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Despite playing less than 20 minutes, the record crowd was locked in during Mystics-Fever to close out the regular season.

Fans Showed Up for Caitlin Clark—and Stayed for Something More

Even in the Fever’s final game of the regular season when nothing was on the line, a WNBA attendance record was set in D.C. as fans wanted to catch the rookie sensation. 

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Burrow led the Bengals to a 24–6 win over the Browns.

The Revival of Joe Burrow’s Bengals

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Fans have been waiting years to see the fully realized version of the Falcons’ offense. Can Penix unlock it?

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Ohio State safety Caleb Downs celebrates with a rose after the first-round College Football Playoff win because the Buckeyes will face the Oregon Ducks in the Rose Bowl.

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Yes, the games were bad and the format needs work, but the 12-team tournament is a major improvement over its predecessors.

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Brown and the Celtics finally broke through to win the NBA Finals after years of falling short in the playoffs.

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On-court success fueled Brown to invest further in his off-court efforts aimed at benefiting his community.

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Daniels celebrates after throwing a touchdown against the Eagles

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Jayden Daniels and the Washington Commanders improved to 10-5 with a big win over the Philadelphia Eagles on Sunday.

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Detroit Lions head coach Campbell watches a play against Chicago Bears.

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New York Jets wide receiver Garrett Wilson (5)

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

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

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

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Steph Curry

Steph Curry Was Not Happy With a Fan After Trying to Do Good Deed Following Win

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Brandin Podziemski explains there’s a drink on the floor after receiving a technical foul.

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LeBron James during the Lakers win over the Kings.

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The Indiana Pacers may be undervalued as road underdogs on Sunday.

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Pittsburgh Pirates designated are running it back with veteran Andrew McCutchen.

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McCutchen is entering his 17th season in the majors.

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Los Angeles Dodgers pitcher Buehler celebrates after the Los Angeles Dodgers beat the New York Yankees in game five to win the 2024 World Series.

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Luzardo joins Aaron Nola and Zach Wheeler in a solid Phillies starting rotation.

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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.

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Indiana's stay in the CFP was a short one.

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UTSA Roadrunners running back Brandon High Jr. scores a touchdown earlier this season.

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Fred Couples played in the PNC Championship for the first time this year.

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Stewart Cink will move over to the PGA Tour Champions full-time in 2025.

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Tiger Woods and son Charlie lost the PNC Championship in a playoff to Bernhard Langer and his son Jason.

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Salah contributed to four of Liverpool's six goals on the road.

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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.

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

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

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