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The Raiders are the worst team in the NFL and they need a leader.
It’s time for Tom Brady to come out of the shadows.
It’s time for Tom Brady to come out of the shadows.
January 2, 2026 at 5:06 PM
The Raiders are the worst team in the NFL and they need a leader.
It’s time for Tom Brady to come out of the shadows.
It’s time for Tom Brady to come out of the shadows.
The USA women’s Olympic team has been revealed.
The roster will look a lot like its championship-winning team from women’s worlds in Czechia — and the group that swept Canada at 2025 Rivalry Series — naming 21 returning players to the 23-player roster on Friday morning.
The roster will look a lot like its championship-winning team from women’s worlds in Czechia — and the group that swept Canada at 2025 Rivalry Series — naming 21 returning players to the 23-player roster on Friday morning.
January 2, 2026 at 3:20 PM
The USA women’s Olympic team has been revealed.
The roster will look a lot like its championship-winning team from women’s worlds in Czechia — and the group that swept Canada at 2025 Rivalry Series — naming 21 returning players to the 23-player roster on Friday morning.
The roster will look a lot like its championship-winning team from women’s worlds in Czechia — and the group that swept Canada at 2025 Rivalry Series — naming 21 returning players to the 23-player roster on Friday morning.
The USA men's Olympic roster is here.
It’s clear the United States feels confident that its style of play at the 4 Nations Face-Off and the camaraderie created within the team can lead to a third Olympic gold medal and the first since 1980 in Milan.
It’s clear the United States feels confident that its style of play at the 4 Nations Face-Off and the camaraderie created within the team can lead to a third Olympic gold medal and the first since 1980 in Milan.
January 2, 2026 at 2:21 PM
The USA men's Olympic roster is here.
It’s clear the United States feels confident that its style of play at the 4 Nations Face-Off and the camaraderie created within the team can lead to a third Olympic gold medal and the first since 1980 in Milan.
It’s clear the United States feels confident that its style of play at the 4 Nations Face-Off and the camaraderie created within the team can lead to a third Olympic gold medal and the first since 1980 in Milan.
The second season of the 12-team College Football Playoff has been whittled down to a final four.
Our CFP semifinals preview has you covered for each matchup with:
◽️ History lessons
◽️ First look
◽️ Why we should be excited
Our CFP semifinals preview has you covered for each matchup with:
◽️ History lessons
◽️ First look
◽️ Why we should be excited
January 2, 2026 at 1:21 PM
The second season of the 12-team College Football Playoff has been whittled down to a final four.
Our CFP semifinals preview has you covered for each matchup with:
◽️ History lessons
◽️ First look
◽️ Why we should be excited
Our CFP semifinals preview has you covered for each matchup with:
◽️ History lessons
◽️ First look
◽️ Why we should be excited
Lane Kiffin gave Trinidad Chambliss a nod after his former QB led the Rebels to the #CFBPlayoff semifinals.
January 2, 2026 at 5:08 AM
Lane Kiffin gave Trinidad Chambliss a nod after his former QB led the Rebels to the #CFBPlayoff semifinals.
January 2, 2026 at 4:56 AM
Kim Mulkey 🤝 Lane Kiffin
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📸 LSUwbkb via X
January 2, 2026 at 3:04 AM
Kim Mulkey 🤝 Lane Kiffin
📸 LSUwbkb via X
📸 LSUwbkb via X
Gunner Stockton took a HUGE hit, delivered the throw and finished off with a TD on the next play 💪
January 2, 2026 at 2:31 AM
Gunner Stockton took a HUGE hit, delivered the throw and finished off with a TD on the next play 💪
Will Ferrell is watching the LA Kings game in full referee garb 😂
January 2, 2026 at 1:44 AM
Will Ferrell is watching the LA Kings game in full referee garb 😂
Some love for the O-line 🌹
Indiana center Pat Coogan is the Rose Bowl offensive MVP.
Indiana center Pat Coogan is the Rose Bowl offensive MVP.
January 2, 2026 at 12:44 AM
Some love for the O-line 🌹
Indiana center Pat Coogan is the Rose Bowl offensive MVP.
Indiana center Pat Coogan is the Rose Bowl offensive MVP.
Alabama hasn’t lost by 30+ points since 1998.
January 2, 2026 at 12:20 AM
Alabama hasn’t lost by 30+ points since 1998.
It will be No. 1 Indiana vs. No. 5 Oregon in the semifinal.
These two teams met back on Oct. 11 with the Hoosiers beating the Ducks 30-20 in Eugene, Ore.
These two teams met back on Oct. 11 with the Hoosiers beating the Ducks 30-20 in Eugene, Ore.
January 2, 2026 at 12:15 AM
It will be No. 1 Indiana vs. No. 5 Oregon in the semifinal.
These two teams met back on Oct. 11 with the Hoosiers beating the Ducks 30-20 in Eugene, Ore.
These two teams met back on Oct. 11 with the Hoosiers beating the Ducks 30-20 in Eugene, Ore.
DOMINANT WIN FOR NO. 1 INDIANA.
The Hoosiers’ last bowl win was the 1991 Copper Bowl.
The Hoosiers’ last bowl win was the 1991 Copper Bowl.
January 2, 2026 at 12:14 AM
DOMINANT WIN FOR NO. 1 INDIANA.
The Hoosiers’ last bowl win was the 1991 Copper Bowl.
The Hoosiers’ last bowl win was the 1991 Copper Bowl.
Curt Cignetti is locked in 😂
January 1, 2026 at 10:00 PM
Curt Cignetti is locked in 😂
The Florida Panthers’ Winter Classic look 👀
January 1, 2026 at 8:56 PM
The Florida Panthers’ Winter Classic look 👀
Teams to earn a first-round bye in the 12-team College Football Playoff are now a combined 0-6.
January 1, 2026 at 8:28 PM
Teams to earn a first-round bye in the 12-team College Football Playoff are now a combined 0-6.
A DEFENSIVE SHUTOUT.
No. 5 Oregon defeats No. 4 Texas Tech in the Orange Bowl.
The Ducks will face the winner of Indiana-Alabama in the semifinals.
No. 5 Oregon defeats No. 4 Texas Tech in the Orange Bowl.
The Ducks will face the winner of Indiana-Alabama in the semifinals.
January 1, 2026 at 8:24 PM
A DEFENSIVE SHUTOUT.
No. 5 Oregon defeats No. 4 Texas Tech in the Orange Bowl.
The Ducks will face the winner of Indiana-Alabama in the semifinals.
No. 5 Oregon defeats No. 4 Texas Tech in the Orange Bowl.
The Ducks will face the winner of Indiana-Alabama in the semifinals.
Micah had something to say today…
January 1, 2026 at 7:54 PM
Micah had something to say today…
If Aaron Rodgers decides to retire at the end of this season, would you like to see him in a sports broadcasting role?
It may be the case in 2026.
It may be the case in 2026.
January 1, 2026 at 7:34 PM
If Aaron Rodgers decides to retire at the end of this season, would you like to see him in a sports broadcasting role?
It may be the case in 2026.
It may be the case in 2026.
Caitlin Clark’s next chapter is taking shape.
She opens up about building her first signature shoe with Nike and the cultural footprint she hopes it leaves, from style to performance on the court ⤵️
www.nytimes.com/athletic/693...
She opens up about building her first signature shoe with Nike and the cultural footprint she hopes it leaves, from style to performance on the court ⤵️
www.nytimes.com/athletic/693...
January 1, 2026 at 6:02 PM
Caitlin Clark’s next chapter is taking shape.
She opens up about building her first signature shoe with Nike and the cultural footprint she hopes it leaves, from style to performance on the court ⤵️
www.nytimes.com/athletic/693...
She opens up about building her first signature shoe with Nike and the cultural footprint she hopes it leaves, from style to performance on the court ⤵️
www.nytimes.com/athletic/693...
Philip Rivers confirmed on the “Up & Adams Show” that his playing career would be over after the Indianapolis Colts’ season finale Sunday.
January 1, 2026 at 5:53 PM
Philip Rivers confirmed on the “Up & Adams Show” that his playing career would be over after the Indianapolis Colts’ season finale Sunday.
The bottom fell out on Ohio State’s once-perfect season.
What does it mean for head coach Ryan Day?
What does it mean for head coach Ryan Day?
January 1, 2026 at 4:02 PM
The bottom fell out on Ohio State’s once-perfect season.
What does it mean for head coach Ryan Day?
What does it mean for head coach Ryan Day?
BREAKING NEWS: Napheesa Collier will miss the upcoming Unrivaled season and potentially the start of the WNBA season as she plans to undergo surgery on both ankles.
The surgery is expected to occur next week, a source with knowledge of the situation told The Athletic.
The surgery is expected to occur next week, a source with knowledge of the situation told The Athletic.
January 1, 2026 at 3:16 PM
BREAKING NEWS: Napheesa Collier will miss the upcoming Unrivaled season and potentially the start of the WNBA season as she plans to undergo surgery on both ankles.
The surgery is expected to occur next week, a source with knowledge of the situation told The Athletic.
The surgery is expected to occur next week, a source with knowledge of the situation told The Athletic.
James Nnaji, an NBA draftee, being ruled eligible by the NCAA marks the latest relaxation of the governing body’s once-strict eligibility rules.
The shifting standards have left college coaches and stakeholders frustrated.
The shifting standards have left college coaches and stakeholders frustrated.
January 1, 2026 at 2:35 PM
James Nnaji, an NBA draftee, being ruled eligible by the NCAA marks the latest relaxation of the governing body’s once-strict eligibility rules.
The shifting standards have left college coaches and stakeholders frustrated.
The shifting standards have left college coaches and stakeholders frustrated.