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Mike McDaniel

Mike McDaniel

Joined: Jan 24, 2022

Mike McDaniel is a staff writer on the Breaking and Trending News team at Sports Illustrated, where he has worked since January 2022. His work has been featured at InsideTheACC.com, SB Nation, FanSided and more. McDaniel hosts the Hokie Hangover Podcast, covering Virginia Tech athletics, as well as Basketball Conference: The ACC Football Podcast. Outside of work, he is a husband and father, and an avid golfer.

Ole Miss was one of seven top 20 teams to lose on Saturday.
College Football

Projecting the College Football Playoff Rankings for Week 14

Seven teams ranked inside the top 20 lost on Saturday, leading to plenty of changes in the new Sports Illustrated College Football Playoff projection.

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ESPN College GameDay is heading to College Station for the second time this season.
College Football

Where Is College GameDay This Week? Week 14 Schedule, Location, TV

ESPN's flagship college football show is heading to College Station for the second time this season.

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Colorado Buffaloes star Travis Hunter hit a Heisman pose for the second time in as many weeks after scoring a touchdown against Kansas on Saturday.
College Football

Travis Hunter Hits Heisman Trophy Pose Again After Colorado Touchdown vs. Kansas

For the second consecutive week, the Colorado star hit a signature celebration on his Heisman quest.

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Colorado football coach Deion Sanders hugs his son, Shedeur Sanders.
College Football

Officials Pick Up Flag After Low Hit by Kansas DE on Colorado QB Shedeur Sanders

An obvious roughing the passer penalty was waved off in Saturday afternoon's tilt between Colorado and Kansas.

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The NFL is trying to make an example out of Patrick Mahomes after his touchdown celebration in last Sunday's loss to the Buffalo Bills.
NFL

Patrick Mahomes Fined for 'Violent Gesture' During TD Celebration in Chiefs' Loss

The NFL is trying to make an example out of Mahomes after what appeared to be a run-of-the-mill touchdown celebration last Sunday.

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Boston Celtics head coach Joe Mazzulla doesn't communicate with former assistants during the season.
NBA

Joe Mazzulla Weirdly Accuses Former Assistant of Psychological Warfare

Mazzulla said he didn't want to communicate with ex-assistant Charles Lee in Charlotte because he's "the enemy."

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Juan Soto is the prize of MLB free agency.
MLB

Blue Jays Treating Juan Soto Free Agency Just Like Shohei Ohtani in '23

The Blue Jays ownership will make special exceptions on salary for players like Shohei Ohtani and Juan Soto.

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Kansas City Chiefs star defensive tackle Chris Jones and tight end Travis Kelce are close friends who are always up to antics to keep practices light.
NFL

Chris Jones Responds to Getting 'Dunked On' by Travis Kelce in Chiefs Practice

Jones said most of the time, he's the one doing the dunking.

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David Ortiz would love to see fellow Dominican Juan Soto sign with the Boston Red Sox.
MLB

David Ortiz Compares Possible Juan Soto Addition to Legendary Red Sox Duo

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Pittsburgh Steelers quarterback Russell Wilson is able to easily defend himself at home when it comes to his late night film study at the facility with Arthur Smith.
NFL

Russell Wilson Joked He Has Simple Rebuttal for Ciara When Pressed on Late Film Study

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Dallas Mavericks star Luka Doncic shouldered blame for the late-game breakdown defensively in the loss to the Utah Jazz.
NBA

Mavericks Star Luka Dončić Shoulders Blame for Defensive Breakdown in Loss to Jazz

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The Boston Red Sox impressed free agent outfielder Juan Soto in their meeting on Thursday night.
MLB

Juan Soto 'Impressed' With Red Sox Free Agency Pitch

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