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Bill Belichick becoming a college football coach was a stunning move.

Basketball-Centric North Carolina Had to Take Its Shot at Football Glory

The legendary NFL coach will face an instant makeover with the Tar Heels, but a new era in college sports gives him an advantage in recruiting.

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With his move to North Carolina, Belichick will coach college football for the first time in his career.

With Move to UNC, Bill Belichick Gets to Craft Legacy on His Terms

The transition to college football might appear to be a steep learning curve. But in Chapel Hill, the 72-year-old Belichick will get the full organizational control he's been looking for.

Albert Breer
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With his move to North Carolina, Belichick will coach college football for the first time in his career.

With Move to UNC, Bill Belichick Gets to Craft Legacy on His Terms

The transition to college football might appear to be a steep learning curve. But in Chapel Hill, the 72-year-old Belichick will get the full organizational control he's been looking for.

Albert Breer
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Bill Belichick becoming the North Carolina coach shows that college football is becoming an NFL Lite.

Bill Belichick to North Carolina Highlights Professionalism Changes in College Sports

The looming House v. NCAA settlement, massive NIL money and the transfer portal paved the way for college football to become NFL Lite.

Bryan Fischer
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Belichick speaks to the media before a game during his final season in the NFL

Bill Belichick and the NFL Were No Longer a Fit for Each Other

Somewhere along the way, the league as an entity grew tired of its most legendary modern coach. The feeling must have been mutual.

Conor Orr
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Tucker has spent his entire career in Houston, and has made the All-Star team the past three seasons.

Winter Meetings Notes: Kyle Tucker Is the Next Big Trade Candidate

The Astros’ star outfielder is a free agent next offseason, and his value just shot up in the wake of Juan Soto’s historic contract

Tom Verducci
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NFL

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Philadelphia Eagle Saquon Barkley vs. the Carolina Panthers on Dec. 8, 2024.

Saquon Barkley Had Such a Fired-Up Reaction After Eagles Teammate's First NFL TD

Birds of a feather ...

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Pittsburgh Steelers running back Najee Harris

Najee Harris Had Relatable Reaction to Hearing Steelers' Absurdly Tough Upcoming Schedule

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Jared Goff talks to Dan Campbell.

Jared Goff Refutes Narrative That He Told Dan Campbell To Go For Critical 4th Down

Eva Geitheim
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Buffalo Bills' Dion Dawkins cheers after a Sabres-Rangers fight on Dec. 11, 2024.

Cameras Caught Bills' OL Dion Dawkins Loving Every Second of Sabres-Rangers Fight

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Fantasy Football

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Patrick Mahomes (left) is a start this week while Russell Wilson (right) is a sit.

Start 'Em, Sit 'Em Quarterbacks for Fantasy Football Week 15

Start, sit picks for fantasy football quarterbacks in Week 15.

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Chuba Hubbard (left) is a start this week while D’Andre Swift (right) is a sit.

Start 'Em, Sit 'Em Running Backs for Fantasy Football Week 15

Michael Fabiano
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Davante Adams (left) is a start this week while Michael Pittman Jr. (right) is a sit.

Start 'Em, Sit 'Em Wide Receivers for Fantasy Football Week 15

Michael Fabiano
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David Njoku (left) is a start this week while Kyle Pitts (right) is a sit.

Start 'Em, Sit 'Em Tight Ends for Fantasy Football Week 15

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NBA

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Steve Kerr after the Golden State Warriors lost to the Houston Rockets on Dec. 11, 2024.

Steve Kerr Sounds Off Over 'Unconscionable' Foul in NBA Cup Loss to Rockets

The Golden State HC is NOT happy.

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Kerr and the Warriors were eliminated from NBA Cup contention on Wednesday night

Steve Kerr Looking on in Disbelief Over Foul Call Became Instant Meme

Josh Wilson
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A foul was called in the final moments of the Warriors-Rockets NBA Cup game.

NBA World Shocked After Controversial Foul Call Ended Warriors-Rockets NBA Cup Game

Blake Silverman
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New York Knicks guard Jalen Brunson on Dec 3, 2024.

Jalen Brunson Had Blunt Response to Trae Young Taunting's After Knicks' NBA Cup Elimination

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MLB

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Alonso hit .240 with 34 home runs and 88 RBIs for the Mets during the 2024 season.

Pete Alonso Not Garnering Much Interest in Free Agency

Alonso is coming off a down season and his free agent market has yet to materialize.

Ryan Phillips
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Crochet struck out 209 batters in 146 innings in 2024.

MLB Trade Grades: Red Sox Gamble On Garrett Crochet

Ryan Phillips
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Houston Astros third baseman Alex Bregman throws a ball.

Four Teams Reported to Be in Pursuit of Alex Bregman in Free Agency

Madison Williams
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Houston Astros outfielder Kyle Tucker could be moved as the MLB's Winter Meetings continue.

Kyle Tucker Trade Packages Starting to Materialize From Cubs, Yankees

Mike McDaniel
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College Football

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New England Patriots head coach Bill Belichick looks at the scoreboard in the fourth quarter game against the Buffalo Bills at Highmark Stadium.

Future UNC Opponent Is Already Using Bill Belichick to Promote Next Year's Game

After days of anticipation, North Carolina officially announced the hiring of Bill Belichick as football coach.

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Castellanos announced he was leaving Boston College in November.

Former Boston College QB Thomas Castellanos Announces ACC Transfer

Mike Kadlick
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Brady and Belichick will forever be tied together in NFL lore

Tom Brady Had Classy Message for Bill Belichick After North Carolina Hire

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Bill Belichick on Jan. 11, 2024.

Kirk Herbstreit Praises North Carolina, West Virginia for Big-Name Coaching Hires

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Golf

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Scottie Scheffler (left) and Rory McIlroy will play LIV Golf's Bryson DeChambeau and Brooks Koepka in a rare event given golf's split.

‘We’re Trying’: Rory McIlroy Sees ‘Showdown’ vs. LIV Golf As an Olive Branch to Fans

Bob Harig
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The Ultimate Holiday Golf Gift Guide of 2024

The Ultimate Holiday Golf Gift Guide of 2024

Paul Liberatore
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Jordan Spieth during the first round of the 2024 Wyndham Championship.

Jordan Spieth Has ‘No Pain’ From Wrist Surgery, Eyeing Return

Max Schreiber
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Brooks Koepka and Bryson DeChambeau, pictured during LIV Golf Tucson in 2023, are much closer now than they were on the PGA Tour.

Brooks Koepka Says He Was ‘Wrong’ About Bryson DeChambeau

Max Schreiber
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Soccer

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Center back's Tosin Adarabioyo (left) and Axel Disasi (right) will hope to lead a young Chelsea squad against FC Astana in the Conference League.

Chelsea Predicted Lineup vs. FC Astana: UEFA Conference League

Roberto Casillas
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The 2025 CONCACAF Champions Cup draw took place on Dec. 10.

2025 Concacaf Champions Cup Fixtures: Full List

Roberto Casillas
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Diego Gomez is on his way to the Premier League after leaving Major League Soccer and Inter Miami.

The 10 Most Expensive Players to Leave MLS for Europe

Amanda Langell
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The 2024 MLS Expansion Draft is finally here.

How to Watch the 2024 MLS Expansion Draft

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WNBA

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Matin and Clark meet before a game between the Aces and Fever during the 2024 season

Kate Martin Gave Wholesome Support to Caitlin Clark on Social Media Over Mag Cover

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Caitlin Clark voiced the key difference between the women's professional game and college basketball.

Caitlin Clark Names One Crucial Difference Between College Basketball, WNBA

Mike McDaniel
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Indiana Fever guard Caitlin Clark

Caitlin Clark Reveals True Thoughts on Not Making Paris Olympics Team

Eva Geitheim
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Caitlin Clark Got Brutally Honest About Her Early-Season Struggles in Rookie Year

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