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Barnwell makes sense of the AFC playoff sprint: 7 teams, 6 spots, 2 serious battles
The Patriots have lost two straight. The Chiefs have won three in a row. The Titans are rolling. These last three weeks could get wild.
Playoff picture: Chiefs, Ravens clinch spots in AFC, 49ers jump in NFC
Here's how the current postseason bracket looks and what scenarios lie ahead.
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BOWL SEASON
Predictions for all 41 bowl games
From final scores to top performances, we predict what to expect in every bowl game this season.
What you need to know about every bowl game
Here are the key players and storylines for every college football bowl game, including the playoff.
Anthony Davis drops season-high 50 points vs. Wolves
LeBron James and Quinn Cook have handshake malfunction
MLB Offseason
Gerrit Cole watch, big spenders and more: Jeff Passan answers 20 winter meetings questions
From the ace in the spotlight to why this year's meetings could actually produce some major moves, here's what you need to know as the hot stove's main event begins.
Winter Meetings Live: Here's what our experts predict will happen in San Diego
This is your one-stop shop for this week's free-agent signings, and blockbuster trades, and all of the latest hot stove buzz.
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Ryan: Patriots will be 'one and done' in the playoffs
These Patriots are down, not out: The silver lining in a second straight loss
New England, now 10-3, has issues, and they start with Tom Brady and the offense. But history is on the Pats' side.
WEEK 14 MUST-SEE MOMENTS
Jimmy Garoppolo throws four TDs in wild 49ers win
N'Keal Harry called out of bounds on what appears to be TD
NBA
NBA Power Rankings: Lakers have most wins, but Bucks' blowouts keep them No. 1
It's clear which teams are the best in each conference. But the battle at the top between the Bucks and Lakers extends to a third week.
sunday's top moments
CP3 lashes out at ref, saying, 'You're trying to prove a point!'
'He is your hero': Tyler Herro catches fire with 11 points in OT
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- WADA imposes four-year ban on Russia
- Pats' home streak ends at 21 as rally falls short
- Mayfield criticizes Browns' handling of OBJ injury
- Melo says after Rockets exit, he warned CP3
- Davis: Lakers trio encouraged thrust toward 50
- Catcher Simmons, ex-exec Miller elected to HOF
- Best bets for Monday Night Football
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On This Date: Dec. 9, 1977
On this date: Washington punches Tomjanovich
On this date in 1977, a scuffle broke out during the Lakers-Rockets game. When Kermit Washington was hit, he reacted by punching Rudy Tomjanovich in the face.
'Who fixed that turf toe?'
- Illustration by Brandon Loving
Foot injury? For hundreds of NFL players, that means a trip to Green Bay
When it comes to fixing an injured foot, there's one doctor Cam Newton, Saquon Barkley and many other NFL players have to see, even if it means a trek to the NFL's smallest city.
Heart of the culture
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Belichick, Brady, big wins and bigger expectations: Inside the Patriot Way
In three weeks on the road with the Patriots, one thing became clear: The culture that Bill Belichick has created in New England runs deeper than another 10-win season -- or than Tom Brady's offensive struggles.
Stream UFC on ESPN+
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UFC on ESPN+: See what's next
ESPN+ is now streaming exclusive live UFC events, weigh-ins and more, Ariel and the Bad Guy, Dana White's Contender Series and other exclusive MMA content.
Stream NHL on ESPN+
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The NHL's best on display all season long
Watch and replay select out-of-market NHL games on ESPN+.
