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The Hawaii Bowl ended in dramatic fashion on Christmas Eve, as Hawaii came back from a 21-point second-quarter deficit against Cal to win 35-31, even after losing its starting quarterback.

With 15 seconds left in the game, Hawaii’s backup quarterback, Luke Weaver, threw a 21-yard touchdown on his third pass of the day to Nick Cenacle to take the lead. Cenacle finished with eight catches for 59 yards and a touchdown.

Cal’s comeback attempt fell short after a series of laterals led to a fumble and a postgame fight between the two teams. Shoves from each team led to both benches clearing, which led to the majority of the players on the field.

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This is the second consecutive day a bowl game has ended with a postgame fight; Louisville and Toledo ended in a scuffle the night before in the Boca Raton Bowl.

Despite going down late in the game, Hawaii freshman quarterback Micah Alejado was part of the comeback as much as anyone. Alejado was 32 of 46 for 274 yards and three touchdowns.

Alejado wasn’t the only prolific freshman quarterback in the game. Cal’s Jaron-Keawe Sagapolutele finished 28 of 39 for 343 yards and a touchdown.

Hawaii receiver Pofele Ashlock finished with 14 catches for 123 yards and two touchdowns. Cal receiver Jacob De Jesus added nine catches for 137 yards and a touchdown, while running back Kendrick Raphael rushed for 91 yards and a touchdown.

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Hawaii finished 9-4 in its fourth year under head coach and former Rainbow Warriors quarterback Timmy Chang. This was Hawaii’s first winning season since 2019, when Cal’s current interim coach and Chang’s former teammate, Nick Rolovich, led Hawaii to a 10-5 record.

Cal finished the year 7-6. After firing head coach Justin Wilcox with one game remaining in the season, Cal hired former Oregon defensive coordinator and Cal defensive lineman Tosh Lupoi as its next head coach.

Denver Nuggets forward Cam Johnson is expected to miss 4-6 weeks after suffering a bone bruise in his right knee during the fourth quarter of a 131-130 road loss to the Dallas Mavericks on Tuesday, according to ESPN’s Shams Charania.

But Johnson reportedly avoided the worst. His MRI revealed no structural damage or major injury, per Charania.

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The injury took place with less than 10 minutes left in the high-scoring affair. Cooper Flagg, who scored 33 points on 14-of-21 shooting, attacked the paint yet missed a runner. Flagg followed his miss, trying to reel in an offensive rebound. Johnson was there, too, and elevated for the board.

Neither of them came down with the ball. It bounced toward Mavericks guard Jaden Hardy. Once Johnson landed from his rebounding attempt, he went down in serious pain. The seventh-year pro grimaced as he clutched his right knee.

A Nuggets timeout stopped play after Ryan Nembhard cashed in on a Hardy assist and knocked down a mid-range jumper.

Johnson was attended to by Nuggets medical staff. Eventually, he was able to limp off the court. Denver listed him as “questionable” to return with a right knee sprain, however, he didn’t check back in.

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Notably, early in the 2022-23 season, Johnson tore the meniscus in his right knee while playing for the Phoenix Suns, with whom he spent his first three-plus NBA seasons from 2019 to 2023.

While Johnson’s latest injury is to the same knee, it doesn’t appear to be as significant.

Known for his 3-and-D skill set, Johnson has averaged 11.7 points per game on 46.1% shooting, including a 42.9% clip from deep, this season, his first with the Nuggets. They acquired him in a trade this summer that sent Michael Porter Jr. to the Brooklyn Nets.

Johnson arrived in Brooklyn via trade as well. As part of a four-team deal that landed Kevin Durant in Phoenix, Johnson and Suns teammate Mikal Bridges were shipped off to the Nets during the 2022-23 season. Johnson then agreed to a four-year, $108 million contract to stay with the Nets the following offseason.

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Johnson is a career 39.4% 3-point shooter. He’s started all 28 games he’s played in for the 21-8 Nuggets this season.

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This week’s Thursday Night Football matchup falls on Christmas Day, and will feature the Denver Broncos vs. the Kansas City Chiefs. In a twist, the Chiefs are the underdogs for the TNF game, with Patrick Mahomes out with a torn ACL and his backup, Gardner Minshew, also potentially out with the same injury. The Chiefs are 6-9 this season, to the Broncos’ 12-3. Unsurprisingly, the odds for the Christmas Day game heavily favor the Broncos.

The Broncos vs. Chiefs game will stream live nationally on Amazon Prime Video on Thursday at 8:15 p.m. ET. Keep reading to find out what you need to know about Thursday’s game and the rest of the Week 17 schedule.

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How to watch the Denver Broncos vs. Kansas City Chiefs game:

Date: Thursday, Dec. 25, 2025

Coverage start time: 7 p.m. ET

Kickoff time: 8:15 p.m. ET/5:15 p.m. PT

Game: Denver Broncos vs. Kansas City Chiefs

Streaming: Prime Video

Denver Broncos vs. Kansas City Chiefs game channel:

The Broncos play the Chiefs on Dec. 25 for the next Thursday Night Football game of the season, streaming on Amazon Prime Video.

NFL Week 17 schedule:

All times Eastern.

Thursday, Dec. 25, 2025

• Cowboys vs. Commanders: 1 p.m. (Netflix)

• Lions vs. Vikings: 4:30 p.m. (Netflix)

Saturday, Dec. 27, 2025

• Ravens vs. Packers: 8:00 p.m. (Peacock)

Sunday, Dec. 28, 2025

• Steelers vs. Browns: 1:00 p.m. (CBS)

• Patriots vs. Jets: 1:00 p.m.(FOX)

• Seahawks vs. Panthers: 1:00 p.m. (CBS)

• Cardinals vs. Bengals: 1:00 p.m. (FOX)

• Jaguars vs. Colts: 1:00 p.m. (FOX)

• Buccaneers vs. Dolphins: 1:00 p.m. (FOX)

• Saints vs. Titans: 1:00 p.m. (CBS)

• Eagles vs. Bills: 4:25 p.m. (FOX)

• Giants vs. Raiders: 4:05 p.m. (CBS)

• Bears vs. 49ers: 8:20 p.m. (NBC)

Monday, Dec. 29, 2025

• Rams vs. Falcons: 8:15 p.m. (ESPN)

February 22, 2026

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The Athletics and left fielder Tyler Soderstrom have agreed to a seven-year, $86 million contract extension, ESPN’s Jeff Passan reported Thursday.

The deal would be the largest guarantee in franchise history. It includes an eighth-year team option and escalators that could max out the contract at $131 million, according to the report.

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The contract comes with a lucrative pay raise and long-term security for Soderstrom. He was previously slated to enter 2026 on a one-year, $820,000 deal. For the A’s, the extension secures the services of one of their key young players as they prepare for their move to Las Vegas.

Soderstrom, 24, had a breakout campaign in 2025 in his third MLB season and first as a full-time starter for the A’s. In 158 games, he slashed .276/.346/.474 with 25 home runs, 93 RBI and 8 stolen bases.

The A’s are scheduled to complete their move from Oakland to Las Vegas in 2028. In the interim, they’ll continue to play in West Sacramento, California. When they arrive in Las Vegas, Soderstrom projects to be one of the faces of the franchise.

The A’s made the deal days after acquiring former All-Star second baseman Jeff McNeil from the New York Mets. They’re coming off a 76-86 season and a fourth-place finish in the AL West.

The New York Knicks trailed by 17 points in the fourth quarter before point guard Jalen Brunson came through in a big way. Brunson’s 13-point fourth quarter helped lead the Knicks to a dramatic 126-124 comeback road win over the Cleveland Cavaliers.

Brunson finished the game with 34 points and four assists. Karl-Anthony Towns struggled against Cleveland’s twin-tower lineup. KAT had 11 points but scored a crucial last-minute put-back to help seal the game for the Knicks.

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Despite another 30-point performance from last year’s NBA Clutch Player of the Year, the Knicks’ bench played a key role in the comeback. What was once an Achilles’ heel for the Knicks during the Tom Thibodeau era has become an asset under head coach Mike Brown. 2021 Sixth Man of the Year Jordan Clarkson finished the game with 25 points and five 3-pointers.

[Get more Knicks news: New York team feed]

Second-year point guard Tyler Kolek had another strong showing, contributing 16 points, nine assists and going 4-for-5 from beyond the arc. Reserve center Mitchell Robinson may not have scored, but his 13 rebounds, including eight offensive boards, kept possessions alive.

Donovan Mitchell led the Cavaliers with 34 points, 7 rebounds, and 6 assists, while Darius Garland added 20 points and 10 assists for a double-double. Evan Mobley finished with 14 points and nine rebounds off the bench in his first game back from a five-game absence due to a Grade 1 left calf strain. Jaylon Tyson also added 16 points off the bench.

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Despite the close score, both teams are heading in opposite directions. The Knicks currently sit second in the East at 21-9. They are the Emirates NBA Cup champions, and their 15-2 home record trails only OKC.

The Cavaliers are 17-15, ranking seventh in the East. They’ve gone 4-6 in their last 10 games. The Knicks will play the Hawks in their next game on Saturday, while the Cavaliers will face the Houston Rockets on the same day.

In a game with nothing at stake but pride, the Dallas Cowboys and Washington Commanders put on a better-than-expected show on Thursday to kick off the NFL’s Christmas Day slate.

With both teams eliminated from the playoffs and the Commanders starting third-string quarterback Josh Johnson, the Cowboys threatened to make it a laugher with three touchdowns on their first three drives for a 21-3 lead.

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The Commanders rallied to get within one possession in the fourth quarter with a 17-6 run that cut the Dallas lead to 27-20. But despite a breakdown in the passing game and failing to score a touchdown in the second half, the Cowboys held on for a 30-23 win. They iced the game with their sixth fourth-down conversion on their sixth try to run out the clock on the win.

Commanders couldn’t keep Cowboys off the field early

The Cowboys started the game aggressive and went into halftime with a 24-10 lead sparked by 174 yards and two touchdown passes from quarterback Dak Prescott. They went for it on fourth down four times before halftime and converted each time to seize control of the game and keep Washington’s defense on the field.

Dallas converted 17 first downs in the first half while limiting Washington to 18 plays on offense.

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Washington’s defense stepped up after halftime and repeatedly put pressure on Prescott. They sacked him six times and added 11 quarterback hits. Second-year pro Jer’Zhan Newton had a breakout game with three sacks and five quarterback hits.

Pressure on Prescott sparks Commanders’ comeback effort

The pressure staggered a Dallas offensive attack that played the second half without starting running back Javonte Williams, who left the game with a shoulder injury. After scoring three touchdowns and a field goal in four first-half-possessions, the Cowboys failed to score a touchdown after halftime. They instead punted once and settled for three field-goal attempts.

But the first-half onslaught gave them enough cushion to secure the win and send their reeling rivals to 4-12. The Cowboys improved to 7-8-1, but their season fate is sealed. They were eliminated from the playoffs last week.

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Prescott finished the day completing 19-of-37 passes for 307 yards with 2 touchdowns and no turnovers. An 86-yard strike to KaVontae Turpin broke things open for the Cowboys at 21-3 as they threatened to run away with the game.

But the Commanders were effective with the ball when they managed to get the Cowboys off the field. A 29-yard run by Deebo Samuel set up a Jacory Croskey-Merritt touchdown before halftime to cut the Cowboys’ lead to 21-10.

Then Croskey-Merritt did it again with a 72-yard house call in the third quarter that cut the Dallas advantage to one possession at 24-17.

From there, the Commanders kept pressure on as their pass rush flustered the Dallas passing game. But the Cowboys never allowed the Commanders to get within a touchdown. Two Brandon Aubrey field goals in the second half were enough to secure the Dallas win.

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Running back Malik Davis paced the Dallas attack in the second half following Williams’ exit. He finished with 103 yards on 20 carries. George Pickens added four catches for 78 yards, while CeeDee Lamb was relatively quiet with five catches for 46 yards.

Johnson performed admirably in his first start since the 2021 season. He completed 15-of-23 passes for 198 yards. He didn’t score a touchdown or turn the ball over. Croskey-Merritt tallied 105 yards and 2 touchdowns on 11 carries. Samuel added 93 yards from scrimmage as a dual threat on the ground and in the passing game.

The Commanders will close the season against the NFC East champion Philadelphia Eagles and look to send their rivals into the postseason with a loss. The Cowboys will visit the New York Giants in Week 18.

The San Antonio Spurs defeated the Oklahoma City Thunder 117-102 on Christmas Day in a hotly contested battle between the top two teams in the West — their third meeting in less than two weeks.

Veteran guard De’Aaron Fox led the way with 29 points on an efficient 12-for-19 shooting. Backcourt mate Stephon Castle added 19 points of his own, with Victor Wembanyama chipping in 19 points and 11 rebounds from the bench. Harrison Barnes and Dylan Harper combined for 27 points and nine rebounds.

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Leading up to Thursday afternoon, the biggest storyline surrounding this matchup was whether the Spurs, having beaten the Thunder twice this season, were worthy of the “rival” label. But on an afternoon when San Antonio used a 17-4 run to eliminate an early eight-point deficit, took complete control of the game, and limited Shai Gilgeous-Alexander to 22 points on 19 shots for their third win over the champs inside of two weeks, it’s nearly impossible to shake the label now.

Jalen Williams finished the game with 12 points and six assists, Chet Holmgren had 10 and starting center Isaiah Hartenstein added 13 points and 12 rebounds. No other Thunder teammate finished with more than 12 points.

With the win, the Spurs have now won eight straight (not including the NBA Cup Final), firmly cementing them as the second -best team in the West — and true contenders heading into the new year.

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San Antonio’s continued insistence on bringing Wembanyama off the bench has proven to be a tactical advantage, allowing their array of physical guards to set the tone before introducing the 7-foot-5 Frenchman. Oklahoma City found it difficult to find a suitable defensive approach to keep the Spurs out of the paint, despite an aggressive 2-3 zone. At the other end, Wemby’s presence forced the Thunder away from the rim but couldn’t convert on many of their open looks, shooting just 25 percent from deep. Key reserve Alex Caruso, who is shooting just 32 percent from 3 this year, missed 10 of 12 of his long-range shots.

The Thunder, who have now lost four out of six, must regroup quickly in their upcoming homestand against the 76ers, Hawks and Blazers to close 2025. Their next chance at a rematch with San Antonio will be Jan. 13.