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NBA: Multiple marquee games and player milestones across league
Several NBA games produced big performances — Kevin Durant scored 30 points in the Rockets' win over the Cavaliers, Markkanen and George led the Jazz to a 127-114 victory over the Spurs, and Kevin Westbrook passed Magic Johnson for 7th in career assists as the Kings beat the Mavericks 113-107, among other late-December results.
NHL: High-scoring returns and shootout finishes highlight schedule
The Avalanche hosted the Kings after Martin Necas scored twice in recent action, and Jonathan MacKinnon (MacKinnon) delivered a shootout winner as the Avalanche beat the Knights 6-5 in another high-scoring game.
Globe Soccer Awards 2025: Novak Djokovic honored in Dubai
Novak Djokovic received the Globe Sports Award at the Globe Soccer Awards 2025, an event held in Dubai where Cristiano Ronaldo presented the honor to Djokovic as part of the ceremony.
College football bowl schedule: Monday bowl slate continues
The 2025-26 college football bowl schedule lists games through late December, with matchups and broadcast details for bowls played Monday, including the Birmingham Bowl and others on the Dec. 29 slate.
College basketball: Numerous mid-major and DI matchups scheduled for Dec. 29
Multiple Division I programs — including Columbia at FGCU, William & Mary hosting Towson, Manhattan hosting Fairfield, and Valparaiso vs UNI — had scheduled games on Dec. 29 as schools resume conference play and finish the 2025 calendar year.
Women's college basketball: Columbia, Manhattan and other programs active
Columbia women's basketball travels to Florida Gulf Coast to close 2025, while Manhattan hosts Fairfield in its MAAC opener and several mid-major women's teams play Dec. 29 matchups as conference play resumes.
McNeese and UIW: Southland matchups resume for women's programs
McNeese women's basketball traveled to Incarnate Word for a Dec. 29 game as the Cowgirls returned from a Christmas break and resumed conference play on ESPN+; program notes highlight season-best NET ranking and key contributors.
Army West Point athletics: busy December schedule across sports
Army West Point's composite athletics calendar shows multiple events around Dec. 27–31 — including hockey, basketball and other team updates and recent Fenway Bowl coverage in late December.
YSU and other mid-majors post matchup notes for Dec. 29 games
Youngstown State and Cleveland State released game notes and live-stream details for their Dec. 29 women's basketball meeting, reflecting ongoing mid-major scheduling and broadcast plans.
College hoops: Towson and William & Mary open CAA play
William & Mary opened CAA conference play hosting reigning regular-season champion Towson on Dec. 29, with tip-off and broadcast details provided and notes on W&M's tempo and KenPom improvement.