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Daniel Shirley
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Senior Live Editor: The Athletic. Co-host: Creekside Sports, Reign Supreme Podcast. Author: Hatch Attack, Mercer's Moment.
Married to my best friend, Laura, with two wonderful sons, Ben and Matt.
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Corey LaJoie lost his Cup Series ride, then found something to ‘turn the ship back’
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Corey LaJoie lost his Cup Series ride, then found something to 'turn the ship back'
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November 25, 2025 at 7:25 PM
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College Football Playoff rankings predictions: Could Miami, Vandy move past Utah?

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What will Tuesday's College Football Playoff rankings look like? Predicting the Top 25
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November 25, 2025 at 5:24 PM
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College Football Playoff rankings live updates: Countdown to today’s release after Week 13 games
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College Football Playoff rankings live updates: Countdown to today’s release after Week 13 games
Follow live updates as the College Football Playoff rankings are released following the Week 13 slate
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November 25, 2025 at 5:08 PM
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Rafael Nadal’s tennis and life after an elite sporting rivalry: ‘We never had time to relax’
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Rafael Nadal's tennis and life after an era-defining rivalry: 'We never had time to relax'
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November 25, 2025 at 4:57 PM
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Tuesday's show: Clay Brown on high school sports in Houston County
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November 25, 2025 at 4:28 PM
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One Black Friday 2025 free-agent deal for every MLB team
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One Black Friday 2025 free-agent deal for every MLB team
Teams are going to start shopping in earnest soon, in search of free agent bargains. Which teams could scoop up which players?
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November 25, 2025 at 4:24 PM
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Life in the Michigan-Ohio State rivalry borderlands, from beatosu to goblu
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Life in the Michigan-Ohio State rivalry borderlands, from beatosu to goblu
There's little room for ambiguity in Ohio State-Michigan. But I ventured toward the state line, where lines can suddenly start to blur.
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November 25, 2025 at 4:04 PM
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College Football Playoff bids are great. Making your rival miserable is still better
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College Football Playoff bids are great. Making your rival miserable is still better
The College Football Playoff race matters this week. But beating the team you hate the most? That lasts the rest of your life.
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November 25, 2025 at 3:30 PM
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As Florida and Florida State football sputter, which coaching job is better?
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Would you rather be the football coach at Florida or Florida State?
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November 25, 2025 at 3:04 PM
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Georgia Tech sold its Georgia home game for $10 million. It has no regrets
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Georgia Tech sold its Georgia home game for $10 million. It has no regrets
Part of the reason the Yellow Jackets are doing so well this season is the money they received for moving Friday's game.
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November 25, 2025 at 2:49 PM
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Lane Kiffin could soon be the $14 million man. Is he worth it?
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Lane Kiffin could soon be the $14 million man. Is he worth it?
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November 25, 2025 at 2:32 PM
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Renardo Green has taken a huge step back this year. He has been awful.
November 25, 2025 at 3:18 AM
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Brock Purdy before the game "Take what the defense gives you."
Once the game starts, he does not take what the defense gives him
November 25, 2025 at 1:57 AM
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Panthers vs. 49ers live updates: NFL ‘Monday Night Football’ score, prediction, odds and latest
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Panthers vs. 49ers live updates: NFL ‘Monday Night Football’ score, prediction, odds and latest
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November 24, 2025 at 9:01 PM
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Monday's show: Randy Kennedy on SEC football and David Hale on ACC football
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November 24, 2025 at 6:36 PM
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What are we covering live this week at The Athletic? Find it all here
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A preview of The Athletic’s live coverage this week
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November 24, 2025 at 5:41 PM
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Monday's show: Seth Emerson on college football
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November 24, 2025 at 4:28 PM
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Jeeno Thitikul completes dominant LPGA season with tour championship win
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Jeeno Thitikul completes dominant LPGA season with tour championship win
Thitikul will take home a $4 million prize for her win on Sunday.
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November 24, 2025 at 3:43 PM
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Are Chiefs, Eagles still Super? Why K.C. might need a wake-up call, even in victory — Pick Six
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Are Chiefs, Eagles still Super? Why K.C. might need a wake-up call, even in victory — Pick Six
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November 24, 2025 at 3:28 PM
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Amid the conference championship and Lane Kiffin chases, how are the SEC vibes?
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SEC vibes: Amid the chase for Lane Kiffin and the CFP, what about the conference championship?
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November 24, 2025 at 3:15 PM
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Ranking 136 college football teams after Week 13: The contenders are getting crowded
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Ranking 136 college football teams after Week 13: The contenders are getting crowded
The teams at the very top and very bottom of our FBS rankings are running out of time to make big statements.
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November 24, 2025 at 2:56 PM
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College football bowl projections: Teams in the spotlight as postseason picture gets clearer
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College football bowl projections: Teams in the spotlight as postseason picture gets clearer
With one week left until the regular season ends, 72 Football Bowl Subdivision teams have qualified for 82 postseason slots.
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November 24, 2025 at 2:34 PM
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CFP expansion talks are expected to drag into 2026, and the 24-team pitch isn’t going anywhere
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No CFP expansion agreement expected by deadline, as 24 joins 16 in format debate
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November 24, 2025 at 2:20 PM
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Lane Kiffin’s messed-up situation is a product of college football’s messed-up calendar
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Lane Kiffin’s messed-up situation is a product of college football’s messed-up calendar
Only in college sports does the offseason begin when the actual season is still going on. That’s what is forcing everyone to act now.
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November 24, 2025 at 2:08 PM
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How can Clemson beat South Carolina on Saturday? It might come down to the QB play
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Clemson vs South Carolina 2025 Preview: Tigers Fight to Reclaim Rivalry Bragging Rights (Again)
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November 24, 2025 at 12:51 PM