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Pac-12’s Comeback is Triumphant for Two Teams and Hopeful for Others Striving to Join

Conference realignment continues as Oregon State and Washington State fight to stay alive with addition of four Mountain West teams.

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Harbaugh led the Chargers to a 22–10 Week 1 win over the Raiders.

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Four West Coast teams are traveling further than ever following conference realignment.

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Academic task forces, sleep experts and technology that improves blood flow on long flights have all been part of the preparations for four California schools gearing up for travel in the ACC and Big Ten.

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Washington State and Boise State may soon find themselves meeting as conference foes.

How Will New Pac-12 Affect West Coast Men’s College Basketball?

Washington State and Oregon State have long been college hoops also-rans, so adding Mountain West teams could boost the conference’s relevance.

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James Cook Torching Dolphins With Three First-Half TDs Had NFL Fans in Awe

James Cook scored three touchdowns despite recording just six touches in the first half.

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Jayson Tatum Had Bold Prediction for 2025 NBA Finals Matchup

The Celtics star also named his pick for 2024-25 NBA MVP.

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What's the Minimum NBA Salary for 2024-25?

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Bender was selected by Minnesota in the sixth round of the 2024 MLB draft.

Twins Cut Minor Leaguer for Telling Opposing Batters Incoming Pitches in Crucial Game

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Colorado State Players Want 'Revenge', Rip Colorado's Social Media Hype

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Utah quarterback Cam Rising is unlikely to play against Utah State after injuring his hand in a Week 2 victory against Baylor.

Utah QB Cam Rising 'Unlikely to Play' vs. Utah State Due to Finger Injury

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Kirk Herbstreit Recalls the Moment From His Broadcasting Career He Regrets Most

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On Home Soil, the U.S. Solheim Cup Team Hopes to End a Seven-Year Drought

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Bryson DeChambeau will team with Brooks Koepka in December in a match of stars from LIV Golf and the PGA Tour.

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Jon Rahm will play in the Spanish Open later this month after the LIV Golf season has concluded.

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Rory McIlroy is a member of a committee tasked with unifying the game but is playing the Irish Open instead of attending meetings reportedly happening in New York City.

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Marco Reus joins the talented LA Galaxy attack

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The Ballon d'Or 2024 shortlist is missing some big names.

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