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What to expect from college football in 2024: Realignment, a 12-team playoff and a Saban-less SEC
College football will experience a lot of change in 2024. We're here to walk you through all of it.

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Promotion received: What's next for Raiders after elevating Antonio Pierce?
Pierce got the Raiders' gig thanks to a 5-4 record and voracious player support. So what's next for him and the Silver and Black?

Orlovsky: Raiders keeping Pierce a 'no-brainer'

PGA TOUR: THE AMERICAN EXPRESS

ROAD TO THE SUPER BOWL
Four NFL divisional round games, four matchup previews: We have predictions, score picks and X factors
Here's everything you need to know for Texans-Ravens, Packers-49ers, Buccaneers-Lions and Chiefs-Bills -- including who will win.

McAfee: Expectations are high for Brock Purdy vs. Packers


PACKERS VS. 49ERS
8:15 P.M. ET ON SATURDAY
With Jordan Love, Packers coach Matt LaFleur is proving he wasn't riding Aaron Rodgers' coattails
The LaFleur-Love pairing has led to immediate success, including a trip to the divisional round of the playoffs to face the 49ers.

Can Love, Packers pull off upset win against the 49ers?


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NBA betting: Five picks for Friday's slate
Eric Moody breaks down his top betting picks for Friday's seven-game slate.


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How Utah's success will impact its rebuild, a Hawks trade that backfired and OKC's special two-man game
What the Jazz can learn from the Daryl Morey Rockets, why Atlanta's ball-dominant guards in a smallish backcourt aren't working on defense and the Thunder duo building a special connection.

Houston's postseason hopes could hinge on a rising 21-year-old big man
Alperen Sengun is already creating All-Star buzz. He also has the Rockets on a path back to contention.

LATEST BRACKETOLOGY
Men: Why isn't UConn the No. 1 overall seed? Because, um, Purdue
The Boilermakers have a nation's-best six Quad 1 wins, four of them in the top half of Q1.

Women: There's a new No. 1 (again) as Colorado climbs to top line
Colorado, one of 10 teams to be a 1-seed this season, is back on the top line, with South Carolina, Iowa and UCLA.


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Details emerge in Dominican Republic's investigation into Wander Franco
Court documents and interviews reveal more about the accusations against Rays shortstop Franco, who faces years in prison for the charges against him.

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- Rams GM endorses Morris amid coaching talks
- Lions largest playoff favorite in franchise history
- Man pleads not guilty in case of Pats fan's death
- SI plans major layoffs after name license revoked
- NBA trade deadline: Contenders' needs
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'Shot of the day!': Carlos Alcaraz amazes with around-the-net shot
Carlos Alcaraz stuns the crowd with a brilliant shot around the net en route to winning a point at the Australian Open.
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(Photo by Zach Bolinger/Icon Sportswire) What the world was like the last time UConn was AP No. 1
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Rich Schultz/Getty Images A new rule is changing the NBA's awards race; it could also cost players millions
Can't play 65 games? No MVP for you -- or All-NBA. The rule, new for 2023-24, is already starting to impact the awards race and the millions that come with it.
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