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Here are the top headlines and major updates from the world of sports for Sunday, November 30, 2025. We cover everything from the pitch to the court.

🏀 NBA Professional Basketball

Clippers' Woes Continue with Fourth Consecutive Loss

The Los Angeles Clippers fell to their fourth straight defeat and seventh consecutive loss at the Intuit Dome, losing to the Dallas Mavericks 114-110.

Source: AP

Cooper Flagg Becomes Youngest Player Since LeBron James to Score 35 Points

At just 18 years old, Cooper Flagg made NBA history by scoring 35 points, becoming the youngest player since LeBron James to achieve this feat.

Source: ESPN

Pistons End Heat's Six-Game Winning Streak

The Detroit Pistons snapped the Miami Heat's six-game winning streak with a 138-135 victory on Saturday night.

Source: Hot Hot Hoops – Miami HEAT NBA Blog

Seth Curry Reportedly Joins Warriors, Uniting with Brother Stephen

The Golden State Warriors are expected to sign Seth Curry for the remainder of the season on Monday, marking the first time he and his brother Stephen will play together professionally.

Source: NBC Sports

Mavericks Play Without Key Starters Against Clippers

The Dallas Mavericks secured their victory over the Clippers despite resting Anthony Davis and being without Daniel Gafford and P.J. Washington due to injury.

Source: The Sporting Tribune

🏈 NFL Professional Football

Darren Waller Activated, Expected to Play for Dolphins Against Saints in Week 13

Miami Dolphins tight end Darren Waller has been activated from injured reserve and is expected to play in Week 13 against the New Orleans Saints. Waller's return comes after battling a pectoral injury for much of the 2025 season, and he is anticipated to boost the Dolphins' red zone offense.

Source: Last Word On Sports/NFL Network

NFL Week 13 Inactives: Drake London Out for Falcons, Jaycee Horn for Panthers

Key inactives for NFL Week 13 include Falcons wide receiver Drake London and Panthers cornerback Jaycee Horn. Updates on various questionable players are expected throughout the morning.

Source: NFL.com

Jaxon Smith-Njigba Continues Historic Season, Leads Week 12 Receiving Yards

Seattle Seahawks wide receiver Jaxon Smith-Njigba had a stellar Week 12 with 8 receptions for 167 yards, becoming the first receiver this season to win the weekly receiving title twice. He needs 75 more yards to join an exclusive club of players with at least 12 consecutive games of 75+ receiving yards.

Source: Sharp Football Analysis

Baker Mayfield Active, Bucky Irving Returns for Buccaneers vs. Cardinals in Week 13

Tampa Bay Buccaneers quarterback Baker Mayfield is active and expected to start against the Arizona Cardinals despite a shoulder injury. Running back Bucky Irving also returns to action after missing seven games due to shoulder and foot injuries.

Source: Buccaneers.com

NFL Week 13 Thanksgiving Statistical Review: Cowboys and Bengals Secure Victories

Following the Thanksgiving Day games of Week 13, a statistical review highlights the Dallas Cowboys' win over the Kansas City Chiefs and the Cincinnati Bengals' triumph against the Baltimore Ravens, with in-depth advanced metrics available.

Source: PFF

New Orleans Saints Prepare for Week 13 Showdown Against Miami Dolphins

The New Orleans Saints are set to face the Miami Dolphins in Week 13 of the 2025 NFL season at Hard Rock Stadium. Kickoff is at 12:00 p.m. CT, with pre-game and post-game coverage available on NewOrleansSaints.com.

Source: NewOrleansSaints.com

Rams Favored Heavily Against Panthers in Week 13 Matchup

The Los Angeles Rams are strong favorites with a -700 moneyline and -10 spread against the Carolina Panthers in their Week 13 game, according to NFL.com predictions.

Source: NFL.com

🏅 NCAA College Sports

TCU Men's Basketball Wins Rady Children's Invitational in San Diego

TCU's men's basketball team clinched the Rady Children's Invitational, defeating defending national champions Florida 84-80 and Wisconsin 74-63. Guard Brock Harding was named MVP.

Source: TCU 360

NCAA Women's Basketball Top 25 Fared - Week: Texas and South Carolina Headline Key Matchups

The NCAA Women's Basketball Top 25 saw No. 4 Texas beat both No. 3 UCLA and No. 2 South Carolina, while No. 2 South Carolina also beat Duke.

Source: WHAS11 Louisville

Letran Dethrones Perpetual, Completes NCAA Juniors Final Four Cast

Colegio de San Juan de Letran secured a 70-65 victory over University of Perpetual Help System DALTA, completing the NCAA Season 101 Juniors basketball quarterfinals and dethroning the defending champions.

Source: GMA Network

Washington State Avenges Loss to Oregon State, Secures Bowl Eligibility with 32-8 Win

Washington State clinched bowl eligibility in coach Jimmy Rogers' first season, defeating Oregon State 32-8 in a regular-season rematch, avenging an earlier loss.

Source: KLCC / OPB

Manhattan Women's Basketball to Wrap Up Navy Classic Against Liberty on Sunday

Manhattan's women's basketball team will conclude their Navy Classic play on Sunday, facing Liberty. Liberty is coming off a 67-60 victory against Duquesne.

Source: Manhattan University Athletics

Gustavus Adolphus Men's Basketball Extends Winning Streak with 77-67 Victory at Central

The Gustavus Adolphus College men's basketball team improved to 4-1 on the season with a 77-67 road win over the Central College Dutch, leading throughout.

Source: Gustavus Adolphus College

AP Top 25 College Football Rankings to See Changes After Week 14 Rivalry Games

Rivalry week's results are expected to cause shifts in the AP Top 25 college football rankings ahead of Week 15, with many key matchups impacting playoff and conference championship scenarios.

Source: Associated Press / Newsday / Charlotte Observer

Top-Ranked UConn Women's Basketball Prepares for Upset-Minded Xavier in Big East Opener

No. 1 UConn women's basketball (6-0) returns to action after a Thanksgiving break to open Big East play against Xavier (4-2) on Sunday.

Source: UConn Student Newspaper (implied)

Vermont Women's Basketball Improves to 2-0 in Rainbow Wahine Showdown, Defeats Santa Clara 63-51

Vermont women's basketball secured their second consecutive win in the Rainbow Wahine Showdown, beating Santa Clara 63-51, with Senior Keira Hanson scoring 11 of her 19 points in the third quarter.

Source: University of Vermont Athletics

Penn Men's Basketball Rallies to Nip City Rival La Salle 73-71 at Cathedral Classic

The University of Pennsylvania men's basketball team overcame a 15-point second-half deficit to defeat city rival La Salle 73-71, marking their fourth straight win and setting up a de facto championship game against Hofstra.

Source: University of Pennsylvania Athletics

Hofstra Men's Basketball Routs Merrimack in Cathedral Classic, Prepares for Penn Showdown

Hofstra men's basketball secured a dominant 78-58 victory over Merrimack in the Cathedral Classic, extending their winning streak to two games and setting up a championship match against Penn.

Source: Hofstra University Athletics

Lindenwood Women's Basketball Earns 68-59 Win Over Hawaii

Lindenwood women's basketball secured a 68-59 victory over Hawaii. They will play against Vermont on Sunday.

Source: Lindenwood University Athletics

Saint Joseph's Men's Basketball Closes November Against Princeton in Jersey Jam

The Saint Joseph's men's basketball team will play their final November game against Princeton in the Jersey Jam on Sunday.

Source: Saint Joseph's University Athletics

University of San Diego Women's Basketball Battles Hard in Loss to Little Rock

The University of San Diego women's basketball team experienced a tough loss to Little Rock. They are set to play Southeast Missouri State on November 30, 2025.

Source: University of San Diego Athletics

College Football Sunday Summary Highlights Key Statements from Regular Season Finale

The 2025 college football regular season concluded with 'Statement Saturday', featuring necessary, embarrassing, and unnecessary statements from various teams, as summarized in the College Football Sunday Summary.

Source: Last Word On Sports

NCAA Men's Basketball Top 25 Schedule Features No. 20 Texas Tech vs. Wyoming

The NCAA Men's Basketball Top 25 schedule for Sunday, November 30, 2025, includes a matchup between No. 20 Texas Tech and Wyoming at 3 p.m. EST.

Source: WHAS11 Louisville / Associated Press

⚽ Soccer (Football)

Dani Olmo's Brace Propels Barcelona to Victory Against Alaves

Midfielder Dani Olmo was the star for Barcelona, scoring two crucial goals, including a late one in stoppage time, to ensure a 3-1 comeback win against Alaves.

Source: Al Jazeera

Atletico Madrid Climbs to Third in La Liga After 2-0 Win Over Real Oviedo

Atletico Madrid secured a comfortable 2-0 home victory against Real Oviedo on Saturday, with Alexander Sorloth scoring both goals, moving them to third in the La Liga standings.

Source: Hiiraan Online

Arsenal Team News for Chelsea Clash: Mosquera and Hincapie Start, Saliba Injured

For the London derby against Chelsea, Arsenal manager Mikel Arteta confirmed that Cristhian Mosquera and Piero Hincapie would start in central defense due to William Saliba missing out with a knock. Gabriel Jesus and Viktor Gyokeres return to the bench.

Source: Arsenal.com

Arteta Considers Chelsea Deserving Premier League Title Contenders

Arsenal manager Mikel Arteta acknowledged Chelsea's strong form, stating that they 'fully deserve' to be considered title rivals ahead of their Premier League clash.

Source: Al Jazeera

Liverpool Snaps Woeful Run with Vital 2-0 Win at West Ham

Liverpool secured a much-needed 2-0 victory at West Ham United on Sunday, snapping a poor run of form in the Premier League.

Source: CNA

Manchester United Stages Comeback Against Crystal Palace

Manchester United made a comeback to defeat Crystal Palace in a Premier League fixture.

Source: TSN

Arsenal Defeats Bayern Munich 3-1 in Champions League

Arsenal convincingly ended Bayern Munich's 21-game away unbeaten record with a 3-1 victory in the Champions League midweek, reinforcing their credentials and going top of the League Phase table.

Source: SSBCrack News

Girona Manager Míchel Defends Real Madrid Amidst Criticism

Girona head coach Míchel has come to the defense of Real Madrid, stating they are 'the only team in the world that can be 1st in the league & be in a 'complicated moment'', amidst recent backlash against their performances.

Source: Yahoo Sports

🏒 Hockey

NHL Morning Recap: 11 Games Played on November 29, 2025

The NHL Morning Recap for November 30, 2025, covers the scores and key highlights from 11 NHL games played on Saturday, November 29, 2025. Noteworthy matchups included the Toronto Maple Leafs facing the Pittsburgh Penguins and the San Jose Sharks taking on the Vegas Golden Knights.

Source: The Hockey Writers

Nathan MacKinnon and Morgan Geekie Reach 20-Goal Mark in NHL Morning Headlines

Nathan MacKinnon of the Colorado Avalanche and Morgan Geekie of the Boston Bruins have become the first NHL players to score 20 goals this season. MacKinnon's milestone came in a 7-2 victory over the Montreal Canadiens.

Source: Spector's Hockey

Sunday NHL Rumor Roundup: Trade Speculation Around Canucks' Sherwood and Garland

Today's NHL Rumor Roundup discusses potential trades, with Elliotte Friedman suggesting a quick trade involving Vancouver Canucks forward Kiefer Sherwood. There's also speculation about Conor Garland and Filip Hronek.

Source: Spector's Hockey

NHL Status Report: Teuvo Teravainen Questionable for Blackhawks, Logan Cooley Injured

Chicago Blackhawks' Teuvo Teravainen is questionable for Sunday's game against the Ducks due to an undisclosed injury. Additionally, Utah Mammoth's Logan Cooley sustained a lower-body injury on Saturday.

Source: NHL.com

Connor Bedard and Leo Carlsson Set for Head-to-Head Showdown

The highly anticipated matchup between Connor Bedard (Blackhawks) and Leo Carlsson (Ducks), both top picks in the 2023 NHL Draft, is set for Sunday. Both players are tied for fourth in the league with 33 points each.

Source: NHL.com

🏎️ F1

F1 2025 Qatar Grand Prix Starting Grid Confirmed, Oscar Piastri on Pole

The FIA has officially confirmed the starting grid for the 2025 Qatar Grand Prix, with Oscar Piastri securing both sprint and main race pole position. Lando Norris starts second, and Max Verstappen third.

Source: GPFans.com

Fernando Alonso: F1 Restrictions Make Qatar Grand Prix 'Boring'

Aston Martin driver Fernando Alonso expressed his frustration with F1 restrictions, describing the Qatar Grand Prix sprint race as a 'procession' and suggesting the current rules hinder exciting racing.

Source: thejudge13

Hulkenberg and Gasly Crash During Qatar Grand Prix, Safety Car Deployed

An early incident in the Qatar Grand Prix saw Nico Hulkenberg and Pierre Gasly collide by Turn Two, leading to Hulkenberg's retirement from the race and a safety car deployment.

Source: The Guardian

🏏 Cricket

South Africa Tour of India, 2025: First ODI on November 30

The first One-Day International of the South Africa tour of India, 2025, is scheduled to take place today, November 30, at the JSCA International Cricket Stadium in Ranchi.

Source: CricSchedule.com

Brazil vs. Argentina 4th and 5th T20I Matches Today

As part of the Brazil tour of Argentina, two T20 International matches, the 4th and 5th of the series, are scheduled for today, November 30, 2025, at St Albans Club, Corimayo.

Source: ICC Cricket

⛳ Golf

Poosit Supupramai Wins $500,000 Bharath Classic Gujarat, Earns Asian Tour Card

Thailand's Poosit Supupramai claimed the Bharath Classic Gujarat title with a birdie on the final hole, securing a one-stroke victory over Wooyoung Cho and earning his Asian Tour card.

Source: The Hindu

David Puig Becomes Australian PGA Champion, Joins Seve Ballesteros in History

Spaniard David Puig secured the Australian PGA Championship, becoming only the second international winner in 27 years and joining legendary countryman Seve Ballesteros as an Australian PGA champion.

Source: Golf Australia Magazine