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Colby Colwell

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Colby Colwell is a freelance contributor with a bachelor’s in Computer & Information Technology and a minor in Psychology from Western Kentucky University. With a deep passion for sports, especially NASCAR, he offers his substantial knowledge along with his adept writing skills. When he’s not writing, Colby enjoys traveling, cooking, and spending time with his family.

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Dan Orlovsky blasts Eagles QB Jalen Hurts criticism: 'Dumbest conversation of the NFL season'

While Orlovsky admitted that he was not always the biggest believer in Hurts when he first started, he was baffled by the suggestion to bench him.

Dan Orlovsky lays out potential replacements for former Michigan HC Sherrone Moore

Who should replace fired head coach Sherrone Moore at Michigan? ESPN's Dan Orlovsky has ideas. 

Audi Crooks continues unprecedented pace in No. 10 Iowa State's win over No. 11 Iowa

The 10th-ranked Iowa State women held off a rally from No. 11 Iowa in a 74-69 win in the latest installment of the in-state rivalry on Wednesday night.

No. 10 BYU caps historic comeback with buzzer-beater against Clemson

It did not look good for No. 10 BYU for most of the game, but after a historic second-half rally and an emphatic buzzer-beater, the Cougars prevailed in a 67-64 thriller over Clemson.

NFL fan-base satisfaction index: How floundering Eagles, Giants and your team rate

This NFL season has delivered plenty of surprising turns, giving fan bases across the league a wide range of emotions.

Why former player believes it was a mistake keeping Notre Dame out of CFP

Drama was expected heading into Sunday's College Football Playoff Selection Show, and that is certainly what we got when the committee kept Alabama at No. 9 and vaulted Miami ahead of Notre Dame for the final spot.

Five takeaways from AP Top 25 men's basketball poll

In this week's Associated Press Top 25 men's college basketball poll, a new No. 1 team emerges after an upset-filled slate of games. Here are five takeaways from the poll, which was released on Monday.

Five takeaways from AP Top 25 women's basketball poll

In this week's Associated Press Top 25 women's college basketball poll, released on Monday, one conference dominates the rankings while another continues to struggle with zero teams in the top 10.

'SNF' takeaways: Chiefs' playoff hopes in serious jeopardy after ugly loss to Texans

The Houston Texans forced three turnovers and added more playoff uncertainty for the Kansas City Chiefs in a 20-10 win on "Sunday Night Football." 

Jaguars take AFC South lead after dominating slumping Colts

Don't look now, but the Jacksonville Jaguars are the outright leaders in the AFC South after a 36-19 win over the slumping Indianapolis Colts, who have now lost three straight after winning seven of their first eight.

No. 10 Iowa State lays historic road beatdown on No. 1 Purdue

The 10th-ranked Iowa State Cyclones are for real, and they left no doubt on Saturday in a 81-58 drubbing of No. 1 Purdue.

Fans may not like Kirk Herbstreit's playoff outlook for No. 9 Alabama

Conference championship weekend is once again upon us, and the SEC finds itself with five teams inside the top 10 of the latest College Football Playoff rankings.

Rui Hachimura wins it at the buzzer for Lakers in thriller over Raptors

The Los Angeles Lakers and Toronto Raptors put on a show on Thursday night in a game that went down to the final seconds.  

No. 2 Texas women continue to shine defensively in win over No. 11 North Carolina

The Longhorns are proving to be a matchup nightmare.

No. 10 Iowa State sets multiple school records vs. Alcorn State

Wednesday night was a historic performance all around for the No. 10 Iowa State Cyclones in a 132-68 rout over Alcorn State.

Syracuse ends three-game skid with upset win over No. 13 Tennessee

The ACC/SEC Challenge wasted no time producing its first upset on Tuesday night.

Five takeaways from CFP rankings: The ACC might actually get left out

The penultimate College Football Playoff rankings were revealed on Tuesday night ahead of the conference championship slate this weekend. Here are five takeaways from the latest rankings.

Five takeaways from AP Top 25 men's basketball poll

This week's Associated Press Top 25 men's college basketball poll features several notable changes after a jam-packed Holiday slate. Here are five takeaways from the poll, which was released on Monday.

Five takeaways from AP Top 25 women's basketball poll

In this week's Associated Press Top 25 women's college basketball poll, there was some reshuffling in the top five after a loaded Holiday slate. Here are five takeaways from the poll, which was released on Monday.

'SNF' takeaways: Broncos escape again in thrilling OT win over Commanders

The Broncos found themselves in another one-possession game and came away with their ninth straight win in a 27-26 overtime thriller over the Commanders on "Sunday Night Football." Here are four takeaways from Sunday's NFL nightcap.

NFL Week 13 winners, losers: Bryce Young shines; Colts continue to struggle

With most of the NFL's Week 13 slate wrapped up, some winners and losers have emerged.

49ers gain ground in NFC West after rare road win in Cleveland

The San Francisco 49ers won their third straight game with a 26-8 victory over the Cleveland Browns, their first in Cleveland since 1984.

Bengals-Ravens takeaways: Joe Burrow victorious in return as Cincinnati keeps slim playoff hopes alive

The Cincinnati Bengals stunned the Baltimore Ravens with a 32-14 win in quarterback Joe Burrow's return.  Here are four takeaways from the final game of a thrilling NFL Thanksgiving Day tripleheader.

No. 4 Texas women survive furious second-half rally from No. 3 UCLA

In what could have easily been a Final Four preview, the No. 4 Texas women escaped with a 76-65 win after withstanding a late rally from No. 3 UCLA.

No. 7 Michigan avenges Sweet 16 loss with emphatic win over No. 21 Auburn

No. 7 Michigan put together a clinic on No. 21 Auburn with a 102-72 rout in the Players Era Festival on Tuesday night, advancing to the championship game where it will face No. 12 Gonzaga on Wednesday night.