Zach Charbonnet is coming off his best game of the season by a significant margin. In Week 17 against Carolina, the 24-year-old running back eclipsed 100-plus rushing yards for the first time this campaign, totaling 118 yards and two touchdowns on 18 carries.

The 49ers have been one of the hottest teams over the last six weeks and have not lost since quarterback Brock Purdy returned to the lineup from injury. They’ll need to finish a sweep of the Seahawks in Week 18 to claim the No. 1 spot in the conference and win a third NFC West title in four years.

Kieran Francis is a senior editor based in Melbourne, Australia. He started at Sportal.com.au before being a part of the transition to Sporting News in 2015. Just prior to the 2018 World Cup, he was appointed chief editor of Goal.com in Australia. His passions lay in football, AFL, poker and cricket — when he is not on holiday.

The first Youth ODI between India and South Africa got underway today in Benoni. Vaibhav Suryavanshi is leading the Indian team as South Africa U19 won the toss and opted to field first.

Ohio State's national title defense begins at the Cotton Bowl against a team that many didn't think would make the College Football Playoff field.

Al Nassr, featuring Cristiano Ronaldo, faces fourth-place Al Ahli in a Saudi Pro League clash. Get lineups, team news, and follow live scores and match results.

Rain has stopped play in the second innings as SA reached 148/4 in 27.4 overs. Deepesh Devendran has taken two wickets in the second innings as SA chase 301. | Cricket

Catch the live score and play-by-play updates for the AFCON 2025, Round of 16 clash between SEN and SDN on Saturday, 3 January, at Ibn Batouta Stadium, Morocco