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Some are closer than others to running their own team, but these are who will likely be in the mix should GM spots open around the league.
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THE MMQB

Denver, New England and Jacksonville can still capture home-field advantage in the AFC, while the Seahawks and 49ers can do the same in the NFC.
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The superstar defensive end stopped short of calling for his coach to return, and said he has no interest in a rebuild.
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Tennessee is once again looking for a new head coach and wants to have a front office setup that puts that person in the best position to succeed.
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NFL Week 18 betting insights from Las Vegas, including public and sharp action on Ravens-Steelers and the other games.
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Allen has been dealing with a foot injury since Week 16 against the Browns.
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The Packers quarterback is gaining a new fan for the 2026 season.
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The rising-star QB made clear that there are amazing players on any team.
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The Hall of Fame quarterback will have a side gig this offseason.
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Amon-Ra St. Brown gave an honest take on the Detroit Lions’ disappointing year after his team was officially eliminated from playoff contention.
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SOCCER

Barcelona haven’st dropped points in La Liga since El Clásico in late October.
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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 former USMNT star scored 57 goals in 141 caps for the Stars and Stripes, playing in three World Cups along the way.
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Julián Araujo will become the second Mexican player in history to play for Celtic.
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Mauricio Pochettino’s 26-player roster has some open spots up for grabs.
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COLLEGE FOOTBALL

The Demon Deacons celebrated a season to remember in style.
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NBA

Kevin Durant did not appreciate a shot from Danny Wolf that bounced off the backboard and hit him in the face.
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The former Ole Miss coach walked into the arena holding Kim Mulkey’s hand.
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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

She's been the WNBA MVP runner-up each of the last two years.
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GOLF

The five-time major champion told the “Stick To Football” show that those who left the PGA Tour for LIV Golf have "paid their consequence."
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