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Cotton Bowl Classic: Miami vs. Ohio State CFP Quarterfinal
Miami faces Ohio State in the Goodyear Cotton Bowl Classic CFP Quarterfinal at 7:30 p.m. in Arlington, Texas, with coverage across ESPN, ESPN2, ESPNEWS, and ESPNU including Field Pass and Command Center. This high-stakes playoff game highlights the college football postseason climax.
ReliaQuest Bowl: Iowa vs. Vanderbilt
Iowa takes on Vanderbilt in the ReliaQuest Bowl at noon on ESPN in Tampa, Florida, kicking off a packed bowl season schedule. Key bowl games continue throughout the day across multiple networks.
Sun Bowl: Arizona State vs. Duke
Arizona State battles Duke in the Tony the Tiger Sun Bowl at 2 p.m. on CBS from El Paso, Texas. This matchup adds to the festive New Year's Eve college football lineup.
Citrus Bowl: Michigan vs. Texas
Michigan clashes with Texas in the Cheez-It Citrus Bowl at 3 p.m. on ABC in Orlando, Florida. College football fans have extensive viewing options today.
Las Vegas Bowl: Nebraska vs. Utah
Nebraska meets Utah in the SRS Distribution Las Vegas Bowl at 3:30 p.m. on ESPN. These bowls feature competitive non-playoff action.
Blue Jackets vs. Devils NHL New Year's Eve Clash
Columbus Blue Jackets host New Jersey Devils at 7 p.m. aiming for a fourth straight win against a struggling Devils team plagued by injuries. Columbus boasts a strong 12-6-1 New Year's Eve record.
Recent games have been intense with fights and close scores.
NBA: Warriors at Hornets, Suns at Cavaliers
Golden State Warriors face Charlotte Hornets at 1 p.m. on NBATV, followed by Phoenix Suns at Cleveland Cavaliers at 3:30 p.m. New York Knicks play San Antonio Spurs at 7 p.m.
NBA action provides holiday entertainment.
College Basketball: Wake Forest at NC State
Wake Forest visits NC State at noon on ESPN2, part of a busy men's college basketball slate including Virginia at Virginia Tech on ACCN. Other matchups feature Clemson at Syracuse and Georgia Tech at Duke.
Non-conference and conference games abound.
Shaikh Nasser bin Hamad Wins 2025 Global Sports Award
HH Shaikh Nasser bin Hamad receives the Mohammed bin Rashid Al Maktoum Global Sports Award for Arab Sports Personality of 2025. The award recognizes excellence in Arab sports achievements.
Dubai World Sports Summit Draws Top Figures
Hundreds of sports leaders including Usyk and Infantino attend the World Sports Summit in Dubai on December 29. The event highlights global sports governance and personalities.
2025 Redefines World Sport with Historic Feats
2025 featured record-breaking runs in football, cricket, basketball, motorsport, and tennis across the year. Dramatic comebacks and titles marked the sports calendar.
Saint Joseph's Men's Basketball at Saint Louis
Saint Joseph's begins A-10 conference play at Saint Louis at 4 p.m. on FanDuel Sports Network/ESPN+. This game launches their league schedule.
Penn Men's Basketball Hosts NJIT Matinee
University of Pennsylvania (6-6) hosts NJIT (5-9) at 2 p.m. to close non-conference play with New Year's Eve festivities. A holiday-timed matchup.
UNC Asheville vs. High Point Big South Opener
UNC Asheville (6-8) opens Big South play at home against High Point (12-3) at 2 p.m. on ESPN+. Conference action begins for both teams.
NC State vs. Wake Forest Men's Basketball
NC State hosts Wake Forest at 12 p.m. at Lenovo Center in Raleigh. Doors open at 11 a.m. for fans.