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Josh Allen takes the field before the wild-card game against the Broncos. Buffalo will be home against next week against the Ravens.

Wild-Card Weekend NFL Takeaways: Bills-Ravens Game Should Be Electric

Plus, how the Eagles’ defense improved, Jayden Daniels is nails, notes on the Patriots hiring Mike Vrabel, how Vikings-Rams was moved to Arizona and much more.

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Brown went viral and an author’s phone blew up during the wild-card game Sunday.

Author Jim Murphy Discusses Attention From A.J. Brown Reading His Book

The Eagles’ receiver went viral for reading ‘Inner Excellence’ on the bench. The writer, contacted by Sports Illustrated, says, ‘It’s really an honor to be a part of his life.’

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Brown went viral and an author’s phone blew up during the wild-card game Sunday.

Author Jim Murphy Discusses Attention From A.J. Brown Reading His Book

The Eagles’ receiver went viral for reading ‘Inner Excellence’ on the bench. The writer, contacted by Sports Illustrated, says, ‘It’s really an honor to be a part of his life.’

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Bills fans cast their vote for Allen to win his first league MVP. He'll face off with Jackson, a two-time MVP winner, next weekend.

Wild-Card Rapid Reaction: Bills Set the Stage for Josh Allen–Lamar Jackson Matchup

In the cases of both MVP candidates, next week’s divisional round game is not only massive in the obvious sense, but for the prism in which they’re viewed historically.

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Nix had a terrific rookie season, leading the Broncos back to the playoffs for the first time since 2015.

2024 Final Grades for Eliminated AFC Teams: Latest on Broncos, Chargers, Steelers

The best and worst moments of the regular season, plus offseason outlooks as teams look to the combine, free agency and the NFL draft.

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Vrabel is headed home to New England after six seasons in Tennessee and then one as an advisor in Cleveland.

Hiring Mike Vrabel Required an Admission by Robert Kraft

After trying to move on from the Bill Belichick era, the Patriots are now going right back to a successor much more like him.

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A.J. Brown was seen reading a book on the bench during the Eagles' win over the Packers.

Eagles' Jalen Hurts Had a Weird Answer About A.J. Brown Reading a Book on Bench

Fans had a good laugh over this.

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Commanders radio announcers Bram Weinstein and London Fletcher call Zane Gonzalez's game-winning field goal.

Commanders Radio Announcers Were So Elated After Zane Gonzalez’s Game-Winning FG

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Washington Commanders WR Terry McLaurin and minority owner Magic Johnson embrace after the franchise's first playoff win since 2006.

Terry McLaurin, Magic Johnson Embrace After Commanders First Playoff Win Since 2006

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Washington Commanders wide receiver Terry McLaurin and team on Jan 12, 2025.

Terry McLaurin Had a Fired-Up, Four-Word Reaction to Commanders' Win Over Bucs

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Trey McBride (left), George Kittle (center) and Brock Bowers (right) lead the 2025 fantasy TE rankings.

Fabs' Way-Too-Early Fantasy Football Tight End Rankings for 2025

The 2025 fantasy football season is still a ways off, but it's never too early to start ranking players, including tight ends, where we saw major movement this season.

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Start Em, Sit Em: Wild Card Round

Start Em, Sit Em For Fantasy Football Wild Card Round

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Ja'Marr Chase is the No. 1 fantasy wide receiver in Fabs' Way-Too-Early Player Rankings for 2025.

Fabs' Way-Too-Early Fantasy Football Wide Receiver Rankings for 2025

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Fabs' Way-Too-Early Fantasy Football Running Back Rankings for 2025

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Los Angeles Clippers guard Norman Powell is a great prop target on Monday night.

Peter’s Points: NBA Best Bets Today (Predictions, Prop Bets for Norman Powell, Desmond Bane)

Sports Illustrated's Peter Dewey breaks down his favorite bets for the NBA action on Monday, Jan. 13, including a pick for Norman Powell.

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Klay Thompson shoots over LeBron James during the 2023-2024 NBA season.

Klay Thompson’s Biggest Takeaway From Latest Milestone is That LeBron is 'Ridiculous'

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Ball returned to the Bulls' starting lineup on Sunday for the first time in nearly three years.

Bulls Guard Lonzo Ball Puts Up Strong Performance in First NBA Start in Three Years

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Jimmy Butler is in the final year of his contract but holds a player option for the 2025-26 season.

Suns Want Jimmy Butler ‘Bad,’ But Here’s Why Trade Won’t Be Easy

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Paul Goldschmidt (46) is doused with water by center fielder Michael Siani

Paul Goldschmidt Sends Classy Final Message to Cardinals Fans

Goldschmidt left the St. Louis Cardinals in free agency. He put out a parting message in a local paper.

Josh Wilson
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Oakland fans expressed their displeasure over the Athletics relocating to Las Vegas

Columnist Rips A's Owner John Fisher for 'Reign of Error'

Josh Wilson
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New York Mets first baseman Pete Alonso runs the bases after hitting a three-run home run.

Pete Alonso's Contract Situation Prompting Two Players to Seek Shorter Deals

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Houston Astros third baseman Alex Bregman (2) in action during a game between the Texas Rangers and the Houston Astros at Globe Life Field.

Alex Cora Offers Glowing Review of Alex Bregman Amid Red Sox Free Agency Rumors

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College Football

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Colorado football coach Deion Sanders hugs his son, Shedeur Sanders.

Deion Sanders Has Excited Reaction to First Day Coaching Colorado Without His Sons

Deion Sanders appears excited to continue coaching Colorado Buffaloes without his sons.

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Texas Longhorns offensive lineman Kelvin Banks Jr. on Dec 21, 2024.

Texas OT Kelvin Banks Makes Decision on Senior Season After Loss to Ohio State

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Deion Sanders

Raiders Reportedly Have No Interest in Hiring Deion Sanders as New Head Coach

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Marcus Freeman

Bears Interested in Interviewing Notre Dame's Marcus Freeman for Head Coaching Job

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Golf

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Nick Taylor earned his fifth PGA Tour title at the Sony Open.

Nick Taylor Wins Another Dramatic Playoff, This Time at the Sony Open

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Scottie Scheffler won the 2024 Masters and will try for a third green jacket in 2025.

2025 Masters Tournament Unofficial Field List, Qualifiers

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Nick Taylor won the Sony Open in Hawaii on the second playoff hole.

2025 Sony Open in Hawaii Final Payouts, Prize Money, Winnings: Nick Taylor Wins $1,566,000

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Gary Woodland underwent surgery in 2023 for a brain tumor.

Gary Woodland Has Strong Sony Open After Thinking He Was ‘Dying Again’ Last Year

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Soccer

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Barcelona outclassed Real Madrid in the Spanish Super Cup final.

Real Madrid 2-5 Barcelona: Player Ratings as Catalans Win First Trophy Under Hansi Flick

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Kylian Mbappé scored the first Clásico goal of his career.

Real Madrid's Kylian Mbappe Scores Spectacular First Clasico Goal in Spanish Super Cup Final

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The FA Cup.

FA Cup 2024–25 Fourth Round Draw: All Fixtures

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Arsenal 1-1 Manchester United: Player Ratings as Red Devils Eliminate Rivals on Penalties

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MMA Fighter Sleeps Undefeated Opponent with Unbelievable “Scissor Choke” in Japan

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Spencer Rattler, Derek Carr and Jake Haener interact with Saints quarterbacks coach Andrew Janocko at OTAs.

Saints' QB Quandary: Offseason Moves Could Change Landscape Of the Room

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WNBA

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LOS ANGELES, CALIFORNIA - JULY 09: Cameron Brink #22 of the Los Angeles Sparks looks on from the bench during the second half of the game against the Minnesota Lynx at Crypto.com Arena on July 09, 2024 in Los Angeles, California.

Sparks' Cameron Brink Has Positive Two-Word Update About Recovery From ACL Injury

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Coco Gauff reacts to winning a match at the 2024 U.S. Open.

Coco Gauff Shares Funny Reason Why She Joined Unrivaled As Investor

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Kansas City Chiefs tight end Travis Kelce and quarterback Patrick Mahomes.

Travis Kelce Does Hilarious Impression of Patrick Mahomes to Caitlin Clark

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Caitlin Clark during Iowa's 86–73 win over Drake on Nov. 17, 2024.

Caitlin Clark Calls Out 'Egregious' State of Transfer Portal in College Sports

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