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Rivers' comeback is a feel-good story, but is it good for the Colts? Meanwhile, we like the Seahawks and Bears in tight divisional games.
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As Patrick Mahomes and Micah Parsons prepare for their long roads to recovery, these players should offer them hope.
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A significant switch in MLS's structure could have ramifications for historic rivalries within the league
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Widely consumed and oft-criticized, Pro Football Focus' grades have become catnip for NFL fans. Here's how the evaluations are made.
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Double retentions won't be possible for players moved after the NHL's holiday trade freeze, which could spur some teams into action.
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Saban cited his “competitive nature and a great passion for sports” as a reason to buy into the Predators.
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Suárez, who turns 39 in January, returns for another year.
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How could your favorite team's season end? Find out all the possible paths here.
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The Jets, Browns and Raiders have hope for the offseason. The Giants might even field a playoff contender in 2026, if all goes right.
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The Haberers found Texas fans to be “a bit off-putting” and Tennessee fans to be amped up and “pretty smart-mouthed."
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The Week 16 power rankings are picking MVPs for each team after a weekend that saw Josh Allen (of course) and Trevor Lawrence (what?) shine.
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The Broncos and Rams are in control of the AFC and NFC, respectively. Can they each hang on for another few weeks?
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During Sunday’s game in California, authorities say a group of six burglars broke into Simmons' home in Tennessee.
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Quinn Hughes is in Minnesota. Stuart Skinner is in Pittsburgh. Kevyn Adams might be on his way out. You know, just your average NHL weekend.
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From top picks ready to make the leap to hidden gems ready for a bigger chance, here's each NHL team's fastest-rising prospect.
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The Athletic's projection model still favors the Raiders, though the Giants odds increased by about 10 percentage points in Week 15.
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The 49ers are among three teams in the NFC West with at least 10 wins.
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From teams that missed out on a good opportunity to teams that now face an even tougher division, how does the deal impact each club?
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