NFL Week 16 Action
The NFL slate dominates Sunday with key 1:00 PM ET kickoffs. Buffalo Bills (10-4) face Cleveland Browns (3-11) on CBS, while Cincinnati Bengals (4-10) visit Miami Dolphins on CBS. Other matchups include Kansas City Chiefs (6-8) at Tennessee Titans (2-12) and New York Giants at an opponent on FOX.
Later games ramp up intensity: Pittsburgh Steelers (8-6) vs. Detroit Lions (8-6) at 4:25 PM ET on CBS, and Denver Broncos (12-2) hosting at 4:25 PM ET on FOX. Early scores show tight contests like TB 7-7 vs. CAR 7-7 and CHI 12-15 vs. ATL 15-14, underscoring the parity in the league.
These games carry playoff implications, with leaders like Buffalo aiming to solidify their position and underdogs like Cincinnati seeking upsets to stay alive.
Watch on CBS, FOX, and streaming platforms for live coverage.
NBA Key Matchups
NBA action heats up with Miami Heat (15-13) vs. New York Knicks (19-8) at 6:00 PM ET, pitting Eastern Conference hopefuls in a crucial battle. San Antonio Spurs (20-7) host Washington Wizards (4-21) at 7:00 PM ET, where the Spurs look to extend their hot streak.
Milwaukee Bucks (11-17) face Minnesota Timberwolves (18-10) at 7:00 PM ET, a game that could boost the Bucks' fading playoff hopes. Houston Rockets (16-8) vs. Sacramento Kings (6-21) closes the night at 10:00 PM ET.
These contests impact seeding, with strong teams building momentum and strugglers fighting for draft position.
Stream or watch on national broadcasts for the latest.
NHL Rivalries & College Hoops
NHL features Minnesota Wild (21-9-5) at 7:00 PM ET, Ottawa Senators (16-13-4) vs. Boston Bruins (20-15-0) at 7:00 PM ET, and Montreal Canadiens (18-12-4) vs. Pittsburgh Penguins (14-10-9). Buffalo Sabres (15-14-4) and others round out a full evening slate.
College basketball showcases ranked clashes: No. 4 Iowa State vs. Long Beach State at 4:30 PM ET, No. 5 UConn vs. DePaul at 6:00 PM ET, and No. 7 Gonzaga vs. Oregon. Evening games include No. 14 Mississippi vs. ODU and Texas Tech vs. No. 15 Baylor.
These games influence conference races and NCAA tournament bubbles, with upsets possible in packed arenas.
Check ESPN and network channels for broadcasts.