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Seahawks outlast Rams in thriller with gutsy OT gamble

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Seahawks mount 16-point comeback, defeat Rams in OT to take over NFC West

The battle of the NFC West came down to overtime. Here's everything you need to know.

Seahawks walk it off in OT on clutch TD and 2-pt conversion

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Rams strike first in OT on a Puka Nacua TD

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Seahawks tie it up after Barner TD and bizarre 2-pt conversion

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Rashid Shaheed takes the punt return 58 yards to the house

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Darnold's INT leads to a Corum TD for the Rams

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Puka Nacua hauls it in for a Rams TD

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COLLEGE FOOTBALL PLAYOFF

'Focused on the mission, not the man': How Ole Miss has moved on from Lane Kiffin

After weeks of speculation and turmoil, the Rebels and their new coach are eager to get back on the field.

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Connelly on the CFP first round: Game-by-game previews

Can this year's CFP match 2024's first round? It certainly won't lack for storylines.

LOOKING AHEAD

Our guide to every Week 16 NFL game: Matchup previews, predictions and what's at stake

Must-win game for Lions? Can Dallas still make the postseason? Picks, predictions and stats for every Week 16 game.

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Who will squeeze into the NFL playoffs? Let's simulate the rest of the season to find out

We used the ESPN Football Power Index's most likely simulation to project Weeks 16, 17 and 18.

ADDRESSING THE MEDIA

Puka Nacua says he’ll learn from actions

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BIG RULE CHANGE

'That's going to probably piss off some pitchers': How MLB teams are approaching new ball/strike challenge system

The strategic side of baseball's next big rule change is already in motion. Here's the early thinking from MLB managers.

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PLANNING FOR NEXT SEASON

The race for No. 1 draft pick: Five teams still in the mix, plus prospects they might consider

The Raiders, Browns, Titans, Giants and Jets are front-runners for the No. 1 pick. What would they do with the top selection?

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Coveted head coaching jobs that might come open this offseason

Which opening would be most attractive? Let's sort eight possible openings, starting with Cincinnati.

Xbox Bowl

Devin Spencer breaks free for a 25-yard TD in Arkansas State's win

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Jacob Clark makes an impressive throw for a Missouri State TD

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Clark drops dime for 15-yard Missouri State TD

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Jaylen Raynor throws a dart to Chauncy Cobb for a TD

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Jacob Clark finds a wide-open Dash Luke for a 39-yard TD

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Raynor launches 71-yard TD pass for Arkansas State

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Arkansas State channels its inner 'Remember the Titans' after TD

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WOMEN'S COLLEGE HOOPS SCOREBOARD

WOMEN'S COLLEGE HOOPS

Ranking the top 10 freshmen by impact

USC's Jazzy Davidson tops our rankings also featuring Oklahoma's Aaliyah Chavez, UConn's Blanca Quiñonez and more.

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Power Rankings: Louisville in, UNC out of top 16

The Cardinals break into the poll ahead of Saturday's clash with Tennessee.

GREG BIFFLE: 1969-2025

On the racetrack or in the air, Greg Biffle will be remembered as a hero

Greg Biffle died in a plane crash Thursday in North Carolina, where he'll be remembered not only as a NASCAR star, but as a humanitarian, too.

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COLLEGE FOOTBALL PLAYOFF SCOREBOARD

CHAMPIONSHIP GAME IS SET

NCAA WOMEN'S VOLLEYBALL TOURNAMENT

Texas A&M sweeps Pittsburgh to reach its first national title game

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Kentucky wins in 5 sets to advance to final

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WOMEN'S VOLLEYBALL TOURNAMENT SCOREBOARD

ON THE ICE

NHL Power Rankings: Updated 1-32 poll, holiday gifts for each team

The Hurricanes, Wild and Oilers moved up in our rankings, and the Capitals and Penguins drop.

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NHL SCOREBOARD

AROUND THE LEAGUE

Want to beat the Oklahoma City Thunder? This five-step guide tells you how

Using the Spurs' and Trail Blazers' wins over Oklahoma City as a blueprint, let's evaluate the most important factors of a Thunder loss.

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'I wish he was still here': Inside Klay Thompson's split from Golden State

Thompson's future is uncertain, but his friendship with Steph Curry and Draymond Green endures.

THROWING IT DOWN

Cooper Flagg hammers home big one-handed slam

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Brandon Miller brings down the house with thunderous poster slam

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NBA SCOREBOARD

GET YOUR POPCORN READY

Jokic breaks Kareem's record for career assists with triple-double

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'My goodness!' Norman Powell drains miraculous buzzer-beater for Miami

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MEN'S COLLEGE HOOPS SCOREBOARD

MEN'S COLLEGE HOOPS

Reranking power conferences: A Big Ten vs. Big 12 battle for No. 1

Which of the five basketball power conferences is more likely to produce this season's national champion?

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Power Rankings: It's Arizona vs. Michigan for No. 1

The Wildcats and Wolverines are battling it out for the title of best team in the country. See the full top 25.

SPORTS BETTING

Scandals, prediction markets: Is 2025 a turning point for sports betting?

Here are the stories that dominated sports betting's year -- and will continue to be battlegrounds in 2026.

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Week 16 betting guide: Backing Maye to throw Patriots to a W

Our experts dive into the lines and player props that offer value for Week 16 and share their tips and bets.

NAMES TO KNOW

Ranking the top 50 players in the College Football Playoff

Who takes the top spot? Our college football experts rank the top 50 players from the College Football Playoff teams.

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150 prospects, 12 schools, 7 rounds: We stacked players in the CFP by NFL draft stock

We picked out every CFP player who could factor into the 2026 NFL draft from Round 1 to Round 7.

BASEBALL OFFSEASON

Passan's MLB offseason update: Latest intel on Tucker, Bregman and blockbuster trades

While we wait for the next big moves, here's which offseason areas are red-hot -- and which are ice-cold.

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Free agency reset: Predictions for the remaining top 10

A number of impact players are off the market, but there are still big names to be signed. Where do they fit best?

FCS PLAYOFFS

First playoff Brawl of the Wild headlines FCS semifinal showdowns

Montana-Montana State rivalry, Villanova-Illinois State matchup make for intriguing final four.

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LATEST IN WNBA LABOR STRIFE

WNBA CBA negotiations: What WNBPA's move to authorize strike means for labor talks

The Jan. 9 deadline is still weeks away, but the WNBPA has voted to authorize calling a strike "when necessary" during negotiations.

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How likely is it that WNBA players go on strike?

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WOMEN'S HOCKEY 'ICON'

Heading into her final Olympics, Hilary Knight's impact is as big as ever

The 2026 Winter Olympics will be Knight's last playing for Team USA. She remains one of the faces of U.S. women's hockey.

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ENGLISH PREMIER LEAGUE

Future Power Rankings: Long-term projections for all 20 teams

We ranked all 20 Premier League clubs' expectations for the next few years. Which teams are set up to thrive in the future?

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INTRIGUE AROUND THE RING

It's a disgrace that Jake Paul vs. Anthony Joshua is a sanctioned fight

Jake Paul has been good for boxing. But his fight on Friday night against Anthony Joshua is not.

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Don't doubt Terence Crawford, even in his retirement from boxing

After proving everyone wrong in defeating Canelo Alvarez, Crawford can walk away on his own terms.

FANTASY FOOTBALL

The Playbook: Shadow Reports, lineup locks for Week 16

An all-encompassing look at the matchups to exploit or avoid and lineup locks in fantasy, as well as projected scores for all NFL games.

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Facts vs. Feelings: Bo Nix and six other potential playoff heroes

We don't get to know the script, but the facts portend who has a chance to play hero.

TRANSFER TALK

Transfer rumors, news: Man United eye Al Hilal star Neves

Manchester United have been put on alert as Al Hilal midfielder Rúben Neves wants to return to the Premier League. Transfer Talk has the latest news and rumors.

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