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SOURCE SPORTS: Saquon Barkley Leads Pro Bowl Voting as 2025 Pro Bowl Games Approach

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Philadelphia Eagles running back Saquon Barkley leads all players in voting for the 2025 Pro Bowl Games with 108,016 votes as the final week of balloting begins. Barkley is followed closely by Baltimore Ravens quarterback Lamar Jackson with 106,999 votes. Rounding out the top five are Buffalo Bills quarterback Josh Allen (101,703 votes), Baltimore Ravens running back Derrick Henry (99,346), and Detroit Lions running back Jahmyr Gibbs (94,940).

The Detroit Lions currently lead all teams in total votes, followed by the Baltimore Ravens, Pittsburgh Steelers, Minnesota Vikings, and Philadelphia Eagles.

For the second straight year, the NFL will host the Pro Bowl Games in Orlando, Florida, celebrating the league’s top players with a week of AFC versus NFC competitions. The festivities culminate on Sunday, Feb. 2, with an exciting flag football game coached by Peyton and Eli Manning.

The 2025 Pro Bowl Games, presented by Verizon and held in partnership with Florida Citrus Sports, Orange County, and the City of Orlando, promise fans an action-packed day featuring 88 of the league’s brightest stars. The Sunday showcase, running from 3-6 p.m. ET on ESPN and ABC, will also include family-friendly activities, giveaways, and interactive experiences.

Ahead of the main event, ESPN will broadcast the Pro Bowl Skills Show on Thursday, Jan. 30, from 7-8:30 p.m. ET. This event will highlight unique challenges that showcase players’ abilities beyond traditional football skills, with cumulative scoring from the skills competitions setting the stage for the flag football showdown on Sunday.

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SOURCE SPORTS: NFL Brings Christmas Magic to Netflix with Global Holiday Games

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This year marks the start of a new global tradition: Christmas Day NFL games on Netflix. The inaugural NFL Holiday Remix will feature the Baltimore Ravens, Houston Texans, Kansas City Chiefs, and Pittsburgh Steelers sporting festive, holiday-themed uniform patches during Saturday, Dec. 21, and Christmas Day games.

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The Holiday Remix kicks off Saturday with the Texans facing the Chiefs at 1 p.m. ET on NBC and Peacock, followed by the Steelers versus the Ravens at 4:30 p.m. ET on FOX. On Christmas Day, Netflix will broadcast the Chiefs-Steelers at 1 p.m. ET and the Ravens-Texans at 4:30 p.m. ET. Broadcasts will also air locally and be available on NFL+ for U.S. mobile devices.

This partnership begins a three-year deal between Netflix and the NFL, making Christmas Day NFL games a must-see cultural event. Netflix subscribers worldwide can enjoy English, French, Spanish, Portuguese, and German games.

Coverage starts at 11 a.m. ET with a pregame show featuring Kay Adams, Drew Brees, Mina Kimes, and more, along with comedians Bert Kreischer and Nate Bargatze. Game broadcasts will include top-tier play-by-play and analysis teams, with Ian Eagle, Nate Burleson, JJ Watt, Greg Olsen, and Noah Eagle.

At halftime of Ravens-Texans, Netflix will present a Christmas Day Halftime Show starring Beyoncé.

Christmas NFL games have been a tradition since 1971, and with NFL viewership averaging 17.8 million this season, the Netflix games promise to be a global holiday spectacle.

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SOURCE SPORTS: Bucks Crowned NBA Cup Champions, Antentokounmpo Wins MVP

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On November 10, the Milwaukee Bucks were 2-8, enduring their worst start in a decade. They’re the 2024 Emirates NBA Cup champions and have etched their names in the history of the NBA.

In a dominant 97-81 victory over the Oklahoma City Thunder in Las Vegas, Giannis Antetokounmpo led the charge with a massive triple-double: 26 points, 19 rebounds, and ten assists. Damian Lillard added 23 points, including five three-pointers, as Milwaukee surged in the second half, outscoring OKC 46-31.

Antetokounmpo, already a two-time Kia NBA MVP and 2021 Finals MVP, earned NBA Cup MVP honors, cementing his status as one of the league’s all-time greats.

The Bucks were unstoppable throughout the in-season tournament, finishing a perfect 7-0. Their win also marked a historic turnaround: Milwaukee became the first NBA team to start 2-8 and then win 12 of their next 15 games.

The turning point came in the third quarter, where the Bucks outscored the Thunder 26-14, fueled by a 16-2 run that extended their lead to 20 points. Giannis dominated with 12 points, 10 rebounds, and three assists in the period, while Lillard added eight points to outscore OKC single-handedly.

Defensively, the Bucks shined, holding the Thunder to a season-low 81 points and a dismal 15.6% shooting from beyond the arc. Meanwhile, Milwaukee thrived from deep, hitting 17-of-40 threes, outscoring OKC 51-15 from long range.

“To be the last team standing in this tournament, it feels great,” Lillard said postgame.

The Bucks now sit at 14-11 and look poised for an exciting rest of the season.

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Beyoncé Goes Certified Diamond Twice in One Day

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Beyoncé is so cold she goes diamond twice in one day. Mrs. Carter pulled in 58 Recording Industry Association of America certifications in one day. The two diamond achievements were for “Halo” and “Single Ladies (Put a Ring on It).”

The I Am… Sasha Fierce album was marked 7x platinum this week, along with her Dangerously in Love debut while Renaissance has hit 2x.

You can see a full run of Beyoncé’s latest achievements here.

Beyoncé will headline Netflix’s inaugural NFL Christmas Gameday this Christmas with a special live performance during the second of the platform’s two marquee games. The Houston Texans will host the Baltimore Ravens at NRG Stadium at 4:30 PM ET on December 25, setting the stage for a hometown performance by the global icon.

The event, produced by Parkwood Entertainment and Jesse Collins Entertainment, will feature the first live renditions of songs from Beyoncé’s groundbreaking and record-breaking album, COWBOY CARTER. Recently earning 11 Grammy nominations, the album is now the most-nominated project by a female artist in Grammy history.

Beyoncé’s NFL appearances are already legendary, including her 2013 Super Bowl XLVII halftime show, where she reunited with Destiny’s Child in a performance that became the second-most-watched halftime show of its time. She returned in 2016 for Super Bowl 50, joining Coldplay and Bruno Mars in a show watched by 115.5 million viewers.

The Netflix Christmas Gameday begins a new holiday tradition, with the streaming platform announcing NFL games for 2025 and 2026. The first game will feature the Kansas City Chiefs facing the Pittsburgh Steelers at 1 PM ET, followed by the Texans-Ravens matchup.

While details of Beyoncé’s performance remain secret, fans can expect appearances from special guests featured on COWBOY CARTER. The event will be available to stream globally on Netflix, while local broadcasts and NFL+ will carry the games in the competing team cities.

With Netflix, the NFL, and Beyoncé joining forces, this Christmas promises an unforgettable blend of sports and entertainment.

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SOURCE SPORTS: Netflix Announces Docuseries on Boxing Legend Mike Tyson

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Netflix has unveiled its latest sports documentary series, a three-part exploration of the life and legacy of legendary boxer Mike Tyson. The series delves deep into Tyson’s journey from becoming the youngest heavyweight champion in history at just 20 years old in 1986 to his struggles, including incarceration, financial woes, substance abuse, and in-ring controversies. Beyond the headlines, the series also highlights his path to redemption, offering an unflinching portrait of one of sports history’s most captivating and polarizing figures.

“Having an opportunity to share my story through the reflective lens of my growth and maturity in a multi-part documentary on Netflix will be a challenging journey, yet a very welcoming one,” said Mike Tyson. “Most people are too scared to look at their lives objectively, wanting to paint themselves as the hero of their own story.  But if we are truly objective, we know we can never be the hero in our own story.  We have to be able to face the man in the mirror, taking the good with the bad to give a full account of our contributions in this life. Netflix is the perfect platform to tell my story because of their global reach.”

Produced by EverWonder Studio, DLP Media Group, and Five All In The Fifth, the series features direction from Floyd Russ, known for Netflix hits like Untold: Malice at the Palace. This announcement follows the record-breaking Jake Paul vs. Mike Tyson event, which became the most-streamed global sporting event ever, reaffirming Tyson’s enduring cultural impact.

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SOURCE SPORTS: NBA Announces Reveals New Format for 2025 All-Star Game

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The NBA and NBPA have unveiled a revamped format for the 2025 NBA All-Star Game, which will take place on February 16 in San Francisco. This year’s event will introduce a mini-tournament structure, with four teams competing in three games.

Three teams will consist of NBA All-Star selections, while the fourth will be the Castrol Rising Stars champion. Semifinal matchups will determine the finalists, and winners will advance to the championship. Each game will end when a team reaches or surpasses 40 points.

Teams, each with eight players, will be named after TNT analysts. Honorary GMs Charles Barkley, Shaquille O’Neal, and Kenny Smith will draft from the 24 NBA All-Stars on February 6, while Candace Parker will manage the Rising Stars champion squad.

NBA All-Star Voting tips off Thursday.

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SOURCE SPORTS: Tyson Fury Previews Usyk Rematch and Teases Future Matchups

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Tyson Fury faces Oleksandr Usyk this Saturday in a highly anticipated Heavyweight World Championship rematch at the Kingdom Arena in Riyadh, Saudi Arabia. The bout marks a pivotal moment in heavyweight boxing and follows Saudi Arabia’s recent announcement as host of the 2034 FIFA World Cup, solidifying the nation’s growing role in global sports.

Speaking with Al Arabiya’s Riz Khan ahead of the December 21 event, Fury dismissed claims that he underestimated Usyk in their previous fight, which Usyk won by a narrow decision. “No, I didn’t. He got a decision over me by one point in a close fight. Good luck to the guy. But we’re running it back on Saturday, and it’s going to be victory for me,” Fury stated confidently.

Fury expressed interest in both when asked about a potential future fight with Anthony Joshua or a trilogy with Usyk. “When I win on Saturday night, there’s gotta be a trilogy next year for sure. As for Joshua, he’s got to recover from his last fight, but a matchup with him would be fantastic down the line.”

You can see the full interview below.

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Tyson Fury Praises Saudi Arabia as 2034 FIFA World Cup Host City

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This Saturday, Tyson Fury and Oleksandr Usyk will square off in their Heavyweight World Championship rematch at the Kingdom Arena in Riyadh, Saudi Arabia.

Ahead of the fight, Fury congratulated Saudi Arabia on being named the host of the 2034 FIFA World Cup. “First of all, congratulations to Saudi on getting the FIFA World Cup. I think it’ll be a fantastic event,” Fury said. “Any sports event that’s held in Saudi is usually a marvellous event. So I’m sure the biggest sporting event on earth – the FIFA World Cup – will be even bigger.”

Fury expressed gratitude for the opportunity to fight in Saudi Arabia, calling it a prime stage for the “biggest fights possible on earth.”

You can see the full interview below.

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4th Rope Wrestling Caps Inaugural Year with Sold-Out Heels Have Eyes IV Event in Atlanta

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On Dec. 12, 2024, 4th Rope Wrestling celebrated the end of its first year with Heels Have Eyes IV: Steel Praying, captivating a sold-out crowd at The CenterStage in Atlanta, Georgia. Under the leadership of hip-hop icons Westside Gunn and Smoke DZA, the event seamlessly merged professional wrestling with hip-hop culture, delivering an unforgettable night of entertainment.

The show featured live performances from hip-hop legends Onyx and Big K.R.I.T., adding an extra layer of energy to the electric atmosphere. Wrestling fans witnessed history as The Hardy Boys claimed the inaugural Fourth Rope Tag Team Championship, solidifying the promotion’s growing reputation for high-caliber matches and star power.

“The Atlanta crowd was electric, and I am so grateful for us having so much love shown to us, and so excited to show the world what 4th Rope plans to do next. It only goes up from here, and last night was a reflection of our love for wrestling. We are so grateful for everyone who came out last night.”

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The match card delivered nonstop action. Joe Hendry triumphed over Joe Alonzo, and Fourth Rope Heavyweight Champion Zilla Fatu retained his title against NZo. TNA Women’s Knockout Champion Masha Slamovitch took on rising star Top-Tier Tiara James, while appearances by Matt Cardona, Powerhouse Hobbs, Violence is Forever, and AJ Francis further elevated the night.

Ringside appearances by Killer Mike and Young Joc added to the star-studded atmosphere, while a special event merch capsule sold out in just 90 minutes, underscoring the brand’s cultural impact.

As 4th Rope Wrestling looks ahead, Heels Have Eyes IV served as a powerful statement of its ambitions, uniting the worlds of hip-hop and professional wrestling with thrilling success.

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SOURCE SPORTS: Warriors and Mavs Set NBA Record with 48 Combined 3-Pointers in Shootout

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The Chase Center hosted a historic scoring barrage Sunday night as the Golden State Warriors and Dallas Mavericks combined for an NBA-record 48 made 3-pointers, shattering the previous mark of 44. The Mavericks prevailed 143-133 in the electrifying contest.

Luka Dončić delivered a masterful performance, recording 45 points, six 3-pointers, and his 80th career triple-double. His 45+ point triple-double places him among legends like Larry Bird, Elgin Baylor, and Nikola Jokić, each with two such games.

Klay Thompson, playing in his second game back in the Bay since joining Dallas in the offseason, added a season-high 29 points and seven 3-pointers. Reflecting on his return, Thompson said, “It still warms my heart to see all the No. 11 jerseys… But now it’s time to do some legendary stuff in Dallas.”

The Mavericks (21 3s) posted season highs in points (143), assists (36), and made triples to secure their eighth win in nine games.

Golden State matched a franchise record with 27 made 3s, including seven from Stephen Curry and five each from Andrew Wiggins and Draymond Green. Despite four players scoring 20+ points, led by Wiggins’ 29, the Warriors suffered their first loss in 11 games when making at least 24 threes.

This game marked a new chapter in NBA history, cementing both teams’ prowess from beyond the arc.

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