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Keys to the 2026 Champions Classic: Who will win, what will matter most?

Here's how Duke, Michigan State, Kentucky and Kansas could each walk away with a marquee win.

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'Losing sucks': How Jon Scheyer, Duke are using heartbreaking losses as fuel

Is depth the secret sauce for Duke to avoid the devastating NCAA tournament exits of the past couple of years?

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Making moves

Trade deadline: 4 p.m. ET

Tracking NFL trades: Catch up on every move and the latest buzz ahead of the deadline

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Will Daniel Jones become a Minnesota Vikings player today?

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In pursuit of the playoff

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Who's on the CFP bubble? Big Ten could use a 24-team bracket this season

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Where things stand

Seven things Solak thinks: Jaguars to the Super Bowl? Plus, early All-Pro picks

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Does Puka Nacua's injury put the Rams' season in jeopardy?

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Expansion is coming

Paul Finebaum shares why he likes the 24-team College Football Playoff

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CFP 24-team format: What you need to know about the new playoff

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MLB Awards Week: McGonigle, Stewart win Rookie of the Year

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Bills top Vikings on Monday night

Bills' Spencer Brown breaks down the new philosophy under coach Joe Brady

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Stephen A. holds Kevin O'Connell responsible for Justin Jefferson's frustrations

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