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The United States women’s national team began its 2026 slate with a commanding friendly victory over Paraguay, featuring standout contributions from newer players and a notable return from Trinity Rodman.
The WNBA released a schedule framework for its 30th season, targeting a May 8, 2026 opening contingent on a new collective bargaining agreement. The season includes 44 games per team, a 17-day pause for the FIBA World Cup in Berlin and key showcase dates.
A national TV listing outlines Sunday, January 25, 2026’s major sports broadcasts, including the AFC Championship Game (New England at Denver) on CBS and the NFC Championship Game (L.A. Rams at Seattle) on Fox. The day also features golf’s American Express final round and NHL matchups on NHL Network.
Seattle and Los Angeles meet at Lumen Field on January 25, 2026, in a winner-take-all NFC Championship Game, capping a season series marked by turnovers, comebacks, and narrow margins.
The New England Patriots and Denver Broncos meet in the AFC Championship on Sunday, January 25, 2026. The game is set for an afternoon kickoff at Empower Field at Mile High, with the winner advancing to the Super Bowl.
The U.S. women’s national team started 2026 with a comfortable friendly win in Carson, California, featuring a debut goal from Reilyn Turner, a brace from Ally Sentnor and a goal from returning captain Trinity Rodman. The match also included tributes tied to Christen Press’s retirement.
The NFL’s conference title games take place Sunday, Jan. 25, 2026, with New England visiting Denver in the AFC Championship and the Los Angeles Rams traveling to Seattle for the NFC Championship. The winners advance to Super Bowl LX on February 8 in Santa Clara.
The U.S. women’s national team started its 2026 schedule with a 6-0 friendly win over Paraguay in Carson, California, highlighted by contributions from new faces and a goal from Trinity Rodman in her return. The match offered an early look at the squad’s depth as it builds toward major tournaments ahead.
The New England Patriots face the Denver Broncos in the AFC Championship Game in Denver, with national broadcast and streaming options set as the teams compete for a place in the Super Bowl.
The NFL conference championship matchups headlined Sunday’s sports calendar, alongside NBA, college basketball, tennis, and more. With Super Bowl LX set for February 8, the final stretch of the football season is drawing national focus.
The New England Patriots and Denver Broncos meet in the AFC Championship on Sunday afternoon in Denver, with the winner advancing to Super Bowl LX.
Trinity Rodman marked her first match as U.S. captain with a goal as the USWNT routed Paraguay 6-0. The match highlighted a new-look squad during the January camp and featured multiple scorers plus a debut goal in a lopsided performance.