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THE MMQB

The Bears’ second-year quarterback flashed his immense potential against the Packers. Plus, it’s time for the Eagles to trade A.J. Brown.
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Caleb Williams, RJ Harvey, Davante Adams and AJ Barner take center stage.
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Jalen Hurts and Nick Sirianni hung out after the Eagles’ final team meeting to discuss the future.
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The key plays that led each team to a wild-card win and a divisional round berth.
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The first test of the new era is a Copa del Rey round of 16 tie at Albacete on Wednesday night.
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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.
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Balogun scored his first goal of 2026, while Trusty helped Celtic FC to a much-needed victory.
Ben Steiner|
Young phenoms enter the camp as others look to prove themselves for the 2026 World Cup squad.
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Several players have found form as they contend for spots on Mauricio Pochettino’s 26-player roster.
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COLLEGE FOOTBALL

Ty Simpson turned down several lucrative offers from top programs to go to the NFL draft.
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NBA

LeBron James discussed Rich Paul’s comments about the Lakers trading Austin Reaves after Los Angeles beat Atlanta on Tuesday night.
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FANTASY FOOTBALL

There are several types of playoff formats, but Michael Fabiano is focusing on one-and-done leagues.
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COLLEGE BASKETBALL

The previously second-ranked Iowa State basketball team lost to Kansas by 21 points in a game it never led.
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MLB

Arenado is headed to the desert.
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WNBA

Liberty star guard Sabrina Ionescu will miss the Unrivaled season due to an injury sustained during the WNBA season.
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Patrick Andres|
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GOLF

The Sony Open in Hawaii kicks off the 2026 PGA Tour season, but there's speculation this could be the event's swan song after 60 years.
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Cody Williams|
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