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The Eagles defense stepped up to deny the Rams in the final minute of Philadelphia's 28–22 divisional round win.

What We Learned in NFL Divisional Round: Defenses Stepped Up to Help Star QBs

Championship weekend's star-studded quartet of quarterbacks have made it this far thanks to supporting defenses that made huge plays in the divisional round.

Gilberto Manzano
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The Eagles defense stepped up to deny the Rams in the final minute of Philadelphia's 28–22 divisional round win.

What We Learned in NFL Divisional Round: Defenses Stepped Up to Help Star QBs

Championship weekend's star-studded quartet of quarterbacks have made it this far thanks to supporting defenses that made huge plays in the divisional round.

Gilberto Manzano
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Hurts was sacked seven times Sunday, as the Eagles tried to keep the ball in his hands.

Eagles Are One Game From Super Bowl, Despite Coaching Deficiencies

A nail-biting win over the Rams was made tougher by puzzling decisions to put the ball in Jalen Hurts’s hands instead of Saquon Barkley’s.

Conor Orr
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Ohio State coach Ryan Day and Notre Dame coach Marcus Freeman pose together before their College Football Playoff championship matchup.

A 2023 Matchup Embarrassed Ryan Day, Marcus Freeman—Now They Play for a CFP National Championship

The two coaches faced questions about their capabilities to lead prominent teams just over a year ago, but have come a long way since then and will meet in the CFP national title game.

Pat Forde
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Notre Dame offensive lineman Charles Jagusah, right, was supposedly out for the season after a preseason injury, but has returned during the playoff.

How Notre Dame, Ohio State Prepared for Longest College Football Season Ever

The CFP finalists ramped up intensity over the course of their 16-game slate, allowing some players to return from early injuries.

Bryan Fischer
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Johnson can conduct in-person interviews with teams now that Detroit has been eliminated from the playoffs.

2025 NFL Coaching Carousel: With Lions Out, Ben Johnson Enters the Open Market

Detroit’s two sought-after coordinators can now conduct in-person interviews after their team’s playoff loss. Plus, Plan A and B for the Cowboys, Jets, Jaguars, Bears, Raiders and Saints. 

Conor Orr
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Buffalo Bills quarterback Josh Allen (17) during a post-game interview after the game against the Baltimore Ravens in a 2025 AFC divisional round game at Highmark Stadium.

Josh Allen’s Funny Move in Locker Room After Bills’ Playoff Win Loved by Fans

Kristen Wong
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Bills quarterback Josh Allen (left) and Chiefs quarterback Patrick Mahomes (right) renew their budding rivalry with the Chiefs as small betting favorites.

Bills vs. Chiefs Opening Odds for AFC Championship Game (Kansas City Set as Home Favorites) 

Brian Giuffra
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Baltimore Ravens quarterback Lamar Jackson runs the ball against Buffalo Bills safety Damar Hamlin

Ravens Made Unfortunate NFL History During Playoff Loss to Bills

Karl Rasmussen
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Drake Maye (left), Ashton Jeanty (center) and Rome Odunze (right) are among Michael Fabiano's Way-Too-Early Breakout Players for 2025.

Fabs' Way-Too-Early Fantasy Football Breakout Players for the 2025 NFL Season

The 2024 fantasy football season might have just ended, but it’s never too soon to glance ahead at what the next fantasy campaign could look like. That includes

Michael Fabiano
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Ricky Pearsall (left), Michael Penix Jr. (center), and Audric Estime (right) are among Michael Fabiano's Way-Too-Early Fantasy Football Sleepers for next season.

Fabs' Way-Too-Early Fantasy Football Sleepers for the 2025 NFL Season

Michael Fabiano
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Terry McLaurin is in Fabs' One and Done fantasy lineup in the NFL's Divisional Round of the playoffs.

Fabs' One And Done Fantasy Football Playoff Lineup For The NFL's Divisional Round

Michael Fabiano
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Jahmyr Gibbs is among the top players in Michael Fabiano's Divisional Round Fantasy Player Rankings.

Fantasy Football Divisional Playoff Rankings For Every Position In PPR Leagues

Michael Fabiano
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Steph Curry Surprises Die-Hard 'Grandma' Fan With Sweet Invitation to a Warriors Game

This was so wholesome.

Kristen Wong
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Boston Celtics forward Jayson Tatum is a great prop target on Monday.

Peter’s Points: NBA Best Bets Today (Predictions, Prop Bets for Jayson Tatum, Hawks vs. Knicks)

Peter Dewey
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Oklahoma City Thunder guard Shai Gilgeous-Alexander vs. the Brooklyn Nets.

Shai Gilgeous-Alexander Signed an Actual Baby After Bizarre Request From Thunder Fan

Karl Rasmussen
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Sierra Canyon’s Bryce James, the son of NBA player LeBron James

LeBron James Fired Up at Son Bryce Coming off Bench, Winning MVP At HoopHall Classic

Eva Geitheim
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The Los Angeles Dodgers just got even stronger.

Dodgers Add Another Big-Name Pitcher Days After Landing Roki Sasaki

The defending champs are adding Tanner Scott, who's one of the best relievers in baseball.

Andy Nesbitt
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The Dodgers logo during the 2020 World Series.

MLB Investigated Dodgers Over Rumored Predetermined Roki Sasaki Agreement

Patrick Andres
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Tom Ricketts has been the majority owner of the Cubs since 2009.

Cubs Owner Responds to Notion That He's 'Cheap' Compared to Dodgers, Yankees

Tom Dierberger
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Sasaki reacts to getting an out in the World Baseball Classic semifinals in March 2023.

Magic Johnson Gives Roki Sasaki Iconic Gift to Welcome Him to Dodgers

Tom Dierberger
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Herbstreit played for Ohio State from 1989 to '93.

Kirk Herbstreit Is Fully Embracing Ohio State Fandom Ahead of National Championship Game

The former Buckeyes quarterback is calling Monday night's game for ESPN.

Mike Kadlick
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Xavier Lucas during Wisconsin's 27–13 win over South Dakota on Sept. 7, 2024.

Wisconsin, Big Ten Blast Miami Over Xavier Lucas Allegations in Separate Statements

Patrick Andres
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It's never a dull moment for Peter Herbstreit.

Kirk Herbstreit's Dog Peter Helps ESPN Interview Notre Dame QB Riley Leonard

Mike Kadlick
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Ohio State wide receiver Jeremiah Smith will be the key matchup for the Notre Dame secondary.

CFP Title Game Matchup to Watch: Notre Dame’s Top Pass Defense Against Ohio State’s Air Attack

Pat Forde
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Justin Thomas finished solo second at the American Express in Palm Springs.

With ‘Far From My Best,’ Justin Thomas Finishes Runner-up at American Express

Max Schreiber
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Sepp Straka claimed his third PGA Tour win at the American Express.

Sepp Straka Finds New Hairstyle, Wins American Express for Third PGA Tour Title

Max Schreiber
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Sepp Straka won for the third time on the PGA Tour.

2025 American Express Final Payouts, Prize Money, Winnings: Sepp Straka Wins $1,584,000

Jeff Ritter
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San Diego's picturesque Torrey Pines hosts the Farmers Insurance Open.

2025 Farmers Insurance Open Full Field: A Trip to Torrey Pines Before the NFL

John Schwarb
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Christian Pulisic has scored some spectacular goals in his career.

Christian Pulisic's Top 10 Goals of His Career So Far

Amanda Langell
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Mohamed Salah could be playing his final game with a Liverpool shirt.

Who Liverpool Should Target to Replace Mohamed Salah?

Roberto Casillas
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Cole Palmer (20) celebrates scoring Chelsea’s opener against Bournemouth on Tuesday in a dramatic 2–2 draw at Stamford Bridge.

Chelsea Predicted Lineup vs. Wolves: Premier League

Joel Mians
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Manchester City 6–0 Ipswich Town: Player Ratings As Visitors Pummel Tractor Boys

Joel Mians
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Jun 16, 1997; Chicago, IL, USA;  Chicago Bulls players, left to right,  Ron Harper, Dennis Rodman, Scottie Pippen, Michael Jordan & coach Phil Jackson hold up the Bulls' five championship trophies at a rally in Grant Park.   Mandatory Credit: Anne Ryan-USA TODAY

Former Teammate Says He No Longer Communicates With Michael Jordan

Shandel Richardson
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Kansas City Chiefs tight end Travis Kelce and Kayla Nicole arrive for the ESPYS.

Travis Kelce's ex-gf Kayla Nicole has harsh warning for NFL playoff team

Josh Sanchez
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Brittany Mahomes, wife of Kansas City Chiefs quarterback Patrick Mahomes, poses for a photo before Super Bowl LVIII against the San Francisco 49ers.

Brittany Mahomes wows next to Chiefs ‘girlies’ after birth of baby Golden Raye

Matt Ryan
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Tennessee Lady Vols head coach Kim Caldwell and Tennessee guard Kaniya Boyd (4) look in disbelief after a call during a women's college basketball game between the Lady Vols and Mississippi State at Thompson-Boling Arena at Food City Center on Thursday, Jan. 16, 2025.

Tennessee Women's College Basketball Needs to Shake Off Vanderbilt Loss Quickly

Jonathan Williams
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Taylor Swift, Caitlin Clark Stealthily Chatting During Chiefs Game Became a Funny Meme

Kristen Wong
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Kansas City Chiefs tight end Travis Kelce (87) runs the ball after a pass reception against the Houston Texans during the second quarter of a 2025 AFC divisional round game at GEHA Field at Arrowhead Stadium.

Taylor Swift, Caitlin Clark Had Sweet Reaction to Travis Kelce’s Big Play in Chiefs Game

Kristen Wong
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Singer-songwriter Taylor Swift looks on during the first half in the AFC Divisional Playoff between the Houston Texans and the Kansas City Chiefs at GEHA Field at Arrowhead Stadium on January 18, 2025 in Kansas City, Missouri.

Caitlin Clark Spotted Watching Chiefs-Texans Playoff Game in Suite With Taylor Swift

Kristen Wong
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Players warm-up before the game between the Mist and the Lunar Owls of the Unrivaled women’s professional 3v3 basketball league at Wayfair Arena.

Kevin Durant Gives Unrivaled Glowing Review During League's Debut Night

Blake Silverman
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