AFCON 2025: Why are east African teams so far behind other nations?

The Athletic has live coverage of Nigeria vs. Tunisia from the 2025 Africa Cup of Nations. Of the four Africa Cup of Nations games being played on Saturday, December 27, Uganda versus Tanzania is easy to overlook. Nigeria face Tunisia in a meeting of two former AFCON winners and DR Congo against Senegal is another … Read more

49ers host Bears in matchup of NFC playoff teams

Chicago (11-4) at San Francisco (11-4) Sunday, 8:15 p.m. EST, NBC. BetMGM NFL Odds: 49ers by 3. Against the spread: Bears 9-5-1; 49ers 10-5. Series record: 49ers lead 36-33-1. Last meeting: 49ers beat Bears 38-13 Dec. 8, 2025, in Santa Clara, Calif. Last week: Bears beat the Packers 22-16 in OT; 49ers beat the Colts … Read more

Warriors ‘Aggressive’ in Trade Talks With These 3 Teams: Report

Getty Head coach Steve Kerr (L) and governor Joe Lacob of the Golden State Warriors look on during a game between the Warriors and the San Antonio Spurs during the 2022 NBA Summer League The Golden State Warriors have reportedly been one of the most “aggressive” teams since the NBA’s trade season officially got underway … Read more

NBA Power Rankings: All 30 teams’ most exciting young rising player

Dec 24, 2025, 07:00 AM ET The NBA regular season is in full swing ahead of a blockbuster slate of games on Christmas Day. In the East, the New York Knicks are riding their NBA Cup championship, surging to second in the East. However, the rest of the conference remains in flux as the other … Read more

Sources: NBA looking into new ways to prevent teams from tanking

The NBA has begun to gather input from its owners and general managers on new ways to combat tanking in the aftermath of the gambling scandal that rocked the league at the start of the season, sources told ESPN. At a board of governors meeting Friday, the league presented several ideas around potential modifications to … Read more