after finishing runner-up in final Heisman voting, Vanderbilt quarterback Diego Pavia blasted those whose final ballots did not include him ahead of Indiana quarterback Fernando Mendoza. Pavia re-posted an image from comedian Theo Von on Instagram showing himself with family and friends on the red carpet with the caption, “F-ALL THE VOTERS, BUT … FAMILY FOR LIFE” with a thumbs down emoji.Following a landslide of negative reaction from Pavia’s post, the SEC Player of the Year published a lengthy apology.”Being a part of the Heisman ceremony last night as a finalist was such an honor,” Pavia wrote Sunday. “As a…

The first major domino in the 2026 college football transfer portal has fallen. Florida quarterback DJ Lagway intends to enter the portal, he announced, ending his two-year run with the Gators. He figures to be among the most prized targets of the offseason and could be the top-ranked transfer quarterback on the market.Lagway will command attention from top teams, and will be a plug-and-play starter wherever he lands. The former No. 3 overall recruit was among the most promising young quarterbacks in college football over the last two seasons. Even though 2025 came with more struggles than anticipated, his ceiling…

The College Football Playoff’s first round kicks off Friday night with Alabama at Oklahoma, an SEC rematch from the regular season that sets the table for Saturday’s triple-header — Miami at Texas A&M, Tulane at Ole Miss and James Madison at Oregon. Final picks and predictions for this quartet are in, with winners moving on to the quarterfinals against the top four seeds: Indiana, Ohio State, Georgia and Texas Tech on Dec. 31 and Jan. 1.Alabama and Texas A&M the only teams playing this weekend who lost their previous games, the Crimson Tide suffering a setback against Georgia in the…

Getty Images It’s amazing that in a season full of defining moments, just two plays from one game might change a team’s outlook. Yet that’s exactly what happened to the Green Bay Packers on Sunday.Two plays.Season flipped.The Packers led the Denver Broncos 23-14 in the third quarter when Jordan Love took a deep shot to wide receiver Christian Watson. The pass was intercepted by Patrick Surtain II, instantly changing the feel of the game. Watson also suffered an injury on the play and didn’t return.Two series later, with Green Bay clinging to a 23-21 lead, the Packers lost pass rusher…

Being the Baltimore Sun’s assistant sports editor is Bennett Conlin’s day job. As a James Madison alum, his other title is co-owner and operator of the JMU Sports News X account alongside ESPN Richmond radio host — a friend and fellow JMU alum — Jack Fitzpatrick.The pair started the outlet in 2018 to cover the school’s sports. Today, Conlin’s role includes monitoring what news to share with the account’s now more than 24,000 followers interested in James Madison athletics.Oh — and trolling the No. 24 Dukes’ upcoming College Football Playoff opponent, No. 5 Oregon. And No. 11 Notre Dame. And…

Published: Monday, 15 December 2025 With just a few days to the start of the TotalEnergies CAF Africa Cup of Nations Morocco 2025, as the biggest event on African soil returns with a message that continues to set it apart: We are Different. Morocco will host the competition for the second time, following the 1988 edition, bringing together teams and supporters from across Africa in a showcase of vibrant heritage, hospitality and shared experience. In Morocco, matches will not only be played; but will be lived through history, art, language and community. Nine world-class venues across six cities Rabat,…

Como’s Assane Diao lies on the ground after being injured during the Italian Serie A soccer match between AS Roma and Como 1907, in Rome, Italy, 15 December 2025. EPA/ETTORE FERRARI by Staff Reporter Tuesday Dec 16, 2025. 13:08 Assane Diao faces an anxious wait to discover the extent of the injury he sustained during Como’s 1-0 defeat to Roma on Monday with the 2025 Africa Cup of Nations less than a week away.The Senegal international was included in Pape Thiaw’s 28-man squad for the tournament which gets underway in Morocco on Sunday, December 21.Diao had only just returned to…

Published: Tuesday, 16 December 2025 As preparations intensify for the TotalEnergies CAF Africa Cup of Nations (AFCON) Morocco 2025, the Confédération Africaine de Football (CAF) is pleased to confirm the list of Team Media Officers (TMOs) who will support the 24 qualified national teams at the continent’s flagship tournament. TMOs play a vital role as a link between the media and the teams at the tournament. They are responsible for coordinating media activities and facilitating interview requests. The appointed TMOs bring a wealth of experience from across African football and will work closely with their respective teams to enhance…