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Before they were stars wearing orange and white in the SEC, Arch Manning and Faizon Brandon were five-star high school quarterbacks.
Arch Manning vs. Faizon Brandon: How each former 5-star fared in high school
Before they were stars wearing orange and white in the SEC, Arch Manning and Faizon Brandon were five-star high school quarterbacks.
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Lewisville ISD (TX) opened the season at 3-0 with Laykon Brassfield as the starting quarterback.
Undefeated Texas high school football team loses QB due to UIL ineligibility
Lewisville ISD (TX) opened the season at 3-0 with Laykon Brassfield as the starting quarterback.
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A racecar driver, team owner and former TV executive share stories about Darrell Waltrip as the legendary NASCAR figure steps back from the limelight.
Darrell Waltrip's stories defined NASCAR. Racing legends are telling his tales now
A racecar driver, team owner and former TV executive share stories about Darrell Waltrip as the legendary NASCAR figure steps back from the limelight.
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NFLPA president JC Tretter said in a lengthy statement that the field for Sunday's Cowboys-Ravens matchup is not yet ready for NFL play. What to know:
NFLPA sounds alarm on Brazil field conditions before Cowboys vs. Ravens
NFLPA president JC Tretter said in a lengthy statement that the field for Sunday's Cowboys-Ravens matchup is not yet ready for NFL play. What to know:
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Texas five-star recruit Landen Williams-Callis led Randle to a massive 91-0 victory over Fort Bend Dulles.
Texas high school football team continues to put up video game-like numbers
Texas five-star recruit Landen Williams-Callis led Randle to a massive 91-0 victory over Fort Bend Dulles.
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Santa Margarita won the California state championship in Carson Palmer's first year as head coach. Four games into 2026, they're still atop the state.
How Carson Palmer rebuilt a young Santa Margarita team with NFL philosophies
Santa Margarita won the California state championship in Carson Palmer's first year as head coach. Four games into 2026, they're still atop the state.
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A claim tying Trump's departure to Miami's title-game loss went viral. Indiana coach Curt Cignetti says the story is wrong.
Did Trump's exit help Indiana win national title? Curt Cignetti says, 'a bunch of BS'
A claim tying Trump's departure to Miami's title-game loss went viral. Indiana coach Curt Cignetti says the story is wrong.
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Former Defensive Player of the Year Nick Bosa will miss multiple weeks after suffering a calf strain in practice this week. Here's what we know.
Nick Bosa injury update as 49ers player hurt in practice
Former Defensive Player of the Year Nick Bosa will miss multiple weeks after suffering a calf strain in practice this week. Here's what we know.
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Manchester City have been found guilty of all but one of the 115 alleged breaches of the Premier League's financial rules.
Manchester City found guilty on nearly all Premier League charges. What's next?
Manchester City have been found guilty of all but one of the 115 alleged breaches of the Premier League's financial rules.
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MLB made schedule changes to the Cubs-Red Sox series, with a change of location to Tampa part of a contingency plan.
Weather forecast forces Cubs vs. Red Sox doubleheader, move to Tampa in play
MLB made schedule changes to the Cubs-Red Sox series, with a change of location to Tampa part of a contingency plan.
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MLB's new pitch challenging system has gone well – but now it's prime time.
Who challenges umps best? MLB rule change makes playoff debut
MLB's new pitch challenging system has gone well – but now it's prime time.
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Before Siddharth Jawahar was sentenced to prison this month and ordered to pay back $31 million to victims, he ran a Ponzi scheme for almost a decade.
He conned Travis Kelce, athletes and others out of millions. Who is Sid Jawahar?
Before Siddharth Jawahar was sentenced to prison this month and ordered to pay back $31 million to victims, he ran a Ponzi scheme for almost a decade.
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Stay up-to-the-minute on MLB's playoff race and latest postseason bracket.
MLB playoffs LIVE standings updates, bracket for AL and NL wild card
Stay up-to-the-minute on MLB's playoff race and latest postseason bracket.
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Where will upsets occur in Week 4? Our experts make their college football picks and bold predictions ahead of a stacked Saturday schedule.
Ole Miss, LSU on upset alert in our college football Week 4 bold predictions
Where will upsets occur in Week 4? Our experts make their college football picks and bold predictions ahead of a stacked Saturday schedule.
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Florida State is reportedly weighing a Jimbo Fisher reunion. We studied 18 coaches who made a second run with a school. Almost none were successful.
Should FSU bring back Jimbo Fisher? History offers a cautionary tale
Florida State is reportedly weighing a Jimbo Fisher reunion. We studied 18 coaches who made a second run with a school. Almost none were successful.
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The Hoosiers are 30-2 under Cignetti, but empty seats and early exits show turning a basketball school into a football school is a tougher task.
Curt Cignetti fixed Indiana football. Now he's trying to fix Indiana fans
The Hoosiers are 30-2 under Cignetti, but empty seats and early exits show turning a basketball school into a football school is a tougher task.
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Is Texas or Tennessee the real UT? Here's a look at arguments for both the Vols and Longhorns in that debate ahead of their Week 4 game:
Is Tennessee or Texas the real UT? Depends on who — and what — you're asking
Is Texas or Tennessee the real UT? Here's a look at arguments for both the Vols and Longhorns in that debate ahead of their Week 4 game:
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It's a loaded schedule in Week 4 of the college football season. We break down the seven biggest games and what might decide the winner.
College football Week 4 schedule breakdown: Seven games you can’t miss
It's a loaded schedule in Week 4 of the college football season. We break down the seven biggest games and what might decide the winner.
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Spend a day with Jeramiah Dickey, the coffee-fueled athletic director whose relentless energy has helped transform Boise State.
Meet the college athletic director fans treat like a rock star
Spend a day with Jeramiah Dickey, the coffee-fueled athletic director whose relentless energy has helped transform Boise State.
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Tony Dungy was connected to the NFL for 46 years as a player, coach and broadcaster. He has a different view this season.
Sloppy start to NFL season 'super frustrating' for Tony Dungy | Exclusive
Tony Dungy was connected to the NFL for 46 years as a player, coach and broadcaster. He has a different view this season.
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The WNBA playoffs are set and the Las Vegas Aces are going for back-to-back titles for the second time in five years. Here's everything you need to know.
2026 WNBA playoff preview: Breaking down every first-round matchup
The WNBA playoffs are set and the Las Vegas Aces are going for back-to-back titles for the second time in five years. Here's everything you need to know.
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Kamario Taylor is the SEC's hottest quarterback and Mississippi State's biggest hope. Now comes the gauntlet that changes everything.
Nick Saban anointed Kamario Taylor. The SEC is about to find out if he's right
Kamario Taylor is the SEC's hottest quarterback and Mississippi State's biggest hope. Now comes the gauntlet that changes everything.
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He brought a prop. That’s how you knew Mike Gundy’s rant would be epic. On this anniversary of "The Rant," we reflect on its greatest hits.
Mike Gundy's rant is still an all-timer. The best quote wasn't 'I'm 40!'
He brought a prop. That’s how you knew Mike Gundy’s rant would be epic. On this anniversary of "The Rant," we reflect on its greatest hits.
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With Arch Manning bringing Texas to Neyland Stadium, Peyton Manning weighs family ties against Volunteer pride.
Arch Manning's first game at Tennessee forced Peyton Manning to choose
With Arch Manning bringing Texas to Neyland Stadium, Peyton Manning weighs family ties against Volunteer pride.
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From USC-Oregon to Texas-Tennessee, five massive questions could reshape the playoff race before September even ends.
From Lincoln Riley to Arch Manning: College football’s 5 biggest questions this week
From USC-Oregon to Texas-Tennessee, five massive questions could reshape the playoff race before September even ends.
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Here's the full WNBA schedule for Sept. 24, including game times, TV channels, scores and how to stream.
WNBA games today: Schedule, times, how to watch for Sept. 24
Here's the full WNBA schedule for Sept. 24, including game times, TV channels, scores and how to stream.
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Son Heung-min inches closer to history with a free kick in South Korea's first match since the 2026 World Cup.
Watch Son Heung-min's incredible free kick in South Korea's return from World Cup
Son Heung-min inches closer to history with a free kick in South Korea's first match since the 2026 World Cup.
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With the Astros desperately needing a win, rookie Lucas Spence stepped up and hit the first three homers of his MLB career.
Rookie Lucas Spence saves Astros' season with epic 3-homer game
With the Astros desperately needing a win, rookie Lucas Spence stepped up and hit the first three homers of his MLB career.
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The Vancouver Canucks' Filip Chytil left an NHL preseason game after crashing into the boards following a fluke collision with referee Riley Brace.
Filip Chytil injury update after Canucks forward, referee collide
The Vancouver Canucks' Filip Chytil left an NHL preseason game after crashing into the boards following a fluke collision with referee Riley Brace.
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Who's playing who? Who has home court advantage? USA TODAY Sports has everything you need for the WNBA playoffs.
Who is in the WNBA playoffs? Bracket, matchups now set
Who's playing who? Who has home court advantage? USA TODAY Sports has everything you need for the WNBA playoffs.
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