December Sports, Zero Downtime Edition

This is one of those weekends where the remote never stops moving and nobody apologizes for it. Rivalries, playoffs, heavyweight matchups, and one boxing spectacle nobody asked for but everyone will watch anyway.

Here’s the full slate — with times, channels, and zero fluff.

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NFL

Green Bay Packers at Chicago Bears
Saturday — 8:20 PM ET
FOX

This rivalry survives quarterbacks, coaches, rebuilds, and common sense.

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Tampa Bay Buccaneers at Carolina Panthers
Sunday — 1:00 PM ET
Fox

Because technically somebody has to win the NFC South.

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Jacksonville Jaguars at Denver Broncos
Sunday — 4:05 PM ET
Fox

6 TDs last week for Trevor Lawrence, one of the best defenses in the NFL this week.

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Pittsburgh Steelers at Detroit Lions
Sunday — 4:25 PM ET
CBS

Physical football. Loud stadium. Somebody wins ugly.

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New England Patriots at Baltimore Ravens
Sunday — 8:20 PM ET
NBC / Peacock

Patriots need to rebound, Drake Maye with a standalone MVP opportunity, Ravens desperate for Ws.

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NBA

Friday

Philadelphia 76ers at New York Knicks
Friday — 7:30 PM ET
Prime

Two fanbases convinced the refs hate them equally.

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Oklahoma City Thunder at Minnesota Timberwolves
Friday — 9:30 PM ET
Prime

Young stars, athletic lineups, and a game that might turn serious very quickly.

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Saturday

Houston Rockets at Denver Nuggets
Saturday — 5:00 PM ET
NBA TV

Denver controls games quietly. Houston tries to disrupt that plan loudly.

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NHL

Friday

Carolina Hurricanes at Florida Panthers
Friday — 7:00 PM ET
ESPN+

Speed, pressure, and very little space to breathe.

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Dallas Stars at Anaheim Ducks
Friday — 10:00 PM ET
ESPN+

Pair of underrated Western Conference contenders.

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Saturday

Detroit Red Wings at Washington Capitals
Saturday — 12:30 PM ET
NHL Network

Youth movement meets veteran resistance.

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Edmonton Oilers at Minnesota Wild
Saturday — 3:00 PM ET
ESPN+

Elite skill vs structured defense. Always worth your time.

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Carolina Hurricanes at Tampa Bay Lightning
Saturday — 7:00 PM ET
ESPN+

Yes, again. No complaints.

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Sunday

Colorado Avalanche at Minnesota Wild
Sunday — 6:00 PM ET
ESPN+

Minnesota doesn’t get a break this weekend. Neither should you.

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Soccer

Saturday

Tottenham vs Liverpool
Saturday — 12:30 PM ET
NBC / Peacock

Pace, pressure, and someone losing control of midfield early.

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Stuttgart vs Hoffenheim
Saturday — 7:30 AM ET
ESPN+

Bundesliga chaos, fully endorsed.

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RB Leipzig vs Bayer Leverkusen
Saturday — 10:30 AM ET
ESPN+

Fast, aggressive, and played at a volume most leagues avoid.

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Juventus vs Roma
Saturday — 2:45 PM ET
Paramount+

Tactical tension. Somebody wins 1–0. Nobody is happy afterward.

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Sunday

Villarreal vs Barcelona
Sunday — 10:15 AM ET
ESPN+

Barcelona road matches remain a weekly stress test.

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NCAA Football

FBS Playoffs

Alabama vs Oklahoma
Friday — 6:00 PM ET
ABC/ESPN

Two brands that assume they belong here. Only one leaves satisfied.

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Miami vs Texas A&M
Saturday — 12:00 PM ET
ABC/ESPN

Talent everywhere. Discipline negotiable.

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Tulane vs Ole Miss
Saturday — 3:30 PM ET
TNT

How will no Lane Kiffin impact Ole Miss?

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James Madison vs Oregon
Saturday — 7:30 PM ET
TNT

Belief vs depth. Speed vs confidence.

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FCS Playoffs

Montana vs Montana State
Saturday — 2:00 PM ET
ABC
Brawl of the Wild rematch. If you skip this, that’s on you.

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Illinois State vs Villanova
Saturday — 5:30 PM ET
ESPN2

Clean football. No gimmicks. Real stakes.

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NCAA Women’s Volleyball

National Championship Match
Sunday — 3:00 PM ET
ABC

Elite execution, real pressure, and one of the best championship environments in college sports.

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Boxing

Jake Paul vs Anthony Joshua
Saturday — 8:00 PM ET
Netflix

Yes, it’s ridiculous.
Yes, you’ll check the result.
Yes, many of you will watch live.

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