Welcome to Monday, December 16. With the holiday season in full swing, we’ve rounded up the sports stories you’ll want to discuss this week. From Travis Hunter’s Heisman win to NFL drama and NBA action, here's everything you need to know.
Travis Hunter’s Heisman Win: A Dual-Sport Star Makes History
Colorado’s Travis Hunter made history by winning the Heisman Trophy, marking only the fifth time this century a quarterback hasn’t taken home the award. Hunter, who plays both offensively and defensively, captivated fans with his heartfelt speech—and his surprising confession that he didn’t know who Lil Wayne was until his fiancée introduced him.
Army-Navy: Navy Shocks Army in Epic Rivalry
The 125 edition of the Army-Navy game didn’t disappoint as Navy upset Army, despite their strong season. Adding insult to injury, Army’s bowl game opponent, Marshall, had to pull out due to a transfer portal crisis, but Louisiana Tech will fill the gap. The chaos continues as the transfer portal reshapes college football.
Randy Moss: A Cancer Survivor’s Brave Story
NFL (National Football League) Hall of Famer Randy Moss shared his journey with cancer, having undergone surgery after his diagnosis. The cancer was found in the bile duct, but Moss is now, as he said, a “cancer survivor.”
NFL Headlines: Josh Allen’s Engagement & Mahomes' Injury
The recently engaged (to actor/singer Hailee Steinfeld) Buffalo Bills QB Josh Allen has been lighting up the MVP conversation and led his team to victory over the Detroit Lions. Meanwhile, Kansas City’s Patrick Mahomes is battling an ankle injury, casting a shadow over the Chiefs’ playoff hopes.
What’s Coming This Week
The University of Vermont is set to compete in its first-ever championship game in any sport as the Catamounts face off against Marshall for the men’s soccer title tonight.
The Milwaukee Bucks and Oklahoma City Thunder face off tomorrow night in the NBA (National Basketball Association) Cup Championship. Players from the losing team will take home $205K, while the winners walk away with $514K. The action is set to heat up in Las Vegas.
Aaron Rodgers’s Netflix documentary “Enigma” comes out tomorrow.
This week kicks off the first round of the college football playoffs, starting with Notre Dame vs. Indiana on Friday. Stay tuned for Wednesday’s episode, where we’ll break down everything you need to know about the playoffs, including the key players and teams to watch.
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