Weekend Sports Highlights in the USA: December 20
This weekend brings thrilling action in major U.S. sports leagues, headlined by the College Football Playoff first-round games, NFL Week 16 contests (including Saturday games), ongoing NBA and NHL regular seasons, and college basketball matchups.
College Football Playoff First Round (Key Highlight)
The 12-team CFP continues with first-round games at campus sites:
- Friday, December 19 (recap): No. 9 Alabama defeated No. 8 Oklahoma.
- Saturday, December 20:
- No. 10 Miami vs. No. 7 Texas A&M – Noon ET (ABC/ESPN) at Kyle Field, College Station, TX.
- Additional games in the bracket as the playoff intensifies.
Winners advance to the quarterfinals. High stakes as teams vie for the national title!
NFL Week 16 Schedule
Exciting matchups with playoff implications:
- Saturday, December 20: Doubleheader games on FOX and other networks.
- Sunday, December 21: Full slate of afternoon and primetime games, including potential high-profile clashes.
- Monday night game on December 22.
Teams are pushing hard for postseason seeding.
NBA Action
The regular season rolls on with games across the league:
- Saturday, December 20: Multiple matchups featuring top contenders.
- Sunday, December 21: Continued action ahead of the holiday slate.
Stars and teams battle for positioning in both conferences.
NHL Games
Holiday-season hockey with intriguing games:
- Saturday, December 20: Evening games, including Vegas Golden Knights at Calgary Flames.
- Sunday, December 21: Afternoon and evening tilts, such as Washington Capitals at Detroit Red Wings and Colorado Avalanche at Minnesota Wild.
College Basketball
Plenty of men's and women's games, including tournaments and non-conference play.
