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GEARING UP FOR WEEK 16

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? We have picks, predictions and stats for every 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.

COLLEGE FOOTBALL PLAYOFF

How different is Pete Golding from Lane Kiffin? Start with social media and yoga

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.

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BEST OF THE BOWLS

Western Michigan gets its 2nd TD in 76 seconds on a scoop and score

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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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WOMEN'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.

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ADDRESSING THE MEDIA

Puka Nacua says he’ll learn from actions

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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.

NCAA WOMEN'S VOLLEYBALL TITLE GAME

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Proof that Texas A&M volleyball's run is more methodical than magical

The Aggies reject the notion that their NCAA women's volleyball title game run is magical, or that they're riding momentum. They say it's by design.

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

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FROM BEST TO WORST

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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GLOBAL SOCCER SCOREBOARD

EUROPEAN SOCCER

Laurens' weekend preview: Mbappé's quest to overtake Ronaldo, Spurs-Liverpool, more

What is Julien Laurens watching this weekend? For starters, Kylian Mbappé's quest to make Madrid history, plus the Africa Cup of Nations kicks off.

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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.

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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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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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.

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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Schrager: Top 5 potential 1st-rounders to watch this weekend

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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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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.

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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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.

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.

ANDSCAPE

Former Pelicans coach Willie Green, family still pour into New Orleans community

Combined with Black-owned nonprofit, Green and his wife are providing free groceries for 300 families in the city, even after his firing in November

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Virginia Union RB Curtis Allen a worthy candidate as Division II's top player

FORMULA 1

Why did Hamilton's debut season at Ferrari go sideways? Will it get any better in 2026?

Lewis Hamilton's move to Ferrari was supposed to be a dream come true, but it became a nightmare. Will 2026's regulation change make things right?

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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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FANTASY BASKETBALL

Risers and fallers: Add Dylan Harper, Cam Spencer for instant offense

Steve Alexander highlights fantasy basketball names trending upwards or downwards, with key takeaways for each.

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NFL PLAYOFF MACHINE

How will the seeding shake out? Simulate your own scenarios and check the latest playoff picture

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