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Netflix is closing out the year with a lineup that leans into spectacle, sentiment, and a few massive cultural moments. The month’s biggest spotlight lands on Stranger Things, which ends its decade long run with two final releases, per Vulture. The last stretch begins with a three episode drop on Christmas Day, followed by a feature length finale on New Year’s Eve. Fans have lived with Hawkins for years and the streamer knows people will clear their holiday schedule to see how this world settles. Film fans get a major December gift as well with Wake Up Dead Man, the next installment of Rian Johnson’s mystery series. Daniel Craig returns as Benoit Blanc, this time stepping into a church community led by Josh Brolin. A body surfaces, a fresh batch of suspects emerges, and Johnson once again leans into twisty storytelling with a cast that includes Andrew Scott, Glenn Close, and Kerry Washington. Emily in Paris also spins into a new chapter. Season 5 shifts Emily’s life to Venice, where the canals frame a fresh run of romantic and career chaos. The show remains a reliable source of glossy escapism for anyone who likes their drama with couture and gelato. Emily tries to rebuild after heartbreak and professional fallout, which gives this new season a little extra emotional tension behind the style and scenery. December also fills the library with acclaimed films, family favorites, holiday themed projects, documentaries, and returning series. A League of Their Own, The West Wing, Cast Away, The Northman, Mean Girls, and Downton Abbey: A New Era all arrive in the first half of the month. Netflix also continues developing its live entertainment slate with Christmas Day NFL games, plus a boxing event featuring Jake Paul and Joshua. With so many releases stacked across four weeks, Netflix shaped a month that caters to every mood, whether you want a finale, a franchise, a comfort watch, or something new to sample before the year ends. Complete list of Netflix releases for December 2025 Available December 1 All The Empty Rooms CoComelon Lane, season 6 Love Is Blind: Italy My Next Guest with David Letterman and Adam Sandler Playing Gracie Darling Troll 2 A League of Their Own As Good as It Gets Bad Teacher Big Momma’s House Big Momma’s House 2 Brightburn Burlesque Cheaper by the Dozen Cheaper by the Dozen 2 Christmas Break In Downton Abbey Godzilla Hollow Man Joy for Christmas Kung Fu Panda Kung Fu Panda 2 Kung Fu Panda 3 Little Women Pulp Fiction Stripes The Ugly Truth Victoria, seasons 1 to 3 What Lies Beneath The Wolf of Wall Street Zero Dark Thirty December 2 Anne Rice’s Mayfair Witches, season 2 Matt Rife: Unwrapped Available December 3 My Secret Santa The Northman Stranded with My Mother in Law, season 3 With Love, Meghan: Holiday Celebration December 4 A Lot Like Christmas The Abandons The Believers, season 2 Forrest Gump Fugue State 1986 I Wish You Had Told Me Lali: Time to Step Up Mean Girls (2004) Mean Girls (2024) Available December 5 Jay Kelly Love and Wine The Making of Jay Kelly The New Yorker at 100 The Night My Dad Saved Christmas The Price of Confession Owning Manhattan, season 2 December 7 Babylon Cast Away Available December 8 Elmo and Mark Rober’s Merry Giftmas December 9 Badly in Love Blood Coast, season 2 Masaka Kids, A Rhythm Within The West Wing, seasons 1 to 7 Available December 10 The Accident, season 2 Record of Ragnarok, season 3 Simon Cowell: The Next Act December 11 The Fakenapping Had I Not Seen the Sun: Part 2 Lost in the Spotlight Man Vs Baby Tomb Raider: The Legend of Lara Croft, season 2 The Town Available December 12 The Amazing Digital Circus, season 1 City of Shadows Home for Christmas, season 3 Wake Up Dead Man: A Knives Out Mystery December 13 The Talented Mr. Ripley Available December 14 PAW Patrol: The Mighty Movie December 15 A Cowboy Christmas Romance Christmas at the Chalet The Christmas Classic Christmas on the Alpaca Farm The Creature Cases: Chapter 6 Available December 16 Castle Rock, seasons…

For the Chicago Bulls, Josh Giddey is their $100 million man, and so far, he has proven himself more than worthy. However, that certainly wasn’t in the eyes of one particular Charlotte Hornets fan. On Friday, that fan had to be ejected from the game after he was seen heckling Giddey from the stands, per ESPN Australia & NZ. Josh Giddey wasn't happy with how this fan was acting courtiside… Ref's and security have removed the patron from the arena.#NBA pic.twitter.com/Uo4MGAXuQE — ESPN Australia & NZ (@ESPNAusNZ) November 29, 2025 Giddey confronted the fan on the sideline and had to be separated by the referees, per Ballislife.com. Josh Giddey to the fan: "You’re making jokes about me that you don’t know s**t about.” pic.twitter.com/RqvseQWNCW https://t.co/kewJ37tZse — Ballislife.com (@Ballislife) November 29, 2025 Ultimately, the Bulls lost to the Hornets 123-116, dropping their second in a row. As a result, the Bulls now stand at 9-9. On Saturday, they will head to Indianapolis to take on the Pacers. Altogether, Giddey finished with 25 points, 11 rebounds, and six assists. So far, Giddey is averaging 20.8 points, 9.9 rebounds, and 9.4 assists per game. Allegedly, the comments made by the fan were rooted in allegations that Giddey engaged in an inappropriate relationship with an underage girl. In late 2023 and early 2024, Giddey was the subject of an investigation into his involvement with a teenage girl. Pictures circulated on social media of a man appearing to be Giddey in the company of a high school junior. Ultimately, the Newport Beach Police Department in California said they weren’t able to find any evidence to “corroborate criminal activity”. The cloud continues to hang over Josh Giddey’s head. At the same time, the police concluded their investigation, and the NBA concluded its own. Since then, Giddey has had to endure boos from fans who like to bring up this issue. It isn’t just fans that bring it up. Recently, ESPN’s Michelle Beadle mentioned the allegations when discussing Giddey’s chances of making the All-Star game. “I bet one is. I bet one kid is. It’s in LA. That’s the closest stop to Australia, I guarantee one kid is there for Giddey, facts.” So safe to say, this won’t be the last time Giddey hears of it. The post Hornets fan removed from arena after verbal Josh Giddey altercation appeared first on ClutchPoints.

As the Oklahoma City Thunder attempt to create the NBA’s next dynasty, a crucial piece to that puzzle returned on Friday, as Jalen Williams made his comeback in the 123-119 win over the Phoenix Suns. While the Thunder star had been receiving encouraging updates as of late, he finally made his return after missing 19 games this season, as Williams spoke about making his season debut. Williams would get the start, playing 29 minutes, as he scored 11 points on three of 12 shooting from the field to go along with eight assists, four rebounds, and two steals. After the game, in his post-game press conference, Williams spoke about how it’ll take patience to return to the player he once was, with these first few games helping him get his feet under him. “It’s gonna take some time,” Williams said, according to Michael Martin. “I haven’t played in forever, and there was just a lot of like behind the scenes, as far as, like, what was actually going on with my hand and two hand surgeries, like, still trying to figure my way out through, like, my jump shot and dribbling, and, like, trying to get my touch back, and that’s just something that’s got to progress throughout the season.” Jalen Williams knows it’s gonna take some time to return to his pre injury form offensively. “I haven’t played in forever and there was just a lot behind the scenes as far as what was going on with my hand. I had two hand surgeries, I’m still trying to figure my way out.” pic.twitter.com/TnBxRxfNcT — Michael Martin (@MichaelOnSports) November 29, 2025 Thunder’s Jalen Wiliams on where he’s ahead of schedule Alonzo Adams-Imagn Images With the Thunder having a dominant start to the season, getting back a player like Williams only bodes danger to the rest of the league, as the team looks to repeat as champions. Still, it will be time for Williams to fully adjust, but the 24-year-old would speak on being ahead of schedule in some areas, and what he needs to work on. “But defensively, my feet feel fine. My wind is actually really good, so I can always do that, and then I can find cuts until I get a lot more of my offensive rhythm back,” Williams said. “I’m also joining a team that’s 18-1 up until when I played…so you try and like fit in a little bit offensively, and not mess up the rotations. And then obviously, [Isaiah Hartenstein] and [Ajay Mitchell] don’t play tonight either…So just trying to pick and choose spots and kind of like mesh with what the team is doing.” At any rate, Oklahoma City is now 19-1, looking to win 12 straight on Sunday against the Portland Trail Blazers. The post Thunder’s Jalen Williams preaches patience after making season debut appeared first on ClutchPoints.

The Pittsburgh Panthers football team received a major boost ahead of Saturday’s matchup, as running back Desmond Reid is expected to return for the high-stakes Miami game. The update comes at a crucial moment for No. 24 Pittsburgh as it heads into a regular-season finale loaded with ACC Championship implications. ESPN’s Pete Thamel provided the update on Saturday, posting to his X (formerly known as Twitter) account with the latest expectation on Reid’s availability. He noted that the senior back is trending toward playing despite a limited week of practice. “Sources: Pitt star all-purpose back Desmond Reid will return against No. 12 Miami today after missing last week’s game at Georgia Tech. He’s expected to be available, although he’s been limited in practice and it’s uncertain how much of a workload he’ll be able to handle.” Reid’s return strengthens Pittsburgh football as it prepares for a Week 14 showdown with No. 12 Miami in a matchup featuring one of the ACC’s most explosive offenses against one of its top defenses. He missed last week’s 42-28 win vs. Georgia Tech in Atlanta, yet his versatility remains vital for a No. 24 Pittsburgh team pushing for its seventh conference victory. His ability to impact the game as a runner, receiver, and returner brings needed balance to a unit that leaned heavily on freshman standout Ja’Kyrian Turner during his absence. Turner’s 201-yard performance last week highlighted his rise, and pairing him with Reid forms a one-two punch against a disciplined Hurricanes defense. The matchup also carries personal meaning for Reid, a Miami native facing his hometown team in a game that shapes Pittsburgh’s ACC Championship path. The Panthers must beat Miami and get help elsewhere, needing Virginia to lose to Virginia Tech or SMU to fall to California to keep their title hopes alive. With the return of Reid, the ACC Championship storyline stays tied to the Panthers’ outlook. A Pittsburgh win keeps their route alive, while help elsewhere could still send them to the title game. For Miami, the stakes carry similar weight, with slim playoff hopes resting on whether the Hurricanes can escape with a win. The post Pittsburgh football RB Desmond Reid expected to return vs. Miami appeared first on ClutchPoints.

The Los Angeles Dodgers have a championship roster, but pitching depth remains a priority heading into the 2026 season. Sandy Alcantara, the former NL Cy Young Award winner, presents an intriguing opportunity for the defending World Series champions to bolster their starting rotation. While Alcantara endured a difficult 2025 season with a 5.36 ERA in 174.2 innings, his strong finish and career pedigree suggest the Marlins ace is ready to prove 2025 was merely a speed bump in his career trajectory. The Dodgers should aggressively pursue the Dominican Republic native with a prospect package that addresses both teams’ needs. Why Sandy Alcantara Makes Sense for Los Angeles Alcantara’s comeback narrative aligns perfectly with the Dodgers’ championship mentality. After missing all of 2024 following Tommy John surgery, he posted a 3.70 ERA in 10 post-deadline starts, demonstrating his ability to adjust and compete at an elite level when fully healthy. His velocity remained intact throughout 2025, averaging 97.5 mph on his four-seam fastball, suggesting that mechanical adjustments rather than durability concerns caused his early-season struggles. Los Angeles knows better than most how to manage veteran arms, and Alcantara’s proven track record as a workhorse pitcher makes him worth the investment. The contract structure also favors the Dodgers, who can absorb $17.3 million annually through 2026 with a manageable $21 million club option for 2027. This gives Los Angeles flexibility to acquire Alcantara without disrupting their payroll plans. Furthermore, the Dodgers’ deep farm system provides adequate resources to construct a competitive offer that addresses Miami’s rebuilding timeline without sacrificing core prospects. The Perfect Prospect Package Dodgers receive: RHP Sandy Alcantara Marlins receive: OF Zyhir Hope – High-ceiling outfield prospect (MLB No. 19 overall) OF Eduardo Quintero – Young outfield prospect showing significant upside (MLB No. 55 overall) OF Mike Sirota – Promising offensive outfielder with 80-grade potential (MLB No. 66 overall) 3B Alex Freeland – Versatile infield prospect with utility value (MLB No. 43 overall) This four-prospect package allows Miami to target elite young talent while giving Los Angeles flexibility to retain Josue De Paula, their franchise prospect at No. 12 overall. The Dodgers maintain their core cornerstone while still providing the Marlins with multiple high-ceiling prospects spanning various developmental stages. Hope and Quintero offer the type of elite offensive upside that Miami desperately needs in their rebuild, while Sirota and Freeland provide depth and secondary prospects to round out the deal. The Marlins get a legitimate return focused on their future, while the Dodgers retain the top prospect in their system while still acquiring championship-level pitching. This proposal respects both organizations’ timelines and delivers results that benefit each side for years to come. For Los Angeles, adding Alcantara’s veteran presence and previous Cy Young-caliber performance creates a formidable rotation capable of defending their World Series title throughout the decade. The post Dodgers’ perfect trade offer for Marlins’ Sandy Alcantara appeared first on ClutchPoints.