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Our 2024 NFL predictions revisited: the Chiefs weren’t inevitable after all

Patrick Mahomes and Jalen Hurts share their predictions for next season’s Super Bowl. Photograph: Brian Snyder/ReutersCongratulations to the 99% of NFL pundits and fans whose preseason predictions have long made…

February 14, 2025

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No. 1 UCLA vs. No. 6 USC takeaways: JuJu Watkins gets the party started early, a welcome change for the Trojans

It was a fine time for a dominant return to form.The month of February hadn’t been kind to USC’s JuJu Watkins, the reigning Freshman of the Year and a leading…

February 14, 2025

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New York Giants owners exploring sale of ‘minority, non-controlling stake,’ team says

Despite another disappointing season, the New York Giants are looking into expanding their ownership group. The Mara and Tisch families, who own the Giants, confirmed in a statement Thursday they…

February 14, 2025

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Mavericks center Daniel Gafford will reportedly miss at least six weeks with MCL sprain

The Dallas Mavericks will be shorthanded for a while. Center Daniel Gafford will reportedly miss at least six weeks with an MCL sprain, per ESPN.The Mavericks originally announced Tuesday that…

February 13, 2025

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“Friday Knight hiLights”: Eichel Registers Two Assists On Highlight-Reel Line In USA’s 6-1 Win Over Finland

LAS VEGAS -- The app formerly known as Twitter was abuzz Thursday night, as the Tkachuk brothers stole the show during Team USA's 6-1 victory over Team Finland.USA scored six…

February 13, 2025

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Starting lineup for the 67th Daytona 500

The starting lineup for the 67th Daytona 500 has been set — with a twist.Originally slated for 40 cars, The Great American Race will have a bonus 41st driver for…

February 13, 2025

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No. 3 Texas easily dispatches No. 8 Kentucky in 67-49 win at Lexington

No. 3 Texas showed no letdown after its big win last Sunday over No. 2 South Carolina. The Longhorns asserted themselves versus No. 8 Kentucky and won, 67-49, in Lexington…

February 13, 2025

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3 storylines to follow as the Dodgers open spring training

GLENDALE, Ariz. — It was an off-day for Shohei Ohtani at Dodgers spring training, meaning the sport’s biggest star was not seen bouncing from field to field with the commensurate…

February 13, 2025

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NASCAR: Bubba Wallace wins first Daytona Duel qualifying race as Austin Cindric wins the second

Bubba Wallace won the first Duel qualifying race for the Daytona 500 before Austin Cindric won the second. (Photo by Jared C. Tilton/Getty Images)Bubba Wallace will start third in the…

February 13, 2025

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NBA POWER RANKINGS! Where all 30 teams stand at the All-Star Break | Kevin O’Connor Show

Subscribe to The Kevin O'Connor ShowAll 30 NBA teams are ranked by tier in this episode of the Kevin O'Connor Show. Heading into All-Star Weekend, which FOUR teams are "The…

February 13, 2025