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Cousins threw for a career-best 509 yards to stun the Tampa Bay Buccaneers in overtime in Thursday night's NFC South battle.

Kirk Cousins Finally Delivers for the Falcons With Career Night vs. Buccaneers

Atlanta’s veteran quarterback threw for 509 yards and four touchdowns in Thursday night’s victory over Tampa Bay, finally breaking out of an early-season funk.

Gilberto Manzano
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Cousins threw for a career-best 509 yards to stun the Tampa Bay Buccaneers in overtime in Thursday night's NFC South battle.

Kirk Cousins Finally Delivers for the Falcons With Career Night vs. Buccaneers

Atlanta’s veteran quarterback threw for 509 yards and four touchdowns in Thursday night’s victory over Tampa Bay, finally breaking out of an early-season funk.

Gilberto Manzano
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Indiana Hoosiers head coach Curt Cignetti reacts after winning a game this season en route to a 5–0 record.

Curt Cignetti Backing Up Bold Preseason Claims As Indiana Dominates in 5–0 Start

The first-year Hoosiers coach stacked his roster and staff from the Group of 5 ranks in building an early-season juggernaut who he pronounced would play in the Big Ten title game.

Pat Forde
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Capped with winning Rookie of the Year, it's been an unimaginable calendar year for Caitlin Clark.

It’s Been a Hell of a Year for Caitlin Clark

From a tremendous senior season at Iowa to a historic Rookie of the Year campaign with the Fever, Clark finally gets some time to reflect on it all. 

Emma Baccellieri
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Doris Burke and Mike Breen will work without a third partner to start the NBA season.

Don’t Expect ESPN to Add a Lead NBA Analyst to Its No. 1 Booth Before Season Starts

The network will likely begin the season with Mike Breen and Doris Burke as its lead broadcast team.

Jimmy Traina
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Cousins threw for 509 yards and four touchdowns on 42-of-58 passing in the Falcons' win.

Kirk Cousins Drops Iconic 'You Like That!' Quote to Celebrate Falcons' OT Win

Atlanta's locker room erupted when the quarterback exclaimed his famous phrase.

Tom Dierberger
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Michaels has been calling "Thursday Night Football" games for Amazon Prime Video since 2022.

Al Michaels Defends Himself From Critics of His Lower-Energy Touchdown Calls

Tom Dierberger
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Pittsburgh Steelers quarterback Justin Fields looks to throw a pass.

Justin Fields Doesn't Feel Any 'Extra Pressure' As Russell Wilson Gets Closer to Returning

Madison Williams
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Harris ran for 19 yards on 13 carries against the Colts.

Najee Harris Laughs Off Zaire Franklin's Trash Talk After Colts' Win Over Steelers

Ryan Phillips
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Green Bay Packers wide receiver Dontayvion Wicks (13) celebrates after catching a touchdown pass against Chicago Bears cornerback Terell Smith (32) during their football game Sunday, January 7, 2024, at Lambeau Field in Green Bay, Wis.

Fabs Five: Week 5 Fantasy Sleepers Highlighted by Trey Sermon, Dontayvion Wicks

The bye weeks are here! Fantasy managers will be without their Chargers, Eagles, Lions and Titans this week, so you’ll likely need to move some reserves into y

Michael Fabiano
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Las Vegas Raiders wide receiver Tre Tucker

Last-Minute Fantasy Football Streaming WR With Malik Nabers 'A Longshot' to Play

Brian Giuffra
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Start Em, Sit Em: Week 5

Defense and Kicker Start 'Em, Sit 'Em Picks For Fantasy Football Week 5

Michael Fabiano
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Start Em, Sit Em TEs: Week 5

Tight End Start 'Em, Sit 'Em Picks For Fantasy Football Week 5

Michael Fabiano
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Rondo with the Cavaliers in 2022.

Rajon Rondo, Pondering Coaching Career, to Join Bucks in Unspecified Role This Season

The longtime guard last played in 2022.

Patrick Andres
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Karl-Anthony Towns reacts during a game against the Dallas Mavericks.

Many NBA Executives Believe Timberwolves Won Karl-Anthony Towns Trade With Knicks

Karl Rasmussen
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Karl-Anthony Towns and Tom Thibodeau in 2017.

Karl-Anthony Towns Says History With Knicks' Tom Thibodeau Gives Him 'Head Start'

Patrick Andres
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Jaylen Brown and Sean Evans on 'Hot Ones'

Jaylen Brown Gives Sean Evans Props During Epic 'Hot Ones' Performance

Kyle Koster
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Alonso batted .240/.329/.459 with 34 home runs in 162 games for the Mets this season.

Wild Stat Shows Pete Alonso's Game-Clinching HR Stands Alone in MLB Playoff History

This stat is pretty nuts.

Tom Dierberger
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Pete Alonso’s playoff pumpkin.

Pete Alonso's 'Playoff Pumpkin' Becomes a Thing After Mets Beat Brewers

Stephen Douglas
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The New York Mets take a team picture after winning their wild card series against the Brewers.

Celebrating Mets Players Abruptly Cut TV Interviews Short for a Team Picture

Stephen Douglas
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Pete Alonso is greeted by teammates after a huge home run.

Howie Rose Nailed the Call of Pete Alonso’s Go-Ahead Homer vs. Brewers on Mets Radio

Stephen Douglas
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Marshawn Lynch attends a California football game.

Marshawn Lynch Will Be the Guest Picker for First Ever 'College GameDay' at Cal

The Cal alum will be the guest picker for the school's first hosting of "College GameDay."

Madison Williams
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Big Red during the 2022 New Orleans Bowl.

Western Kentucky to Wear Funniest Helmets of College Football Season in Week 7

Patrick Andres
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Sep 21, 2024; Columbus, Ohio, USA; Ohio State Buckeyes wide receiver Jeremiah Smith (4) runs the ball in for a touchdown against the Marshall Thundering Herd in the second half at Ohio Stadium on Saturday.

Reed 'Em and Weep: College Football Betting Notes, Player Props Analysis and Predictions for Week 6

Reed Wallach
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Colorado Buffaloes star Travis Hunter is now one of the highest ranked players in the "College Football 25" video game.

Colorado's Travis Hunter, Michigan's Will Johnson Highlight New CFB 25 Player Ratings

Mike McDaniel
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Five of Jack Nicklaus’s Best Sports Illustrated Covers

John Schwarb
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The 2025 Masters is scheduled for April 10-13.

While Focused on Hurricane Helene Relief, Fred Ridley Says Masters Will Go on As Scheduled

Bob Harig
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Sam Bennett is chasing a PGA Tour card this week at the Korn Ferry Tour Championship.

After Amen: Sam Bennett Has Learned in the Last Year That Life, and Golf, Are Never Simple

Brian Burnsed
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Rory McIlroy's pro-am partners at the Dunhill Links Championship include PGA Tour commissioner Jay Monahan and LIV Golf chairman Yasir Al-Rumayyan.

Rory McIlroy Suggests That a Deal to Unify Golf Could Come By Year's End

Bob Harig
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Manchester United manager Erik ten Hag explained why Rashford was substituted vs. Porto.

Erik ten Hag Explains Decision to Substitute Marcus Rashford vs. Porto

Max Mallow
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Bruno Fernandes got sent off for a second consecutive game for Manchester United

Bruno Fernandes Shown Second Red Card in Five Days

Roberto Casillas
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Harry Maguire rescued a point for Manchester United in the 91st minute after going down to 10 men in the second half.

Harry Maguire Rescues Point for Man Utd And Erik ten Hag After Fernandes Red Card

Max Mallow
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Jhon Durán celebrates his game winning goal vs. Bayern Munich in the Champions League.

Jhon Duran's Outstanding Form for Aston Villa Garnering International Spotlight

Roberto Casillas
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The Storm selected Muhl with the No. 14 pick of the 2024 WNBA draft.

Storm Guard Nika Mühl Sustains Torn ACL in First Game With Overseas Team

Tom Dierberger
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Indiana Fever forward Aliyah Boston celebrates with Indiana Fever guard Caitlin Clark recording a triple-double.

Fever Teammates Sent Caitlin Clark Heartfelt Messages After Rookie of the Year Win

Karl Rasmussen
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The Moment Caitlin Clark Found Out She Won WNBA Rookie of the Year Was Special

Kristen Wong
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The Indiana Fever celebrate a Caitlin Clark triple-double.

Every WNBA Record Caitlin Clark Set or Broke During Her Rookie Season

Stephen Douglas
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