Russell Westbrook will look to continue his hot streak as the Oklahoma City Thunder host the Minnesota Timberwolves on Christmas Day. The Thunder have been consistent this season while the Timberwolves are one of the most disappointing teams.
The New York Knicks looks to continue their ascent in the Eastern Conference standings when they host the Boston Celtics on Christmas Day. The Celtics are coming off a loss on Friday while the Knicks have a two-day rest to prepare for their Atlantic Division rival.
Ultimate Fighting Championship lightweight division title contender Nate Diaz says that he would fight in only two conditions: either put him on the cage on a big fight or give him a $20 million payday.
It's the Battle of Los Angeles on Christmas Day as the Lakers and Clippers clash at the Staples Center. The Clippers are coming into the game hobbling while the young Lakers want to get their swagger back that has gone missing this month.
The most anticipated game of the season is happening this Christmas Day as Golden State Warriors visit the Cleveland Cavaliers in an NBA Finals rematch for the ages. The Warriors are bringing a new friend in the form of Kevin Durant against the Cavaliers trio of LeBron James, Kyrie Irving and Kevin Love.
Chinese Basketball Association icon Stephon Marbury said that he had placed his bitterness toward the NBA to rest and is now "moving forward."
Ronda Rousey took a swipe at Conor McGregor and Floyd Mayweather Jr. for their antics, both drawing attention that is tied up to their respective endeavors. She lashed at the money-driven motivation, saying it was a foul way to rack up their millions.
Ian Clark is a relatively unknown for the Golden State Warriors, a squad filled with big names especially in the guard position. It however takes only a couple of games for one to gain notice and Clark has done just that.
Nate Diaz is reportedly planning to shift from mixed martial arts to boxing with hopes of racking in better pay. He could end up following the same route of Conor McGregor who earlier secured a boxing license.
Nerlens Noel was believed to be the man the Philadelphia 76ers would be trading. But if the Sixers fans are to be heard, it may be Jahlil Okafor on his way out instead.
Cellar-dwelling squad Hull City AFC (3-11-3, 12 points) is scheduled to host powerhouse team Manchester City FC (11-3-3, 36 points) at their home field of KCOM Stadium on Dec. 26, Monday as the 2016-2017 Premier League season continues.
Bottom three club Swansea City AFC (3-11-3, 12 points) is set to clash with rising team West Ham United FC (5-8-4, 19 points) in a 2016-2017 Premier League season encounter on Monday, Dec. 26 at the Liberty Stadium.
Rising contenders Manchester United FC (8-3-6, 30 points) will look to extend a three-game winning run in the 2016-2017 Premier League season as they square off with bottom three squad Sunderland AFC (4-11-2, 14 points) at the Old Trafford on Dec. 26, Monday.
Defending champions Leicester City (4-8-5, 17 points) continues to have a dismal campaign in the 2016-2017 Premier League season. The team will try to move up the standings as they clash with fellow reeling squad Everton FC (6-6-5, 23 points) on Monday, Dec. 26 at the King Power Stadium.
Current league leaders Chelsea FC (14-2-1, 43 points) will look to extend its 11-game winning streak as the team hosts mercurial squad AFC Bournemouth (6-8-3, 21 points) in a 2016-2017 Premier League season match at their home field of Stamford Bridge on Dec. 26, Monday.
