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NFL

The former Cowboys teammates are reunited in Green Bay.
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The Cowboys released Diggs on Tuesday.
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Barmore is set to be arraigned in February.
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Will Miami move on after four years?
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The Giants' rookie QB was fired up after putting an end to a nine-game losing streak.
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2025 has delivered another rollercoaster year of Premier League football.
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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 retired Brazilian fullback’s entourage have provided an update on his condition.
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Christian Pulisic continued his dazzling form for Milan to close out the calendar year.
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Gianni Infantino had a very concrete reason for the astronomical 2026 World Cup ticket prices.
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COLLEGE FOOTBALL

Michael Irvin was having a ball during the first half of the CFP quarterfinal against Ohio State.
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The Pistons played soccer after two straight losses. Then they beat the Lakers.
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FANTASY FOOTBALL

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COLLEGE BASKETBALL

The Blue Devils have secured three five-star recruits for next season.
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MLB

Baseball’s offseason is starting to heat up. Where will Kyle Tucker, Bo Bichette and other premier free agents end up?
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WNBA

Houston appears set to move the Connecticut franchise, despite other ownership groups attempting to relocate the team to Boston and Hartford.
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GOLF

Golf architecture had a big year in 2025. Joe Passov reviews golf's top additions and hands out his annual awards.
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