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NFL Week 17 Sunday Slate Kicks Off with Multiple Regional Games
CBS and FOX broadcast regional NFL coverage at 1 p.m. ET, featuring Pittsburgh at Cleveland, New Orleans at Tennessee, Seattle at Carolina, Arizona at Cincinnati, Jacksonville at Indianapolis, and New England at N.Y. Jets. Later games include N.Y. Giants at Vegas on CBS at 4:05 p.m., Philadelphia at Buffalo on FOX at 4:25 p.m., and Chicago at San Francisco on NBC/Peacock at 8:20 p.m.
These matchups are crucial for playoff positioning in the final regular season week.
Aston Villa Stuns Chelsea with Remarkable Comeback Victory
Aston Villa mounted an incredible comeback to defeat Chelsea at Stamford Bridge on December 27, keeping pace at the top of the Premier League table. Analysts praised Unai Emery's strategic substitutions and Villa's momentum shift in the second half.
Villa has gained the most points from losing positions this season, highlighting their resilience.
IIHF World Junior Hockey Championship Group Stage Continues
NHL Network airs Sweden vs. Switzerland at 2 p.m. ET and Finland vs. Latvia at 4:30 p.m. ET from Saint Paul and Minneapolis. These Group A and B matches are part of the 2026 tournament underway in Minnesota.
Key early-round action sets the stage for medal contention.
Premier League Sunday: Leeds at Sunderland and Tottenham at Crystal Palace
USA Network broadcasts Leeds United at Sunderland at 9 a.m. ET and Tottenham Hotspur at Crystal Palace at 11:30 a.m. ET. These Matchweek 18 fixtures follow high-drama results like Villa's win over Chelsea.
Fans can catch live coverage ahead of NFL games.
College Basketball Highlights: High School Showcases and Non-Conference Finals
NBATV features top high school boys' basketball including Mt. Zion vs. Link Academy at 10 a.m., Montverde vs. Dynamic Prep at 11:30 a.m., and LuHi vs. Paul VI at 1 p.m. College games include Old Dominion at Maryland at 6 p.m. and Omaha at Oregon at 8 p.m. on BTN, plus Winthrop at Texas Tech on TNT/truTV.
Teams like Saint Joseph's host Arcadia at noon on ESPN+ to close non-conference play.
NLL Lacrosse: Buffalo Bandits at Calgary Roughnecks
ESPN2 airs the National Lacrosse League matchup of Buffalo at Calgary at 8 p.m. ET. This men's professional indoor lacrosse game highlights ongoing season action.
Fans can tune in post-NFL afternoon slate.
NBA G-League: Long Island Nets at College Park Skyhawks
NBATV broadcasts Long Island at College Park at 3 p.m. ET, followed by Grand Rapids at Noblesville at 5 p.m. These games provide key development opportunities for NBA prospects.
Coverage fits between NFL and evening sports.
NHL: Philadelphia Flyers at Seattle Kraken
NHL Network features Philadelphia at Seattle at 8 p.m. ET, concurrent with NFL primetime. This matchup adds to a packed Sunday hockey slate including World Juniors.
Key regular-season play amid holiday schedule.
Golf: TGL Match - New York Golf Club vs. Atlanta Drive GC
ABC airs the Team Golf League (TGL) showdown at 3 p.m. ET. This innovative indoor golf format features top pros in a team competition.
It provides a unique break from traditional ball sports.
West Coast Conference Men's Basketball Tips Off Conference Play
WCC action begins Sunday with Washington State at Portland at 2 p.m., San Diego vs. Pacific at 3 p.m., Oregon State vs. Santa Clara at 3 p.m., and Saint Mary’s at LMU at 4 p.m. These games mark the start of league competition after non-conference schedules.
Rivalries intensify holiday postseason pushes.
World Sports Summit Prepares to Open in Dubai
The World Sports Summit convenes December 29-30 at Madinat Jumeirah, uniting global icons to boost sports economy and inspire youth. Aligns with Dubai's Sports Sector Strategic Plan 2033 aiming for AED 18.3 billion contribution.
Sheikh Hamdan emphasizes sports as a cultural bridge.
College Football Bowl Season Progresses with Pop-Tarts Bowl
The Pop-Tarts Bowl features No. 12 BYU vs. No. 22 Georgia Tech at 3:30 p.m. on ABC from Camping World Stadium. Hawai'i Bowl concluded with Hawai'i defeating Cal 35-31 on December 24.
Bowl schedule continues highlighting top non-CFP teams.