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Notre Dame coach Marcus Freeman celebrates after winning the College Football Playoff first-round game over Indiana.

Marcus Freeman Is Man of the Moment As Notre Dame Wins First CFP Game

The Fighting Irish look capable of winning the national championship after dominating Indiana to set up a Sugar Bowl meeting against Georgia.

Bryan Fischer
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Notre Dame coach Marcus Freeman celebrates after winning the College Football Playoff first-round game over Indiana.

Marcus Freeman Is Man of the Moment As Notre Dame Wins First CFP Game

The Fighting Irish look capable of winning the national championship after dominating Indiana to set up a Sugar Bowl meeting against Georgia.

Bryan Fischer
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Bueckers and the Huskies will take on USC at 8 p.m. during a crowded Saturday sports window.

Paige Bueckers, JuJu Watkins Have Starpower to Make Stamp on Sports-Packed Saturday

On a day filled with the College Football Playoff, NFL and NBA, don’t sleep on No. 4 UConn taking on No. 7 USC in women’s basketball. 

Elizabeth Swinton
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The NFL and the College Football Playoff will be in direct conflict this Saturday with five games across the two sports taking place across a matter of hours.

NFL vs. CFP: How Football’s Epic Saturday Slate Turned From Collaboration to Competition

The two most popular sports in America go directly against one another Saturday and while it’s euphoric for football lovers, the schedule also presents issues.

Albert Breer
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Ohio State Buckeyes head coach Ryan Day is surrounded by players before a game this season.

Time to Put Michigan Loss Aside, Ohio State Turns Focus to Setting the Tone in CFP

The Buckeyes average just 6.3 points in the first quarter, but need a quick start against the Volunteers whose fans will pack Ohio Stadium.

Pat Forde
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Former Green Bay Packers quarterback Aaron Rodgers and coach Mike McCarthy

Mike McCarthy Maintains Aaron Rodgers's Off-Field Interests Never Distracted Packers

Now Dallas Cowboys head coach Mike McCarthy maintains that Aaron Rodgers's interests off the field did not get in the way of leadership, Green Bay Packers.

Eva Geitheim
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Baltimore Ravens quarterback Lamar Jackson

Lamar Jackson 'Got Monkey Off His Back' in Ravens' Crucial Win Over Steelers

Eva Geitheim
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Baltimore Ravens' Marlon Humphrey runs in a pick-6 against the Pittsburgh Steelers on Dec. 21, 2024.

Ravens' Marlon Humphrey Taunts Steelers' Calvin Austin While Running in Pick-Six

Brigid Kennedy
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Cordarrelle Patterson on Dec. 21, 2024/

Cordarrelle Patterson Headbutt Fox Camera After TD, and Tom Brady Absolutely Loved It

Brigid Kennedy
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Jerome Ford (left), Rome Odunze (center) and Brenton Strange (right) are sleepers starts in fantasy Week 16.

Fabs Five Fantasy Football Sleeper Picks Week 16: Start Jerome Ford, Kendre Miller

These Week 16 fantasy sleepers are worth starting consideration based on matchups and volume.

Michael Fabiano
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Baker Mayfield (left) is a start this week while CJ Stroud (right) is a sit.

Start 'Em, Sit 'Em Quarterbacks for Fantasy Football Week 16

Michael Fabiano
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James Conner (left) is a start this week while Najee Harris (right) is a sit.

Start 'Em, Sit 'Em Running Backs for Fantasy Football Week 16

Michael Fabiano
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Brian Thomas Jr (left) is a start this week while Deebo Samuel (right) is a sit.

Start 'Em, Sit 'Em Wide Receivers for Fantasy Football Week 16

Michael Fabiano
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Victor Wembanyama during the Spurs' 133–126 overtime win over the Hawks on Dec. 19, 2024.

Victor Wembanyama Beats Three Sharpshooting NBA Icons to Career Three-Point Milestone

The Spurs center continues to make history.

Patrick Andres
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Dalton Knecht and LeBron James during the Lakers' 131–127 win over the Kings on Dec. 21, 2024.

LeBron James Has Laugh at Dalton Knecht's Expense As Ohio State Goes Up on Tennessee

Patrick Andres
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Jalen Brunson reacts after a Pelicans floor sweeper received a technical foul.

Pelicans' Floor Sweeper Gets Technical Foul for Interrupting Play vs. Knicks

Karl Rasmussen
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Los Angeles Lakers guard Bronny James warms up prior to a game against the Portland Trail Blazers.

Bronny James Channeled LeBron With Chase Down Block at G League Showcase

Blake Silverman
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Josh Naylor runs the bases during the Guardians' 5–2 loss to the Yankees in Game 5 of the ALCS on Oct. 19, 2024.

Guardians Trade Another All-Star As First Baseman Josh Naylor Dealt to Diamondbacks

The theatrical first baseman and designated hitter was an All-Star in 2024.

Patrick Andres
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Baseball legend Rickey Henderson died at the age of 65 on Friday.

Rickey Henderson's Family, Athletics Share Statements on Death of Baseball Legend

Mike McDaniel
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Rickey Henderson died at the age of 65.

Tributes Pour in From Around Baseball After News of Rickey Henderson's Death

Mike McDaniel
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St. Louis Cardinals first baseman Paul Goldschmidt celebrates with third baseman Nolan Arenado after hitting a two-run home run against the Los Angeles Dodgers at Busch Stadium on August 16, 2024.

How Paul Goldschmidt Deal Could Help Yankees Trade for Nolan Arenado

Tim Capurso
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Fans watch during the first half of the College Football Playoff first round game between the Ohio State Buckeyes and the Tennessee Volunteers.

Ohio State Blasted 'Rocky Top' on Stadium Speakers After Blowout CFP Win vs. Tennessee

Ohio Stadium trolled Tennessee after the Buckeyes' dominant win over the Volunteers in the CFP.

Karl Rasmussen
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Kirk Herbstreit sits on the set of ESPN College GameDay prior to the College Football Playoff first round game between the Ohio State Buckeyes and Tennessee Volunteers.

Kirk Herbstreit Defends Ryan Day, Calls Out 'Lunatic Fringe' Ohio State Fans After CFP Win

Karl Rasmussen
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Ohio State Buckeyes defensive end Jack Sawyer gets the crowd going during the second quarter against the Tennessee Volunteers at Ohio Stadium.

Ohio State Fans Hit Tennessee With Sarcastic 'S-E-C' Chant During CFP Rout

Karl Rasmussen
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Kirk Herbstreit on Dec. 21, 2024.

Kirk Herbstreit Stunned by Number of Tennessee Fans Invading Ohio Stadium for CFP

Patrick Andres
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Tiger and Charlie Woods

Charlie Woods Has Grown Up Alongside Tiger at PNC Championship

Bob Harig, Dan Evans
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Woods played golf publicly Friday for the first time since missing the cut at the British Open in July.

Tiger Woods Walks All 18 Holes in Pro-Am Ahead of PNC Championship

Bob Harig
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Team Woods is set to take center stage at the PNC Championship

2024 PNC Championship Final Payouts, Winnings From Family Team Event

Jeff Ritter
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McIlroy reacts after a missed putt on the 18th green during the final round at Pinehurst

Golf’s Most Shocking Stories of 2024: Two Short Misses Doom Rory McIlroy at U.S. Open

Max Schreiber
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Atlético Madrid stunned Barcelona, beating them 2–1 and taking over first place in La Liga.

Barcelona 1-2 Atletico Madrid: Player Ratings From Atletico's Shocking Stoppage Time Victory

Roberto Casillas
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Gabriel Jesus (right) continued his fantastic return to form on Saturday afternoon, with a brace in Arsenal's 5-1 win.

Arsenal 5–1 Crystal Palace: Player Ratings From the Gunners' Clinical Away Win

Joel Mians
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Bukayo Saka may face a spell on the sidelines for Arsenal, after coming off injured in the first half on Saturday afternoon.

Arsenal Star Bukayo Saka Injured In First Half vs. Crystal Palace

Joel Mians
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Bukayo Saka is the third youngest player to reach 250 appearances for Arsenal in the club's history

Bukayo Saka Reaches Historic Arsenal Milestone

Joel Mians
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Caitlin Clark #22 of the Indiana Fever looks on during the game against the Connecticut Sun during round one game one of the 2024 WNBA Playoffs on September 22, 2024 at the Mohegan Sun Arena in Uncasville, Connecticut.

Caitlin Clark’s No. 22 Jersey to be Retired by Iowa at Special Ceremony

Kristen Wong
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Wilson broke the WNBA scoring record this season while also being one of the strongest defensive forces in the league.

A’ja Wilson Got Better at Everything While Compromising Nothing

Emma Baccellieri
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Los Angeles Sparks star Cameron Brink is joining the 'Unrivaled' basketball league after advice that she gained from Steph Curry.

L.A. Sparks Star Cameron Brink Joins Unrivaled After Advice Given by Steph Curry

Mike McDaniel
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LAS VEGAS, NEVADA - OCTOBER 04: A'ja Wilson #22 of the Las Vegas Aces brings the ball up the court against the New York Liberty in the second quarter of Game Three of the 2024 WNBA Playoffs semifinals at Michelob ULTRA Arena on October 04, 2024 in Las Vegas, Nevada.

A’ja Wilson Agrees to Historic Contract Extension With Nike

Kristen Wong
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