Playoffs
Monaco draws PSG in Champions League playoffs amid concerns for French football
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AS Monaco has been drawn against Paris Saint-Germain in the UEFA Champions League playoffs, prompting the Principality club's CEO to express reservations about the matchup's impact on French teams' progression. Monaco advanced to the playoffs with a draw against Juventus, while PSG missed the top eight after being held by Newcastle United. The clubs, who met earlier in Ligue 1 with Monaco prevailing 1-0, will face off in a two-legged tie starting at Stade Louis II.
Kaitlyn Lawes' Manitoba team secured a spot in the Scotties Tournament of Hearts final with a dominant 10-2 victory over Kerri Einarson's Team Canada on Saturday. The unbeaten rink, now 10-0, will face the winner of the semifinal between Einarson and Selena Sturmay. Lawes, a veteran curler, marked her 100th career Scotties win in the process.
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Nova Scotia’s Team Christina Black secured a spot in the Page 3-4 playoff game at the Scotties Tournament of Hearts for the second straight year by defeating Team Taylour Stevens 11-6. Alberta’s Selena Sturmay earned her place with a 10-4 victory over Manitoba’s Beth Peterson. The two teams will clash on Saturday, with the winner advancing to Sunday’s semifinal.
Seattle Seahawks offensive tackle Charles Cross has agreed to a four-year, $104.4 million contract extension, the largest in team history for a non-quarterback. The deal comes after a strong season and just before the playoffs, where Cross hopes to return from injury. At 25, Cross has been a mainstay on the offensive line since being drafted in 2022.
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As kickoff nears for the Steelers-Ravens Week 18 winner-take-all clash at Acrisure Stadium—building on prior previews highlighting records, recent form, and rivalry history—final inactives and returns shape the pivotal AFC North showdown, with T.J. Watt back for Pittsburgh and Derrick Henry's dominance a continued Ravens threat.
The Houston Texans secured a narrow 20-16 victory over the Los Angeles Chargers on the road, clinching a playoff spot in the NFL's AFC. The win keeps Houston in the race for the AFC South title while eliminating the Indianapolis Colts from contention. Los Angeles' loss hands the AFC West crown to the Denver Broncos.
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For the second straight Christmas, RJ Abarrientos erupted to keep Barangay Ginebra alive in the 2025-26 PBA Philippine Cup playoffs. He tallied a career-high 35 points, mostly in the second half, during a 105-85 victory over Converge at the Mall of Asia Arena on December 25. The win forces a do-or-die matchup on December 28.
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