Open Thread: December 24, 2025
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January could see Manchester City rejig their defence
January could be a busy month for Manchester City. Typically, City prefers not to do business during the January transfer window. Inflated transfer...
Clippers Make a Statement, Expose Rockets' Discipline Gaps in 128-108 Win
Clippers dominate from the perimeter and exploit Houston's careless turnovers en route to a decisive statement victory.
Chicago Blackhawks handed a 6th consecutive loss by the Philadelphia Flyers heading into Christmas break
Santa Claus made an appearance at the United Center on Tuesday night. He sounded the horn before the puck drop of the Chicago Blackhawks game...
News: Jeonbuk Hyundai Motors appoint Chung Jung-yong as new manager
Jeonbuk Hyundai Motors FC have appointed Chung Jung-yong as the club’s 10th head coach, tasking him with leading the team beyond a successful...
Hood beats Noppert in epic as more seeds tumble
World number 86 Justin Hood wins an Alexandra Palace classic against Danny Noppert, who is one of three seeds to exit the World Championship on...
Barcelona narrow January defender hunt to three surprise names
According to a recent report from Mundo Deportivo, Barcelona have narrowed their search for a low-cost central defender down to three experienced...
Warriors meet the Mavericks on Christmas day
Dallas Mavericks (12-19, 11th in the Western Conference) vs. Golden State Warriors (15-15, eighth in the Western Conference)San Francisco;...
Thunder host the Spurs for Christmas day matchup
San Antonio Spurs (22-7, second in the Western Conference) vs. Oklahoma City Thunder (26-4, first in the Western Conference)Oklahoma City;...
Denver hosts Minnesota in Christmas day action
Minnesota Timberwolves (20-10, fifth in the Western Conference) vs. Denver Nuggets (21-8, third in the Western Conference)Denver; Thursday, 10:30...
Los Angeles hosts Houston in Christmas day action
Houston Rockets (17-9, sixth in the Western Conference) vs. Los Angeles Lakers (19-9, fourth in the Western Conference)Los Angeles; Thursday, 8...
Steelers Getting Shocking Career Year From Unheralded Veteran
When the Pittsburgh Steelers signed veteran running back Kenneth Gainwell to a one-year, $1.79 million contract in March, nobody would have guessed...
News: Jeju SK appoint Sergio Costa as new head coach
Jeju SK have appointed former assistant to Paulo Bento, Sergio Costa, as the club’s new head coach.(Photo by Claudio Villa/Getty Images)Set to take...
This is my toughest time as captain - Stokes
Ben Stokes said he is going through his "toughest time" as England captain, as the tourists' awful Ashes series is dogged by reports of excessive...
Talks opened with Real Madrid over Liverpool starter
Liverpool centre-back problems stacking upThe Premier League champions are suffering in the centre-back area - with injuries reported to Joe Gomez...
Lakers' defensive identity vanishes into Phoenix air in loss
The Lakers surrendered 45 points in a quarter in a journeyman's revenge game. A team that once knew itself is now strangers in its own locker room.
JJ Redick outlines Lakers' defensive problems of late
The Lakers have been struggling to contain opponents over the last few weeks, and coach JJ Redick detailed what went wrong in Tuesday's loss.
🗞️ Endrick to Lyon, a centre-back for Flick... the Christmas Eve headlines
Tonight is Christmas Eve and tomorrow is Christmas, but Mr. Football never rests, and surely today it will produce some news to keep us...
Richards injury not as bad as first feared, Palace boss Glasner confirms
Crystal Palace have received a massive injury boost. Eagles defender Chris Richards suffered a bloody injury and needed to be stretchered off in...
News: Suwon Samsung Bluewings appoint Lee Jung-hyo as new manager
Suwon Samsung Bluewings have announced that Lee Jung-hyo has been appointed as the club’s 11th head coach.Suwon Samsung believe that Lee, who...