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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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Steelers' Mike Tomlin says there's an 'outside chance' team's leading receiver plays in Week 15

While the Steelers took care of the Browns in Week 14, the schedule gets more difficult in the coming weeks.

Duke QB to enter transfer portal after setting school record for TD passes in a season

After leading the Duke Blue Devils to a 9-3 record in Manny Diaz's first season as head coach in Durham, Blue Devils signal-caller Maalik Murphy is planning on finding a new home.

Five takeaways from AP Top 25 men's basketball poll

This week's Associated Press Top 25 men's college basketball poll, released on Monday, features a new No. 1 team and plenty of movement after another week full of upsets.

Five takeaways from AP Top 25 women's basketball poll

Although the top five is mostly unchanged, the rest of this week's Associated Press Top 25 women's basketball poll, released on Monday, features a lot of movement.

'SNF' takeaways: Chiefs clinch ninth straight division title with wild walk-off FG

In another nail-biting finish for the Kansas City Chiefs, it took a doink off the left upright to seal a 19-17 win over the Los Angeles Chargers on "Sunday Night Football."

Seahawks maintain NFC West lead in win over Cardinals

The Arizona Cardinals did not seem to have any answers to the Seattle Seahawks' run game on Sunday as Seattle prevailed, 30-18.

Sam Darnold's career day for Vikings spoils Kirk Cousins' sloppy return

Minnesota Vikings QB Sam Darnold could not be stopped on Sunday in the Vikings' 42-21 win over the Atlanta Falcons.

Watch: Panthers RB Chuba Hubbard eclipses 1,000 rush yards for season

Since Week 3, Hubbard has rushed for 90 or more yards five times and scored nine TDs (one receiving).

Watch: Jets score first TD in Miami since 2021

The 2024 season has not gone according to plan for the New York Jets. Until a second quarter TD run against the Miami Dolphins on Sunday, the same could be said for the Jets against their division rival the last two years.

Quinn Ewers or Arch Manning? This Texas QB worries Georgia's Kirby Smart

The showdown between No. 2 Texas and No. 5 Georgia in the SEC Championship Game on Saturday in Atlanta (ABC, 3 p.m. ET) could be decided by quarterback play.

No. 17 Clemson looks to take advantage of second chance vs. No. 8 SMU in ACC title game

There are massive CFP implications as Clemson and SMU square off for the ACC title and a trip to the College Football Playoff.

No. 10 Notre Dame women take down No. 4 Texas in OT thriller

Forty minutes of regulation was not enough to decide a thrilling battle between No. 4 Texas and No. 10 Notre Dame.

No. 16 UNC women hand No. 14 Kentucky first loss of season

The undefeated start to the season finally came to an end for head coach Kenny Brooks and the 14th-ranked Kentucky Wildcats on Thursday. No. 16 North Carolina took a 36-25 lead into the half on its way to a 72-53 win over the Wildcats.

Massive CFP implications at stake in Mountain West title game

There is a lot is on the line when No. 20 UNLV Rebels travel to the blue turf in Boise to take on No. 10 Boise State in Friday night's Mountain West championship game.

What season-ending injury could mean for Cowboys star

The difficult season for the Dallas Cowboys continued on Thursday with the loss of a key player for the rest of the 2024 season.

Mississippi State routs No. 18 Pittsburgh behind efficient shooting night

The 18th-ranked Pittsburgh Panthers (7-2) had no chance from the opening tip against Mississippi State (7-1) on Wednesday night. The Bulldogs led by 22 at the half and never looked back in a 90-57 blowout win over the Panthers.

No. 10 Alabama takes it to No. 20 North Carolina as Tar Heels suffer third straight loss

The struggles are real for the 20th-ranked North Carolina Tar Heels.

No. 25 UConn gets much-needed rebound win over No. 15 Baylor

It may have not been the flashiest win ever, but the 25th-ranked UConn Huskies finally picked up a signature win after a difficult start to the 2024-25 season.

Suns star to miss more time with another injury

The Phoenix Suns suffered a setback on Wednesday.

Watch: Josh Dix calls game for Iowa with buzzer-beating three vs. Northwestern

It was a great start to Big Ten play for the Iowa Hawkeyes.

Unranked Villanova takes down No. 14 Cincinnati behind Eric Dixon's big night

Villanova was led by the nation's second-leading scorer Eric Dixon, who posted 31 points.

Red Sox sign seven-time All-Star reliever to one-year deal

The Boston Red Sox are in agreement with a veteran lefty to add some much-needed help to a struggling bullpen.

Five takeaways from AP Top 25 men's basketball poll

After a holiday week full of upsets, this week's Associated Press Top 25 looks completely different.

Five takeaways from AP Top 25 women's basketball poll

While the top five is largely unchanged aside from LSU making the jump from No 7 to No. 5, this week's Associated Press Top 25 women's basketball poll, released on Monday, features several key changes.