An instant NBA classic, Deion Sanders and an NFL playoffs preview in today's Roundup
By Evan Bleier
Get ready for five straight crazy nights of playoff football, starting with Notre Dame versus Penn State tonight...Let's go...Contenders: Clash: Thunder vs. Cavaliers was an instant NBA classic...Cavs, Thunder show a new way forward in rebuilt NBA...Cavaliers vs. Thunder lived up to the hype...Deion Sanders is willing to make the jump to the NFL under certain circumstances...Ranking three potential landing spots in the NFL for Deion Sanders...Which dark-horse NFL playoff team can crash the favorites' Super Bowl party?...NFL Playoffs 2025: Previewing Texans vs. Chargers Wild Card matchup...NFL Playoffs 2025: Previewing Steelers vs. Ravens Wild Card matchup...Jayson Tatum claps back at ex-NBA star for ridiculous 'soft' take...Jimmy Butler's 'desired' destination revealed...NBA champ names $121-million reason for Jimmy Butler to join West team...Leaked audio shows Anthony Edwards trash-talking Zion Williamson...NBA fans react to hypothetical trade for Kevin Durant's reunion with the Warriors...Georgia QB opts out of NFL Draft, expected to enter the Transfer Portal...Is the TGL shot clock the future of professional golf?...Insane Tom Brady playoff stat shows just how great the G.O.A.T. really is...World’s first electric-assisted skis take the effort out of uphill climbs at CES 2025...Suárez says Inter Miami reunion with Messi and Neymar would be welcome but complicated...
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The five-day slate in all its glory
Perhaps one of the GREATEST five-day stretches of football this world has EVER known begins today.
— Ben Stevens (@BenScottStevens) January 9, 2025
Enjoy. pic.twitter.com/kKHdvlJwIF
Thoughts and prayers
Malibu’s waterfront before and after the wildfires, which destroyed some of the most expensive properties in California
— FearBuck (@FearedBuck) January 9, 2025
pic.twitter.com/RQmlY5LoQj
If accurate, bettors may want to take notice
NEW: The Notre Dame locker room is battling a flu outbreak ahead of the Orange Bowl vs. Penn State tonight, @tbhorka reports😷
— On3 (@On3sports) January 9, 2025
"Those who have it have it bad, but it sounds like that’s mostly backups and special teams players."https://t.co/m8hlB4BdLz pic.twitter.com/sn4yumxLZd
The Dame seal of approval
Dame D.O.L.L.A. gives Gelo his stamp of approval 🔥
— Bleacher Report (@BleacherReport) January 9, 2025
He says 'Tweaker' gives him a '2003-2004' vibe 🎧 pic.twitter.com/C94E722EuC
Maybe things aren't over for Tyreek Hill in Miami just yet...
"Tyreek Hill broke his wrist in a scrimmage against the Commanders in Training Camp..
— Pat McAfee (@PatMcAfeeShow) January 9, 2025
He wasn't gonna miss the season & he wanted to play..
He's committed to the Miami Dolphins & he had an excellent meeting with Chris Grier & Mike McDaniel" ~ @DrewJRosenhaus #PMSLive pic.twitter.com/RyhFjF4nhh
Victor Wembanyama is ready for the circus
WEMBY WHAT ⁉️ pic.twitter.com/9uc1voRIox
— NBA (@NBA) January 9, 2025
Further proof...
This cozy fit on Wemby makes him look UNREAL 🤯😅
— Bleacher Report (@BleacherReport) January 9, 2025
(via @NBA, h/t @bulinsky5) pic.twitter.com/QemWsMWp35
It was an excellent choice not to go with a dome in Upstate New York
The Buffalo Bills have released a new look at their planned $2.1 billion Highmark Stadium.
— Front Office Sports (@FOS) January 9, 2025
It's set to open in summer 2026. pic.twitter.com/ETEWzI9CyX
Add it up
The @pacers have done it.. the lowest possible jersey number total. pic.twitter.com/milDda3Ova
— crod (@CRod1701) January 9, 2025
A big offseason for AG and the Lions
Whoever hires Aaron Glenn to be their head coach is going to be glad they did it.
— JPAFootball (@jasrifootball) January 9, 2025
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Get in the hole
It took Bryson 16 days to make a hole in one over his house.
— Rick Golfs (@Top100Rick) January 9, 2025
He gave a fan 7 hours to make the same 95 yard shot for $100,000.
The fan made it on his 5th swing. 🤯 So cool. pic.twitter.com/Y49tsdUuva
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