The Seattle Seahawks scraped past the Minnesota Vikings in freezing Minneapolis. They won 10-9 in their wildcard play-off, which was the third coldest NFL game on record. But they needed a mistake from Viking kicker, Blair Walsh, to progress. Despite making all three of his previous field goals attempts, Walsh missed a 27-yard chip shot with just 22 seconds remaining. The Seahawks now go to the Carolina Panthers in the next round.
Thrilling start to Dubai Racing Carnival
The Dubai Racing Carnival got underway on Friday evening at Meydan Racecourse, featuring over 70 horses across seven races with a total prize purse of AED 1.33 million.
Aaron Rai, Tommy Fleetwood share halfway lead in Abu Dhabi
Tommy Fleetwood and fellow Englishman Aaron Rai share the lead at the halfway stage of the 2025 Abu Dhabi HSBC Championship after wowing the crowds at Yas Links on day two.
Sabalenka overcomes holder Gauff to reach semis of WTA Finals
Aryna Sabalenka roared back from a slow start to beat Coco Gauff 7-6(5) 6-2 and clinch a semi-final spot at the season-ending WTA Finals on Thursday, sending the defending champion packing and assuring Jessica Pegula of a place in the last four.
Argentina calls up Lionel Messi with Miami still in playoffs
Inter Miami superstar Lionel Messi and teammate Rodrigo De Paul, whose club is in the first round of the MLS playoffs, have been selected for their home country Argentina's friendly match against Angola next week.
Five-way tie at the top after Abu Dhabi HSBC Championship first round
Past champions Tommy Fleetwood and Shane Lowry were part of a five-way tie following the first round of the 2025 Abu Dhabi HSBC Championship after opening with stunning 64s.
