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Our winners, losers and biggest takeaways from MLB's winter meetings
It was a wild week in San Diego. Here's what stood out most, for better or worse.
What MLB evaluators are saying about Masataka Yoshida's $90M deal with Red Sox
Boston's hefty contract for the star Japanese outfielder sent shockwaves through baseball circles.
TOP HEADLINES
GRINER FREED FROM RUSSIA
Griner's wife, Cherelle, reacts to Brittney being freed
The sports world reacts to Griner's release
Griner's peers and colleagues from around basketball took to social media with the news.
RE-RANKING THE 2020 QBS
Barnwell: Would Burrow, Tagovailoa, Herbert or Hurts go No. 1 if we did a 2020 re-draft?
Let's lay out the pros and cons of Joe Burrow, Tua Tagovailoa, Justin Herbert and Jalen Hurts through three seasons.
Baker Mayfield's arrival is another 'unprecedented' chapter in the Rams' season
If Mayfield is willing to back up Matthew Stafford next season, this trial period could lead to filling an important need for the Rams.
Josh Jacobs, Hall of Famer Marcus Allen forge generational Raiders running back bond
The burgeoning Silver & Black star and Raiders icon became fast friends after Jacobs was drafted in 2019.
COLLEGE FOOTBALL AWARDS
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Award predictions: Who will -- and should -- win?
Here are the players we expect to pick up some prized hardware Thursday at the Home Depot College Football Awards.
PRIME TIME IN COLORADO
Does Deion deserve criticism for leaving Jackson State? Stephen A. and Bomani disagree
THE NEXT BIG STARS
MMA's top 25 under 25: Who is the top prospect in the sport?
Who are the future stars of MMA? Our annual Top 25 Under 25 list is here.
WORLD CUP
QUARTERFINALS START FRIDAY
The eight most important players in the quarterfinals
With just eight teams left at the 2022 World Cup, we keep it simple: these are the eight players who could have an outsize influence on the quarterfinals, from Morocco's Achraf Hakimi to -- you guessed it -- Lionel Messi.
Quarterfinals preview: What to know about each team, predictions, schedule and more
We bring you one key factor and one player to know ahead of the matchups, plus predictions.
NBA TRADE SEASON
DEADLINE: DEC. 15
Which NBA players can and can't be traded? We have the lists
There are 74 players who'll become trade eligible next week, which could mark the unofficial start of trade season in the NBA.
Top Headlines
- Griner freed in U.S.-Russia prisoner exchange
- Snyder allowed team's toxic culture, report finds
- Source: Falcons bench Mariota for rookie Ridder
- Sources: Garrett among Stanford job finalists
- DeGrom says he, Rangers share same vision
- PSG chief bullish on Messi stay, keen on Rashford
- Dodgers sign OF Heyward to a minor league deal
- Jets OT Mitchell dealing with blood clots, says dad
- Kiper: Updated Big Board for NFL draft
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Jordan Clarkson gets ejected after altercation with Jonathan Kuminga
Jordan Clarkson gets tossed vs. the Warriors due to a flagrant-2 foul after expressing frustration with Jonathan Kuminga.
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MLB free agency grades: New York Yankees re-sign Aaron Judge
New York outbid San Francisco to retain the services of the reigning AL MVP. But it cost the Yankees -- a lot.
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2023 NFL draft big questions: Top prospects, QB class, risers
Who are the top signal-callers in next year's draft? Which receivers and edge rushers could be early picks? What will teams with multiple first-rounders do?
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College football bowl picks: Predicting the score of every game
The bowl games have just been announced, but let's not have that stop us from predicting the final score of every matchup. Check back to see how we fared.
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Your World Cup 2022 guide to penalty shootouts: best takers left in Qatar, keeper stats, more
As the 2022 World Cup enters the quarterfinals, the chances of a game being decided from the spot increase exponentially. Ryan O'Hanlon breaks down the numbers on how to win a penalty shootout.
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Andrew Luck finally reveals why he walked away from the NFL
The former Colts QB was on a Hall of Fame track, but a harsh look in the mirror pushed him toward another path.
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Ranking college football transfers: Best players in portal for 2023
There have already been some big names to enter the transfer portal, but who are the best of the best? We rank the top players.
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College football transfer portal tracker for 2023: Updates
The portal is open for business, with several good players among those looking to transfer.
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World Cup: Round of 16 bracket
See who's moving on and check out all the matchups in the knockout rounds in Qatar.
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Judge's joins biggest active contracts in MLB, NFL, NBA, NHL
Aaron Judge is getting paid by the Yankees after his incredible 2022 season. Where does his rank among the other biggest contracts around sports?
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XFL 2023 uniforms revealed for all eight teams
The XFL is set to return in February. The league unveiled the uniforms for its eight teams on Wednesday.
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Alex Ovechkin 800th goal watch: Tracker, video highlights
The Washington Capitals star is projected to reach the 800-goal mark this season. Follow along as he chases down this accomplishment.
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When will LeBron James break the NBA's career points record?
LeBron is less than 900 points away from breaking Kareem Abdul-Jabbar's record. We have the latest stats and projections as the Lakers star chases down the milestone.
