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The national title game is set. Ohio State will meet Notre Dame after the Buckeyes ran away with the Cotton Bowl late against Texas. - Louis


	Ohio State outduels Texas to reach CFP championship game

	Watch: Jack Sawyer scoop-and-score leads Buckeyes to first title game since 2020
	Watch: QB Will Howard has fiery reaction to Sawyer's touchdown
	Watch: RB TreVeyon Henderson scores massive TD vs. Texas
	Three reasons why Notre Dame can win the national championship
	Texas QB Quinn Ewers hints at NFL Draft decision before Cotton Bowl
	Insider gives bold claim on NFL interests in Texas HC Steve Sarkisian

The Top 10


10	Zion Williamson gets suspended after playing a single game

	Concerning details emerge about what led to Williamson's suspension
	Key Pelicans forward out indefinitely with shoulder injury
	Thunder rookie out at least 10-12 weeks
	Trail Blazers' late collapse is an indictment on their head coach
	Nuggets stars record triple-doubles in easy win over Nets
	NBA postpones two L.A.-area games on Saturday due to wildfires


9	One X factor for each AFC team in the wild-card playoffs

	George Pickens makes interesting move ahead of Ravens showdown
	How Steelers could pull off biggest upset of wild-card weekend
	NFL X factors: Two rookies look to shine in NFC wild-card playoffs
	Eagles announce status of Jalen Hurts ahead of wild-card game
	Buccaneers defense to get major boost with return of two stars
	Commanders HC Dan Quinn confirms Marshon Lattimore's status


8	Deshaun Watson news shows why Browns should draft QB

	Greatest draft need for all AFC teams
	Jaguars' Trevor Lawrence discusses concussion-related concerns
	Joe Milton III responds to fans mad about Patriots losing No. 1 draft pick
	Colts make huge Anthony Richardson decision ahead of critical third season
	Dak Prescott, Cowboys react to parting message from Cooper Rush
	Giants stars make alarming comments after Brian Daboll, Joe Schoen decisions

"When there’s just blatant lies told in the media, that's where there’s a problem... There's zero truth." - Brad Marchand


7	Bruins star strongly fires back after report of locker room issue

	Canucks GM confirms big news about Elias Pettersson
	Oilers' Evander Kane undergoes knee surgery, out additional 4-8 weeks
	Utah Hockey Club star winger out indefinitely with lower-body injury
	Canadiens provide clarification on real reason for Patrik Laine's extended absence
	Ex-NHL defenseman calls Matt Rempe the worst player in the league


6	Five bold takeaways from the AP NFL All-Pro Team

	Is Ravens QB Lamar Jackson the new front-runner for NFL MVP?
	Tristan Wirfs makes NFL history with 2024 All-Pro selection
	How Saquon Barkley quickly established himself as Eagles leader
	Vikings' Sam Darnold talks making first playoff start amid future uncertainty
	Rams expecting strong show of fan support in Arizona


5	Ja’Kobi Gillespie leads Maryland past No. 22 UCLA

	Watch: UCLA HC Mick Cronin ejected after going off on referee during game
	Wisconsin routs Minnesota
	No. 6 Kentucky heads to No. 14 Mississippi St. focused on the glass
	No. 25 Utah State puts perfect league record on line vs. Boise State
	Villanova back in national conversation ahead of trip to St. John's


4	Ex-Georgia QB Carson Beck makes quick transfer decision

	Could Notre Dame be entering final game with HC Marcus Freeman?
	Kyle McCord makes major decision about his future
	Penn State star makes draft decision
	Cam Newton says why Deion Sanders is 'bigger gem in CFB' than Nick Saban
	UNC GM talks Bill Belichick, Tom Brady conversations amid Raiders rumors

"I gave you a compliment. That's what bosses do. They build you up, they don't break you down." - Jimmy Butler


3	Jimmy Butler takes apparent shot at Heat in video

	Surprising team favored to land Butler
	Heat forced to rely on second-year forward with Butler out
	Warriors can turn their season around with this trade
	Kevin Huerter's time with the Kings has run its course
	Tyrese Haliburton shows leadership with personal revelation


2	NASCAR makes major rule changes ahead of 2025 season

	Denny Hamlin reacts after sweeping NASCAR rule changes for 2025 season
	Judge explains denying NASCAR motions against 23XI, Front Row
	Former NASCAR driver Mark Martin details mysterious UFO sighting
	Entering their 76th NASCAR season, the Wood Brothers are built for a rebound
	Hendrick Motorsports ensures future, signs 19-year-old Corey Day
	The five most intriguing NASCAR Cup Series races in 2025


1	Ranking the 10 best players in the NL East

	Pete Alonso's agent makes interesting comments on current negotiations
	Alonso reportedly makes offer to Mets
	Blue Jays make big bullpen upgrade by signing All-Star reliever to three-year deal
	Yankees willing to pay in order to facilitate Marcus Stroman trade
	Could return to form of ace end Brewers' joker status in playoffs?

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NBA News
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	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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