After USA 🇺🇸 lost to Sweden 🇸🇪 in the World Junior Championship today, the hosts have a difficult road to win another gold medal. The Americans need to beat Finland 🇫🇮 in the quarterfinals just to (probably) face Canada 🇨🇦. If they win both games, they likely rematch vs. Sweden.

Congratulations to the Miami Hurricanes. After knocking off Texas A&M they take out Ohio State to advance to the semifinals of the CFB Playoff. The team from the heavily criticized ACC has now knocked off an SEC and Big Ten team in the playoffs. #CFBPlayoff

These statements are not debatable about the NBA season so far: 🏀 Best Center: Nikola Jokic 🏀 Best Forward: Jaylen Brown 🏀 Best Guard: Shai Gilgeous-Alexander

Shoutout to whoever found this. Dan Orlovsky points out strength of schedule doesn't matter for NFL Awards less than 4 years ago. He argued Nick Siarianni should be Coach of the Year. COINCIDENTALLY, Dan Orlovsky has the same agent (CAA) as both Nick Sirianni & Matthew Stafford. 🤔

Shout out to the 2025 NFL Draft class of quarterbacks. In 30+ years analyzing the NFL Draft it was the only time I had a 1st-round grade on 6 quarterbacks. All 6 went in the Round 1. Four already led their teams to a playoff appearance. Impressive group with bigger things ahead.

The Olympics men's hockey roster for Team Canada is stacked, as expected. Congratulations to old friend Brad Marchand. I'm disappointed for #Bruins sniper Morgan Geekie, and surprised at the omissions of Connor Bedard (#Blackhawks) and Matthew Schneider (#Islanders). #TeamCanada

Now Christian Barmore is facing domestic assault charges? What the heck is happening with the Patriots? I just commented about how easy this team is to root for and within 48 hours both Stefon Diggs and Barmore are facing serious accusations.

Only one QB in the past 22 years won NFL MVP without winning their division: Peyton Manning in 2008. The #Colts (12-4) did have the 2nd most wins in the NFL. Matthew Stafford and the #Rams (11-5) are 3rd in their division; Drake Maye and the #Patriots (13-3) are division champs.

There was a legitimate, solid, fun debate for American League Most Valuable Player between the Yankees Aaron Judge and the Mariners Cal Raleigh (both were deserving). I heard many solid arguments for both players. However, I don't remember anyone bringing up strength of schedule.

If people decide strength of schedule decides who wins MVP (in any league), an argument I never heard for any award outside of the Heisman Trophy, they are saying certain players have no chance to win for reasons beyond their control. Nobody picks their schedule. Is that fair?

Only two guards in NBA history have ever recorded 27 points and 7 blocked shots in the same game: 🏀 Dennis Johnson, Seattle SuperSonics (Nov. 6, 1979) 🏀 Derrick White, Boston Celtics (Dec. 30, 2025)

Trevon Diggs and Stefon Diggs being teammates on the New England #Patriots for the postseason (assuming Stefon remains eligible) feels like a legit possibility. It worked out well for the McCourty twins in Foxborough.

Nobody should be worrying so much about the NFL MVP award (Drake Maye vs. Matthew Stafford) anyway. These postseason awards, including Hall of Fames, have been rendered somewhat meaningless by unjustifiable voting. These were the top contenders for last year's NFL MVP award.

Worth noting that Stefon Diggs has been everything the Patriots could have hoped for as a player and team leader this season. I didn't think signing him was a good idea and admitted I was wrong long ago. Hopefully more credible news comes out soon.

Report by @boston25 - #Patriots Stefon Diggs charged with felony strangulation or suffocation and misdemeanor assault and battery charges stemming from incident on Dec. 2. Not ideal. Hopefully he's innocent. If he did this, hope it sounds worse than it was and victim was a man.

If things play out this way it would be good bulletin board material for the #Patriots before a #Chargers game. Coaches already have a built-in rivalry from their college allegiance between Mike Vrabel (Ohio State) and Jim Harbaugh (Michigan).

Vince Wilfork and Rodney Harrison are among the 10 players eliminated from consideration for the Pro Football Hall of Fame Class of 2026 when it moved from 25 to 15 candidates. Defense wins championships? Only 4 of 15 played defense. Who is voting? Who is presenting the Patriots?

The #Chargers choosing to sit Justin Herbert and any other starter who is slightly sore should help the #Broncos clinch the No. 1 seed in the AFC. The #Patriots are likely No. 2 in this scenario and would play the Chargers. Does Jim Harbaugh want to face New England? 🤔

Fell asleep during last night's game between the #Bears and #49ers. Woke up to this text: "Any idea why Chris Collinsworth hates Caleb Williams? Goes out of his way to throw digs at him." Did anyone else notice this? #CHIvsSF

Most AFC East Championships --- 23 New England Patriots 15 Buffalo Bills 13 Miami Dolphins 6 Baltimore/Indianapolis Colts 4 Houston Oilers 4 New York Jets

Congratulations to the 2025 AFC East Champion New England Patriots!

The 2025 New York Jets have a lot in common with the 2024 New England Patriots. The biggest and most obvious difference being that last year's Patriots already had their franchise quarterback on the roster.

That's a real shame that Aaron Glenn would not interview for the New England Patriots head coaching job. Ended up stuck with Mike Vrabel.

Sorry to state the obvious, but the New York Jets absolutely stink.

Update: Joe Thuney is now 10 for 10 on winning division titles in his NFL career. Pretty incredible. #Patriots #Chiefs #Bears

Are people confident #Chargers QB Justin Herbert deserved to make the Pro Bowl over the #Broncos Bo Nix and the #Jaguars Trevor Lawrence?

Mack Hollins is a major loss for the new England Patriots. Lots of clutch catches this season. Could return for the AFC Championship Game at the earliest, but seems likely to be done for the season (guessing). Finishes 2025 with 46 receptions for 550 yards and 2 touchdowns.

If people are wondering just how good of a season Jaylen Brown is having for the Boston Celtics, look no further than the only 4 players in NBA history in his company: Larry Bird, Michael Jordan, Kevin Durant, and Nikola Jokic.

I absolutely love the World Junior Championship for hockey every year. I watch nearly every game. It's honestly incredible. The fact that Canada could technically have Macklin Celebrini and Matthew Schaefer on their roster this year is ridiculous. Both might be in the Olympics.

NBA players averaging at least 29 points, 6 rebounds and 4 assists in a season with shooting splits of 50/75/35 --- 1988 Larry Bird, Celtics 1990 Michael Jordan, Bulls 2015 Kevin Durant, Thunder 2025 Nikola Jokic, Nuggets 2026 Jaylen Brown, Celtics 2026 Nikola Jokic, Nuggets

These are the 17 #NBA players with 20,000 points, 5,000 rebounds & 5,000 assists (shown in the order they were drafted). A few things stand out: • One is not in the Hall of Fame • Most recent 3 were teammates • LeBron James more than doubles all 3 cutoffs (40/10/10)

Most conservative 30-point games in Boston Celtics history 9 Larry Bird 8 Jaylen Brown * 7 Paul Pierce 6 Larry Bird 6 John Havlicek 6 Paul Pierce 6 Jayson Tatum --- * current ☘️ Record has stood since 1985. Jaylen Brown can tie it next game.

Felt like Boston Bruins prospect Will Zellers (2 goals, 1 assist) deserved Player of the Game for USA, but the Americans get an opening 6-3 win over Germany to kick off the World Junior Championships. Will need better goaltending moving forward if they hope to 3-peat. #WJC2026

Whether or not the Detroit Lions have a chance to win this game, they should try to pad Amon-Ra St. Brown's stats in the final minute here.

My preseason NFL Final Four predictions: AFC Championship Bills vs. Chiefs NFC Championship Eagles vs. Lions Unless Detroit can make a major comeback here, half of them won't even make the playoffs.

I certainly enjoy the NBA, but watching NBA games is not something I need to do on Christmas. Definitely never went together for me like football on Thanksgiving.

Super Bowl Wins as a Starting Quarterback (active players): 3 Patrick Mahomes 1 Joe Flacco 1 Jalen Hurts 1 Aaron Rodgers 1 Matthew Stafford 1 Russell Wilson - NFL Record = 7 (Tom Brady)

Merry Christmas. Hope everyone has the exact type of day they wish for. Let's all try to have a happy and peaceful end to 2025 before welcoming in the new year.

Congratulations to #Patriots Pro Bowl selections QB Drake Maye and CB Christian Gonzalez. Felt like a 12-3 team deserved more (7-8 #Ravens got 6). Hoped WR Stefon Diggs, TE Hunter Henry, OG Mike Onwenu, LB Robert Spillane, and PR Marcus Jones received some love. #ProBowlGames

If Drake Maye was good he'd already have a 400-yard passing game. There's 25 active QBs with a 400-yard game, but not Maye. Philip Rivers & Matthew Stafford have 11 each. Nick Mullens & Tua Tagovailoa have done it twice. One for Jacoby Brissett. Maye = 0 Am I doing this right?

Hoping Marc Savard spills the beans on how much of a mess the Toronto Maple Leafs organization is now that they've fired the assistant coach.

NFL MVP: Who you got? 🏆

I predicted the #Patriots would finish 9-8 this season, and I consider myself an optimist. After losing Week 1 at home to the Raiders, 9 wins seemed unlikely at best. However, New England is now 12-3 and will be favored in their last two games. Unbelievable. So fun!

People can say whatever they like about the New England Patriots, but a season ago they finished 4-13. Two things that cannot be disputed about this year's squad: • They have 12 wins with two weeks remaining • They are headed to the playoffs

K'Lavon Chaisson made the play of the game by just going 100%. Incredible hustle and drive. Thats how winning culture is created. #Patriots

I had no idea the tackling a wide receiver before the ball got there was not a defensive pass interference call. Learn something new watching the NFL every week I guess.

Drake Maye has over 300 yards passing tonight. Glad we can finally put that foolish narrative to bed.

Great pass by Drake Maye and an even better catch by Kyle Williams. Awesome stuff! #Patriots

I think the Patriots fake punt attempt was as much of an indication and how little faith Mike Vrabel has is in the #Patriots defense tonight as anything else. Easy to see why after that #Ravens touchdown.

Ravens not fooled even slightly by that fake punt attempt. Had two guys covering the intended receiver and another two guys dragging down Marte Mapu. Just an unsuccessful play call by the Patriots. Not one they can necessarily afford at this stage in the game.