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Drake Maye's brilliant 2025 season is putting the Patriots in familiar territory: atop the AFC and NFL standings. - Josh B.


	Drake Maye strengthens MVP case with big 'MNF' performance

	Maye furthers his MVP case in Patriots' 'MNF' win over Giants
	Dan Orlovsky shares how Maye 'dominated' first 12 weeks of season
	New England’s Christian Elliss sparks a fight with hit on Jaxson Dart
	Giants rookie dealing with more disciplinary issues with early benching
	N.Y. seemingly want to make surprising call for head-coaching vacancy
	Why Jon Gruden feels New York's HC vacancy is considered desirable

The Top 10


10	Did Nick Saban's influence help LSU land HC Lane Kiffin?

	LSU earns right to be next team spurned by Kiffin after winning sweepstakes
	Kiffin fiasco is latest example why college football must make changes
	Kiffin’s new contract with LSU includes an unexpected clause
	LSU's Kiffin reportedly set a deadline for Ole Miss assistants
	Does Ole Miss already have CFP backup plan for expected Kiffin departure?


9	Desmond Bane's big night against Bulls fuels red-hot Magic

	Is there already a major trade suitor for Mavericks' Anthony Davis?
	Suns' Dillon Brooks taunts LeBron James during Monday's game
	Lakers' dynamic duo make history
	Thunder facing preview of life without expensive big man Isaiah Hartenstein
	These five players have officially arrived as major NBA stars


8	Vikings part ways with veteran WR after disappointing reunion

	Vikings want to make this quarterback decision for Sunday's game
	Minnesota has two QB options to appease Justin Jefferson, per analyst
	Despite renewed playoff hopes, Cowboys can't grow complacent
	Bears HC Ben Johnson offers blunt critique of Caleb Williams-led attack
	Mike Jackson sends warning to Panthers about upcoming Saints game
	Marcus Mariota discusses Commanders going for game-winning conversion in loss

"We didn’t escape. We won. The journey of a good team’s season involves games like this. And then you believe you can do it again." - Sean Payton


7	Sean Payton makes statement about Broncos' 'escape' win

	Can Denver keep escaping in close wins?
	Chargers reveal Justin Herbert update following his hand injury
	Colts’ season is now on life support after injury to Sauce Gardner
	What must Chiefs do to reach playoffs?
	Nick Folk insists Jets are changing for the better under Aaron Glenn
	Why Mike McDaniel was given a chance to save Dolphins' season


6	Why these star SEC QBs shouldn't enter 2026 NFL Draft

	Report reveals Penn State's 'top target' for its next head coach
	Steve Spurrier had simple message for new Florida HC Jon Sumrall
	Paul Finebaum trashes new Ole Miss HC in comparison to Lane Kiffin
	Kentucky makes decision on new HC
	Mississippi State flips five-star safety recruit from Auburn


5	The Lionel Messi-Thomas Muller rivalry ahead of MLS Cup

	Miami thrashes NYCFC to clinch berth into the MLS Cup Final
	Vancouver beats San Diego FC to set up MLS Cup date with Inter Miami
	USMNT roster watch: Who's rising and falling after a tumultuous 2025?
	USWNT caps 2025 campaign with victory over Italy, fourth straight win
	The 'MLS Cup champions' quiz


4	One thing we hope to hear at the Winter Meetings from each team

	Mets begin rebuild of their bullpen by signing reliever Devin Williams
	Yankees are seemingly ready to move on from OF Jasson Dominguez
	New York identifies backup plan for OF
	Players on the brink of stardom in 2026
	The offseason needs for every team

"Man, I share their frustration. ... We didn't do enough, and that's just the reality of it." - Mike Tomlin


3	Mike Tomlin reacts to Steelers fans chanting for him to be fired

	Update reveals if Steelers' Tomlin is in danger of being fired
	It’s time to move on from Tomlin
	Rookie LB shares strong reaction to fans chanting for team to fire Tomlin
	Adam Schefter sparks panic with prediction about Tomlin's future
	Steelers' Tomlin offers responses to questions about offensive philosophy


2	Five struggling NHL teams that will make the postseason

	Maple Leafs' win over Penguins on Saturday shows their true identity
	What Toronto must do ahead of the upcoming trade deadline
	Could this Maple Leafs goaltender be a surprise trade candidate?
	Waiver claim paying off as this former Oiler shines for Toronto
	Canada deserves a better hockey hero than Wayne Gretzky


1	Five takeaways from AP Top 25 men's basketball poll

	CBB weekend winners, losers
	Bowling Green upsets Kansas State
	Colorado rallies from double-digit deficit to beat Cal Baptist
	Five takeaways from AP Top 25 women's basketball poll
	Women's Top 25 roundup: Villanova vanquishes No. 25 West Virginia

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	'SNF' takeaways: Cowboys' playoff hopes plummet
	Patrick Mahomes' official injury diagnosis revealed
	NFL Week 15 winners, losers: Josh Allen's MVP case; Bengals, Chiefs done

MLB News
	Merrill Kelly opts to return to Diamondbacks after a half season with Rangers
	Mets reportedly eyeing Nick Pivetta, Padres for blockbuster trade
	Yankees identify lefty target to strengthen bullpen

NBA News
	Jalen Johnson joins pair of legends by making history in Hawks' win
	Lakers' JJ Redick shares concerning Austin Reaves injury update
	Lakers' new ownership may help Luka Doncic with an in-season trade

NHL News
	Quinn Hughes makes immediate impact, scores goal in debut with Wild
	Penguins have to consider drastic changes after blowing yet another huge lead
	Penguins' latest collapse reached historic level of incompetence

College Football News
	Alabama's Kalen DeBoer makes important announcement amid Michigan rumors
	Turnovers doom Boise State in blowout loss to Washington in LA Bowl
	Malik Washington's return to Maryland is massive win for program

College Basketball News
	No. 2 Texas puts on defensive masterclass in win over No. 13 Baylor
	No. 1 Arizona makes statement in historic win over No. 12 Alabama
	Kentucky breaks out of slump with huge win over Indiana

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