Two devoted scarecrows plan the perfect wedding – until a rival threatens everything.

●BBC • Cricket → 14 hours ago

In a remarkable 15-minute media session Wednesday, Golden State Warriors coach Steve Kerr took responsibility for his argument with Draymond Green that caused the forward to leave the bench in the middle of a game.

●ESPN • NBA → 1 hour ago

Australian stand-in captain Steve Smith has confirmed that spinner Todd Murphy won’t play the Boxing Day clash at the MCG, with the hosts set to unleash an all-pace attack for the fourth Ashes Test against England.

●Fox Sports • Cricket → 2 hours ago

The Steelers' T.J. Watt, two weeks removed from sustaining a partially punctured lung during a dry needling treatment and having subsequent reparative surgery, returned to practice for the first time Wednesday.

●ESPN • NFL → 2 hours ago

Chiefs wide receiver Rashee Rice's 2025 season began with a suspension and now will end on injured reserve.

●ESPN • NFL → 2 hours ago

Responding to a column in The Baltimore Sun, Ravens coach John Harbaugh insisted on Wednesday that his relationship with quarterback Lamar Jackson is "A-plus.".

●ESPN • NFL → 2 hours ago

The Vikings placed center Ryan Kelly on injured reserve Wednesday, ending his season and possibly his career after he suffered his third concussion of the year.

●ESPN • NFL → 2 hours ago

Stand-in Australian captain says selectors want another look at the MCG surface before settling on their attack for the fourth Test.

●Cricket.com.au → 2 hours ago

Stand-in Australian skipper Steve Smith has revealed the events leading up to his late withdrawal from the third Ashes Test.

●Fox Sports • Cricket → 3 hours ago

Subscribe to Inside CoverageApple Podcasts | Spotify | YouTubeMerry Christmas Eve from the Inside Coverage podcast crew! Yahoo Sports' Andrew Siciliano, Jori Epstein, and Ben Fawkes break down the key Week 17 NFL matchups this week, including a pivotal NFC matchup between Caleb Williams & the Chicago Bears against the San Francisco 49ers on Sunday.

●Yahoo Sports • NFL → 3 hours ago

We've built five quizzes to celebrate five BBC shows - but only those with the biggest football trivia brains can beat them all.

●BBC • Football → 3 hours ago

Hampton, Jonathan Taylor and Bijan Robinson are among top predictions for anytime touchdown props.

●ESPN • NFL → 3 hours ago

Steven Finn looks back on a career of touring with England, including the low of being dropped on Christmas Day and the high of taking down South Africa.

●BBC • Cricket → 4 hours ago

Nnaji will immediately join the team and he becomes the latest ex-pro to earn NCAA eligibility.

●The Athletic • NBA → 4 hours ago

Christmas Eve hasn't hosted an NBA or NHL game since 1972.

●The Athletic • NBA → 4 hours ago

An all-encompassing look at the matchups to exploit or avoid and lineup locks in fantasy, as well as projected scores for all NFL games.

●ESPN • NFL → 4 hours ago

Denver Nuggets forward Cam Johnson is expected to miss time after suffering a bone bruise in his right knee during the fourth quarter of a 131-130 road loss to the Dallas Mavericks on Tuesday, according to ESPN's Shams Charania. But Johnson reportedly avoided the worst.

●Yahoo Sports • NBA → 4 hours ago

Thomas Frank will give his Tottenham squad Christmas Day off, but only because it fits in with their schedule ahead of Monday’s (AEDT) match away to London rivals Crystal Palace.

●Fox Sports • Cricket → 4 hours ago

The Brazil-born Paraguayan international had agreed to a deal with Orlando City but has backed out of it for an alternative.

●The Athletic • Football → 4 hours ago

A member of Australia's Ashes squad for the first Test is poised for a comeback after recovering from a hamstring injury.

●Cricket.com.au → 4 hours ago

An MRI shows that Denver Nuggets forward Cam Johnson has a bone bruise in his right knee and is expected to be out for some time, sources told ESPN's Shams Charania.

●ESPN • NBA → 5 hours ago

Ole Miss quarterback Trinidad Chambliss' quest for a potential sixth year looms as one of the off-season's biggest stories as he's attempting to navigate a complex waiver process.

●ESPN • College Football → 5 hours ago

Washington junior wide receiver Denzel Boston announced Wednesday that he's declaring for the NFL draft.

●ESPN • NFL → 5 hours ago

Jacksonville State star running back Cam Cook plans to enter the NCAA transfer portal, he announced Wednesday.

●ESPN • College Football → 5 hours ago

This marks the second year in a row that teams will wear the patch, which features the NFL shield flanked by two candy canes, on Christmas.

●Sportslogos.net → 5 hours ago

You may have noticed it’s getting hotter outside. And that means one thing: the tennis is coming.

●Fox Sports • Tennis → 5 hours ago

France great Zinedine Zidane watched his goalkeeper son's safe hands as Algeria started its Africa Cup of Nations campaign with a 3-0 win over 10-man Sudan on Wednesday.

●ESPN • Football → 5 hours ago

Icon Sportswire via Getty ImagesPete Fairbanks isn't returning to the Tampa Bay Rays, but the right-handed relief pitcher is staying in Florida. The Miami Marlins are signing the 32-year-old Fairbanks to a one-year, $13 million deal, according to multiplereports Wednesday.

●Yahoo Sports • MLB → 6 hours ago

This week's Thursday Night Football matchup falls on Christmas Day, and will feature the Denver Broncos vs. the Kansas City Chiefs.

●Yahoo Sports • NFL → 6 hours ago

The Chicago Bears and San Francisco 49ers being 11-4 this late in the season is surprising, in different ways. The Bears are one of the breakout teams of 2025. They are very likely to win the NFC North after a thrilling Week 16 overtime win against the Packers.

●Yahoo Sports • NFL → 6 hours ago

The San Antonio Spurs are being overly cautious with Victor Wembanyama, who’s returning from a calf strain, but that has not hindered their upward trajectory.

●Yahoo Sports • NBA → 7 hours ago

The Detroit Lions visit the Minnesota Vikings for a Week 17 matchup on Christmas Day. Here's how to watch. (Kirby Lee-Imagn Images) IMAGN IMAGES via Reuters Connect / Reuters Christmas Day is a time for family and fellowship and, of course, football.

●Yahoo Sports • NFL → 7 hours ago

The Raiders have placed starting tight end Brock Bowers and safety Jeremy Chinn on injured reserve.

●ESPN • NFL → 7 hours ago

The Commanders will start 39-year-old Josh Johnson at quarterback for their Christmas Day home game against the Cowboys, coach Dan Quinn announced Wednesday.

●ESPN • NFL → 7 hours ago

United States defender Chris Richards said it "won't be long" until he's back for Crystal Palace.

●ESPN • Football → 7 hours ago

Reliever Pete Fairbanks and the Miami Marlins are in agreement on a one-year, $13 million contract, sources confirmed to ESPN.

●ESPN • MLB → 7 hours ago

Football fans share the greatest gift the game has given them, plus what's at stake in Week 17.

●The Athletic • NFL → 7 hours ago

MLS legacy outfit LA Galaxy could be on the cusp of a massive bounce-back season in 2026 as the club look to close a deal for free agent center-back Justin Haak.The 24-year-old Brooklyn native had a g...

●Yahoo Sports • MLS → 7 hours ago

The Raiders, now without Bowers for the rest of the season, face the Giants in a game that may determine who wins the No. 1 draft pick.

●The Athletic • NFL → 7 hours ago

The NFL and the Detroit Lions are continuing to investigate the situation involving a fan and Pittsburgh Steelers receiver DK Metcalf that happened during Sunday's game at Ford Field.

●Yahoo Sports • NFL → 7 hours ago

The Galaxy are continuing their offseason resurgence after a title defense that went horribly wrong.

●The Athletic • Football → 8 hours ago

The NWSL announced Tuesday it will move forward with a controversial plan allowing teams to go up to $1 million over the salary cap for players who meet certain criteria, despite heavy backlash from the NWSL Players Association.

●Front Office Sports • Athletes → 8 hours ago

The world’s first professional curling league is ready to rock next spring with the launch of team names and logos for its first six franchises based around the globe. Rock League will kick off its first-ever season in April 2026 at TMU Mattamy Athletic Centre in Toronto. It will feature.

●Sportslogos.net → 8 hours ago

The Spurs have beaten the Thunder twice in 10 days, setting up a Christmas showdown that the NBA world will certainly be watching.

●The Athletic • NBA → 8 hours ago

A host of top stars from both the ATP Tour and the Hologic WTA Tour are set compete at the 2026 United Cup in Perth and Sydney, Australia. Team United States, led by World No. 3 Coco Gauff and World No.

●ATP → 8 hours ago

Watching all the action this year was former Renault F1 driver and expert analyst Jolyon Palmer. Here, he gives his view on the stand out performers and performances from across the season…

●Formula 1 → 8 hours ago

Haas did not quite reach the goal of matching their P7 finish of 2024 this time around, but it proved to be a positive second half of the season for the American outfit, featuring regular points finishes and a particularly strong run for Ollie Bearman. Here is the team’s end of year report…

●Formula 1 → 8 hours ago

Team USA's roster is set, albeit not without questions going into the tournament — especially in net.

●The Athletic • NHL → 8 hours ago

Florida State quarterback Thomas Castellanos has dropped his appeal for another year of college eligibility and declared for the NFL draft.

●ESPN • NFL → 8 hours ago

The Wildcats are back in the mix while only one new team breaks into the top 10.

●ESPN • College Basketball → 9 hours ago

The Las Vegas Raiders will reportedly place tight end Brock Bowers on injured reserve on Wednesday, according to NFL Network's Tom Pelissero. The move will end the 23-year-old's season.

●Yahoo Sports • NFL → 9 hours ago

Amid the latest Draymond Green drama, the Warriors need to adjust to the reality of what he brings now — and what his best purpose is.

●The Athletic • NBA → 9 hours ago

It’s possible that by Week 18, there’s no real intrigue left in the NFL’s playoff picture. With two games left, the field is mostly set other than figuring out the AFC North and NFC South champions. Both of those divisions could be clinched this week.

●Yahoo Sports • NFL → 9 hours ago

Every year, we can quibble over whether the NBA’s schedule-makers aced the annual Christmas Day showcase — whether some fan base or another has cause to feel aggrieved over its squad not getting the brightest possible spotlight (we see you, Detroit!) or whether one participant or another has ridden too long on the struggle bus this season to make for a particularly compelling watch (hey there, Mavs-Warriors!).

●Yahoo Sports • NBA → 9 hours ago

Former professional poker player James Bord is chosen as the preferred bidder for Sheffield Wednesday, BBC Sport can confirm.

●BBC • Football → 9 hours ago

Does the NBA’s Christmas Day schedule mean anything?. As we power rank the 10 teams playing on this yuletide holiday, it is an interesting question in the aftermath of the NBA Cup, which made early-season games feel more meaningful.

●Yahoo Sports • NBA → 9 hours ago

Manchester United head coach Ruben Amorim says it is "impossible" to replace captain Bruno Fernandes, who is set for up to a month out with injury, but other players "must step up".

●BBC • Football → 9 hours ago

A split-second decision may cost DK Metcalf more than a third of his contract. After the Steelers wide receiver appealed a two-game suspension issued after an altercation with a fan, the NFL upheld the suspension Tuesday.

●Front Office Sports • Athletes → 9 hours ago

Dak Prescott and the Dallas Cowboys will face the Washington Commanders for a Christmas Day NFL game on Netflix.

●Yahoo Sports • NFL → 10 hours ago

Barcelona cool their interest in Marc Guehi after meeting his agents, but Marcus Rashford wants to remain at the Spanish club, and Crystal Palace rival West Ham for Wolves' Jorgen Strand Larsen, plus more.

●BBC • Football → 10 hours ago

Rozier was arrested in October along with 30 others.

●The Athletic • NBA → 10 hours ago

Riyad Mahrez scored twice as Algeria launched their Africa Cup of Nations campaign with a comfortable 3-0 Group E win over 10-man Sudan in Rabat.

●The Guardian • Football → 10 hours ago

This year marks the 60th anniversary since the final Football League match was played on Christmas Day in England.

●BBC • Football → 10 hours ago

Ruben Amorim has described Bruno Fernandes as “impossible to replace” but has told Manchester United’s players the captain’s injury is a chance for them to step up.

●The Guardian • Football → 10 hours ago

Los Angeles Lakers coach JJ Redick was frustrated after his team's blowout loss to the Phoenix Suns on Tuesday. Redick was asked if the Lakers have enough players who are hardwired to defend and play with consistent effort and physicality. "No," Redick replied simply.

●RealGM • Basketball → 10 hours ago

Manchester United head coach Ruben Amorim says it is "impossible" to replace Bruno Fernandes as he faces up to a month without him.

●BBC • Football → 10 hours ago

From ROY and MIP races, our NBA insiders break down all 30 teams' young riser in this week's Power Rankings.

●ESPN • NBA → 11 hours ago

The Wildcats reenter the mix while only one new team breaks into the top 10.

●ESPN • College Basketball → 11 hours ago

In a division that once again has no clear standout, who will do enough to get to the playoffs?.

●The Athletic • MLB → 11 hours ago

'Tis the season for fantasy heroes! Liz Loza breaks down so players who can step in and help win a fantasy championship even if they're not necessarily the ones who got you here.

●ESPN • NFL → 11 hours ago

Zach Harper catches you up on the latest NBA news in our newsletter.

●The Athletic • NBA → 11 hours ago

The Philadelphia 76ers are waiving two-way player Hunter Sallis. The Sixers will sign MarJon Beauchamp to a two-way contract to replace Sallis. Beauchamp has played in seven games for the Delaware Blue Coats of the G League this season.

●RealGM • Basketball → 11 hours ago

Andre Snellings looks at the creative ways to bet the NBA's best team this season and still get value.

●ESPN • NBA → 11 hours ago

Bristol Bears' Argentina lock Pedro Rubiolo commits his long-term future to the Prem side.

●BBC • Rugby Union → 11 hours ago

As Terance Mann shouted expletives on his way off the court in Milwaukee in March, Hawks play-by-play voice Bob Rathbun encouraged the then-Hawks guard to keep chirping.  “Terance, get your money’s worth before you leave,” Rathbun said on Atlanta’s local broadcast.

●Front Office Sports • Athletes → 11 hours ago

BBC Sport takes a look at five things to keep an eye on in the EFL's Boxing Day fixture list.

●BBC • Football → 12 hours ago

The Nittany Lions got their guy in the end, but took a circuitous route.

●ESPN • College Football → 12 hours ago

While it may be a meeting of of 2-13 teams, Sunday's game between the Las Vegas Raiders and New York Giants features big stakes with the No. 1 pick in the 2026 NFL draft potentially on the line.

●Yahoo Sports • NFL → 12 hours ago

Christmas Day includes three NFL matchups and five NBA games. We're previewing them all with picks, predictions, storylines and more.

●ESPN • NBA → 12 hours ago

The Broncos linebacker discovered he had testicular cancer from a league drug test. And now he plays the game with a fresh perspective.

●ESPN • NFL → 12 hours ago

Here's the latest, including intel on Joe Burrow's future, opening QB1 spots and much more.

●ESPN • NFL → 12 hours ago

What has gone wrong for Tagovailoa, what's the Dolphins' path forward and is there any interest in him?.

●ESPN • NFL → 12 hours ago

After a convincing win against the Broncos on Sunday, the Jaguars might be the hottest team in the NFL.

●ESPN • NFL → 12 hours ago

Manchester United are in the market for a midfielder, with at least seven names are under consideration. But which one would fit best?.

●ESPN • Football → 12 hours ago

Man City haven't been their typical best this season -- at least not yet, though the festive period is when their title wins have been built. Should Arsenal be worried?.

●ESPN • Football → 12 hours ago

The most and least favorable matchups at the four key fantasy positions (QB, RB, WR and TE).

●ESPN • NFL → 12 hours ago

Ben Simmons believes he may be healthy enough to sign with an NBA team around the All-Star break if he continues to progress in his rigorous rehabilitation program, the unrestricted free agent told Andscape in an exclusive interview.

●RealGM • Basketball → 13 hours ago

Coventry City and Southampton are charged by the FA for the scenes after the final whistle in their draw at St Mary's on Saturday.

●BBC • Football → 13 hours ago

The Atlanta Hawks signed center Malik Williams to a two-way contract Tuesday after the 6-foot-11 big man posted impressive numbers with the College Park Skyhawks in the G League this season.

●RealGM • Basketball → 13 hours ago

Back in 1998, long before the United States stopped producing the penny, a little girl with spina bifida gave Dale Earnhardt a gift that raises the question: What if pennies are actually worth everything?.

●ESPN • Motorsport → 13 hours ago

Director of rugby George Skivington says his Gloucester squad are 'unbelievably committed' to kick-starting their Prem campaign against Saracens on Saturday.

●BBC • Rugby Union → 13 hours ago

Every transfer window, there is a player whose future becomes the defining saga of the month. This January, it looks set to be Bournemouth's Antoine Semenyo.

●BBC • Football → 13 hours ago

From record-breakers to dire financial situations, there's been much to talk about in the English Football League in 2025 - but do you remember the finer details?.

●BBC • Football → 13 hours ago

The success and virality of this duo is doing more than quiet the typical noise around the Lakers. It also might transition the franchise fully into their post-LeBron era.

●ESPN • NBA → 13 hours ago

England have spent almost two years getting off-spinner Shoaib Bashir ready for an Ashes tour of Australia, but four games in, he is yet to play. BBC Sport looks at possible reasons why.

●BBC • Cricket → 13 hours ago

Mitchell is averaging more than 30 points per game and playing at an MVP level, but is it a sustainable way to win a championship?.

●The Athletic • NBA → 13 hours ago

Egypt forward could change face of a league so far mostly reliant on ageing stars and alter perception of football in the Arab world.

●The Guardian • Football → 13 hours ago

Amazon Prime Vision's new feature, Pocket Health, grades the types of pockets that quarterbacks throw from, which are affected by pressure.

●The Athletic • NFL → 13 hours ago

ESPN will broadcast "Dunk the Halls" for the second straight year on Christmas Day.

●The Athletic • NBA → 13 hours ago

Sudan's participation in the Africa Cup of Nations is "bringing hope" to the country amid its civil war, forward Abobaker Eisa says.

●BBC • Football → 14 hours ago