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Nadal retires from professional tennis with 22 major titles and an Olympics gold medal.

Rafael Nadal Was a Different Kind of Superstar, and Changed Tennis Forever

Humility can be a rare occurrence in sports, but Nadal deployed it as a superpower, charging to 22 major titles in a never-to-be-replicated career.

Jon Wertheim
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Nadal retires from professional tennis with 22 major titles and an Olympics gold medal.

Rafael Nadal Was a Different Kind of Superstar, and Changed Tennis Forever

Humility can be a rare occurrence in sports, but Nadal deployed it as a superpower, charging to 22 major titles in a never-to-be-replicated career.

Jon Wertheim
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Stanton (left) carried the Yankees to victory Wednesday.

SI:AM | Giancarlo Stanton Finally Got His Big Playoff Moment

He stepped up as the Yankees’ stars continue to struggle.

Dan Gartland
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Has the WNBA Outgrown Its Current Playoff Format? 

From condensed scheduling to going up against NFL Sundays, there are no simple answers to fixing the postseason. For now, the Liberty and Lynx have a championship to play for. 

Emma Baccellieri
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Murray has rushed for 2,695 yards and passed for another 16,619 in his NFL career

Kyler Murray Is Becoming the Player He and the Cardinals Believed He Would Be

The direction Arizona heads from here rests primarily on its quarterback, a former No. 1 pick who is playing like it more and more after five bumpy seasons.

Greg Bishop
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Hill and Adams have both played well for their new teams, but their former teams have succeeded wtihout them.

It’s Clear Who Won the 2022 Davante Adams and Tyreek Hill Trades

Plus, a look at how the value of wide receivers has evolved and whether that has created a market inefficiency.

Andrew Brandt
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Aaron Rodgers and Nathaniel Hackett.

New Jets Head Coach Announces Nathaniel Hackett Will No Longer Call Plays for Offense

Stephen Douglas
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Newton last played in the NFL in 2021.

Cam Newton Signs With ESPN as Regular Contributor to 'First Take'

Liam McKeone
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Paul Goodloe reports on The Weather Channel.

Weather Channel Reporter Invokes Falcons Blowing 28-3 Lead During Hurricane Milton

Stephen Douglas
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Dallas Cowboys wide receiver Jalen Tolbert

3 Last-Minute Fantasy Football Streaming WR With Nico Collins on IR 

3 fantasy football WR waiver wire adds for Week 6 now that Nico Collins has been put on IR.

Brian Giuffra
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Start Em, Sit Em QBs: Week 6

Quarterback Start 'Em, Sit 'Em Picks For Fantasy Football Week 6

Michael Fabiano
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Start Em, Sit Em RBs: Week 6

Running Back Start 'Em, Sit 'Em Picks For Fantasy Football Week 6

Michael Fabiano
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Start Em, Sit Em WRs: Week 6

Wide Receiver Start 'Em, Sit 'Em Picks For Fantasy Football Week 6

Michael Fabiano
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LeBron and Bronny became the first father-son duo to share an NBA court during Lakers' preseason

Shams Charania Reveals When LeBron James, Bronny Could Make Lakers Debut Together

History in the making.

Liam McKeone
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Brooklyn Nets wing Ben Simmons is speaking out against the notion that he's "robbing" teams due to his injury history.

Ben Simmons Says It's 'Disrespectful' to Say He's 'Robbing' Teams Due to Injury

Mike McDaniel
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Chris Paul to Victor Wembanyama.

Chris Paul’s First Alley-Oop to Victor Wembanyama Was a Work of Art

Stephen Douglas
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Boston Celtics forward Jayson Tatum goes to the basket past Minnesota Timberwolves guard Anthony Edwards during the second half at of a January 2024 game at TD Garden.

Anthony Edwards Went Off on Jayson Tatum in New Netflix Documentary

Tim Capurso
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Bob Costas has not put on a broadcasting clinic during the Royals-Yankees series.

Bob Costas and TBS Make Royals-Yankees a Painful, Infuriating Watch

The ALDS series has been marred by a terrible booth and production issues.

Jimmy Traina
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New York Yankees designated hitter Giancarlo Stanton runs the bases after hitting a home run in the eighth inning against the Kansas City Royals during Game 3 of the ALDS at Kauffman Stadium.

Yankees Had Best Reactions to Giancarlo Stanton's First Stolen Base in Four Years

Tim Capurso
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Chisholm has two hits in 12 plate appearances so far in the ALDS.

Jazz Chisholm Had Perfect Reaction to Boos From Royals Fans After Big Yankees' Win

Liam McKeone
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The Phillies had their season come to an end with Wednesday's loss to the Mets.

Phillies Fan Gives Priceless Interview After Team’s Season-Ending Loss to Mets

Andy Nesbitt
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Though there's disagreement over the route to take going forward, those in college athletics agree that it's time for a change.

Everyone Has a Plan to Fix College Sports—but Will Any of Them Work?

As the SEC and Big Ten’s power brokers descend upon Nashville for a meeting, two radically different blueprints for college sports have emerged as alternatives for the future.

Pat Forde
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Sep 21, 2024; Boulder, Colorado, USA; Colorado Buffaloes quarterback Shedeur Sanders (2) during the first half against the Baylor Bears at Folsom Field. Mandatory Credit: Christopher Hanewinckel-Imagn Images

College Football Straight Up Picks for Week 7 (How to Bet Colorado vs. Kansas State)

Reed Wallach
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Sep 28, 2024; Baton Rouge, Louisiana, USA;  LSU Tigers quarterback Garrett Nussmeier (13) catches a snap against the South Alabama Jaguars during the second quarter at Tiger Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Stephen Lew-Imagn Images

College Football Picks Against the Spread for Every Top 25 Game in Week 7

Reed Wallach
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Police footage of Vanderbilt’s goalpost celebration just hits different.

Police Helicopter Video of Vanderbilt Fans Throwing Goal Posts in River is Amazing

Stephen Douglas
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Mystic Rock at Nemacolin Resort

An Uncommon Luxury Getaway Awaits at This Pennsylvania Resort

Janina Jacobs
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Scottie Scheffler and Rory McIlroy will play Brooks Koepka and Bryson DeChambeau on Dec. 17 in Las Vegas.

Rory McIlroy and Scottie Scheffler vs. Brooks Koepka and Bryson DeChambeau Now Has a Date

Bob Harig
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Sergio Garcia has won more Ryder Cup points than any player in history.

Sergio Garcia Could Be Part of 2025 European Ryder Cup Team at Bethpage Black

John Schwarb
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The PGA Tour is reportedly exploring having fewer fully exempt players and smaller field sizes for non-signature events.

Fact or Fiction: Smaller PGA Tour Fields Will Bring Faster Play, More Competition

John Schwarb
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Roy Keane did not hold back his thoughts on Manchester United's current form.

Roy Keane Reveals the Moment He 'Gave Up' on Man Utd and Erik ten Hag

Amanda Langell
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Gareth Southgate isn't ready to take on a new job after stepping down as England manager.

Gareth Southgate 'Won't Coach in the Next Year' Amid Man Utd Uncertainty

Max Mallow
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Jadon Sancho is a key player in the Chelsea squad

Top 10 Premier League Summer Signings: Ranked

Braden Chalker
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Cole Palmer took home the match ball after scoring four goals against Brighton in the Premier League

Way Too Early Team MVP: Chelsea

Roberto Casillas
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New York Liberty guard Sabrina Ionescu.

Peter’s Points: WNBA Best Bets Today (Predictions, Prop Bets for Sabrina Ionescu, Lynx-Liberty Game 1)

Peter Dewey
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Kayla McBride of the Lynx dribbles past Kayla Thornton of the Liberty.

Has Any Team Ever Come Back From a 2-0 Deficit in WNBA Finals History?

Patrick Andres
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Minnesota Lynx guard Courtney Williams and forward Napheesa Collier celebrate their team's win after Game 5 of the 2024 WNBA Semifinals against the Connecticut Sun at Target Center. Mandatory Credit: Matt Krohn-Imagn Images

WNBA Fans Loved Nike Basketball's Clever Analogy After Lynx's Win Over Sun

Tim Capurso
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Coco Gauff, 2024 China Open champion.

Coco Gauff Reveals How A'ja Wilson Inspired Her En Route to China Open Victory

Patrick Andres
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