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NFL Power Rankings: 32 surprise players to watch this preseason
As the regular season nears, our NFL experts stack up every team and choose some unexpected players you need to watch.
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Second-year breakout candidates for fantasy football
While some players from the 2017 rookie class made noise right away, here's a list of players poised to make names for themselves as NFL sophomores.
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What to make of Bell's holdout for fantasy?
Louis Riddick, Matthew Berry and Adam Schefter analyze if Le'Veon Bell's holdout is a reason to stay away from him in fantasy football.
Marlins
MLB
Inside Derek Jeter’s plan to build a winner in Miami
A champion in New York, Jeter didn't come to Miami to lose. Here's how he intends to make the Marlins a winner while learning on the job in South Beach.
Can the Brewers dethrone the Cubs in the NL Central?
Chicago and Milwaukee seem to be headed for another showdown in the NL Central. We asked three experts who has the edge.
NFL
Stephen A. goes off on Roethlisberger-Rodgers comparison
Summer Forecast
Predicting East standings, West standings for 2018-19
Which teams will make the playoffs? Which teams are lottery-bound? Our panel unveils its early win-loss projections for all 30 teams.
Clippers
NBA
Are the Clippers trying too hard to land Kawhi?
College football
Everything you need to know about the SEC before kickoff
From the All-SEC team to power rankings and Heisman hopefuls, we've got you covered.
The Guy After The Guy: Replacing an iconic college QB
The players replacing Baker Mayfield, Lamar Jackson, Sam Darnold and Josh Rosen have huge shoes to fill, while coaches have to reset the offense.
ESPN The Magazine
How a mystery football injury spurred a near-impossible run
The incredible story of a high school star's recovery from a terrifying brain injury and how it changed the way those around him see the sport.
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- Fans to get free beer for Browns' first victory
- Karabell's 'Do Not Draft' list for fantasy football
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NFL predictions
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The six NFL teams most likely to decline in 2018
Even with Kirk Cousins under center, the numbers say the Vikings will be worse in 2018. Bill Barnwell has the proof to back it up.
On This Date: Aug. 14, 2016
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Phelps ends career with 23rd gold medal
Michael Phelps leaves the pool with a record 23 gold medals in 30 Olympic races. And that's just the start of his legacy.
Pro sports expansions
- Glenn Harvey
Where every pro league should expand ... and where they will
Major League Baseball is among the pro sports leagues talking expansion. Here's how every North American league could broaden its geography.
College football rankings
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The 50 best players in college football: Ed Oliver leads the way
Alabama and Clemson dominate this list of college football's best, but it all starts with the game-wrecking Group of 5 defensive tackle.
