India, Dec. 25 -- For sports fans across the US, Christmas Day is usually one of the busiest days on the calendar - and this year is no different. Several NFL and NBA matchups are scheduled through midday to late night on December 25. The games will also feature special halftime shows.

The action tips off at noon Eastern, when the Cleveland Cavaliers meet the New York Knicks in New York. The Knicks, fresh off their NBA Cup success, host a Cavaliers squad still searching for consistency after last season's rise to the top of the Eastern Conference.

Later in the afternoon, attention shifts to a compelling Western Conference matchup as the San Antonio Spurs face the Oklahoma City Thunder at 2:30 PM Eastern.

The evening slate features two ...