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Tim Patrick (17), who scored two touchdowns Thursday, was one of the Lions players that stepped up to keep Detroit's impressive run this season going.

The Lions Keep Defying the Laws of Football Gravity By Knowing Exactly Who They Are

Detroit held on to beat the Green Bay Packers Thursday and clinch a spot in the playoffs by sticking true to the clear-cut identity established by Dan Campbell.

Michael Rosenberg
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Tim Patrick (17), who scored two touchdowns Thursday, was one of the Lions players that stepped up to keep Detroit's impressive run this season going.

The Lions Keep Defying the Laws of Football Gravity By Knowing Exactly Who They Are

Detroit held on to beat the Green Bay Packers Thursday and clinch a spot in the playoffs by sticking true to the clear-cut identity established by Dan Campbell.

Michael Rosenberg
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Jordan Love completed just 12 passes for 206 yards and a touchdown in Thursday's 34–31 loss to the Lions.

Packers Need Jordan Love to Return to His Old Self to Compete in the NFC

Green Bay gave Detroit all it could handle Thursday, but didn't utilize its star quarterback enough to show that it can compete with the NFL's best.

Gilberto Manzano
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In his sixth year and at his third school, Gabriel has the Ducks undefeated heading into the Big Ten championship.

Dillon Gabriel’s Winding Path to Top-Ranked Oregon and Heisman Contention

The durable QB navigated two transfer portal moves, racked up career records and has the Ducks in the hunt for a national title.

Bryan Fischer
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Adrian Wojnarowski’s final Woj bomb in September was about himself, announcing his retirement from media and becoming the St. Bonaventure basketball GM.

Woj’s Next Chapter: Why the Preeminent NBA News Breaker Walked Away

The biggest media story in 2024 was Adrian Wojnarowski leaving his lucrative job at ESPN to go back to St. Bonaventure as the men’s basketball general manager.

Chris Mannix
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Detroit Lions offensive tackle Dan Skipper celebrates after a 2024 NFC wild card game against the Los Angeles Rams at Ford Field on January 14, 2024.

Lions' Offensive Tackle Gave Shout-Out to Fan Who Heckled Packers' Matt LaFleur

The Lions' Dan Skipper gave a shout-out to the fan who got into a heated pregame exchange with Packers coach Matt LaFleur after the team's win vs. Green Bay.

Tim Capurso
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Detroit Lions fan brought some comedic help to the game.

Cheese-Grating Lions Fan Proves Prop Comedy Is Alive and Well

Kyle Koster
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Green Bay Packers defensive tackle Kenny Clark (97) celebrates recovering a fumble by San Francisco 49ers quarterback Brandon Allen during the fourth quarter of their game Sunday, November 24, 2024 at Lambeau Field in Green Bay, Wisconsin.

Packers Pro Bowler Vows Team Will Face Lions Again in Playoff Rematch

Tim Capurso
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Detroit Lions head coach Dan Campbell fired up his team postgame.

Dan Campbell Had Another Perfect Locker Room Speech After Lions' Improbable Win

Kyle Koster
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Green Bay Packers running back Josh Jacobs (8) celebrates a touchdown against Detroit Lions during the second half at Ford Field in Detroit on Thursday, Dec. 5, 2024.

Josh Jacobs Leading Fantasy Football Managers To Postseason Berth

If Josh Jacobs is on your fantasy football roster, there’s a good chance you’re heading for the playoffs next week. The veteran running back scored three touchd

Michael Fabiano
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Rico Dowdle (left) and Will Levis (right) are interesting fantasy sleepers in Week 14.

Fabs Five: Will Levis, Rico Dowdle Highlight Week 14 Fantasy Football Sleeper Picks

Michael Fabiano
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Drake London (left), Jalen Hurts (center) and Chase Brown (right) are all among the top-ranked players in fantasy this week.

Week 14 Fantasy Football Rankings For Every Position In PPR Leagues

Michael Fabiano
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Sam Darnold (left) is a start this week while Aaron Rodgers (right) is a sit.

Start 'Em, Sit 'Em Quarterbacks for Fantasy Football Week 14

Michael Fabiano
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Ja Morant points at an official after a call he didn’t like.

Irate Ja Morant Thrown Out of Game After Animated Reaction to Foul Call vs. Kings

Ja Morant was ejected for arguing a foul call.

Stephen Douglas
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 A girl sings the National Anthem at MSG on Dec. 5, 2024.

Anthem Singer Charms Karl Anthony-Towns, Knicks Fans After Rude Crowd Interruption

Brigid Kennedy
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Chicago Bulls guard Lonzo Ball brings the ball up court.

Lonzo Ball Says Big Baller Brand Kicks He Wore in Games 'Were Like Kickball Shoes'

Tyler Lauletta
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Golden State Warriors forward Draymond Green and Los Angeles Lakers forward LeBron James.

Draymond Green Addresses Narrative That Father Time Has Caught Up to LeBron James

Karl Rasmussen
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Severino helped the Mets reach last season’s NL championship series to rebound from an awful 2023 campaign with the Yankees.

Hot Stove Takes: Luis Severino Signing Marks an Abrupt, Calculated Shift for A’s

After starving his fan base of talented players for years, team owner John Fisher is suddenly willing to hand out the largest contract in franchise history upon leaving Oakland.

Will Laws, Emma Baccellieri, Stephanie Apstein
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Luis Severino during the Mets' 8–0 loss to the Dodgers in Game 3 of the NLCS on Oct. 16, 2024.

MLB World Raises Its Collective Eyebrows As Luis Severino Joins A's on Record Deal

Patrick Andres
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Severino made a full season’s worth of starts in 2024 for the first time in six years.

Luis Severino Signing Reflects Sudden Pressure Surrounding A’s

Tom Verducci
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Hernández is the Mariners’ all-time leader in WAR (49.7) among pitchers.

Is King Félix’s Career-Long Seattle Reign Long Enough for the Hall of Fame?

Nick Selbe
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Boise State star running back Ashton Jeanty plans to forgo his final season of college eligibility and enter the NFL draft.

Boise State's Ashton Jeanty to Declare for NFL Draft at End of Season

Jeanty is expected to be one of the top running backs selected in April's NFL draft.

Mike McDaniel
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Oregon Ducks mascot on The Pat McAFee Show

Oregon Ducks Mascot Shades Travis Hunter's Heisman Trophy Case on TV Appearance

Karl Rasmussen
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Actor Timothee Chalamet sits at a press conference for "Dune: Part Two."

Timothée Chalamet Surprisingly Chosen As 'College GameDay' Guest Picker

Madison Williams
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New England Patriots former head coach Bill Belichick holds a press conference at Gillette Stadium to announce his exit from the team.

CFB World Was Stunned by Report That Bill Belichick Interviewed for UNC Coaching Vacancy

Karl Rasmussen
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Scottie Scheffler lines up a putt on the second green during the first round of the Hero World Challenge.

Scottie Scheffler Experiments With Different Putting Grip at Hero World Challenge

Bob Harig
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Nick Dunlap, pictured at the BMW Championship in August, is playing this week at the 20-player Hero World Challenge.

Nick Dunlap's Whirlwind Year Begins at Alabama and Ends in Paradise

Bob Harig
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Bubba Watson, pictured during the LIV Golf season, missed the cut at this week's Saudi International.

LIV Golf's Bubba Watson Addresses His Future After Missed Cut at Saudi International

Matt Vincenzi
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Tony Finau has categorically denied the rumors that he will join LIV Golf for 2025.

Tony Finau Addresses LIV Golf Rumors After Withdrawing From Tiger Woods’s Tournament

Matt Vincenzi
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Angel City FC general manager Angela Hucles Mangano speaks during a press conference.

Angel City Parts Ways With General Manager Angela Hucles Mangano

Theo Lloyd-Hughes
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Inter Miami plays the opening match of the 2025 FIFA Club World Cup against Al Ahly FC.

Inter Miami to Open 2025 FIFA Club World Cup vs. Al Ahly FC

Amanda Langell
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As a UEFA Champions League winner Vinícius Júnior will be confident Real Madrid can be crowned Club World Cup champions.

How to Get FIFA Club World Cup 2025 Tickets: Prices and Tips

Matt Weiner
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Lavelle helped the USWNT to a gritty 2–1 win over the Netherlands.

What We Learned From the USWNT's Final Matches of 2024

Theo Lloyd-Hughes
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LSU guard Flau'jae Johnson speaks to media at the NCAA tournament.

LSU's Flau'jae Johnson Becomes Second College Player to Ink NIL Deal With Unrivaled

Madison Williams
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WNBA Commissioner Cathy Engelbert holds a press conference before game one of the WNBA Finals at Barclays Center.

WNBA’s New Toronto Franchise Reveals Team Name and Logo

Mike McDaniel
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Coco Gauff reacts to a point during the U.S. Open.

Coco Gauff, Caitlin Clark Ranked on List of Highest Paid Female Athletes of 2024

Madison Williams
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Seattle Storm guard Jewell Loyd reacts in the second half against the LA Sparks at Crypto.com Arena.

Storm All-Star Jewell Loyd Requests Trade After Investigation Into Coaching Staff

Karl Rasmussen
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