Has there ever been a team that went XX-1 in conference play without at least tying for the title?

We might be witnessing the first time an undefeated team isn't favored in its own conference tourney...

Two-bid Summit League?

Israeli strikes rock Tehran as Iran's counterattacks widen after the killing of its supreme leader An explosion rocked Iran’s capital as Israel said it would carry out “non-stop strikes” against its leaders and military.

BREAKING: President Trump, in a video message, says "there will likely be more" U.S. service members killed in Iran conflict before it ends.

What if you show up with a 31-0 overall record?

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You are looking live at the greatest college basketball facility ever built (Fight me).

President Trump’s calls for an insider trading ban for members of Congress received bipartisan applause, followed by partisan squabbling during the State of the Union.

“How about you first!” Rep. Mark Takano yelled. “You’re the most corrupt president!” Rep. Rashida Tlaib also said. bit.ly/479yw3f

What would this club look like if it included world junior winners instead of senior worlds?

The Jeopardy version of this legendary Olympic moment:

What We Loved About Dan McQuade | Defector Today is Dan McQuade’s funeral. To celebrate our friend, we wanted to give the people he worked with a place to explain what they loved so much about him. If you would like to support Dan’s widow Jan,...

What we loved about Dan McQuade:

The Washington Post's sports section was a gold standard, all the way to the end The Washington Post has eliminated its sports section while laying off a third of its staff. For decades, the Post treated sports as a vital part of life in the District of Columbia, and some of the b...

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The irony is he seems unimpressed with Miami OH's schedule, which KenPom agrees with! That's why they are 89th despite being 23-0.

Live updates: Trump wants ‘honest’ investigation into ‘very sad’ killing of Minneapolis protester President Donald Trump said Tuesday he wants an "honest investigation" into the killing of Minneapolis protestor Alex Pretti as scrutiny into ICE enforcement grows.

BREAKING: A federal judge issues a temporary order prohibiting the removal of a 5-year-old boy and his father who were detained in Minnesota.

Buster Posey takes center stage among the newcomers for next year's Hall of Fame ballot Buster Posey is expected to be the top newcomer on baseball's 2027 Hall of Fame ballot. There are no first-ballot inductees this year after the results were announced Tuesday night.

Every year, @noahtrister.bsky.social is the only reporter who asks to chat with me *after* the results are announced. Here's his look ahead to the 2027 cycle: apnews.com/article/hall...

They let McAfee be the only one to look smart by simply picking the better team

I was just about to ask if any class has put 4 guys in conf title games -- much less in first two years.

Most playoff wins for QBs from a draft class in 1st 2 seasons in common draft era:
2024: 6
2012: 5
2004: 5

C.J. Stroud is 2nd player in at least the last 35 postseasons to throw four INTs in 1st half of a playoff game. Trevor Lawrence did it vs Chargers in 2022 wild-card game before rallying for a 31-30 win

A Liberian man released after his battering-ram arrest in Minneapolis is back in custody again A Liberian man is back in custody in Minnesota, a day after a judge ordered him released because agents broke down his door to arrest him without a judicial warrant.

A Liberian man is back in custody in Minnesota, a day after a judge ordered him released because agents broke down his door to arrest him without a judicial warrant.

Video captures Minneapolis immigration arrest in a city on edge after shooting of Renee Good Federal agents are carrying out immigration arrests in Minnesota’s Twin Cities region already shaken by the fatal shooting of a woman.

Video captures Minneapolis immigration arrest in a city on edge after shooting of Renee Good

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The Indianapolis Colts had the highest DVOA ever for a team with a losing record.

A crazy good first two months, and then a crazy collapse.

The thing about the Miami-Ohio State rivalry is the better team never wins

Steelers QB Aaron Rodgers believes he'll have options if he chooses to play again in 2026 Aaron Rodgers isn't talking like someone ready to retire. The Pittsburgh Steelers quarterback, who recently turned 42, hasn't ruled out returning in 2026.

PITTSBURGH (AP) — Aaron Rodgers isn’t talking like someone who’s on the verge of retirement.
Maybe because there’s a chance he’s not.

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Happy New Year @notmrtibbs.com

SO sits down to watch the Go Bowling Military Bowl

"seems like a lot of gutter balls so far"

John Harbaugh lost for the 20th time in the regular season and playoffs after leading by double digits in the second half, more than any other coach since 1991. 8 of those losses have come in the last 4 seasons

That trick play needed to be a TD. Just not enough speed.

What’s interesting is that the NFL doesn’t change its postseason format in a fit of insecurity every year, even if not every matchup ends up being a barnburner

Andy Reid lost the plot there. Houston offense has done nothing but here they are in FG range.

Players in last 12 seasons to go 0 for 8 or worse passing in a single quarter:
CJ Stroud 0-8 vs Chiefs, 3rd quarter tonight
Drew Lock 0-8 vs Saints, 1st qtr Week 14 2024
Josh Allen 0-8 vs Texans, 4th qtr Week 5 2024