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After six Super Bowl championships, the NFL legend is taking his talents to the college ranks. Will Belichick turn the Tar Heels around? - Angie


	With Bill Belichick going to UNC, NFL teams must answer for snub

	UNC reportedly had backup plan if it didn't sign Belichick
	Belichick's former assistant gets notable job with North Carolina
	What does the Belichick hiring mean for North Carolina's NIL budget?
	Five reasons why Belichick will thrive
	Why did Belichick take the UNC job?

The Top 10


10	Red Sox keep up in arms race with trade for All-Star ace

	Boston is not done addressing its pitching staff this offseason
	Former Braves trade target reportedly back on the trade block
	Eight-time All-Star willing to accept trade to six teams
	After Juan Soto addition, Mets looking to trade two-time All-Star OF
	Yankees can make up for losing Soto by signing two-time World Series champion
	Trade packages for Kyle Tucker


9	Hawks box Knicks out of NBA Cup with huge rebounding effort

	Watch: Trae Young antagonizes Knicks fans again with third-quarter comeback
	Rockets stun Warriors in wild ending to advance in NBA Cup
	Hornets star undergoes knee surgery
	Raptors All-Star sidelined multiple weeks with another injury
	Tyrese Haliburton is learning to survive as a star in the NBA
	Suns are too good, have too much talent to be struggling with the basics


8	FIFA fuels controversy, picks 2030, 2034 World Cup sites

	MLS makes major decision regarding 2026 World Cup
	Hamady Diop among San Diego FC's expansion draft picks
	Former Real Madrid head coach leaves door open for a return
	Inside Chelsea's epic EPL turnaround
	Marcus Rashford urged to join rival club by former England international
	Now past point of a blip for Man City; there are concerns everywhere

"I actually like it. It's good to be talked about. I don't think there's such a thing as bad publicity." - Jimmy Butler


7	Heat star Jimmy Butler breaks silence on bombshell rumor

	Butler's agent slams Shams Charania in profane rant in wake of rumors
	Rockets are wise to rule out Butler
	Why Warriors should prioritize this trade over any involving LeBron James, Butler
	Knicks have a major decision to make on Karl-Anthony Towns
	Lakers decide on notable change-of-stance with Bronny James


6	Deion Sanders frustrated by Shedeur's Heisman snub

	Darian Mensah's transfer decision continues CFB's democratization
	One of the nation's most efficient QBs entering transfer portal
	Florida State lands new transfer QB
	Archie Manning addresses viral video about Arch's NFL future
	West Virginia legend close to a return


5	Top midseason candidates for the NHL's Vezina Trophy

	Watch: Senators' Drake Batherson records natural hat trick vs. Ducks
	Watch: Alex Ovechkin gets help from an old friend during injury recovery
	Proposed Rangers-Wild trade could end Chris Drury's career if botched
	NHL appears to have reached a verdict on Tyler Bertuzzi tampering case
	Former Oilers defenseman reveals words from Ken Holland that ended his career


4	Winter meetings winners, losers: Massive trade, bad luck

	Could Rangers' latest signing close the door on Max Scherzer's return?
	Rangers acquire power-hitting IF
	Why Yankees World Series champ 'was hoping' Juan Soto would sign with Mets
	What Mets' Francisco Lindor said to Soto after historic contract agreement
	Nationals are interested in former Yankees two-time All-Star — with a twist

"I think the committees are willing to consider that, but I don't think it's going to be anything beyond that." - NCAA president Charlie Baker


3	Bigger Dance? Expanded NCAA tourney could be on the way

	Week 6 AP poll may have revealed 2024-25 CBB national champion
	No. 5 Kentucky pulls away in second half to avoid upset vs. feisty Colgate
	Freshman Brandin Cummings pours in whopping 30 points as Pitt blasts EKU
	John Calipari's Razorbacks finally pass eye test in win over Michigan
	Iowa State women falter in fourth vs. Iowa despite 31 from Audi Crooks


2	Ideal gifts for AFC teams — even 'needy' Chiefs, Steelers

	Patrick Mahomes has honest Travis Kelce admission that fans will love
	Pair of key pass-catchers back on track for Bills ahead of Lions clash
	Tom Brady, Raiders linked with big-name replacement for Antonio Pierce
	Insider addresses job-security rumors about Patriots' Jerod Mayo
	How Jaguars owner may make HC job 'more attractive' this offseason


1	Ideal gifts for NFC teams — even 'needy' Lions, Eagles

	Eagles WR A.J. Brown clears the air on relationship with QB Jalen Hurts
	Two Commanders receivers who need to step up in wake of major injury
	Eagles owner Jeffrey Lurie makes big decision with franchise
	Former executive warns Giants about sticking with Brian Daboll, Joe Schoen
	Paths to title in NFC West, the NFL's most competitive division

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	Why Vikings players are 'all behind' J.J. McCarthy being QB1
	Insider suggests four-time Pro Bowl option for Steelers if Aaron Rodgers doesn't sign
	Lucrative Andrew Van Ginkel extension could put this player on Vikings' back-burner

MLB News
	Yankees offense goes nuclear in blowout win
	Cubs defeat Pirates with an impressive night at the plate
	Watch: Blue Jays' Daulton Varsho makes potential catch of the year

NBA News
	Four stars from Tuesday's NBA playoff games
	Jayson Tatum's historic game helps send Celtics to Eastern Conference semis
	Pistons' Cade Cunningham comes alive in fourth quarter to stave off elimination vs. Knicks

NHL News
	Stanley Cup playoffs takeaways: Hurricanes advance, panic time for Maple Leafs
	Canucks president drops hint on where Mike Sullivan might coach next
	Stars-Avalanche has been a roller coaster ride that deserves seven games

College Football News
	Arizona State lands four-star WR over Florida, Missouri and Nebraska
	Brian Kelly and LSU land four-star CB Havon Finney
	Arch Manning hype grows with way-too-early No. 1 pick odds for 2026 NFL Draft

College Basketball News
	New Duke transfer commit still eyeing NBA
	Shaquille O'Neal lands big-name transfer at his new college team
	New Virginia HC Ryan Odom picks up major international commitment

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