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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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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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Daniels wowed with his poise on the road against the No. 1 seed Lions in the NFC divisional round.

NFL Divisional Round Winners and Losers: Jayden Daniels Is in a Class of His Own

The Commanders rookie is playing well beyond his years at exactly the right time, while some of his veteran peers are catching flak for their playoff performances.

Gilberto Manzano
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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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Kansas City Chiefs quarterback Patrick Mahomes falls as he throws a touchdown pass to Travis Kelce.

Cameras Caught Patrick Mahomes's Fired Up Reaction to Falling TD Pass to Travis Kelce

Madison Williams
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Detroit Lions offensive coordinator Ben Johnson before a game against the Chicago Bears at Soldier Field.

Ben Johnson Shares Fired-Up Message to Bears Fans Before Introductory Press Conference

Dan Lyons
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Washington Commanders quarterback Jayden Daniels on Jan 18, 2025.

Eagles DC Vic Fangio Had High Praise for Jayden Daniels Ahead of NFC Championship

Brigid Kennedy
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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)

Caleb Williams, DJ Moore and Rome Odunze's fantasy football values improved with the Lions hiring Ben Johnson.

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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Terry McLaurin is in Fabs' One and Done fantasy lineup in the NFL's Divisional Round of the playoffs.

Fabs' One And Done Fantasy Football Playoff Lineup For The NFL's Divisional Round

Michael Fabiano
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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

The middle Ball brother's debut single "Tweaker" hit the Billboard Hot 100 just weeks after its release.

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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Clippers’ in-game host Hannah Cormier reacts to a fan talking trash to LeBron.

Clippers Fan Taunts LeBron James, Puts on Deeply Embarrassing Display of Basketball

Stephen Douglas
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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

A rare Paul Skenes rookie card has been found. The 1-of-1 Paul Skenes debut patch autograph card was puplled by an 11-year old in Los Angeles, California. Topps

Stephen Douglas
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Dave Roberts and the Dodgers keep adding big names this offseason.

Dodgers Adding Yet Another Dominant Pitcher to Their Staff

Andy Nesbitt
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Shohei Ohtani signed a 10-year, $700 million deal with the Los Angeles Dodgers in 2023.

Baseball’s Top-Heavy Food Chain Is Nearing a Tipping Point

Ryan Phillips
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Carlos Beltrán is in his second year as a Hall of Fame nominee after appearing on 57.1% of ballots in 2024.

Baseball Hall of Fame Roundtable: Hypothetical Ballots, Underrated Candidates

Will Laws, Nick Selbe, Ryan Phillips
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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'

The Fighting Irish lost in the national championship game to Ohio State on Monday, but Herbstreit doesn't think Notre Dame is going anywhere.

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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Paul Finebaum makes shocking admission.

Paul Finebaum Admits That the Big Ten Owns College Football

Kyle Koster
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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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The PGA Tour will head to Torrey Pines for this week's Farmers Insurance Open.

2025 Farmers Insurance Open Betting Models, Picks: A Stern Test at Torrey Pines

Matt Vincenzi
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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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Barcelona came from behind and defeated Benfica 5-4 in a thrilling match.

Benfica 4-5 Barcelona: Player Ratings From the Craziest Game of the Champions League Season

Roberto Casillas
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Barcelona's Raphinha scores one of his two goals against Benfica in a 5-4 Champions League win.

Barcelona Score 'Weirdest Goal... Ever Seen Scored in the Champions League'

Ryan Phillips
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Harvey Elliot (middle) scored the game winner in the Champions League for Liverpool.

Liverpool 2-1 Lille: Player Ratings as Reds Secure Bye to Round of 16

Max Mallow
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Mexico looks to win both games of their tour in South America.

How to Watch Mexico vs. River Plate: International Friendly

Roberto Casillas
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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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