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NFL playoff race, NBA expansion, Ashes series, Jake Paul boxing...
Jeudi 18 décembre 2025 à 11:05
NFL Playoff Battles
Seahawks‑Rams Thursday night showdown
The Athletic highlights the prime‑time clash between Sam Darnold’s Seahawks and Matthew Stafford’s Rams as a pivotal Week 16 fixture that could reshape the NFC West race and influence first‑round bye calculations. A win for Seattle would tighten the division race, while a Rams victory would cement Los Angeles’s hold on a playoff spot.
The Athletic
Week 16 games that could flip division titles
Beyond Seattle‑Los Angeles, The Athletic’s playoff simulator flags five additional Week 16 matchups with outsized implications for the AFC and NFC divisions, noting that outcomes will determine who clinches the final postseason berths and who is relegated to the bubble. The analysis stresses the heightened stakes as only two teams have locked in spots with three weeks remaining.
The Athletic
Quarterback Rankings & Injuries
Mahomes’ season‑ending knee injury reshapes the Chiefs’ outlook
The Athletic reports that Patrick Mahomes suffered a devastating knee injury that ends his 2025 campaign, effectively dashing Kansas City’s playoff hopes and prompting a reassessment of his long‑standing Tier 1 status among coaches and executives. The injury underscores the volatility of preseason QB tier projections and the impact of elite talent loss on team trajectories.
The Athletic
NBA Expansion Outlook
Timeline for a 2026 expansion and new franchise award
According to The Athletic, NBA commissioner Adam Silver signaled that a decision on expansion will be reached in 2026, with a likely award of a new franchise midway through the 2026‑27 season and commencement of play in 2027‑28, mirroring the Charlotte expansion timeline of the early 2000s. This prospective addition could finally address the league’s longstanding desire for a 32‑team format.
The Athletic
Potential realignment and draft reforms
The Athletic also notes that an extra team would trigger a comprehensive division realignment, likely reshaping the Eastern and Western conferences and prompting a revised NBA draft order to accommodate the new market. Analysts anticipate that the league may leverage the expansion to enhance competitive balance and global branding.
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Boxing Showdown
Jake Paul’s boxing skill set ahead of Joshua bout
BBC Sport assesses Jake Paul’s boxing abilities, describing him as a “novice who can punch a bit” but lacking the technical fundamentals and ring IQ of seasoned heavyweights like Anthony Joshua. The preview suggests that while Paul’s power and athleticism pose a threat, his defensive lapses could be decisive against the experienced champion in Miami.
BBC Sport
Paralympic Ambitions
Jo Butterfield eyes historic dual‑season gold
BBC Sport profiles Jo Butterfield, who aims to become the first British athlete to win gold at both the Summer and Winter Paralympics after securing a spot on the wheelchair curling team for the 2026 Games. Her cross‑disciplinary pursuit highlights the growing versatility and ambition within Paralympic sport.
BBC Sport
Cricket Ashes Developments
Australia dominates Day 2 as England teeters toward defeat; Vaughan urges stability
BBC Sport recounts Australia’s commanding performance on Day 2 of the third Ashes Test, posting 371 runs and reducing England to 213‑8, leaving the hosts 158 runs behind and edging toward an inevitable series loss. Former captain Michael Vaughan cautions England against wholesale changes to the playing group, arguing that continuity may offer a better chance of recovery despite the mounting pressure.
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