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#nba

NBA year-end roundtable: Can Luka and Embiid rebound in 2025?

Rebuilding teams like the Hawks and Rockets have surprised in the NBA, while key players like Embiid and Haliburton seek to improve in 2025.

Dallas Cowboys listed as most valuable franchise in sports. How much is the team worth?

Dallas Cowboys are the first sports team to exceed $10 billion in value, leading the list for the ninth year.

Wizards win, Hornets don't: NBA Cellar Dweller Power Rankings, Vol. II

The Philadelphia 76ers suffered key injuries, impacting their rankings and season outlook significantly.
Sports rankings are subjective and fluctuate based on team performance and future outlook.

NBA year-end roundtable: Can Luka and Embiid rebound in 2025?

Rebuilding teams like the Hawks and Rockets have surprised in the NBA, while key players like Embiid and Haliburton seek to improve in 2025.

Dallas Cowboys listed as most valuable franchise in sports. How much is the team worth?

Dallas Cowboys are the first sports team to exceed $10 billion in value, leading the list for the ninth year.

Wizards win, Hornets don't: NBA Cellar Dweller Power Rankings, Vol. II

The Philadelphia 76ers suffered key injuries, impacting their rankings and season outlook significantly.
Sports rankings are subjective and fluctuate based on team performance and future outlook.
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#college-football

College Football Playoff stock watch: As Michigan falls, Big Ten newcomer USC is rising

The expanded Playoff format allows teams to recover from early-season losses without severely damaging their chances. Early setbacks don't end Title hopes.

College Football Playoff stock watch: Why Penn State is rising, Michigan is falling

College football's landscape is changing rapidly, with several preseason favorites now out of playoff contention.

We Finally Have Our College Football Playoff | Defector

The 12-team college football playoff has been established, but dissatisfaction remains as committee decisions continue to raise controversy.
The selection process highlights conflicts between honoring conference championships and prioritizing traditional powerhouse programs.

Will teams like Ole Miss, Kansas State be in or out? College Football Playoff Bubble Watch

The expansion to a 12-team playoff significantly increases hope for teams aiming for the national title, allowing more competition and fairness.

Oregon ascends to No. 1 in poll; Dawgs to No. 2

Oregon rises to No. 1 in AP college football poll for the first time in 12 years after Texas's home loss to Georgia.

CFP Anger Index: The Big 12 might be shut out? Clemson is back in the mix?

The value of a win in college football is complex and subjective, influencing playoff selections.

College Football Playoff stock watch: As Michigan falls, Big Ten newcomer USC is rising

The expanded Playoff format allows teams to recover from early-season losses without severely damaging their chances. Early setbacks don't end Title hopes.

College Football Playoff stock watch: Why Penn State is rising, Michigan is falling

College football's landscape is changing rapidly, with several preseason favorites now out of playoff contention.

We Finally Have Our College Football Playoff | Defector

The 12-team college football playoff has been established, but dissatisfaction remains as committee decisions continue to raise controversy.
The selection process highlights conflicts between honoring conference championships and prioritizing traditional powerhouse programs.

Will teams like Ole Miss, Kansas State be in or out? College Football Playoff Bubble Watch

The expansion to a 12-team playoff significantly increases hope for teams aiming for the national title, allowing more competition and fairness.

Oregon ascends to No. 1 in poll; Dawgs to No. 2

Oregon rises to No. 1 in AP college football poll for the first time in 12 years after Texas's home loss to Georgia.

CFP Anger Index: The Big 12 might be shut out? Clemson is back in the mix?

The value of a win in college football is complex and subjective, influencing playoff selections.
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#college-football-playoff

2024 College Football Playoff bracket: Betting odds, lines

Oregon, Georgia, Boise State, and Arizona State secure spots in the quarterfinals, while eight teams battle in the first playoff round.

Ranking 134 college football teams after Week 14: Penn State-Notre Dame and other key tossups

The 12-team College Football Playoff field may be mostly determined before championship weekend, but seeding remains uncertain and complex.

2024 College Football Playoff bracket: Betting odds, lines

Oregon, Georgia, Boise State, and Arizona State secure spots in the quarterfinals, while eight teams battle in the first playoff round.

Ranking 134 college football teams after Week 14: Penn State-Notre Dame and other key tossups

The 12-team College Football Playoff field may be mostly determined before championship weekend, but seeding remains uncertain and complex.
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Vols grab No. 1 in AP poll after massive shakeup

Tennessee is the new No. 1 in men's college basketball after a significant shakeup in the AP Top 25 rankings.
#college-basketball

AP men's poll Week 3 reaction: What you need to know about each Top 25 team

Kansas retains the top spot in the AP Poll amid losses for contending teams during Feast Week.
Tennessee and Marquette rise into the top 10, demonstrating competitive shifts in college basketball rankings.

Kansas tightens grip on No. 1; Purdue soars to 6

Kansas retains the No. 1 spot in the AP men's basketball poll amid significant movement in the top 10 rankings.

AP men's poll Week 2 reaction: What you need to know about each Top 25 team

Kansas remains the top college basketball team with an impressive win streak.
UConn starts strong with three consecutive large margin victories.
Alabama's ranking fell dramatically following a disappointing loss to Purdue.
Kentucky rises sharply in the rankings after a major win against Duke.

One Shining Preview: The Big Ten With Robbie Hummel

The Big Ten is strong this season, with 15 out of 18 teams in the Top 50 rankings.

'OSP' Offseason National Championship With J. Kyle Mann

The discussion centers around ranking the best offseason teams in college basketball based on recruitment and player development.

AP men's poll Week 3 reaction: What you need to know about each Top 25 team

Kansas retains the top spot in the AP Poll amid losses for contending teams during Feast Week.
Tennessee and Marquette rise into the top 10, demonstrating competitive shifts in college basketball rankings.

Kansas tightens grip on No. 1; Purdue soars to 6

Kansas retains the No. 1 spot in the AP men's basketball poll amid significant movement in the top 10 rankings.

AP men's poll Week 2 reaction: What you need to know about each Top 25 team

Kansas remains the top college basketball team with an impressive win streak.
UConn starts strong with three consecutive large margin victories.
Alabama's ranking fell dramatically following a disappointing loss to Purdue.
Kentucky rises sharply in the rankings after a major win against Duke.

One Shining Preview: The Big Ten With Robbie Hummel

The Big Ten is strong this season, with 15 out of 18 teams in the Top 50 rankings.

'OSP' Offseason National Championship With J. Kyle Mann

The discussion centers around ranking the best offseason teams in college basketball based on recruitment and player development.
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#nfl

NFL power rankings: Where 49ers stand after big win vs. Jets

Top NFL teams validated their preseason hype while struggling teams disappointed, indicating a widening performance gap.

Ranking every NFL positional group: Which teams have the best, worst and most exciting units?

Evaluating NFL rosters requires considering the relative strength of each unit against others in the league.

Week 11 NFL Power Rankings: 1-32 poll, plus the non-quarterback MVP on every team

The 2024 NFL season sees standout performances from non-quarterback players like Chris Jones and Amon-Ra St. Brown, pivotal for their teams.

NFL Power Rankings Week 10: Something nice about every team, starting with Lions, Chiefs

Focus on positivity in sports discussions
Highlight nice aspects about each team
Encouragement for civil discourse in comments

NFL power rankings: Where 49ers stand after win vs. Patriots

The NFL's hierarchy is forming as surprise teams flounder while top squads reveal weaknesses.
Teams like the Titans and Panthers struggle significantly in the early part of the season.

NFL Week 8 top storylines: Tua and Bryce Young are back; DeAndre Hopkins makes Chiefs debut

The NFL's 2024 season is nearing its midpoint, highlighting established team pecking orders and emerging trends.

NFL power rankings: Where 49ers stand after big win vs. Jets

Top NFL teams validated their preseason hype while struggling teams disappointed, indicating a widening performance gap.

Ranking every NFL positional group: Which teams have the best, worst and most exciting units?

Evaluating NFL rosters requires considering the relative strength of each unit against others in the league.

Week 11 NFL Power Rankings: 1-32 poll, plus the non-quarterback MVP on every team

The 2024 NFL season sees standout performances from non-quarterback players like Chris Jones and Amon-Ra St. Brown, pivotal for their teams.

NFL Power Rankings Week 10: Something nice about every team, starting with Lions, Chiefs

Focus on positivity in sports discussions
Highlight nice aspects about each team
Encouragement for civil discourse in comments

NFL power rankings: Where 49ers stand after win vs. Patriots

The NFL's hierarchy is forming as surprise teams flounder while top squads reveal weaknesses.
Teams like the Titans and Panthers struggle significantly in the early part of the season.

NFL Week 8 top storylines: Tua and Bryce Young are back; DeAndre Hopkins makes Chiefs debut

The NFL's 2024 season is nearing its midpoint, highlighting established team pecking orders and emerging trends.
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SCNext Top 25: The best boys' high school basketball teams in 2024-25

Columbus (FL) leads the first high school basketball rankings, showcasing a strong talent pool to build on their last season's success.

This week's top 25 high school football rankings by The Times

Mater Dei leads Southland high school football standings with a perfect record, defeating Servite.
St. John Bosco remains undefeated and is a key competitor after a win against Santa Margarita.
Mission Viejo stays strong at 7-0, anticipating a significant game against San Clemente.
Corona Centennial and Orange Lutheran demonstrate competitive spirit despite varied rankings. Allen's report.

NWSL Power Rankings: Spirit stumble, Pride still unbeaten

Orlando Pride leads with an unprecedented unbeaten streak, setting a historic record in the NWSL.
#baseball

MLB Power Rankings: A tight race for the No. 1 spot

The race for MLB's best record is extremely tight this season with competitive teams and no standout performances projected beyond 96 wins.

MLB Power Rankings: AL, NL wild-card teams on the move ahead of October

The Brewers and Yankees have clinched the first two playoff spots as the regular season approaches its end.

MLB power rankings: Braves, Dodgers sit on top

Texas Rangers and Arizona Diamondbacks surprising World Series contenders last year
Atlanta Braves and Los Angeles Dodgers expected to have strong lineups and talent in 2024

MLB Power Rankings: A tight race for the No. 1 spot

The race for MLB's best record is extremely tight this season with competitive teams and no standout performances projected beyond 96 wins.

MLB Power Rankings: AL, NL wild-card teams on the move ahead of October

The Brewers and Yankees have clinched the first two playoff spots as the regular season approaches its end.

MLB power rankings: Braves, Dodgers sit on top

Texas Rangers and Arizona Diamondbacks surprising World Series contenders last year
Atlanta Braves and Los Angeles Dodgers expected to have strong lineups and talent in 2024
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#champions-league

Who had the best Champions League-winning team?

The Champions League features a new format with 36 competing teams.
The article highlights some of the greatest teams in Champions League history.

Q&A - How Man City and Arsenal exits could impact Premier League's European race - Soccer News

The prospect of five English clubs competing in the Champions League next season is in jeopardy due to recent eliminations of Manchester City and Arsenal.
The introduction of European Performance Spot (EPS) from this season means the two countries performing the best in men's European club competitions will gain an additional spot for their clubs in the following season's Champions League.
The rankings, known as the association club coefficient, determine which countries will earn the additional spot in the Champions League based on their collective performance in European club competitions.
Germany currently leads England in the association club coefficient rankings, putting the fifth-placed English club at risk of missing out on a spot in the Champions League.

Who had the best Champions League-winning team?

The Champions League features a new format with 36 competing teams.
The article highlights some of the greatest teams in Champions League history.

Q&A - How Man City and Arsenal exits could impact Premier League's European race - Soccer News

The prospect of five English clubs competing in the Champions League next season is in jeopardy due to recent eliminations of Manchester City and Arsenal.
The introduction of European Performance Spot (EPS) from this season means the two countries performing the best in men's European club competitions will gain an additional spot for their clubs in the following season's Champions League.
The rankings, known as the association club coefficient, determine which countries will earn the additional spot in the Champions League based on their collective performance in European club competitions.
Germany currently leads England in the association club coefficient rankings, putting the fifth-placed English club at risk of missing out on a spot in the Champions League.
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#bundesliga

Bundesliga Power Rankings: Matchday 3 - Bayern Munich is back on top!

Bayern Munich maintained a perfect record and showcased dominant play with a 6-1 victory in Matchday 3.

Bundesliga Power Rankings: Matchday 2 - Check out the new #1!

RB Leipzig's unexpected win highlights their resilience despite statistical disadvantages.

Bundesliga Power Rankings: Matchday 3 - Bayern Munich is back on top!

Bayern Munich maintained a perfect record and showcased dominant play with a 6-1 victory in Matchday 3.

Bundesliga Power Rankings: Matchday 2 - Check out the new #1!

RB Leipzig's unexpected win highlights their resilience despite statistical disadvantages.
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Pots set for 2024-25 UCL league phase draw

The UEFA Champions League has introduced a new format featuring one league table for all teams, enhancing competitiveness.

MLB power rankings: Losers of 20 in a row, White Sox push for worst record ever

The Chicago White Sox are currently on a historically bad losing streak that could surpass all-time records.

High school softball rankings April 30, 2024: Bay Area News Group Top 20

The ranking and recent performance updates of the top high school softball teams in the area.

High school softball rankings April 2, 2024: Bay Area News Group Top 20

St. Francis remains the top-ranked team with an 11-0 record
Several teams have maintained or improved their rankings with recent wins
#player-feedback

Why did the Dallas Cowboys fall seven spots in 2024 NFLPA player report cards?

The NFLPA released annual Player Team Report Cards evaluating various aspects of NFL teams.
Dallas Cowboys saw a significant drop in rankings due to lower grades in training staff, training room, and team travel.

Steelers tumble down ranks in 2024 Player Report Card from NFLPA

The Pittsburgh Steelers rank 28th out of 32 teams in the NFLPA Player Team Report Card for the 2023 season.
Head Coach Mike Tomlin receives positive feedback but players rate ownership poorly, with an 'F' grade given to Art Rooney II.

Why did the Dallas Cowboys fall seven spots in 2024 NFLPA player report cards?

The NFLPA released annual Player Team Report Cards evaluating various aspects of NFL teams.
Dallas Cowboys saw a significant drop in rankings due to lower grades in training staff, training room, and team travel.

Steelers tumble down ranks in 2024 Player Report Card from NFLPA

The Pittsburgh Steelers rank 28th out of 32 teams in the NFLPA Player Team Report Card for the 2023 season.
Head Coach Mike Tomlin receives positive feedback but players rate ownership poorly, with an 'F' grade given to Art Rooney II.
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Ranking all 24 AFCON teams, from pretenders to contenders

Mozambique, Namibia, Tanzania, and Guinea-Bissau are ranked 24th, 23rd, 22nd, and 21st respectively in ESPN's ranking of the teams participating in the 2023 Africa Cup of Nations.
Mozambique has a smattering of genuine talent and defensive resilience, but their lack of previous victories and rank outsider status make it unlikely for them to win the tournament.

The Times' final top 25 high school baseball rankings

Corona High School is ranked at the top spot for the 2024 high school baseball teams in the Southland.

SF Giants broadcasters dethroned as top MLB crew in national fan poll

San Francisco Giants' broadcast team, Kruk and Kuip, lost their top spot ranking to the Mets' team in a recent fan poll on MLB broadcast teams.

Saturday Caps Clips

The Capitals are making strategic moves to get younger and transition into a middle-aged team.
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