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New England could clinch a postseason berth and the AFC East title with a win over Buffalo, while the Rams could secure a playoff spot with a victory over a desperate Lions team.
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Our annual exhaustive list of everyone who could interview for jobs this offseason, and why this could be ‘the year of the defensive genius.’
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THE MMQB

Tampa Bay has a serious deficiency, but with the returns of Mike Evans and Jalen McMillan, Todd Bowles may need to ride a loaded offense to the postseason.
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NFL

New England can win the division for the first time since 2019 with a win over Buffalo.
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Mendoza had a surprise waiting for him after winning the Heisman Trophy.
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When Rivers takes his first snap under center in Week 15, he'll officially join a list of pro athletes who became grandfathers during their careers.
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The wide receiver hasn't played since 2024.
Patrick Andres|
A comeback absolutely no one had on their bingo cards two weeks ago is set to come true on Sunday.
Tyler Lauletta|
An NFL franchise that’s already begun its search may look to the college ranks to find its next head coach.
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Philip Rivers hasn’t played an NFL snap in nearly five years, but he’ll take the field Sunday against the Seahawks.
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Josh Allen is about to get some dad strength.
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SOCCER

Every team will need to make some shifts heading into the new year, even the highly flawed MLS Cup champions.
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Tom Gott|
Grey Whitebloom|
Grey Whitebloom|

ROAD TO THE 2026 WORLD CUP

The United States will open the 2026 World Cup in Los Angeles on June 12.
Ben Steiner|
The 16 host stadiums for the 2026 World Cup being held in the United States, Mexico and Canada.
Toby Cudworth|
The World Cup group stage has been structured to try and ensure that the top seeds don’t meet until the latter rounds.
Grey Whitebloom|
The Mexico national team won’t play any World Cup games at one of the country’s three host cities.
Roberto Casillas|
U.S. Soccer has had years to plan out every aspect of the tournament for the USMNT players and staff.
Ben Steiner|
Some of the World Cup’s most stunning results have sparked trauma among nations.
James Cormack|

COLLEGE FOOTBALL

Let the record books show these players also received ... at least one vote.
Tom Dierberger|
Blake Silverman|
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Michael McDaniel|
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NBA

Wembanyama, in an interview before the NBA Cup semifinal game, made a comment about Holmgren that Nowitzki took exception to.
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FANTASY FOOTBALL

Fantasy football quarterback Michael Fabiano has five big-name players who could disapoint in Week 15.
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COLLEGE BASKETBALL

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MLB

Baseball’s offseason is starting to heat up. Where will Kyle Tucker, Bo Bichette and other premier free agents end up?
Will Laws, Nick Selbe|
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WNBA

Steph Curry drained a full-court shot from the Warriors tunnel and even Caitlin Clark couldn’t believe it.
Blake Silverman|
Tom Dierberger|
Patrick Andres|
Elizabeth Fania|
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GOLF

Even though Trevor Cone might secure a PGA Tour card for 2026 through Q-School, he told Golfweek that the event should be for the Korn Ferry Tour instead.
Max Schreiber|
Max Schreiber|
Dan Evans|
Jeff Ritter|
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