This Week in Sport: 13th January − 19th January 2025
There are some exciting sporting events coming up this week. On Monday, the Los Angeles Rams play the Minnesota Vikings in the last game of the NFL Wildcard Round, Tuesday sees Nottingham Forest host Liverpool in the Premier League, and Arsenal battle Tottenham Hotspur in the North London Derby on Wednesday. The Oklahoma City Thunder take on the Cleveland Cavaliers in the NBA on Thursday, and the Australian Open continues on Friday.
Wrapping up the week, Islam Makhachev fights Arman Tsarukyan in UFC 311 on Saturday, and the Buffalo Bills host the Baltimore Ravens in the last game of the Divisional Round of the NFL Playoffs on Sunday.
NFL: Los Angeles Rams v Minnesota Vikings
Monday 13 January 01:00AM GMT (14th)/6:00PM Local Time
State Farm Stadium, Glendale
The Los Angeles Rams take on the Minnesota Vikings in the NFL Wildcard Round on Monday at State Farm Stadium in Glendale, the game having to be moved from Los Angeles due to the wildfires. The Rams finished the season top of the NFC West Standings with a 10-7 record. The Vikings, on the other hand, finished the season with the second-best record in the NFC North of 14-3, meaning this is a tough game to call. The winner will be going to Philadelphia to play the Eagles on Sunday in the Divisional Round.
Premier League: Nottingham Forest v Liverpool
Tuesday 14 January 8:00PM GMT/8:00PM Local Time
The City Ground, Nottingham
On Tuesday, Nottingham Forest will play Liverpool in the Premier League at the City Ground in Nottingham. Forest come into this match on a seven-game winning streak across all competitions and will aim to keep the momentum going in front of their home fans. Meanwhile, Liverpool sit at the top of the table with just one league defeat (against Forest at Anfield) and will look to extend their impressive form and strengthen their position further at the top.
Premier League: Arsenal v Tottenham Hotspur
Wednesday 15th January 8:00PM GMT/8:00PM Local Time
Emirates Stadium, London
The Premier League action continues on Wednesday with a fierce North London Derby between Arsenal and Tottenham Hotspur at the Emirates Stadium in London. Arsenal enter this match looking to rebound after their FA Cup exit on Sunday. Tottenham, meanwhile, face a daunting challenge at the Emirates, where they’ve managed just one league win ever, and will be determined to rewrite their poor record.
NBA: Oklahoma City Thunder v Cleveland Cavaliers
Thursday 16th January 12:30AM GMT (17th)/6:30PM Local Time
Paycom Center, Oklahoma City
Thursday will see the Oklahoma City Thunder host the Cleveland Cavaliers in the NBA at Paycom Center. Both teams sit atop their respective Conferences, with the Thunder holding a 32-6 record while the Cavaliers boast the most impressive record of 33-5 in the league. A win for either side will further solidify their position at the top of the standings, setting the stage for a thrilling matchup.
Grand Slam (Tennis): Australian Open Day 6
Friday 17th January 12:00AM GMT/11:00AM Local Time
Melbourne Park, Melbourne
The Australian Open, the first Grand Slam of the year, enters its sixth day on Friday at Melbourne Park, featuring the Third Round matches of the Men's and Women's Singles. Defending champions Jannik Sinner and Aryna Sabalenka are strong favourites again this year, but they will face tough competition from the likes of Novak Djokovic, Alexander Zverev, Carlos Alcaraz, Iga Świątek, Elena Rybakina and Coco Gauff.
UFC: UFC 311: Makhachev vs. Tsarukyan 2
Saturday 18th January 03:00AM GMT (19th)/7:00PM Local Time
Intuit Dome, Inglewood
Saturday sees Islam Makhachev defend his Lightweight Championship against Arman Tsarukyan in a headline rematch at UFC 311 at the Intuit Dome in Inglewood. The two first fought in April 2019 where Makhachev defeated Tsarukyan via unanimous decision and will be looking to do the same again. Meanwhile, Tsarukyan went on to win nine of his next ten fights since the loss to Makhachev and will be hopeful of the upset.
NFL: Buffalo Bills v Baltimore Ravens
Sunday 19th January 23:30PM GMT/6:30PM Local Time
Highmark Stadium, Orchard Park
The Buffalo Bills will host the Baltimore Ravens in the Divisional Round of the NFL Playoffs on Sunday at the Highmark Stadium. This clash will be the premiere matchup of the Divisional Round. The Bills will be eager to avenge their 35-10 regular season loss to the Ravens and will hope home advantage makes a difference. Meanwhile, the Ravens will hope to repeat their strong performance from early in the season and advance to the AFC Conference game.
Photo by: Oklahoma City Thunder
Written and information correct on 13th January 2025 at 6AM GMT.
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