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Bryan Fischer|
Bryan Fischer|
Hoosiers quarterback Fernando Mendoza’s fourth-down touchdown run becomes the most iconic play in the team’s unbelievable romp to a 16–0 season capped by its first national championship.
Pat Forde|

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The Hoosiers were the biggest laughingstock in college football for more than a century. Now they’re national champions.
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THE MMQB

Los Angeles intercepted Caleb Williams three times, beats Chicago in OT. Plus, New England advanced to its 17th championship game after its win over Houston.
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NFL

Breaking down a best bet for both games set to take place on Championship Sunday in the Conference Championship Round of the NFL Playoffs.
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The 34-year-old is considered a rising star in the coaching world.
Karl Rasmussen|
Those divisional-round catch calls weren’t that suspect, according to Joey B.
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Kelce was one of Bieniemy’s biggest fans.
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Kittle seems to think an early return is possible.
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Micah Parsons bid farewell to Jeff Hafley after the Packers DC agreed to become the coach of the Dolphins.
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The Bills fired Sean McDermott two days after their playoff loss to the Broncos.
Eva Geitheim|
The assignments have arrived.
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SOCCER

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ROAD TO THE 2026 WORLD CUP

The United States will open the 2026 World Cup in Los Angeles on June 12.
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The 16 host stadiums for the 2026 World Cup being held in the United States, Mexico and Canada.
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The World Cup group stage has been structured to try and ensure that the top seeds don’t meet until the latter rounds.
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A member of the German parliament has raised the possibility of a boycott of the 2026 World Cup.
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The Marseille winger is not pleased with how expensive the 2026 World Cup is shaping up to be.
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Some in-form USMNT players need to maintain their level to earn spots at the March camp.
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COLLEGE FOOTBALL

The perfect quip to follow the perfect touchdown.
Brigid Kennedy|
Stephen Douglas|
Andy Nesbitt|
Brian Giuffra|
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NBA

Celtics coach Joe Mazzulla dropped a hilarious line when asked about Jayson Tatum’s recovery.
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FANTASY FOOTBALL

Looking back at some of the picks we made this season, including a list of what we got right and wrong (and why).
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Michael Fabiano|
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Michael Fabiano|
Michael Fabiano|

COLLEGE BASKETBALL

Clark wished Indiana football good luck, despite the battles she's had against the Hoosiers on the hardwood in the past.
Tim Capurso|
Kevin Sweeney|
Tim Capurso|
Patrick Andres|
Tom Dierberger|

MLB

The 2008 World Series MVP may be reaching eligibility at the right time.
Ryan Phillips|
Patrick Andres|
Tom Dierberger|
Tim Capurso|
Michael McDaniel|

WNBA

The Fever were riddled with injury in 2025, but Boston was one of many who helped hold it down into the playoffs.
Brigid Kennedy|
Blake Silverman|
Stephen Douglas|
Emma Baccellieri|
Patrick Andres|

GOLF

The women's version of TGL, which will launch next winter, will include Jeeno Thitikul, Charley Hull, Lydia Ko, Brooke Henderson and Lexi Thompson.
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Dan Evans|
Bob Harig|
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