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The Real Reason Ohio State Has Struggled vs. Michigan And How to Fix It
Ohio State needs a new approach to beat Michigan. Here’s why Ryan Day must lean on Julian Sayin and his elite receivers to avoid another rivalry disaster....
Three College Football Teams Facing Most Pressure in Rivalry Week
Rivalry Week stakes are sky-high as Alabama, Miami, and Ole Miss fight for College Football Playoff spots and conference titles. Here are the coaches with the most on the line....
College Football Rivalry Week Picks: Best Bets and Expert Predictions for Week 14
Expert Rivalry Week picks and best bets for Georgia vs. Georgia Tech, Texas vs. Texas A&M, Ohio State vs. Michigan, and more....

NFL to use commemorative ball in 2026 to mark nation's 250th birthday
The NFL will mark the 250th birthday of the United States in 2026 with embossing on the footballs and special field markings.,Commissioner Roger Goodell said in a news release Wednesday that the NFL has been working with the White House Salute to America 250 Task Force to take part in celebrating th...
Why the Baseball Hall of Fame Might Welcome Zero Players This Year
The Baseball Hall of Fame could see zero new inductees for the first time since 1965. A breakdown of BBWAA voting, the Contemporary Era ballot and what it means for MLB....

CFP rankings: Same top five, Oregon moves to No. 6
The top five of the College Football Playoff rankings did not change Tuesday, while Oregon was bumped one spot to No. 6 as a reward for defeating ranked rival Southern California over the weekend.,Oregon's move came at the expense of Ole Miss, which slipped to No. 7 on an idle week (and amid the sag...

Shohei Ohtani set to play for champion Japan again in WBC
Shohei Ohtani, a two-time World Series champion, will attempt to add a second World Baseball Classic title to his haul when he competes for the defending champion Japanese team again next year.,The 31-year-old two-way superstar made the announcement Monday on social media that he would again partici...

Big 12, Players Era announce $50 million multi-year deal
The Big 12 Conference and Players Era -- a college basketball brand built around a fledgling tournament in Las Vegas -- announced a multi-year, $50 million equity partnership on Monday centered around league teams' participation in the 2026 team event.,Eight Big 12 teams will gain automatic entry in...
College Basketball Feast Week Predictions: Top Bets and Maui Invitational Winner
Break down Monday’s top Feast Week college basketball bets, including Houston vs. Syracuse, St. John’s vs. Iowa State, and our pick to win the 2025 Maui Invitational before the odds shrink....
College Football Conference Championship Predictions: Bold Picks for Every Power League
Predicting every 2024 college football conference championship matchup, including bold picks, chaotic ACC scenarios, and key games that will shape the expanded playoff field this weekend....
North Dakota State Begins Its Push for Another FCS Title
North Dakota State enters the 2025 FCS Playoffs at 12-0, seeking its 11th national championship since 2011....
Could Penn State Already Regret Firing James Franklin?
Penn State’s coaching search struggles after firing James Franklin. Meanwhile, Franklin lands at Virginia Tech for a low-pressure opportunity. Explore the latest updates here....

Hornets PG LaMelo Ball refutes report he's open to trade
Charlotte Hornets standout LaMelo Ball is making it very clear that a recent report indicating he could be open to a trade is incorrect.,Ball first reposted the report from Yahoo Sports -- which said the 2021 Rookie of the Year has "grown increasingly frustrated with the organization and is open to ...
Notre Dame Being Ranked Over Miami Makes No Sense
Notre Dame ranks ahead of Miami in the latest CFP rankings despite an 8–2 record and a head-to-head loss. We break down the committee’s logic and inconsistencies.d...
Week 13 College Football Expert Betting Picks, Predictions
These are Deadspin's expert betting picks and predictions for Saturday November 22nd's entire college football slate....
Thursday Night November 20th College Basketball Betting Preview and Picks
Expert picks for Rider at Houston, Purdue vs. Memphis, and Texas Tech at Wake Forest with spreads, totals, and betting insights....
Lane Kiffin Rumors: The Case for Staying at Ole Miss Over Florida or LSU
Lane Kiffin is entertaining interest from Florida and LSU, but leaving Ole Miss could be the biggest mistake of his career. Here’s why the Rebels remain his best long-term fit....

Women's Professional Baseball League to play first season in Illinois
The Women's Professional Baseball League announced that it will play its inaugural season in 2026 at Robin Roberts Stadium in Springfield, Ill.,The first season will include four teams: Boston, Los Angeles, New York and San Francisco. The league said it wanted a neutral venue in the middle of the co...
NCAA Hoops Predictions for Nov. 17: LSU-Tulane, Iowa State, Oregon Rivalry Picks
Breakdown of today’s top college basketball bets, including LSU vs. Tulane, Stonehill vs. Iowa State, and Oregon State vs. Oregon rivalry picks....
Everything We Learned in College Football Week 12
Week 12 in college football delivered chaos. Georgia rises, USC and Michigan hang on, and the Big 12 races toward multiple playoff bids....