Saturday’s showdown between the Bengals and Broncos will feel like a playoff game because, in many ways, that’s exactly what it is for both teams, especially for the home team. The Bengals’ playoff hopes are best summarized by Lloyd Christmas’ famous quote from the comedy classic “Dumb and Dumber.” Yes, the Bengals have a chance … Read more
Saturday’s showdown between the Bengals and Broncos will feel like a playoff game because, in many ways, that’s exactly what it is for both teams, especially for the home team. The Bengals’ playoff hopes are best summarized by Lloyd Christmas’ famous quote from the comedy classic “Dumb and Dumber.” Yes, the Bengals have a chance … Read more
Saturday’s showdown between the Bengals and Broncos will feel like a playoff game because, in many ways, that’s exactly what it is for both teams, especially for the home team. The Bengals’ playoff hopes are best summarized by Lloyd Christmas’ famous quote from the comedy classic “Dumb and Dumber.” Yes, the Bengals have a chance … Read more
The 2024 NFL regular season is coming to a close! This week, Josh Allen will look to match fellow MVP candidate Lamar Jackson’s Christmas Day production when his Buffalo Bills play host to the New York Jets, Jordan Love and the Green Bay Packers will look to hand the rival Minnesota Vikings just their third … Read more
Tennis is back. Did you miss it? The season resumes from today, December 27, with the United Cup opening proceedings in Perth, Australia. The Athletic’s tennis writers Matt Futterman and Charlie Eccleshare are here for the second of two mailbags, answering your questions submitted earlier this month. The first focused on tennis in 2024; this … Read more
Former Premier League referee Dermot Gallagher assesses the controversial moments from the Boxing Day action, including the red cards for Aston Villa’s Jhon Duran’s and Manchester United’s Bruno Fernandes. Newcastle 3-0 Aston Villa Please use Chrome browser for a more accessible video player The Ref Watch panel take a look at the red card Duran … Read more
Dec 26, 2024, 02:00 PM ET The 2024 bowl season is underway, with several games already in the books. Our college football experts provide their thoughts on all 36 bowl matchups, including key storylines to follow and a player to keep an eye on in every game, followed by a takeaway and the MVP as … Read more
Chris Herring, ESPN Senior WriterDec 26, 2024, 08:16 AM ET With the second NBA Cup in the books, the thrilling five-game Christmas Day slate behind us and the 2025 calendar just days away, it’s a perfect time to reflect on the most notable trends that have taken hold throughout the first third of the season. … Read more
Reasonable people can disagree over whether this year’s NBA Christmas Day showcase features all of the “correct” teams. (We hear, see and honor the lived experiences of fans of the Thunder, Bucks, Cavaliers, and Anyone Else Who Might Be Mad About This.) It’s tougher to argue, though, that the annual holiday extravaganza isn’t overflowing with … Read more
Last Updated:December 23, 2024, 13:49 IST India Women’s Under-19 captain Niki Prasad opens up on her cricket journey, learning the ropes of captaincy, competing against Samit – the son of legendary India batter Rahul Dravid – and more. India U19 women’s cricket team captain Niki Prasad. (Picture Credit: Instagram/@nikiprasad19) India women Under-19 captain Niki Prasad … Read more