NBA drama, bothersome Belichick and a new NFL game location in today's Roundup
By Evan Bleier

Monday, Tuesday Humpday...Let's go...Spurs forward Zach Collins fined for flipping off referee after ejection...2x NBA champ takes a shot at Luka Doncic for quitting on team...Draymond Green had one major side-effect after 'Night-Night' celebration...Paul Pierce reveals 'best fit' for Jimmy Butler amid trade rumors...Jimmy Butler says he’s not worrying about his future with Heat amid trade speculation...Bill Belichick reportedly expected to be named North Carolina head coach...Belichick to UNC and Vrabel to the Bears? Also, Eagles locker room drama...Stephen A. Smith: Pat McAfee helped make Bill Belichick ‘a likable figure’...Few issues remain as Bill Belichick moves closer to UNC coaching job...What if the NFL expanded to 100 teams? Barnwell picks ideal cities...NFL announces new international location for 2025...Yankees' 8-year, $218M Max Fried contract a high-risk, high-reward move after Juan Soto miss...Scottie Scheffler joins Tiger Woods by winning 3rd straight PGA Tour Player of the Year award...College Football Playoff director 'furious' over bracket leak...Who are the top quarterbacks entering the transfer portal this offseason?...Two NBA legends are dipping their toes into the NFL...Al Michaels reportedly expected to return to 'Thursday Night Football'...New York Red Bulls' home changed to Sports Illustrated Stadium...Lawmaker wants flag planting at Ohio Stadium to be a felony...Davante Adams takes another not-so-subtle shot at the Raiders...Darian Mensah's transfer to Duke a massive win for Blue Devils, big blow to Tulane...Where will the Tampa Bay Rays play in 2026 and beyond?
Boston Red Sox's Garret Crochet trade shows they're serious about contending
Who has the easiest — and hardest — paths in the College Football Playoff?
Prepare for guacamole to be a luxury item
Josh Allen's MVP odds move to near-lock territory after big game
Yankees' Brian Cashman has 'no regrets' about not offering Juan Soto a stadium suite
In off-record quotes, NFL says there's no change to Jay-Z relationship
Is CFP ready to expand yet again?
Cowboys' Amani Oruwariye on choice to field blocked punt in loss: 'I'm standing by it'
The PGA Tour and LIV’s Saudi backers have a deal — but there’s one holdup
Joe Burrow's home break-in reported by SI Swimsuit model
There are a lot of men like Luigi Mangione
Read more: Tuesday's Roundup
Is this real life, or is this fantasy
I am proud to introduce the O.H.I.O Sportsmanship Act to make flag planting at midfield a felony in the state of Ohio.
— Representative Josh Williams (@JoshWilliamsOH) December 11, 2024
Behavior that incites violent brawls and puts our law enforcement officers in danger has no place on the football field.
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Roger Goodell on the civil lawsuit against Jay-Z and the NFL’s relationship with Roc Nation. pic.twitter.com/ZX5MJHLDUS
— JosinaAnderson (@JosinaAnderson) December 11, 2024
NBA recreates its iconic Christmas jingle commercial after 11 years
No Si Swimsuit model calling the police here
Dolphins QB Tua Tagovailoa has hired ARMED security to guard his house:
— Dov Kleiman (@NFL_DovKleiman) December 11, 2024
“Just let that be known, they are armed… I hope if you decide to go to my house, you think twice.”pic.twitter.com/kfDCblRhRO
Doesn't seem like the Eagles are going to fly in the playoffs
AJ Brown clears the air, saying his comments about the passing needing to be better WERE NOT directed at Jalen Hurts.
— JPAFootball (@jasrifootball) December 11, 2024
(via; @EliotShorrParks)
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The former mayor of Cincinnati
The Jerry Springer Show is one of the wildest shows in TV history — but according to former producers and guests, what happened behind the scenes was even more shocking.
— Netflix (@netflix) December 11, 2024
Jerry Springer: Fights, Camera, Action, a new two-part documentary series, premiering January 7. pic.twitter.com/Y75jZvnEbP
Five teams this season, and counting
Who's stopping this 99 Club duo in @EAMaddenNFL 😮💨 pic.twitter.com/xA0DoO7npA
— NFL (@NFL) December 11, 2024
Dan Campbell, so hot right now
𝗧𝗥𝗘𝗡𝗗𝗜𝗡𝗚: 22 #Lions fans participated in a Dan Campbell lookalike contest in Detroit.
— Dov Kleiman (@NFL_DovKleiman) December 11, 2024
These imitations are SPOT ON 😂pic.twitter.com/NNkhQ25WJU
Eligibility rules!
Absurd pic.twitter.com/N107NcdyW1
— Kendall Baker (@kendallbaker) December 11, 2024
Your moment of zen
Jaylen Brown spoke at practice about visiting the Harry Potter exhibit in Cambridge exhibit over the weekend:
— Noa Dalzell 🏀 (@NoaDalzell) December 11, 2024
“I would have been a Quidditch All-American, for sure. Would have helped lead our team to a championship.” pic.twitter.com/n0aXdmRPZ0
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