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NFL Wild Card Playoffs Underway with Key Matchups
Regional NFL playoff games air today including Green Bay at Minnesota and Cleveland at Cincinnati at 1 p.m. on CBS, with FOX covering New Orleans at Atlanta. Later games at 4:25 p.m. feature L.A. Chargers at Denver and Kansas City at Las Vegas, culminating in Baltimore at Pittsburgh at 8:20 p.m. on NBC.
These contests determine advancing teams in the postseason.
IIHF World Junior Hockey Semifinals Heat Up
Sweden faces Finland at 4:30 p.m. on NHLN in the 2026 IIHF World Junior Championship semifinal in Saint Paul, Minn. Canada plays Czechia at 8:30 p.m. on NHLN in the other semifinal.
Winners advance to the championship game.
Manchester United vs Leeds United in Premier League
Manchester United visits Leeds United at 7:30 a.m. on USA in English Premier League action. This high-stakes rivalry match draws global attention.
Liverpool faces Fulham at 10 a.m. on USA later today.
Liverpool Takes on Fulham in EPL
Liverpool plays at Fulham at 10 a.m. on USA Network in Premier League. Key players and tactics will be crucial in this competitive fixture.
Other EPL Championship games include Coventry at Birmingham at 6:55 a.m. on CBSSN.
United Cup Tennis Group Stage Continues
United Cup Day 3 group stage airs from 6 a.m. on TENNIS channel in Brisbane with ATP/WTA early rounds. Day 4 sessions start at 6:30 p.m., including Auckland WTA and Hong Kong ATP events.
Top nations compete for quarterfinal spots.
NBA G-League: Santa Cruz at Oklahoma City
Santa Cruz Warriors face Oklahoma City Blue at 3 p.m. on NBATV. This game showcases rising NBA prospects.
G-League action provides key development opportunities.
College Football Division III Championship
North Central (Ill.) vs. Wis.-River Falls airs at 8 p.m. on ESPN from Canton, Ohio. This title game crowns the D-III national champion.
Small college powerhouses battle for glory.
Ashes 5th Test: Australia vs England Day 1
The Ashes series concludes with the 5th Test at SCG in Sydney from January 4-8. Australia hosts England in this pivotal cricket clash.
Fans anticipate a thrilling finale.
Saudi Pro League: Al Hilal at Damac FC
Al Hilal visits Damac FC at 12:15 p.m. on FS2 in Saudi Pro League. Star-studded Al Hilal seeks victory.
High-level Middle Eastern soccer unfolds.
Horse Racing: America’s Day at the Races
NYRA’s America’s Day at the Races broadcasts at 2:30 p.m. on FS1. Top thoroughbred action entertains fans.
Multiple tracks featured in the lineup.
English Championship: Wrexham at Derby County
Wrexham travels to Derby County at 9:55 a.m. on CBSSN in League Championship. Promoted Wrexham aims to impress.
Intense promotion battle ensues.
Winter Olympics Milano Cortina 2026 Approaches
The 2026 Winter Olympics are set for February 6-22 in Milano Cortina. Athletes prepare for global showcase.
Rugby and cricket events also highlight the year.