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'New signings essential for Charlton to survive'
Addicks fan Paul Sullivan says Charlton need quality additions in the January transfer window to avoid relegation from the Championship.
Top Bitterroot sports stories of 2025
by Scott Sacry, Sports Editor Team State Champions Every high school sports team starts the season with the same goal – win a State Championship. Unfortunately, this goal is only […]
Fantasy Football: The top-25 league winners who helped bring home championships on Yahoo in 2025
Prep basketball roundup: Rolling Hills Preps knocks off Arcadia at Damien
Nick Welch Jr. and Kawika Suter help Rolling Hills Prep advance to the Gold Division championship game at the Classic at Damien.
From record-tying jumps to historic championships: New Mexico's top prep sports moments in 2025.
Volcano Vista's basketball dynasty, Sandia's long-awaited baseball title, and a 55-year-old track record finally matched made 2025 unforgettable for New Mexico high school sports fans.
Special edition: The year in photos: Sports highlights from 2025
FSU women’s soccer punctuated 2025 with an emphatic statement - its fifth national championship that reverberated across Tallahassee’s sports scene.
Week 17 Booms and Busts: Star RBs showcase intense highs and brutal lows that fantasy championship matchups can bring
2025 Golfweek Awards: Tournaments of the Year
This year in golf was a crazy one. From major championship history to insane playoffs and more, here are Golfweek’s best Tournaments of the Year.
From triumph to heartbreak: Kansas City's 2025 in sports
Kansas City's sports teams saw successes from the AFC Championship to the NWSL Shield - but the heartbreak that came after may be what fans remember the most in 2025.
How did curling become a Winter Olympics sensation? Inside the sports' unique history
More than 2.3 million people — or one of every 18 Canadians — participate in the sport of curling. A look at how the quirky sport became an Olympic star.
Highlights! Top Prospect Crushes Tyson Nam
A late addition to the 2025 Knockout of the Year conversation has officially arrived. Top prospect Abdul Hussein may have punched his ticket to the Ultimate Fighting Championship (UFC) after brutally knocking former UFC Flyweight Tyson Nam unconscious in the main event of Ice Cage Fighting (IFC) 6 on Fri., Dec. 26, 2025, inside Espoo […]
Thousands in Kabul attend Afghanistan’s national buzkashi championship
Taliban authorities attend traditional sport characterised by limited formal rules and fierce physical competition.
Ohio State vs. Miami: 2003 Fiesta Bowl that changed college football
Ohio State and Miami meet in college football's postseason for the first time since the 2003 BCS National Championship
Double Welsh derby day provides drama amid uncertainty
The talking points as Cardiff and Ospreys enjoy festive derby wins over Dragons and Scarlets in the United Rugby Championship.
Ospreys soar to bonus-point win against Scarlets
Ospreys celebrate the west Wales bragging rights as they overcome Scarlets 26-19 in an attritional United Rugby Championship basement battle in Llanelli.
Bold fantasy football predictions for Week 17, the championship round!
Top local sports stories of 2025
The top local sports stories of 2025, from a Post Falls grad winning an NCAA wrestling title to area schools winning state high school championships.
College Football Playoff naughty, nice list: Good, bad for quarterfinal teams in bracket
The good and bad for each squad still vying for the national championship
Reigning champions and controversial ends: Minnesota women’s sports in 2025
As women’s sports continue to boom in interest across the globe, locally Minnesota continues to lead the way for championships and advocacy.
Fantasy Football Championship-Round Tips: Advice to help you secure the trophy in Week 17
Oklahoma City, fans across the state will never forget the year of sports in 2025
KOCO 5 Sports Director Bryan Keating replays some of the many major and championship sports moments from 2025 in Oklahoma City
Fantasy Football 2025: Waiver wire, Week 17 championship edition
Wading into the free agent pool for roster help
Ranking the top Ohio high school stories of 2025 in Columbus
The Dispatch looks back at the top central Ohio high school sports stories of 2025. See what made our list.
Brooklyn DeLeye, NiJaree Canady put Topeka on the college sports map in 2025
Brooklyn DeLeye and NiJaree Canady were one of two pairs from the same hometown to play in a national championship in 2025. The duo made Topeka proud this year.
'Still excited' - Lim, 71, the oldest flinger in town
PDC World Championship history-maker Paul Lim, 71, discusses his longevity in darts as he prepares to face Luke Humphries at Alexandra Palace.
Logan Lednicky caps dream with volleyball title at Texas A&M
The fourth-generation Aggie helped Texas A&M win the school's first volleyball national championship in a most improbable fashion.
Aggies win school's first NCAA volleyball title
Texas A&M won its first NCAA volleyball championship after sweeping Kentucky, one of three No. 1 seeds the Aggies beat in the tournament,.
Oregon threatens deep CFP run as star playmakers return at perfect time
A full complement of wide receivers could give Oregon the ammunition it needs to make a national championship push
Top Eugene-Springfield high school fall sports moments of 2025
From walk-off wins to dominant state championship performances, athletes from Lane County made the 2025 fall sports season one to remember.
The Times' football coach of the year: Ray Fenton of Los Alamitos
Ray Fenton guided Los Alamitos High to the Southern Section Division 2 championship relying on neighborhood kids.
Here are the Salem area's top high school sports moments from 2025
These are some of the most memorable moments from high school sports in the Salem-Keizer area in 2025.
I thought I lost my team the state championship. Then I went viral
Tyler Milioto was at the center of a wild finish in the Louisiana state championship game that went viral.
Beau Greaves - how far can darts' rising star go?
Rising darts star Beau Greaves begins her World Championship campaign against 22nd seed Daryl Gurney on Friday.
Vermont high school sports scores, results, stats for Thursday, Dec. 18
Vermont high school sports scores and results as reported to the Burlington Free Press sports department.
How Eliott Rodriguez brought South Florida's biggest sports moments to local viewers
From championship parades and late-night title celebrations, Eliott Rodriguez has long been a hyperlocal presence at the center of South Florida sports history.
Watch Gainesville vs. Thomas County Central in Georgia 5A football championship: Live stream
The game begins at 8 p.m, on Wednesday at Mercedes-Benz Stadium in Atlanta.
A new era for sports communication at UNC Hussman | UNC Hussman School of Journalism and Media
As director of UNC Hussman’s Sports Communication Focus Program, Distinguished Associate Professor of Sports Communication Livis Freeman is building on the work of the school’s legendary Distinguished Professor for Sports Communication John Sweeney. Sweeney, who retired last year, developed one of the most respected sports communication programs in the country. Freeman, now in his 12th year at the school, is launching an ambitious expansion of the program that is transforming how UNC prepares students for careers in sports media. The most visible change came this fall with a reimagining of “MEJO 377: Sports Communication.” Previously offered as two sections with 30 students each, the course expanded to 96 students and welcomed former UNC basketball star and NBA veteran Tyler Hansbrough as the co-instructor with Freeman, bringing real world professional experience directly into the classroom every week. The course has been a huge success. Students have participated in recording a podcast with Hansbrough and learned from an impressive lineup of guest speakers. Steve Kirschner, UNC’s senior associate director of athletics for communications, was the first in the course’s guest speaker series, followed by UNC Hussman alumni including Kaitlyn Schmidt ’23 from Bleacher Report, Deaton Bell ’90 from Turner Sports and Becca Royer ’19 from the Philadelphia 76ers. Travis Tygart, CEO of the U.S. Anti-Doping Agency, also shared his insights with the class. The highlight of the semester came when Roy Williams, who coached Hansbrough and the Tar Heels to a national championship in 2009, visited the classroom. Former UNC men’s basketball players Luke Maye and Marcus Ginyard showed up to support their former coach and Hansbrough, creating an unforgettable experience as Williams entertained students with stories and insights that captivated the room. Student demand has been overwhelming. The course reached capacity within two days of registration opening, with more than 40 students on the waitlist. “Students want to learn from people who have actually lived these experiences,” Freeman said. “Tyler shares insights into media relations, broadcast production and athlete communications that you simply can’t get from a textbook.” The model proved so successful that the school secured funding to continue it for the next five years, with a different former professional athlete co-teaching each fall. The school’s curriculum committee approved a proposal to expand the course to 150 to 200 students starting in fall 2026. This change will make it an introductory course accessible to students from across the University, transforming it into a showcase course for the entire campus. The course redesign represents just one piece of a broader sports communication program overhaul. This fall, the curriculum committee approved “MEJO 390: Sports Play by Play,” the first course of its kind at UNC. Limited to 10 advanced students, the course will be taught by Matt Krause, the current voice of UNC women’s basketball and an ACC Network broadcaster. Students will call actual games across multiple sports including women’s softball, soccer, volleyball, field hockey and lacrosse, as well as men’s soccer and lacrosse. They will also shadow broadcasts of men’s and women’s basketball games. “The sports broadcasting industry is exploding with streaming platforms and conference networks creating unprecedented demand,” Freeman said. The course emerged directly from student advocacy, led by Anna Laible ’26 and others who pushed for hands-on broadcasting experience. Professional equipment has been acquired, partnerships with UNC Athletics are in place and a soft launch began this semester with three experienced students calling games to test the system. The program’s growth extends into other specialized areas as well. Last spring, Stembler Professor Charlie Tuggle launched a new sports event management and hospitality course in partnership with On Location, a company that manages major sporting event experiences. The course provided students with opportunities to travel to the Super Bowl and NFL Draft, and Tuggle plans to take a group to the 2026 Milan Olympics this spring. Looking ahead to spring 2026, Associate Professor Ryan Thornburg will debut a sports data visualization course, adding another dimension to the program’s skill-building offerings. The curriculum expansion reflects the increasingly diverse career paths available in sports media, from traditional journalism and broadcasting to digital analytics and strategic communication. The program is also diving into one of college athletics’ most transformative developments: Name, Image and Likeness rights. Freeman’s “MEJO 466: Sports Marketing” class collaborated last spring with Associate Professor Gary Kayye’s “MEJO 371: Advertising Creative” class on a project with UNC’s Carolina NIL group to help rebrand their organization. That same semester, Kayye’s class envisioned Chapel Thrill, UNC football’s new pregame concert and entertainment experience. And Shaun Anderson, the school’s Knight Chair in Sports, Race and Media, continues to explore the broader implications of NIL through his research and teaching. These NIL-focused initiatives give students direct exposure to the business side of college athletics at a moment when the landscape is rapidly evolving. “Our students aren’t just learning about these changes,” Freeman said. “They’re actively helping shape how schools and athletes navigate them.” The transformation of UNC Hussman’s sports communication program reflects a broader philosophy about how to prepare students for careers in a rapidly changing industry. By bringing in professional practitioners like Hansbrough and Krause, partnering with industry leaders like On Location and ACC Network, and engaging with current issues like NIL, the program ensures students graduate with both theoretical knowledge and practical experience. For alumni who remember the foundations John Sweeney built, the expansion represents an evolution rather than a departure. The program still emphasizes strong reporting, strategic communication, ethical communication and critical thinking. But now it also offers students the chance to call live games, work on real NIL campaigns and learn directly from former professional athletes. “We’re not just teaching students about sports media,” Freeman said. “We’re giving them the tools, experiences and connections to actually build careers in it.” With new courses launching, professional partnerships deepening and enrollment expanding, UNC Hussman’s sports communication program is positioning itself as a national leader in preparing the next generation of sports media professionals. For current students, the message is clear: if you’re interested in sports communication, there’s never been a better time to be at UNC Hussman. And for the hundreds of students trying to get off waitlists and into these new courses, the school is working to create more opportunities. The program John Sweeney built is growing in ways that honor his legacy while meeting the demands of a new era in sports media.
Stars, hype on the rise as the NCAA volleyball tournament reaches the Final Four
The championship tournament semifinals are Thursday, with Texas A&M facing Pittsburgh and Wisconsin against Kentucky.
Fantasy Football Start 'Em, Sit 'Em Week 16: TE Edition
Which tight end is going to take you to a Christmas fantasy championship?
Watch Carrollton vs. Buford in Georgia 6A football championship: Live stream
The game begins at 7 p.m. on Tuesday at Mercedes-Benz Stadium in Atlanta.
Washington claims first NCAA men's soccer title
Harrison Bertos scored 1:54 into overtime after Washington let a two-goal lead slip against North Carolina State to earn their first-ever Men's College Cup national championship.
Watch Creekside vs. Benedictine in Georgia 4A select football championship: Live stream
The game begins at 7 p.m. on Monday at Mercedes-Benz Stadium in Atlanta.
James Madison Leads Vic Bubas Cup Standings Through Fall Semester
NEW ORLEANS – James Madison University leads the Sun Belt Conference’s Vic Bubas Cup standings through the 2025 fall sports season. The Bubas Cup is the Sun Belt’s all-sports championship, awarded to the top athletics department in the conference based on a points system.
NBA Cup: Spurs hand Thunder second loss in Victor Wembanyama's return, will face Knicks in championship
NBA Cup: Spurs hand Thunder their second loss in Victor Wembanyama's return, will face Knicks in championship
The Thunder are now 24-2, while the Spurs are headed to championship game in Las Vegas.
Commentary: What the Dodgers are doing isn't normal in pro sports. Be sure to appreciate it
The Dodgers are perfectly fine with spending more money than anyone else to win championships, and fans should appreciate it considering what's happening in Anaheim.
Watch Ruston vs. Ouachita Parish in Louisiana Division I non-select football championship: Live stream
The game begins at noon on Saturday at the Caesars Superdome in New Orleans.
Watch Varina vs. Loudoun County in Virginia Class 4 football championship: Live stream
The game begins at 11:30 a.m. on Saturday at Liberty University in Lynchburg, Virginia.
This military training camp team almost won a national championship
On Nov. 20, 1943, the eyes of a weary nation focused, just for a moment, on a battle playing out stateside.
Watch Folsom vs. Cathedral Catholic in California 1-AA football championship: Live stream, tickets
The game begins at 8 p.m. on Friday at Saddleback College in Mission Viejo, California.
Watch Raines vs. Northwestern in Florida 3A football championship: Live stream, tickets
The game begins at 7:30 p.m. on Friday at Pitbull Stadium in Miami.
Prep talk: Santa Margarita's Isaia Vandermade has become sack machine in playoffs
Isaia Vandermade and Santa Margarita will face De La Salle on Saturday in the CIF Open Division state championship football game.
Watch West Broward vs. West Boca Raton in Florida 6A football championship: Live stream, tickets
The game begins at 12:30 p.m. on Friday at Pitbull Stadium in Miami.
'Entertaining' or 'irresponsible'? The rise of bare-knuckle boxing
As Derby's Vaillant Live arena prepares to host a Bare Knuckle Fighting Championship (BKFC) event, BBC Sport looks at the debate around the controversial combat sport.
Lampard wins second manager of the month award
Coventry City boss Frank Lampard is named the Championship's manager of the month for November with striker Ellis Simms winning the player award.
No. 18 Florida hopes to right ship vs. George Washington
The Florida Gators went 36-4 last season, winning their third national championship. This season, the 18th-ranked Gators have already equaled their loss total from all of last year.
Riverside outlasts Ascension Catholic and secures second LHSAA state title
Riverside took possession for the final time knowing that it needed only to kneel out the remaining minute and 15 seconds before it could secure a football state championship.
Fairfax Co. middle school eyeing 14th straight Science Olympiad state title
Longfellow Middle School’s team has won 13 consecutive state Science Olympiad titles, and is eyeing a 14th. The school has won the state championship 19 times.
Ravens Sports Network Broadcasting DII Soccer Championship Weekend in Spanish
NORTH ATTLEBORO, Mass. -- For the third straight season, Franklin Pierce's Ravens Sports Network will be on the road the NCAA DII men's and women's soccer championships this weekend. FPU students Erik Valdovinos and Elliot Scholes traveled to Colorado Springs, Colo. to live stream all six games this weekend in Spanish.
Live: UFC Vegas 112 media day video
Ultimate Fighting Championship (UFC) is holding a special pre-fight media day this afternoon (Weds., Dec. 10, 2025) for the upcoming UFC Vegas 112: “Royval vs. Kape” mixed martial arts (MMA) event on ESPN2 and ESPN+, scheduled for this Sat. night (Dec. 13) inside the promotion’s APEX facility in Las Vegas, Nevada. The LIVE video stream […]
Watch Bolles vs. Cardinal Mooney in Florida 2A football championship: Live stream, tickets
The FHSAA title game begins at 7:30 p.m. on Wednesday in Miami.
State championship football games set to produce lots of tears
Final high school football games for 2025 will produce emotional endings in Orange County this weekend.
Dunham, Ascension Christian football teams look to bring home state titles
Dunham, Ascension Catholic are both playing for high school football state championships on Thursday.
Ascenders Win 2026 Division, Shine Select Takes '27s at Corrigan Sports' National Cup
TAMPA, Fla. — Ascenders Blue won the Corrigan Sports National Cup championship on Sunday. Shine Select won the 2027A division. All
NCAA men's soccer championship: All-time winners list
Saint Louis University has won more NCAA men's soccer championships than any other team, with 10 titles. Check out the all-time winners list now.
How to watch NCAA women’s soccer championship for free: Channel, time for Florida State vs. Stanford
The College Cup finals are on Monday in Kansas City, Missouri.
Sports betting roundup: College football playoff bracket set, NFL offers up more upsets
Following Saturday’s games, the 12-team College Football Playoff bracket was revealed, with games beginning Dec. 19. It wasn’t a good NFL Sunday for the favorites at the BetMGM online sportsbook — they went 6-6 straight up. In college football, Georgia was a 1.5-point favorite against Alabama in the SEC championship and rolled to a 28-7 win.
Sunday Sports: A 25-year reunion of the Watertown boys basketball sectional championship team
Here’s a recap of your North Country sports this Sunday.
Apple TV previews new F1 streaming deal, confirms driver onboard cams will be included
Today was the last race of the 2025 F1 championship, and that also meant the last time ESPN will broadcast...
College Football Playoff bracket: Indiana on top; Miami and JMU in, Notre Dame out
The committee did not drop Alabama from its No. 9 ranking despite a blowout loss in the SEC championship on Saturday.
Championship games overreactions: Say goodbye to conference title games
There's plenty to overreact to after a stunning weekend of championship football
College Football Playoff selection: ACC awaits decisions on Miami, Duke
A College Football Playoff doomsday scenario is here for the ACC as Duke tops UVA in the championship game
Thoughts on Notre Dame and the CFP after Championship Saturday
Notre Dame football will find out its fate later today with the College Football Playoff and here are three thoughts ahead of the seedings.
Tomorrow's Top 25 Today projects college football rankings entering CFP bracket reveal
Projecting the new AP Top 25 poll after championship weekend in advance of the College Football Playoff rankings
Projecting the final College Football Playoff rankings: Is Alabama in or out?
Everyone thought the Crimson Tide was safe coming into championship weekend. But does Alabama's 21-point loss to Georgia create an opportunity for both Miami and Notre Dame to make the 12-team field?
Prep basketball roundup: Ontario Christian girls win their ninth consecutive game
Knights defeat JSerra to win Troy tournament championship behind MVP Kaleena Smith
CFP bracket predictions: Who makes playoff field? USA TODAY Sports' expert rankings
Who will make the College Football Playoff? USA TODAY Sports offers its final predictions on the final bracket after Championship Week.
College Football Playoff Rankings: Projecting top 25 teams ahead of final bracket reveal
Who's in and who's out? We got some clarity (and a few more questions) after Saturday's conference championship game action
Kalen DeBoer stumps for Alabama to make CFP as three-loss team
The Alabama coach made his case after his team lost big against Georgia in the SEC Championship Game
Alabama fails CFP bracket test, puts pressure on committee after blowout loss
Did Alabama play their way out of CFP bracket? That's possible after heavy SEC Championship loss to Georgia.
Texas Tech's Big 12 Championship rout puts exclamation point on historic season
The Red Raiders won their first outright conference championship since 1955 on Saturday afternoon
Check out the LHSAA football state championships schedule
LHSAA football state championships
Watch Bixby vs. Owasso in Oklahoma 6A-I football championship: Live stream, tickets
The game is Saturday at the University of Central Oklahoma in Edmond.
College football odds, picks, betting lines, spreads: 2025 Championship Week predictions
SportsLine's model has revealed picks and best bets for college football's conference championship games
Virginia vs. Duke prediction, odds, line: 2025 ACC Championship Game picks from proven model
SportsLine's computer model reveals its Duke vs. Virginia best bets
Miami (OH) vs. Western Michigan prediction, odds: 2025 MAC Championship Game picks from proven model
SportsLine's computer model reveals its Western Michigan vs. Miami best bets
Full-length Replay: Mountain West Championship: UNLV at Boise St.
FOX Sports presents, “FOX COLLEGE FOOTBALL FRIDAY: MOUNTAIN WEST CHAMPIONSHIP”.
Fort Collins restaurants ready for more business during high school football championships
2026 World Cup Odds: Spain Remains the Favorite After Draw
With the groups having been announced, here are the championship odds for the 2026 FIFA World Cup.
UNLV vs Boise State live updates: Start time, TV channel for Mountain West championship
The Boise State Broncos are hosting the UNLV Rebels in the Mountain West championship game. Follow live updates:
ACC Championship Preview Part 2: UVA’s offense vs Duke’s defense
The ‘Hoos push their chips to the middle of the table on Saturday.
Yes, the Big Ten Football Championship game matters. Here’s why
Indiana and Ohio State will both enter Lucas Oil Stadium looking to add “champion” as a title. Forever.
Sayin, Mendoza or Pavia? My Heisman Trophy leader going into Championship Saturday is …
Wait, am I allowed to tell you that?
Roy Kramer, former SEC commissioner who created championship game, dead at 96
One-time Vanderbilt AD led SEC office from
Where to watch conference championship games, tv, streaming
Conference champions will be crowned during a busy weekend of college football
U.S. cities pitch to host worlds in Olympic sports
Officials from a dozen U.S. cities visited Lausanne, Switzerland, to show that they want to host more world championships and top events in Olympic sports.
U.S. cities come to home of Olympic sports to pitch hosting future world championships
LAUSANNE, Switzerland (AP) — Sports officials from a dozen United States cities went to the heart of the Olympic family this week to show their country wants to host more world championships and top…
Stacey to miss Watford game, Clement says
Newly appointed Norwich City boss Philippe Clement speaks to the media ahead of the Championship game at Birmingham City.