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The Buffalo job opening up will have ripple affects across the NFL, while the team likely seeks an offensive mind to work with Josh Allen.
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Could Mack Hollins play on Sunday for the first time in over a month?
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Rivers has been open to coaching in the NFL.
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Rivers is just weeks removed from his improbable comeback.
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McDaniel is expected to be hired as the Chargers' offensive coordinator.
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The Pro Football Hall of Famer says he’s “super proud” of how Chicago played this year.
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Jesse Minter heads to the East Coast with a different style than his predecessor 
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An out-of-sorts City welcome an improving Wolves to the Etihad this weekend.
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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.
Ben Steiner|
The 16 host stadiums for the 2026 World Cup being held in the United States, Mexico and Canada.
Toby Cudworth|
The World Cup group stage has been structured to try and ensure that the top seeds don’t meet until the latter rounds.
Grey Whitebloom|
The American midfielder is among the USMNT players getting more playing time in the new yea
Ben Steiner|
Political tensions are reaching new heights with the summer’s tournament less than six months away.
Amanda Langell|
The Netherlands eliminated Mexico in the 2014 World Cup round of 16 in controversial fashion.
Roberto Casillas|

COLLEGE FOOTBALL

The Texas quarterback is expected to rejoin the team during spring practice.
Patrick Andres|
Tim Capurso|
Kyle Koster|
Ryan Phillips|
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NBA

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COLLEGE BASKETBALL

The two-time national championship head coach does not like how things are trending after G Leaguer Charles Bediako was granted additional college eligibility.
Michael McDaniel|
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Tim Capurso|
Blake Silverman|
Madison Williams|

MLB

The three-time Cy Young winner has been patient in free agency despite plans to pitch in 2026.
Michael McDaniel|
Tyler Lauletta|
Ryan Phillips|
Ryan Phillips|
Patrick Andres|

WNBA

Duncan also makes her Netflix debut on Friday.
Madison Williams|
Kristen Wong|
Kristen Wong|
Brigid Kennedy|
Tim Capurso|

GOLF

Scottie Scheffler is among five top-10 players teeing off at the American Express. Here’s the full breakdown of payouts.
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