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NBA commissioner Adam Silver

Adam Silver welcomes NFL competition on Christmas Day: ‘Keeps you on your toes’

"The NFL sees an opportunity on Christmas. I accept that"

By Brandon Contes OnMay 13, 2025 0
Amazon Thursday Night Football

Amazon Prime Video reveals matchups for Black Friday and Christmas NFL games

Bears-Eagles on Black Friday and Broncos-Chiefs on Christmas.

By Drew Lerner OnMay 12, 2025 0
Dec 25, 2024; Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania, USA; Kansas City Chiefs quarterback Patrick Mahomes (left) and tight end Travis Kelce (right) open their Netflix Christmas GameDay cake after the Chiefs defeated the Pittsburgh Steelers at Acrisure Stadium.

NFL likely won’t make Chiefs a permanent Christmas Day team

"I don’t think we’re today gonna commit to a permanent third host for Thanksgiving, a permanent host for Black Friday, or a permanent host for Christmas."

By Drew Lerner OnApr 13, 2025 0
Kevin Durant

NBA Christmas Day viewership soars thanks to competitive slate led by LeBron James, Steph Curry and Kevin Durant

For the first time, the full NBA slate was available on ABC as well as ESPN+ and Disney+.

By Brendon Kleen OnDec 26, 2024 0
Dec 15, 2024; Houston, Texas, USA; Baltimore Ravens linebacker Kyle Van Noy (53) sacks Houston Texans quarterback C.J. Stroud (7) during the first quarter at NRG Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Troy Taormina-Imagn Images

NFL in crisis after Christmas Day blowouts fail to find the best teams

What if we applied the same logic from the College Football Playoff debate to the NFL after its two Christmas Day blowouts?

By Matt Yoder OnDec 26, 2024 0
Credit: Darren Yamashita-Imagn Images

NBA

The NBA got the Christmas Day showcase it badly needed

Lamar Jackson Derrick Henry Netflix cake

Lamar Jackson, Derrick Henry refuse to eat Netflix game ball cake

Jamie Erdahl had to do the honors.

By Matt Yoder OnDec 26, 2024 0
Manti Te’o, Kay Adams, Mina Kimes, Drew Brees, Robert Griffin III.

Netflix

Netflix’s NFL debut will be one big football variety show

Lamar Jackson speaking to reporters

Lamar Jackson plans to watch Beyoncé at halftime Christmas Day: ‘Sorry, Harbaugh’

"I’m not even thinking about the lead. I was just thinking about seeing Beyoncé for the first time."

By Brandon Contes OnDec 23, 2024 0
Charles Barkley on Inside the NBA

Charles Barkley doesn’t believe in adults getting Christmas presents: ‘It’s for the kids’

"Adults should not be getting toys."

By Reice Shipley OnDec 20, 2024 0
Charles Barkley at the 2022 NBA All-Star Game.

Charles Barkley wants NBA season to start on Christmas Day

With everyone trying to fix the NBA, Charles Barkley's idea involves moving the start of the season back to Christmas.

By Matt Yoder OnDec 19, 2024 0
Beyonce

Beyonce’s publicist refutes report NFL extending Christmas Day halftime for Netflix

This might be a case of broken telephone.

By Sean Keeley OnDec 12, 2024 0
Former New Orleans Saints quarterback Drew Brees

Netflix reportedly eyeing Drew Brees and Scott Hanson for international NFL coverage on Christmas

The gig would be a notable pickup for Brees, who has expressed his desire to return to sports broadcasting.

By Drew Lerner OnDec 5, 2024 0
Credit: ESPN

ESPN

ESPN employees furious over changes to year-end ‘Credit Roll’

NFL Christmas

CBS Sports tabbed to produce Netflix’s Christmas Day NFL games

CBS has won the race to partner with Netflix on Christmas Day.

By Joe Lucia OnAug 9, 2024 2
NFL Christmas

Netflix reportedly talking with CBS, Fox about producing NFL Christmas Day games

One of the NFL's network television partners could produce Netflix's Christmas Day games.

By Joe Lucia OnJul 23, 2024 2
NFL Christmas

NFL plans on scheduling two Christmas Day games in 2025

In addition to Netflix, Prime Video will get a Christmas Day game in 2025.

By Joe Lucia OnMay 16, 2024 1
Dec 10, 2023; Paradise, Nevada, USA; Las Vegas Raiders fan Andy Coronado (left) poses with Santa Claus during the game against the Minnesota Vikings at Allegiant Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Kirby Lee-USA TODAY Sports

Boomer Esiason predicts NFL-Netflix partnership for Christmas Day

"Do not be surprised if the NFL and Netflix get in bed for a nice little Christmas Day football games."

By Brandon Contes OnMay 8, 2024 6
Cleveland Browns fans wear Christmas costumes before the game against the Chicago Bears at Cleveland Browns Stadium.

The NFL confirms it won’t play on Christmas Eve in 2024

For now, at least, the NFL is taking Christmas Eve off.

By Sean Keeley OnApr 10, 2024 0
Miami Dolphins' fans during a Christmas Day 2022 game against the Green Bay Packers.

The NFL’s Christmas Wednesday takeover is only the beginning

Brace yourself for an 18-game schedule and possibly more games during the week.

By Michael Grant OnApr 1, 2024 2
Colin Cowherd

Colin Cowherd: NFL Christmas Day schedule ‘tipping point’ in battle against NBA

"I think the NFL sees weakness. The gloves are off."

By Brendon Kleen OnMar 27, 2024 4
Saquon Barkley (L) and Jalen Hurts after the Giants-Eagles Christmas game.

Fox’s Christmas Day Giants-Eagles broadcast set network high, saw huge year-over-year jump

This was the most-watched Christmas Day broadcast of any kind ever on Fox.

By Andrew Bucholtz OnDec 27, 2023 0
Lamar Jackson takes on the 49ers on Christmas Day.

ABC’s Christmas Day Ravens-49ers broadcast draws historic ratings

This was the second-most-watched Monday Night Football game since 1996.

By Andrew Bucholtz OnDec 26, 2023 4
Taylor Swift at the Chiefs' Christmas Day game.

Raiders-Chiefs, with lots of Taylor Swift shots, drew NFL’s best Christmas rating since…1989

This was the highest-rated Christmas Day broadcast ever on CBS.

By Andrew Bucholtz OnDec 26, 2023 2

TV and Streaming Viewing Picks for December 25, 2023: how to watch NBA and NFL Christmas games

Both the NBA and NFL have all-day action. The NBA will have its games on ESPN, ABC and ESPN2 while the NFL spans CBS, Fox and then ABC in primetime.

By Ken Fang OnDec 25, 2023 0

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