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đź“…December 8, 2025 at 1:00 AM
Lando Norris wins his first Formula One World Championship, Duke and Illinois accept key bowl invitations, and top tennis and hockey events dominate the sports scene globally.
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Lando Norris Clinches Maiden Formula One World Drivers' Title

Lando Norris ended Max Verstappen's four-year reign to claim his first Formula One World Championship title in an emotional victory at the Abu Dhabi Grand Prix. Norris secured the championship by just two points over Verstappen, who won the race but fell short in overall pointsSource 5Source 7Source 9.

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Duke University Accepted Invitation to Tony the Tiger Sun Bowl

Duke will face Arizona State in the Tony the Tiger Sun Bowl on December 31 in El Paso, Texas. Duke, ACC champions with an 8-5 record, will play their second-ever Sun Bowl game against the Sun Devils, who are 8-4 this seasonSource 8.

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Illinois Accepts Invite to 2025 Liberty Mutual Music City Bowl

The Illinois Fighting Illini will play Tennessee in the Music City Bowl on December 30 in Nashville. Illinois aims for their ninth win of the season, which would mark back-to-back 9+ win seasons for the first time in program history under Coach Bret BielemaSource 10.

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New Mexico and Minnesota Selected for 2025 Rate Bowl Meeting

New Mexico and Minnesota will meet for the first time in the Rate Bowl on December 26 at Chase Field in Phoenix. Both teams had strong seasons; New Mexico posted a perfect 6-0 home record, while Minnesota boasts eight straight bowl victoriesSource 4.

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Top Tennis Stars Headline Garden Cup at Madison Square Garden

The Garden Cup returns on December 8 featuring top players including US Open back-to-back champion Aryna Sabalenka, former No.1 Naomi Osaka, Nick Kyrgios, and Tommy Paul. The event promises a high-profile tennis exhibition and mixed doubles showcaseSource 2.

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NFL Update: Bengals Suspend WR Jermaine Burton Ahead of Bills Game

The Cincinnati Bengals have suspended wide receiver Jermaine Burton for their upcoming game against the Buffalo Bills, impacting Bengals' roster for this critical NFL matchSource 1.

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NBA: Vikings Dominate Commanders 31-0; Cavaliers and Magic Secure Wins

The Minnesota Vikings secured a decisive 31-0 win over the Washington Commanders, who suffered another injury setback. Meanwhile, NBA teams like the Cleveland Cavaliers and Orlando Magic pulled off close victories in recent gamesSource 1.

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NHL Action Highlights: Canucks Beat Wild; Ducks Snap Capitals' Streak

The Vancouver Canucks defeated the Minnesota Wild 4-2, with standout player Raty scoring twice. The Anaheim Ducks ended the Washington Capitals' six-game winning streak with a 4-3 shootout victory, showcasing rising competitiveness in the NHLSource 1.

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University of Iowa to Play Vanderbilt in Reliaquest Bowl

Ranked 23rd, Iowa accepted an invitation to the Reliaquest Bowl to face No.14 Vanderbilt on December 31 in Tampa, Florida. The game will kick off at 11 a.m. CT and be broadcast on ESPN, spotlighting postseason college footballSource 12.

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Sports on TV Today Include NCAA College Cup and NBA Matchups

Monday's sports broadcast lineup features the NCAA College Cup championship match between Florida State and Stanford, NBA games such as Phoenix at Minnesota, and prominent soccer matches like Manchester United vs. Wolverhampton WanderersSource 3.