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Super(max)man: Giannis agrees to extension with Bucks, largest in NBA history


Jimmy Garoppolo’s 49ers return remains at least a week away


‘I see cheating all the f—ing time’: An anonymous survey of recruiting staffers


Down Goes Brown: Team Loyalty vs. Team Vagabond, and everyone in between


First Thoughts: The Browns aren’t here for moral victories, and that’s progress


Can the Rams keep John Johnson, Austin Blythe and other pending free agents?


A week that could define Brighton’s season


NFL Power Rankings Week 14: Progress reports for all 2020 1st-round draft picks


How we’d run the Blues: Stanley Cup window still open but tweaks will be key


Raptors preseason: Malachi Flynn shines again, DeAndre’ Bembry finds a fit, more


Ball, Fultz, Kuzma and more: Projecting rookie-scale negotiation outcomes


Derby takeover doubts grow over legal bills


Lamar Jackson, Stefon Diggs among top performers of NFL Week 14


West Brom fans: Discuss the Manchester City game with our reporter Steve Madeley


Sheffield Wednesday fans: Discuss the Nottingham Forest game with Nancy Frostick


Inside Mitch Trubisky’s best game of 2020 and Bears’ success on offense: All-22


David Bell confident in the core of players returning for Reds


Submit your questions for David O’Brien’s Braves mailbag


BOOM, we salute you! The results of the Columbus Blue Jackets fan survey are in


Tafur: Jon Gruden wanted a new defensive voice, but is still leaning on excuses


Submit a question for Stewart Mandel’s college football mailbag


How Wisconsin secured its best-ever recruiting class in the middle of a pandemic


Cramps, confusion, cleat changes: What the Ravens overcame for stunning win


Lloyd: The Cleveland Browns are about to be a gigantic problem in the AFC


Florida closing in on best class since 2013: Gators recruiting thoughts


Posnanski’s Browns Diary: Loss to Ravens (for once) a legitimate moral victory


Bobby Crosby, Adam Rosales, Rico Brogna among A’s minor-league managers in 2021


Ravens strengthen playoff push, what to do with Mark Ingram and observations


Rocco Baldelli speaks: On Nelson Cruz, Twins’ plans, being handsome and more


Trevor Bauer to Anaheim? Trade Jo Adell and Reid Detmers? — Angels mailbag


Hollinger: 2020-21 Clippers preview, lineup, predictions and high expectations


The Ravens’ most productive concept this season: The counter bash


In Erie, a successful rally to save its minor-league team and Tigers affiliation


How Knoxville Raceway made the 2021 NASCAR Truck Series schedule


Pain, progress and promise – this is Leeds United in 2020-21


Southampton face a busy month – but Hasenhuttl will be reluctant to rotate


Three team tweaks that may help improve Arteta’s Arsenal for Southampton match


Analysing Shoretire, Mejbri, Pellistri and a proper Manchester derby


Lowetide: Ken Holland’s 2020 Oilers offseason report card


‘It was a Hail Mary’: Release of Yankees Letter argued in court of appeals


33 phone calls for a game: Inside the COVID insanity of CBB scheduling


Why a Fernando Tatis Jr. extension might not happen this offseason


Despite recent setback, Sharks prospect Thomas Bordeleau looks like a player


Gluck: 23XI Racing’s sponsor lineup promises to keep pushing change


Week 15 fantasy football waivers


Man City fans: Discuss the West Brom game with our reporter Sam Lee


Forest fans: Discuss the Sheffield Wednesday game with our reporter Paul Taylor


LB commit Karson Sharar and the Iowa lineage of underrecruited success stories


Talking 2021 Eagles coach-QB combos, end-of-season scenarios, secondary options


Exclusive: ‘Yes, sir,’ Buster Posey is eager to return to the Giants in 2021


Notre Dame needs a new defensive coordinator. How will it replace Clark Lea?


LSU recruiting: What you need to know ahead of the early signing period


Is it time for more changes at Miami? Former Hurricanes weigh in on defense


Zion Williamson unleashed: 5 observations from Pelicans’ preseason debut


Is Cowboys’ offensive line in better shape than we think? Decoding Kellen Moore


Washington faces uphill climb with just one of the NFL’s ‘holy trinity’ traits


Submit your questions for Fred Katz’s Washington Wizards mailbag


Players’ union answers MLB’s inquiry about shortened 2021 season with swift ‘no’


Terry Stotts and his difficult decision: changing Blazers’ defensive philosophy


What happened in football today: December 15 2020


Joel Matip a doubt, Aleksandar Mitrovic back — injury updates in Premier League


College Football Playoff rankings: Top 4 remain; Iowa State to No. 6


MLB investigating domestic abuse allegations against Omar Vizquel


The incredible baseball journey of ‘Mr. Ranger,’ Tom Grieve


Mizzou’s 2015 boycott led to change, backlash and a lasting legacy


Blue Jays’ Tim Mayza says arm will be ‘100 percent’ for spring training


Nuno’s 4-2-3-1 makes Wolves unpredictable – and more dangerous than results show


Left-side logjam will force the Oilers to make a choice, and perhaps a sacrifice


The Luka Garza Show, Tennessee’s ceiling: College basketball mailbag


The final College Football Playoff in-season rankings: What we still don’t know


Marty Hurney’s future at Carolina: Will David Tepper extend the GM’s contract?


Tape Tuesday: Why the Raiders made a defensive change after loss to Colts


Connolly: Brandon Hyde has earned right not to be a lame-duck manager in 2021


Chelsea fans: Discuss the Wolves game with our reporter Liam Twomey


Travis Green, Travis Hamonic and what we’re hearing about Canucks’ cash crunch


Braves need to re-sign Marcell Ozuna even if that’s not entirely comfortable


Did we just witness the end of Tony Ferguson?


What to make of KAT, defense, Anthony Edwards and more from Wolves’ start


Zack Moss wins back Bills’ trust, Levi Wallace rebounds: 10 final thoughts


Mario Cristobal’s undone Oregon contract extension becomes focus as jobs open


Live Q&A: Fred Katz takes questions on the Washington Wizards


Staples: A chance to reform the college football bowl system once and for all


As Patriots seek a QB, history shows the risks, rewards of trading up in draft


Mamoudou Diarra’s decision to opt out, and its impact on Cincinnati’s frontcourt


McGinn: Aaron Rodgers makes case for NFL MVP in Week 14 Grading the Packers


The biggest problem with the Giants offense? There aren’t any easy solutions


Falcons rookies: Who has shined, who hasn’t and what can 2021 look like?


Q&A: Talk about Michigan, Michigan State basketball with Brendan Quinn


Submit questions for Mark Saxon’s St. Louis Cardinals mailbag


Here come ‘the guts’: What the Nationals’ big bat pursuit will tell us


No Giannis Antetokounmpo only creates more questions for Masai Ujiri and Raptors


The injury mailbag is now open!


Lamar Jackson overcomes cramps to lift Ravens over Browns in 47-42 thriller


Rosenthal: Even after Ng, questions persist about lack of diversity in executive hires


Turning fury into fusion: How rookie Devin Williams helped unite the Brewers


Mourinho’s second coming at Chelsea: A story of domination then meltdown


Carig: Jared Porter’s arrival is Mets’ latest break from past


The Corey Kluber trade and what it taught the Indians — and us — one year later


Kansas State’s biggest recruiting win in a decade is 30-plus years in the making


Hollinger: 2020-21 Magic preview, lineup, predictions and the ‘soft tank’


Would Brent Seabrook waive his no-move clause for the expansion draft?


Live Q&A: Get GW13 injury news and advice from FPL General and Ben Dinnery


Martín Maldonado, Garrett Stubbs and the state of the Astros’ catcher position


NFL Draft position rankings: Where does Florida’s Kadarius Toney rank among WRs?


What’s it like to one-up your idol? Danny Amendola just found out


Fantasy basketball roundtable: Bounce-back candidates to buy, superstars to avoid and more


The baddest of bad beats: Late lateral folly costs Browns’ bettors dearly


How Clemson-Notre Dame will differ in Round 2: Beat writer breakdown


Tee Higgins eyes record, D’s impressive streak ends: Bengals Final Thoughts


Why Vanderbilt turned to ‘relentless’ Clark Lea to revive its football program


Justin Fuente will continue as Virginia Tech’s head coach moving forward


Seahawks playoff picture: How Seattle can still lock up NFC West, No. 1 seed


Jonathan Allen dominating from the inside of Washington’s defensive line


GM Jared Porter outlines his vision for the Mets: ‘I’ll always be pushing’


Brian Hartline is Ohio State’s not-so-secret weapon in recruiting


Kyle Trask, Mac Jones mirror images at quarterback with SEC title on the line


Recap: Cavaliers reporter Kelsey Russo on expectations for the 2020-21 season


Live Q&A: Britt Ghiroli takes your questions on the Washington Nationals


Dante Exum’s role, Cavs lineups changes and other preseason observations


Corey Perry’s Stars tenure was short, but his impact was large


Alabama is playing its best defense, but Florida presents its biggest challenge


The Giannis twists, turns and worry: Inside the largest deal in NBA history


NFL Mailbag: Submit your questions for Lindsay Jones


Which coaches Robert Saleh could take and who’d replace him — 49ers mailbag


Submit questions for Nick Kosmider’s Broncos mailbag


Submit questions for Meghan Montemurro’s Phillies mailbag


Floyd Mayweather, Laila Ali, Andre Ward headline 2021 Boxing Hall of Fame class


Giannis Antetokounmpo, Bucks agree to record contract extension


With more than 50 players unavailable, Michigan cancels game at Iowa


Meet Kelsey Sharkey, the brains behind Bearcats football’s public persona


Washington’s recruiting ‘grinders’ take pride in uncovering hidden gems


The Outsiders: No. 28, Doc Adams


Maple Leafs Prospect Report: World juniors, injury updates, rising stock, more


‘I’m sorry and ashamed’ – the Villa fans who chased El Ghazi off of Twitter


Champions League analysis: Neymar’s return, the Klose-ico and Klopp v Nagelsmann


Brighton mailbag: send your questions to Andy Naylor now


What will Jim Harbaugh’s unsettled future mean for Michigan on signing day?


How the Islanders could stack up in their revamped division in 2021


Steven Stamkos’ timeline, Anthony Cirelli’s contract and more: Lightning mailbag


Knicks Analytics: Evaluating RJ Barrett’s ceiling, Obi Toppin’s potential and more


‘Lightning in a bottle’: Kenny Moore is undersized but packs a punch for Colts


Film study: What top prospect Alexander Holtz will bring to the Devils


Draymond Green’s back, James Wiseman debuts as feel-good Warriors camp continues


Why Dan Bailey might get another shot: 10 things we learned from Vikings’ loss


Wolves fans: Discuss the Premier League game against Chelsea


Exploring Saints playoff scenarios after loss to Eagles: Top seed still in play


Your complete guide to the early signing period: 30 recruiting thoughts


Watford fans: Discuss the Brentford game with Adam Leventhal


Oregon gets a bump, new teams emerge: Women’s college basketball power rankings


15 musings on the state of the Celtics ahead of the preseason opener


‘We’re losing a key cog’: How new Mets GM Jared Porter’s leaving affects Arizona


Forecasting which Packers will receive regular-season awards


What a Nickelodeon broadcast of an NFL playoff game will look like


Mavericks rotation & minutes predictions: From Luka Doncic to James Johnson


Korey Foreman’s signing day decision: Where will 2021’s No. 1 prospect play?


Playoffs? Big changes? Submit a Steelers question for Ed Bouchette’s mailbag


Rich Hofmann talks about the Sixers


Ty Jordan, Devin Brumfield, Jordan Wilmore and the reality of being a Utah RB


The challenges facing MLS’s long-term growth after getting through 2020


Michigan faces an ending with no closure after a football season cut short


Iowa-Michigan canceled, potential bowl impact not top concern for Kirk Ferentz


Virginia Tech sticks with Justin Fuente: Whit Babcock addresses Hokies’ future


Colin Kazim-Richards, the story of Derby’s globetrotter


Duke’s Jalen Johnson out indefinitely with foot injury


SpongeBob and slime: CBS reveals plans for NFL playoff broadcast on Nickelodeon


Premier League January TV fixtures announced… with last weekend up in the air


Aston Villa captain Jack Grealish fined £82,499 and given nine-month driving ban


Charlotte Hornets vs Toronto Raptors - December 15, 2020


George Washington Revolutionaries vs William & Mary Tribe - December 15, 2020


Villanova Wildcats vs DePaul Blue Demons - December 15, 2020


Miami Heat vs New Orleans Pelicans - December 15, 2020


George Washington Revolutionaries vs South Carolina Gamecocks - December 15, 2020


UT Rio Grande Valley Vaqueros vs Texas A&M International Dustdevils - December 15, 2020


McNeese Cowboys vs Arlington Baptist Patriots - December 15, 2020


Incarnate Word Cardinals vs UT Rio Grande Valley Vaqueros - December 15, 2020


Ole Miss Rebels vs Central Arkansas Bears - December 15, 2020


Austin Peay Governors vs McKendree Bearcats - December 15, 2020


Minnesota Timberwolves vs Memphis Grizzlies - December 15, 2020


Colorado State Rams vs Northern Arizona Lumberjacks - December 15, 2020


Milwaukee Bucks vs Dallas Mavericks - December 15, 2020


Cleveland Browns vs Baltimore Ravens - December 15, 2020


San Diego Toreros vs Nevada Wolf Pack - December 15, 2020


Utah Jazz vs Phoenix Suns - December 15, 2020


Gonzaga Bulldogs vs Idaho Vandals - December 15, 2020


Creighton Bluejays vs Marquette Golden Eagles - December 15, 2020


Colorado Buffaloes vs Northern Colorado Bears - December 15, 2020


UNLV Runnin' Rebels vs Pepperdine Waves - December 15, 2020


Stony Brook Seawolves vs Point Park Pioneers - December 15, 2020


Wolverhampton Wanderers vs Chelsea - December 15, 2020


Akron Zips vs St. Bonaventure Bonnies - December 15, 2020


Rice Owls vs Houston Christian Huskies - December 15, 2020


Illinois State Redbirds vs Chicago State Cougars - December 15, 2020


Manchester City vs West Bromwich Albion - December 15, 2020


Tennessee-Martin Skyhawks vs Bethesda Flames - December 15, 2020


Northwestern Wildcats vs Quincy Hawks - December 15, 2020


Central Connecticut State Blue Devils vs St. Francis (BKN) Terriers - December 15, 2020


Kentucky Wildcats vs Detroit Mercy Titans - December 15, 2020


Cal State Northridge Matadors vs Stanford Cardinal - December 15, 2020


Miami (OH) RedHawks vs Buffalo Bulls - December 15, 2020


Wofford Terriers vs Coastal Carolina Chanticleers - December 15, 2020


High Point Panthers vs Coker Cobras - December 15, 2020


Radford Highlanders vs Longwood Lancers - December 15, 2020


Georgia Southern Eagles vs Carver Cougars - December 15, 2020


Virginia Tech Hokies vs Clemson Tigers - December 15, 2020