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Here's a guide to everything you need to know about the "Dream Team," which changed basketball forever with its run to the gold medal in the 1992 Olympics.

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Will coronavirus cancel the NFL in 2020?

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XFL power rankings

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Hurts' NFL Combine performance was that of a pro QB

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NFL Combine winners & losers after Day 1 workouts

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XFL power rankings Week 3

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XFL power rankings - Week 2

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XFL takeaways from Week 1

Vince McMahon's reanimated football league didn't resemble the same cheap, salacious spectacle like in 2001. The XFL 2.0 just looked a lot like football, and that bodes well for the rest of the inaugural season.

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National Signing Day is not without its weird moments. Here are some that have stood out over the last 10-plus years:

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XFL teams, cities, logos and reasons to watch

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The NFL ripple effects if 49ers win sixth Super Bowl

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Three things we learned from LSU's National Championship win

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Tagovailoa: The pros and cons of returning to Alabama

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Jets schedule 2019: New York's season could come down to key home games

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How Nick Bosa, Montez Sweat and D-line freak show impact 2019 NFL Draft

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Is Warriors sweep in NBA Finals bad news for rest of league?

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Kevin Durant's clutch shot brings familiar Finals feeling to LeBron James and the Cavs

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Kevin Durant's clutch shot brings familiar Finals feeling to LeBron James and the Cavaliers

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Archie Manning humbled by World War II Museum, American Spirit Medallion honour

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LeBron James in Game 7s is a scary, scary sight

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Can Celtics continue history of home dominance in Game 7?

Boston will host a Game 7 in the Eastern Conference finals for the first time in 30 years on Monday.

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LeBron James' 40-point playoff outbursts add new chapter to ever-growing legacy

The value of LeBron James' 40-point games can't be understated. The Cavs wouldn't still be alive without them.

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LeBron James' Game 5 history suggests another legendary performance is coming

We don't know what we're going to see from Cavs star LeBron James in Game 5 against the Celtics, but it's certainly a moment we can't wait to witness.

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Celtics' mistakes give Cavs new life, leaving Boston in precarious position

The Cavs evened the Eastern Conference finals with the Celtics at 2-2, but Brad Stevens sees a three-minute fix for Boston in Game 5.

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The Michael Jordan vs. LeBron James debate rages on. It's old and tired, but maybe take a different approach before it spins out of control.

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LeBron James has the Cavaliers back in the Eastern Conference finals, but the path continues to produce unexpected, exciting results.

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Ohio State QB competition: Sizing up Dwayne Haskins and Tate Martell

How will the Ohio State quarterback competition shake out? Sporting News looks at the battle between Dwayne Haskins and Tate Martell.

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Raptors still can't solve LeBron James, setting tone for uncertain future

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Michigan football schedule, roster, recruiting and what to watch in 2018

Michigan enters a pivotal fourth year under coach Jim Harbaugh, and the schedule won't be easy. How much help would Shea Patterson offer?

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Memphis football schedule, roster, recruiting and what to watch in 2018

Memphis is ranked 24th heading into 2018. The quarterback battle adds to the intrigue for Mike Norvell and the Tigers.

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Ohio State football schedule, roster, recruiting and what to watch in 2018

The Buckeyes' quarterback race is part of the drama for the defending Big Ten champions. Can Urban Meyer get Ohio State back to the Playoff?

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UCF football schedule, roster, recruiting and what to watch in 2018

How much more noise can UCF make after finishing undefeated in 2017? Sporting News previews the No. 21 team in our way-too-early Top 25.

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Stanford football schedule, roster, recruiting and what to watch in 2018

Bryce Love is back at Stanford. Will he lead the Cardinal back to the Pac-12 championship game in 2018?

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LSU football schedule, roster, recruiting and what to watch in 2018

What are fair expectations for LSU in Ed Orgeron's second full season? A preview of the Tigers heading into 2018.

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Miami football schedule, roster, recruiting and what to watch in 2018

Mark Richt led Miami to 10 wins and to the ACC championship game in 2017. What's next for 'The U?'

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Wisconsin football schedule, roster, recruiting and what to watch in 2018

Wisconsin is coming off its best season in history, and its second straight trip to the Big Ten title game. Can Paul Chryst lead the Badgers to the next step in Year 4?

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Penn State schedule, roster, recruiting and what to watch in 2018

Trace McSorley is back to lead a high-flying Penn State offense in 2018. Will that help the Nittany Lions take the next step to the College Football Playoff?

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Clemson football schedule, roster, recruiting and what to watch in 2018

Clemson is looking for a fourth straight ACC championship, not to mention another trip to the College Football Playoff. Who'll lead the way in 2018?

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Notre Dame football schedule, roster, recruiting and what to watch in 2018

Notre Dame has another quarterback battle heading into Brian Kelly's ninth season with the program. Here is a preview of the Irish.

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Washington football schedule, roster, recruiting and what to watch in 2018

Washington's standards have changed under Chris Petersen, but Jake Browning should have the Huskies in the hunt for the Pac-12 title and perhaps more in 2018.

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UCLA football schedule, roster, recruiting and what to watch in 2018

Chip Kelly is back in college football. So how long until the UCLA Bruins are in the hunt for a Pac-12 championship? Here's an early preview for their 2018 season.

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Michigan State football schedule, roster, recruiting and what to watch in 2018

Michigan State's Mark Dantonio leads the Spartans into another heated Big Ten East race. The program has the pieces to make some noise, including QB Brian Lewerke.

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NFL Draft 2018: Alabama, Georgia, Ohio State tied for most picks by college through Day 2

Alabama, Georgia and Ohio State are tied for the most NFL Draft picks through three rounds. The Crimson Tide, Bulldogs and Buckeyes all have five picks apiece.

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NFL Draft 2018: Baker Mayfield a confidence shot for beaten-down Browns

Imagine a scenario in which Baker Mayfield plants a Cleveland Browns flag at Cincinnati, Pittsburgh, Baltimore or anywhere else after a big victory.

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Baker Mayfield to Browns? Six picks that would shake up 2018 NFL Draft

The 2018 NFL Draft is just hours away, and its arrival will end months of speculation about what the Browns will do with the No. 1 overall pick.

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The Masters 2018: Tiger Woods in contention at Augusta has everyone excited

CBS's Jim Nantz and Nick Faldo are in agreement that a Tiger Woods win at this year's Masters would be one of the "epic moments" in sports.

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Tennessee coaching search timeline: A series of wild events from Butch Jones to Jeremy Pruitt

How bad has the Tennessee coaching search spiraled out of control? Here is a closer look at the bungled coaching search from top to bottom.

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Tennessee's Greg Schiano debacle magnifies dysfunction, discord in program

Tennessee's coaching search took a series of bizarre turns Sunday, and it ended with a disaster involving Greg Schiano. So what comes next?

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Top 20 most shocking first-round NCAA Tournament upsets

Sporting News ranked the 55 greatest first-round upsets of the expanded bracket era. Here's a look at the Top 20.

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Saquon Barkley is everything Browns need to avoid familiar NFL Draft pain

There is a considerable amount of debate about whether Cleveland should take Saquon Barkley in the first round of the 2018 NFL Draft. SN explains why the Browns should make the pick.

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March Madness bracket: Track automatic 2018 NCAA Tournament bids here

Track the 32 automatic bids for the 2018 NCAA Tournament here.

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18 early predictions for 2018 college football season

With spring football coming, Sporting News looks at the big games, big names, Heisman and Playoff hype that's coming.

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NFL Combine: Safety Tre Flowers a middle-round sleeper worth watching

Need a potential middle-round gem to watch at the NFL Combine? Keep an eye on Oklahoma State's Tre Flowers.

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Michigan QB competition: Sizing up Shea Patterson, Brandon Peters, Dylan McCaffrey

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NFL Draft 2018: Separating bad criticisms from good questions about top QBs

How do you separate a bad criticism from a good question about a first-round QB prospect? Sporting News looks ahead of the 2018 NFL Draft.

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Michigan needed Jim Harbaugh's offensive staff shake-up, but how will it work?

How will all the shake-ups on Michigan's offense fit in 2018? It's the key to taking some heat off fourth-year coach Jim Harbaugh.

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Big-time programs left with 'to play or not to play' question as FBI probe comes to light

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Ranking Louisville, other vacated Final Fours NCAA says never happened

Louisville had two Final Four appearances vacated under Rick Pitino. At least the Cards have company when it comes to tourney runs that 'never happened.'

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NCAA misses mark on Notre Dame, proves again vacating wins is stupid

Vacating wins doesn't work, and the NCAA proved that once again with Notre Dame.

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Nebraska football schedule, roster, recruiting and what to watch in 2018

Scott Frost is back at Nebraska, and it will be interesting to see how the Huskers manage heightened expectations in 2018.

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Purdue panic? Coach Matt Painter says Boilermakers better despite heart-breaking losses

Purdue can learn from back-to-back losses in Big Ten play, but the question still stands for Matt Painter and a balanced team heading into March.

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Miles Bridges buzzer-beater gives Michigan State a moment to build on

Miles Bridges' buzzer-beater encapsulated all the emotions at Michigan State. It's something the Spartans can build on moving forward.

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Give Michigan, Jim Harbaugh one more year before freaking out about program

Michigan did not have a high-profile class on National Signing Day, but it's OK to wait one more year before a full-fledged freakout on Jim Harbaugh.

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Duke vs. UNC: Tobacco Road showdown still has edge on all sports rivalries

North Carolina leads the all-time series, but this rivalry is incredibly even.

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National Signing Day 2018: One big thing to watch from top 10 classes

Sporting News breaks down the top 10 classes from the college football recruiting cycle — and one big thing to watch from each.

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National Signing Day 2018: Where top 10 recruits committed

A look at the top remaining recruits heading into National Signing Day on Feb. 7. Where will the remaining five-star recruits go to school?

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National Signing Day 2018: Kirby Smart's recruiting touch means Georgia built to last

Georgia's impressive recruiting run continued on National Signing Day, and shows why Kirby Smart has built the Bulldogs to last.

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National Signing Day 2018: Playoff powerhouses expose lack of future parity

The rich got richer on National Signing Day, so who is going to catch the five major powers in the FBS in 2018?

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National Signing Day 2018: Georgia and Ohio State's battle for No. 1 just one of several storylines

National Signing Day is Wednesday. Here are five things to watch, starting with the battle for No. 1 between Ohio State and Georgia.

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Could Jon Gruden-led Raiders challenge Patriots' AFC dominance?

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Patriots conspiracy theories cheat truth about latest Super Bowl run

With the Patriots making yet another Super Bowl run, conspiracy theories are out of control. Few seem willing to accept the realities of New England's dynasty.

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Thank you for ending Terrell Owens' overcooked Hall of Fame debate

Terrell Owens is in the Hall of Fame once and for all, and that should end a needless debate, even from the haters.

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JuJu Smith-Schuster talks LeBron in red zone, Steelers' future, AFC North rivalries

JuJu Smith-Schuster talks about his fun rookie season, "recruiting" LeBron James for the Black and Gold and lessons learned while playing in the AFC North.

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Michigan State students voice frustration at John Engler's appointment as interim president

The appointment of John Engler by Michigan State's board of trustees added another layer of controversy to discontent in the university.

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With Chris Holtmann, surprise Buckeyes intent on winning the hard way

Ohio State's Chris Holtmann has engineered an impressive one-year turnaround with the men's basketball team. How contagious will that winning be for the Buckeyes in March?

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Judge Archie Miller, Chris Holtmann when Indiana-Ohio State rivalry really heats up

It's early to make a call about the first-year coaches leading the Hoosiers and Buckeyes, but the two men should make the rivalry between Indiana and Ohio State good again for years to come.

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Who will Browns start at QB in 2018? Pros, cons for every option

New year, same debate. Who will start for the Cleveland Browns at quarterback in 2018? Sporting News sizes up all the options ... again.

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Patriots' path to Super Bowl 52 among easiest of their dynasty

We ranked New England's eight Super Bowl runs during the Belichick-Brady era in terms of difficulty. Turns out the Patriots have seen tougher opponents than those they faced on their way to Super Bowl 52.

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Meet the St. Browns: 'HBO Real Sports' football profile isn't just LaVar Ball spinoff

'HBO Real Sports' chronicles the three star receivers of the St. Brown family, all of whom could fulfill NFL dreams.

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Michigan State's lack of true leadership failed victims of Larry Nassar scandal

Michigan State's lack of leadership enabled Larry Nassar and failed victims of the sexual assault scandal. True leadership will be the key to the healing process. So who will step up?

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Vince McMahon, XFL must target these 30 names for 2020 reboot

Which players should Vince McMahon target in the XFL reboot for 2020? Sporting News brainstorms 30 names that would attract a lot of attention.

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Group of 5 early conference primer: Biggest games, New Year's Day Six busters and one big prediction

UCF went undefeated in 2017. Which Group of 5 schools will do it this year? A look at the biggest games and names from the Group of 5 for 2018.

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Five ways this Patriots-Jaguars matchup mirrors 1996 AFC championship

There are some interesting comparisons from this year's AFC championship to the one the Patriots and Jaguars played in 1996. Bill Belichick and Tom Coughlin are at the front again.

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Kyle Rudolph's view of Vikings' success runs deeper than 'Minneapolis Miracle'

Minnesota tight end Kyle Rudolph shares his thoughts on the 'Minneapolis Miracle' and more heading into NFC championship game.

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Chiefs' Kareem Hunt promises to 'get better' after Rookie of the Year debut

Kansas City's Kareem Hunt isn't resting on his Rookie of the Year debut in 2017. He's looking to get better, and the Chiefs will need it.

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2018 Pac-12 early conference primer: Biggest games, Heisman hopefuls and one big prediction

An early look at the Pac-12 heading into 2018; will Bryce Love be able to lead a Heisman run while carrying Stanford to a College Football Playoff berth?

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2018 Big Ten early conference primer: Biggest games, Heisman hopefuls and one big prediction

An early look at the Big Ten heading into 2018. Scott Frost and Jim Harbaugh stay in the headlines, but who's best bet to take down Ohio State?

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NFL Draft 2019: Ridiculous D-line class will dominate first round

Will the 2019 NFL Draft class, led by Houston's Ed Oliver, be the best defensive line class of all time? We can't wait to find out.

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NFL Draft deadline winners and losers: It's Clemson, then everyone else

Who were the biggest winners and losers from the NFL Draft's deadline?

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2018 ACC early conference primer: Biggest games, Heisman hopefuls and one big prediction

An early look at the ACC heading into 2018. Will anybody stop Clemson in its bid for a fourth straight conference title?

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Ranking the 2017-18 college football coaching hires

Sporting News ranked the college football coaching hires. Did Texas A&M's Jimbo Fisher or Nebraska's Scott Frost land the top spot?

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Keith Jackson's voice lives on with college football fans forever

Keith Jackson's voice was the soundtrack for so many college football memories, and that lives on forever.

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'Whoa, Nellie!' Relive Keith Jackson's greatest college football calls

Keith Jackson was the definitive voice of college football for an entire generation. Here are some of his greatest calls, from Alabama's goal-line stand to Vince Young's mad dash to the pylon.

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Alabama, Ohio State lead nine biggest quarterback battles for 2018 season

Tua Tagovailoa or Jalen Hurts? And which Ohio State quarterback wins the three-way competition? Don't forget about Kelly Bryant and Trevor Lawrence at Clemson. SN looks at QB battles for 2018.

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Who wants Bama now? Looking for a true challenger for Tide in 2018

Who wants Alabama now? Sporting News sizes up the landscape in 2018 looking for a true contender to the Crimson Tide's throne.

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Georgia, Kirby Smart lost to Bama, but they're game on (and off) the field with Tide

Georgia lost to Alabama in the College Football Playoff championship game, but the Bulldogs are ahead of schedule under Kirby Smart. More battles with Alabama are in the cards.

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18 early questions for 2018 college football season

The 2017 season is in the books, but Sporting News already has 18 questions for 2018.

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Nick Saban’s message never failed Alabama in its latest national title run

Nick Saban is the greatest college football coach of all time, and he proved that one more time with a message that resonated throughout the victory against Georgia in the College Football Playoff.

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Tua Tagovailoa brings out the best in Alabama and Nick Saban — and the best is yet to come

Tua Tagovailoa said hello to college football with a game-winning touchdown pass against Georgia in the College Football Playoff. Nick Saban's gamble paid off.

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What they're saying about Tua Tagovailoa's game-winning touchdown to DeVonta Smith

What did they say after Tua Tagovailoa's game-winning touchdown pass to DeVonta Smith? Here's a look at the reactions from the College Football Playoff championship.

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Ranking college football's best September games for 2018

Here is a way-too-early look at some of the best September games on the 2018-19 college football schedule.

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Nick Saban, Bill Belichick and the Alabama, Patriots dynasties that (still) won't stop

Nick Saban and Bill Belichick could sweep the college football and NFL titles this year. And if not this year, they'll be right back at it in 2018-19.

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Georgia could join this list of teams that clinched national title in home state

Georgia would be the 15th team to win a national championship in its home state if it beats Alabama in Atlanta. What were the others?

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Alabama vs. Georgia: Five numbers that will decide College Football Playoff championship

Georgia and Alabama are similar teams; here are the numbers that will make the difference in the College Football Playoff championship.

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Alabama's and Georgia's all-SEC championship is here, and it's OK to embrace it

Alabama vs. Georgia might not be for the whole nation, but chill out and embrace this College Football Playoff. It is, after all, a matchup between the two best teams.

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College Football Playoff championship: Time, location, odds for national title game

When and where are the College Football Playoff semifinals and national championship games? Here is everything you need to know.

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Alabama vs. Georgia predictions: SN picks the College Football Playoff winner

Sporting News' college football staff picks the winner of the College Football Playoff championship game between Alabama and Georgia.

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Amid four-team uproar, CFP director Bill Hancock says eight-team playoff 'not in the cards'

Bill Hancock confirmed that a switch to an eight-team playoff is not in the cards through the current 12-year College Football Playoff agreement.

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Georgia's Kirby Smart took one big lesson from Nick Saban: Don't be Alabama, be better

Alabama coach Nick Saban passed along some timely advice when Kirby Smart took the Georgia job after a national championship run in 2015.

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College football championship: Georgia trusts Jake Fromm to finish storybook freshman year in style

Jake Fromm continues to show uncommon poise as a freshman, and that could end in championship fashion for Georgia on Monday.

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Oklahoma icon Brian Bosworth weighs in on Sooners' defense, Baker Mayfield's future

Two-time Butkus Award winner Brian Bosworth weighed in on Big 12 defense and Baker Mayfield's future ahead of the national championship game.

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Two words help Jalen Hurts deal with pressure of playing QB for Alabama

Jalen Hurts is dealing with the expectations at Alabama the only way he knows how heading into the Tide's championship matchup with Georgia.

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UCF's national title claims won't move Group of 5 any closer to Playoff

UCF won't move any closer to a College Football Playoff spot with its claims for an eight-team expansion, but we have a few solutions for the Group of 5.

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Scott Frost, 20 years after leading Nebraska to title, returns to lead Huskers once again

Scott Frost begins his new job at Nebraska full time 20 years to the day he led the Huskers to their last national championship under Tom Osborne.

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Bowl winners and losers: SEC wins big with Alabama-Georgia title game

Sporting News dishes out the winners and losers from the 2017-18 bowl season, which included College Football Playoff winners Georgia and Alabama.

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Crimson Tide defense delivers emphatic knockout in Clemson-Alabama III

Alabama's defense dominated the third installment of the rivalry with Clemson at the Sugar Bowl, and Nick Saban is in position for a national title.

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Georgia, Oklahoma elevate playoff to perfect place in two-OT Rose Bowl classic

Georgia and Oklahoma played the perfect game in the perfect place, and it took the four-team College Football Playoff to the next level at the perfect time.

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Jim Harbaugh must fix Michigan offense for pivotal 2018 after Outback Bowl meltdown

Michigan's offense hit a full-fledged meltdown in the Outback Bowl, and there are no easy fixes heading into a pivotal fourth season.

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2017-18 college football bowl schedule: Times, dates, TV for all 40 bowl games

Track all the 2017-18 bowl matchups. Where is your favorite school playing in the postseason?

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Big Ten falls short of perfection, but flexes muscle for 2018 playoff discussion

The Big Ten fell just short of bowl perfection with Michigan's loss. But the conference's performance as a whole will go a long way in the 2018 College Football Playoff discussion.

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Sixteen fixes for the 0-16 Cleveland Browns

How do you fix the Cleveland Browns? Here are 16 fixes that could turn around this 0-16 team.

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Tim Tebow knows how Alabama's Jalen Hurts can beat Clemson this time

Tim Tebow shares his thoughts on how Alabama QB Jalen Hurts can beat Clemson in the Sugar Bowl on Monday.

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Mark Richt loses cool, Miami misses chance in hard-learned Orange Bowl lesson

Miami lost its third straight game of the season in the Orange Bowl, and it will be interesting to see what Mark Richt and the Hurricanes learn from that in 2018.

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Livid Mark Richt apologizes for losing cool after controversial no-call in Orange Bowl

Miami's Mark Richt bumped an official during the Orange Bowl but was not ejected. See what made him so angry.

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Penn State again is the best eight-team playoff prop in four-team landscape

Penn State won the Fiesta Bowl in impressive fashion, and the Nittany Lions are the kind of team that props up the call for an eight-team playoff.

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Sam Darnold's Cotton Bowl flop underlines concerns for uncertain NFL future

Sam Darnold's turnovers surfaced against Ohio State in the Cotton Bowl, and that's a problem that needs to be fixed before he moves on to the NFL.

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Ohio State's Denzel Ward pushes bowl-skipping debate to New Year's Day Six

Ohio State's Denzel Ward sat out the Cotton Bowl Classic on Friday, which pushes the trend of skipping bowls to the next level.

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Chick-fil-A Peach Bowl CEO Gary Stokan thrilled to have 'last one standing' in UCF

Peach Bowl CEO Gary Stokan is thrilled to have the last unbeaten team in UCF face off against Auburn.

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J.K. Dobbins: Ohio State's throwback running back of the future

True freshman running back J.K. Dobbins evokes images of some fantastic Ohio State running backs. And he looks like he can only get better in 2018.

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College Football Playoff: Sporting News' picks for Oklahoma-Georgia and Alabama-Clemson

Sporting News has split predictions for the Rose Bowl between Oklahoma and Georgia and the Sugar Bowl between Clemson and Alabama.

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Get used to this four-team College Football Playoff, because reruns are coming

The College Football Playoff lacks parity, and the combination of Georgia, Clemson, Alabama and Oklahoma will be a reason why in coming seasons.

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Alabama vs. Clemson: Five numbers that will decide College Football Playoff semifinal

Which numbers will decide the College Football Playoff semifinal at the Sugar Bowl between Alabama and Clemson? Sporting News breaks those numbers down.

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Georgia vs. Oklahoma: Five numbers that will decide College Football Playoff semifinal

Which numbers will decide the College Football Playoff semifinal at the Rose Bowl between Oklahoma and Georgia? Sporting News breaks those numbers down.

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College football bowl picks 2017-18: Predictions for all 40 bowl games

Sporting News makes its picks for all 40 bowl on the 2017-18 schedule, including the College Football Playoff championship game.

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Georgia, Clemson five-star hauls lead early Signing Day winners

The early Signing Day returns are in, and here's a look at the winners and losers from Day 1.

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Nick Saban, Urban Meyer finally have five-star Signing Day competition

Nick Saban and Urban Meyer have dominated Signing Day for years. The early returns, however, showed some stiff competition.

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Path back to glory for Bengals, Browns starts with real plan for coaches

The Bengals and Browns haven't been right at the same time for 30 years, and that's because of the coaches. It's time for a different approach for both franchises.

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How to beat Bama? These QBs show blueprint for Clemson's Kelly Bryant

How do you solve Alabama's defense? These 12 quarterbacks beat Nick Saban-led Bama since 2010. This is how they did it.

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Early playoff elimination exactly what Packers, Aaron Rodgers need for real change

Green Bay won't make the playoffs this season, but that could provide the change needed to get Aaron Rodgers help in the future.

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Ranking potential College Football Playoff championship games

Which College Football Playoff championship game would be the best one? Sporting News takes a look at those possibilities and ranks them 1-4.

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Angry Bender: Putting some real meaning into bowl season

Angry Bender unleashes on those who call bowl games meaningless.

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Baker Mayfield, Oklahoma lead college football consensus All-Americans

The 2017 consensus All-America team, led by Sporting News Player of the Year Baker Mayfield, was released on Thursday. See who made the team.

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Meaningless? Fixing college football's bowl season

How do we fix the bowl season? These five huge debates are a good place to start:

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Shea Patterson makes perfect sense for Michigan, Jim Harbaugh

Shea Patterson will transfer to Michigan. Here's why that makes perfect sense in 2018.

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Georgia's Kirby Smart is Sporting News Coach of the Year

Georgia's Kirby Smart is Sporting News' 2017 pick for Coach of the Year in college football.

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WATCH: Hilarious Heisman campaign ads for Baker Mayfield, Lamar Jackson, Bryce Love

Watch these hilarious Heisman Trophy campaign ads for contenders Baker Mayfield, Bryce Love and Lamar Jackson.

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Phillip Fulmer, Jeremy Pruitt and common sense save Tennessee's future, for now

Common sense finally won out when Tennessee athletic director Phillip Fulmer hired Jeremy Pruitt to be the program's next head coach.

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Virginia's Micah Kiser future extends way past football, and it's just as exciting

Micah Kiser is more than ready to make an impact long after his playing days are over. The Campbell Trophy winner should succeed, too.

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Ohio State vs. USC: Date, time, TV, predictions for Cotton Bowl Classic

Ohio State meets USC in the Cotton Bowl Classic on Dec. 29. Get Sporting News prediction for the Big Ten-Pac-12 showdown here.

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Wisconsin vs. Miami: Date, time, TV, predictions for Orange Bowl

Wisconsin meets Miami in the Orange Bowl as part of the New Year's Day Six. Get Sporting News prediction for the big game at Hard Rock Stadium.

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Georgia vs. Oklahoma: Date, time, TV, predictions for Rose Bowl semifinal

Georgia and Oklahoma meet in the Rose Bowl in the first College Football Playoff semifinal on Jan. 1. Get Sporting News' prediction here.

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Nine Oregon coaching candidates to replace Willie Taggart

Who are the best candidates to replace Willie Taggart at Oregon? Keep these coaches in mind.

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Texas A&M gives both Jimbo Fisher, FSU fresh starts for 2018

Jimbo Fisher and Florida State both needed a fresh start. Fisher's leaving for Texas A&M should work out for all parties in 2018.

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Willie Taggart's track record shows he'll be a hit at Florida State

Florida State's Willie Taggart will be a hit at Florida State if he does the two things he's done at every single stop.

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Big Ten, Ohio State can prevent future playoff snubs with big bowl season

Ohio State and the Big Ten can prevent another playoff snub with a lights-out bowl season heading into 2018.

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How expanded College Football Playoffs would have looked in 2017

How would an expanded playoff look in 2017? Here is how a six-, eight- and 16-team playoff would have looked this season.

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Like it or not, committee chose Alabama over Ohio State for right reasons

The College Football Playoff committee made the right call by picking Alabama over Ohio State.

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When are the final College Football Playoff rankings announced?

When are the College Football Playoff rankings announced? A look at the important release dates, and new members on this year's CFP committee.

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New Year's Day Six bowls: Dates, time, TV for biggest matchups

Here's a look at all the New Year's Day Six matchups on the road to the College Football Playoff championship game in Atlanta.

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College Football Playoff picture: Ohio State or Alabama for final spot?

Which four teams look like the best bets to reach the College Football Playoff heading into the selection show? Bill Bender answers the burning questions.

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Tennessee, hire Les Miles and end this coach search debacle once and for all

Tennessee can end this excruciating search by hiring Les Miles. Just do it, and get this over with.

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Georgia is talk of SEC now, and Bulldogs have a championship to prove it

Georgia made a playoff statement with Kirby Smart, and that SEC championship performance is good enough to vault the Bulldogs in to the College Football Playoff.

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Nebraska finally gets to the points with Scott Frost

What will Nebraska get with Scott Frost? A high-flying offense that scores a bunch of points. That's huge for the Huskers' future in the Big Ten.

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How far can Lane Kiffin take C-USA champion FAU in 2018?

Lane Kiffin completed a banner first season by leading FAU to the C-USA championship. How far will the Lane Train go in 2018?

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