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National Hockey League
fromESPN.com
2 weeks ago

NHL Power Rankings: New 1-32 poll, each team's most intriguing January game

ESPN Power Rankings assign each NHL team a pivotal January game to spotlight rivalry, conference-clash, or player-former-teammate matchups shaping postseason trajectories.
Dallas Cowboys
fromInside The Star
2 weeks ago

4 playoff teams who could scoop up Trevon Diggs " Inside The Star

Trevon Diggs was waived by the Dallas Cowboys amid a damaged relationship and rehab disagreements, allowing playoff contenders to claim him for depth.
National Football League
fromMusket Fire
2 weeks ago

Patriots critics just lost their favorite excuse after 2026 opponents revealed

The Patriots surged to 13 wins and the AFC East despite low expectations, and their 2026 schedule will be considerably tougher with multiple playoff-caliber opponents.
fromESPN.com
4 weeks ago

UWCL live updates: All 18 teams in action on final matchday

The UEFA Women's Champions League league phase table is virtually finalized. But there is still one more matchday to go, with all nine games kicking off at 3 p.m. ET (8 p.m. GMT). Barcelona travel to Paris FC and OL Lyonnes host Atlético Madrid with their places in the knockouts already secured. But there's still a bit at stake, as VfL Wolfsburg host Chelsea with both teams looking to get into one of the final two automatic qualification spots.
Soccer (FIFA)
fromESPN.com
1 month ago

Week 15 Anger Index: The case for Texas and month-long gripes for Miami, BYU

The first College Football Playoff rankings came out five weeks ago. They looked a lot like tonight's rankings. We've had precious little movement at the top, with a few teams jockeying up or down a slot, but effectively no seismic shifts in the landscape. BYU and Texas are the only two teams who were projected in the field in the committee's first ranking who aren't now -- and they're just barely on the outside with reasonable arguments for inclusion.
US news
Golden State Warriors
fromThe Mercury News
2 months ago

Champions, old faces, otherworldly talent: Breaking down Warriors' brutal upcoming road trip

Warriors face a grueling six-game road trip against multiple playoff-caliber opponents, testing team health, depth, and ability to compete without a full roster.
US news
fromESPN.com
2 months ago

Week 10 preview: Why Georgia's matchup with Florida just means more, plus key matchups

Week 10 reveals true contenders, overturns many preseason expectations, and highlights both dominant programs and surprising underdogs across major conferences.
Major League Baseball
fromESPN.com
4 months ago

Real or not? 14 contenders, 14 reasons they can -- or can't? -- win the World Series

The 2025 MLB postseason is exceptionally wide-open, with many contenders underperforming, injured, or inconsistent, making October unpredictable.
National Football League
fromRiggo's Rag
4 months ago

Predicting the Commanders' first five games of massive 2025 season

The Washington Commanders enter 2025 as legitimate Super Bowl contenders after reaching the NFC Championship, facing elevated expectations and pressure to start the season strongly.
fromMLB Trade Rumors
6 months ago

Trade Deadline Outlook: Los Angeles Dodgers

The Dodgers have weathered a storm of pitching injuries to take control of the NL West, looking to add finishing touches to their championship-caliber roster.
Boston Red Sox
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