A big night in boxing beckons this week as the hotly anticipated bout between Anthony Joshua and Jake Paul takes place in Miami.
The live coverage schedule this week also includes exhilarating Premier League fixtures, College Football playoff first round matches, “Monday Night Football” and more.
With each piece of live content featuring the latest news, play-by-play, reactions, analysis and more, you won’t want to miss a moment of our extensive coverage.
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So without further ado, here is the full live schedule for the week of Dec. 15-21.
Monday
“Monday Night Football” – Miami Dolphins vs. Pittsburgh Steelers
The Dolphins, unbeaten in their last four matches, host AFC North leaders Steelers as the NFL post-season looms.
Coverage begins at 3 p.m. ET, 12 p.m. PT.
Premier League – Manchester United vs. Bournemouth
The Premier League weekend comes to a close with Bournemouth hoping to bring an end to their middling league form with a scalp in the form of Ruben Amorim’s Manchester United.
A win for the hosts would take them into the top five in the table.
Coverage begins at 3 p.m. GMT, 10 a.m. ET.
Tuesday
NBA Cup final – New York Knicks vs. San Antonio Spurs
Victor Wembanyama looks to shine again after a starring role in the Spurs’ upset of the Thunder to set up a date in the NBA Cup final against the Knicks. A 132-120 victory over the Orlando Magic saw the Knicks advance.
Coverage begins at 4 p.m. ET, 1 p.m. PT.
Victor Wembanyama returned from a 12-game absence with 22 points and nine rebounds against the Thunder.
Thursday
NFL — Seattle Seahawks vs. LA Rams
Thursday night football arrives in the form of the Rams at the Seahawks. The two teams locked at the top of the NFC West both have just one defeat in their past five matches — for the Seahawks that came in week 11 against, you guessed it, the Rams.
Coverage begins at 3 p.m. ET, 12 p.m. PT.
Friday
Anthony Joshua vs. Jake Paul
Love it or hate it, Anthony Joshua vs Jake Paul is set to be the boxing event of the year. Pure entertainment or serious boxing contest? We will find out on fight night in Miami. Alycia Baumgardner vs Leila Beaudoin is on the undercard.
Coverage begins at 3 p.m. ET, 12 p.m. PT; the main card begins at 8 p.m. ET, 5 p.m. PT.
College Football Playoff — Oklahoma vs. Alabama
The play-off schedule begins with a first round match-up between No. 8 Oklahoma (10-2) and No. 9 Alabama (10-3).
Coverage begins at 3 p.m. ET, 12 p.m. PT.
Saturday
Premier League — Tottenham Hotspur vs. Liverpool
The Premier League returns with a tasty clash between two sides chasing the European places in the table. Liverpool’s struggles this season sees them well off the pace in the title fight, while Spurs are searching for consistency under new manager Thomas Frank.
Coverage begins at 12.30 p.m. GMT, 7.30 a.m. ET.
NFL — Washington Commanders vs. Philadelphia Eagles
The season is already over for the Commanders, who are out of the playoff picture. Meanwhile the Eagles are on course for a playoff spot as they lead the NFC East table with eight wins.
Coverage begins at 5 p.m. ET, 2 p.m. PT.
Former two-time unified heavyweight champion and Olympic gold medallist Anthony Joshua takes on YouTuber-turned-boxer Jake Paul in Miami.
Sunday
Premier League — Aston Villa vs. Manchester United
Can Aston Villa continue on their impressive form in the Premier League this season? Unai Emery’s side host Manchester United as they look to keep the pressure on the title-chasers in the hunt for European football next season.
Coverage begins at 11.30 p.m. GMT, 6.30 a.m. ET.
NFL — Miami Dolphins vs. Cincinnati Bengals
Two teams on the bubble as the season closes in on its conclusion, the Bengals have four wins and sit third in AFC North while the Dolphins have six wins and are also third in AFC East.
Coverage begins at 1 p.m. ET, 10 a.m. PT.
