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Allen will look for his first playoff win over Mahomes when the Chiefs and Bills square off Sunday.

First Look at NFL Championship Sunday: Bills and Chiefs Are Familiar Foes

Buffalo and Kansas City are well acquainted, making their AFC championship matchup all the more intriguing. Plus, a nod to Kliff Kingsbury’s offense, Nick Sirianni’s refreshing perspective and more.

Albert Breer
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Allen will look for his first playoff win over Mahomes when the Chiefs and Bills square off Sunday.

First Look at NFL Championship Sunday: Bills and Chiefs Are Familiar Foes

Buffalo and Kansas City are well acquainted, making their AFC championship matchup all the more intriguing. Plus, a nod to Kliff Kingsbury’s offense, Nick Sirianni’s refreshing perspective and more.

Albert Breer
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Ohio State coach Ryan Day holds up the national championship trophy as he celebrates with his team.

Ohio State’s Four-Game Stampede to CFP National Championship Vanquishes All Doubt

The team that emerged from the rubble after a devastating loss to its archrival was an absolute juggernaut in the first expanded playoff.

Pat Forde
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Gilgeous-Alexander is a heavy favorite for an All-Star spot this season.

NBA All-Star Picks: Shai Gilgeous-Alexander, Nikola Jokić, Giannis Antetokounmpo Top List

This season included a few obvious choices, but several difficult calls for the Feb. 16 game in San Francisco.

Chris Mannix
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Will Howard admires a jumbo championship ring after the Buckeyes won the national championship.

SI:AM | Expanded College Football Playoff Proves Successful—With Room for Improvement

It started with some blowouts, ended with some nailbiters and gave fans plenty to look forward to in future editions.

Dan Gartland
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Washington Commanders quarterback Jayden Daniels

Tom Brady Compares Jayden Daniels to Tiger Woods Discussing Rookie QB's Confidence

Brady sees some of Tiger in Daniels.

Karl Rasmussen
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Detroit Lions head coach Campbell speaks to members of the media at the Detroit Lions practice facility in Allen Park on Monday, Jan. 20, 2025, following his team’s NFC divisional playoff loss.

Dan Campbell Makes Bold Statement on Lions' Championship Window After Heartbreaking Loss

Blake Silverman
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Nick Saban won 11 SEC titles and seven national championships in his college coaching career.

Nick Saban Explains Why He Believes Leaving LSU Was the Biggest Mistake of His Career

Ryan Phillips
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Detroit Lions running back David Montgomery on  Sunday, Jan. 5, 2025.

Lions RB David Montgomery Shared Hysterical Meme About Ben Johnson Leaving for Bears

Brigid Kennedy
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NFL Commissioner Roger Goodell and the league will be pushing for an 18-game regular-season schedule at some point in the near future.

Fantasy Football Would Face Major Changes With An 18-Week NFL Schedule

NFL Commissioner Rodger Goodell said an 18-game schedule is logical, but that would have a major impact on Fantasy Football.

Michael Fabiano
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Ben Johnson's presence in Chicago should mean good things for their offense's fantasy appeal in 2025 and beyond.

Fantasy Football Impact of Ben Johnson Being Hired By The Bears (Caleb Williams, Rome Odunze Get Boosts)

Michael Fabiano
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Drake Maye (left), Ashton Jeanty (center) and Rome Odunze (right) are among Michael Fabiano's Way-Too-Early Breakout Players for 2025.

Fabs' Way-Too-Early Fantasy Football Breakout Players for the 2025 NFL Season

Michael Fabiano
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Ricky Pearsall (left), Michael Penix Jr. (center), and Audric Estime (right) are among Michael Fabiano's Way-Too-Early Fantasy Football Sleepers for next season.

Fabs' Way-Too-Early Fantasy Football Sleepers for the 2025 NFL Season

Michael Fabiano
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Golden State Warriors head coach Steve Kerr reacts while coaching at Chase Center.

Steve Kerr Explains Relationship With Jayson Tatum, 'So-Called' Olympics Controversy

Kerr sang Tatum's praises on a local radio appearance.

Blake Silverman
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Charlotte Hornets guard LaMelo Ball (1) reacts after a basket against the Phoenix Suns during the second half at Footprint Center.

LaMelo Ball Hilariously Admits Gelo Has Overtaken His Fame With Hit Single

Dan Lyons
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Miami Heat forward Jimmy Butler looks on during a game.

Shaq Gives His Opinion on Best Fit for Jimmy Butler

Madison Williams
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Phoenix Suns guard Bradley Beal reacts to a play.

Suns Have Not Discussed Trade With Bradley Beal, Who Has No-Trade Clause

Madison Williams
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Seattle Mariners right fielder Ichiro tips his cap after being removed from the game during the eighth inning against the Oakland Athletics at Tokyo Dome.

Mariners Announce Plan to Retire Ichiro's No. 51 Shortly After Hall of Fame Announcement

Ichiro received another honor after he was announced as a Hall of Famer.

Blake Silverman
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Former Houston Astros' Billy Wagner.

Billy Wagner Reduced to Tears After Receiving Hall of Fame Call on Last Year on Ballot

Karl Rasmussen
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Ichiro Suzuki was elected to the Baseball Hall of Fame but missed being a unanimous selection by one vote.

MLB World Couldn't Believe Ichiro Suzuki Wasn't Unanimous Hall of Fame Selection

Ryan Phillips
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Paul Skenes had an amazing rookie season that resulted in some amazing baseball cards.

Highly Coveted Paul Skenes Rookie Card Found by Young Fan After Months-Long Search

Stephen Douglas
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Ohio State Buckeyes quarterback Devin Brown (33) throws during practice for the Rose Bowl at Dignity Health Sports Park in Carson, Calif. on Dec. 30, 2024.

Ohio State Quarterback Transfers to ACC Program One Day After National Title Win

Devin Brown remained with the Buckeyes during their College Football Playoff run.

Dan Lyons
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Notre Dame coach Marcus Freeman looks on from the sidelines during the National Championship game.

Kirk Herbstreit Explains Why He Thinks Marcus Freeman Has Made Notre Dame 'Here to Stay'

Madison Williams
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Dec 21, 2024; Austin, Texas, USA; Texas Longhorns quarterback Arch Manning (16) takes the field before the game between the Texas Longhorns and the Clemson Tigers in the CFP National Playoff First Round at Darrell K Royal-Texas Memorial Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Jerome Miron-Imagn Images

Arch Manning Headlines Opening Heisman Trophy Odds

Reed Wallach
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Notre Dame lost to Ohio State, 34-23, in the CFP national title game.

Reporter Rips Notre Dame’s Postgame Locker Room Behavior After Loss to Ohio State

Andy Nesbitt
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Phil Mickelson and LIV Golf will be seen on Fox this season.

Fact or Fiction: LIV Golf Will Have an Event With Higher TV Ratings Than the PGA Tour

John Schwarb, Bob Harig, Jeff Ritter
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Riyadh Golf Club will host LIV's first event of the year under the lights.

LIV Golf to Open 2025 Season Under the Lights in Saudi Arabia

Matt Vincenzi
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Justin Thomas sent a letter to his fellow PGA Tour members asking them to provide more access to media.

Justin Thomas Asks PGA Tour Players to Provide More Access During Broadcasts

Matt Vincenzi
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Jack Nicklaus was born on Jan. 21, 1940, in Columbus, Ohio.

For Jack Nicklaus’s 85th Birthday, Some Stories You Perhaps Haven’t Heard

Bob Harig
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Arsenal face Dinamo Zagreb in the Champions League.

Arsenal Predicted Lineup vs. Dinamo Zagreb: Champions League

Max Mallow
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The USMNT plays its final international friendly in January against Costa Rica.

How to Watch USA vs. Costa Rica: International Friendly

Amanda Langell
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The UEFA Champions League league phase is nearing its conclusion.

UEFA Champions League Predictions: Matchday 1/22

Max Mallow
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Real Madrid host Salzburg at the Santiago Bernabéu on Jan. 22.

Real Madrid Predicted Lineup vs. RB Salzburg: Champions League

Amanda Langell
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Taylor Swift, Caitlin Clark Stealthily Chatting During Chiefs Game Became a Funny Meme

Kristen Wong
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Kansas City Chiefs tight end Travis Kelce (87) runs the ball after a pass reception against the Houston Texans during the second quarter of a 2025 AFC divisional round game at GEHA Field at Arrowhead Stadium.

Taylor Swift, Caitlin Clark Had Sweet Reaction to Travis Kelce’s Big Play in Chiefs Game

Kristen Wong
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Singer-songwriter Taylor Swift looks on during the first half in the AFC Divisional Playoff between the Houston Texans and the Kansas City Chiefs at GEHA Field at Arrowhead Stadium on January 18, 2025 in Kansas City, Missouri.

Caitlin Clark Spotted Watching Chiefs-Texans Playoff Game in Suite With Taylor Swift

Kristen Wong
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Players warm-up before the game between the Mist and the Lunar Owls of the Unrivaled women’s professional 3v3 basketball league at Wayfair Arena.

Kevin Durant Gives Unrivaled Glowing Review During League's Debut Night

Blake Silverman
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