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The 49ers’ defensive coordinator met with Tennessee on Monday and was promptly offered the job. Plus, why Jeff Hafley made sense for Miami and more from around the league.
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Hoosiers quarterback Fernando Mendoza’s fourth-down touchdown run becomes the most iconic play in the team’s unbelievable romp to a 16–0 season capped by its first national championship.
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THE MMQB

Los Angeles intercepted Caleb Williams three times, beats Chicago in OT. Plus, New England advanced to its 17th championship game after its win over Houston.
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NFL

The Steelers need a solution at the quarterback position moving forward.
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There were reports stating that Harbaugh had “lost the Baltimore locker room,” including the quarterback.
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Denver is leaning on their backup quarterback following a season-ending injury to Bo Nix.
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The Rams and Seahawks will face off once again with a trip to the Super Bowl on the line.
Eva Geitheim|
The two offensive stars suffered season-ending injuries this past season.
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Mike McDaniel has withdrawn himself from the running for the Browns’ head coaching vacancy.
Karl Rasmussen|
Bo Nix will miss the remainder of the postseason after breaking his ankle.
Eva Geitheim|
Joe Schoen addressed the change in structure that will see John Harbaugh report to Giants ownership.
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SOCCER

Teams are vying to consolidate their positions in the league phase.
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ROAD TO THE 2026 WORLD CUP

The United States will open the 2026 World Cup in Los Angeles on June 12.
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The 16 host stadiums for the 2026 World Cup being held in the United States, Mexico and Canada.
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The World Cup group stage has been structured to try and ensure that the top seeds don’t meet until the latter rounds.
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The Netherlands eliminated Mexico in the 2014 World Cup round of 16 in controversial fashion.
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The Stars and Stripes’ best XI next summer could leave a familiar face on the bench.
Amanda Langell|
A member of the German parliament has raised the possibility of a boycott of the 2026 World Cup.
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COLLEGE FOOTBALL

Reed wore the goofiest big hat while consoling the Miami star after the Hurricanes lost the national championship game.
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NBA

Kuminga played in his first game in over a month on Tuesday.
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FANTASY FOOTBALL

With only four teams left, there isn’t much to choose from as fantasy starters, especially considering the absence of Bo Nix.
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COLLEGE BASKETBALL

The RedHawks are one of three men’s basketball teams with a perfect record.
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MLB

The 2008 World Series MVP may be reaching eligibility at the right time.
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Michael McDaniel|

WNBA

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GOLF

Our expert is looking past the world No. 1 for some players who can fire birdies in bunches in the desert.
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