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Noah Lyles dominated in his specialty, the 200-meter dash, Saturday night, qualifying for the Olympics in record fashion.

Noah Lyles and His Abundant Confidence Are Ready to Lead Team USA in Paris

With confidence aplenty, the American sprinter will head to Paris as one of Team USA's feature athletes, with his sights set on multiple gold medals.

Greg Bishop
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Noah Lyles dominated in his specialty, the 200-meter dash, Saturday night, qualifying for the Olympics in record fashion.

Noah Lyles and His Abundant Confidence Are Ready to Lead Team USA in Paris

With confidence aplenty, the American sprinter will head to Paris as one of Team USA's feature athletes, with his sights set on multiple gold medals.

Greg Bishop
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Mercedes driver George Russell captured his second career victory on Sunday.

Austrian Grand Prix Takeaways: George Russell Steals Win As Verstappen, Norris Collide

George Russell probably didn’t fancy his chances to compete for a victory coming into the Austrian Grand Prix, but circumstances can change on a dime in Formula

Zach Koons
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Connor Stalions, right, was the top person we never expected to be talking about in the 2023–24 college season.

The 15 Unusual Suspects We Met in the 2023–24 College Sports Season

From Connor Stalions and Michigan’s sign-stealing scheme to Erin Matson’s field hockey dominance and the record-holders Caitlin Clark passed, it was a wild ride across the collegiate landscape.

Pat Forde
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Burrow makes a throw during Bengals OTAs. His health is a major story line in the AFC.

Predicting Six New NFL Playoff Teams for 2024

The playoffs have a high rate of turnover every season, so let’s look at which teams that were outside the field a year ago are primed to get in—along with the teams they’ll replace.

Conor Orr
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Feb 11, 2024; Paradise, Nevada, USA; Kansas City Chiefs tight end Travis Kelce (87) celebrates after winning Super Bowl LVIII against the San Francisco 49ers at Allegiant Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Kirby Lee-USA TODAY Sports

Travis Kelce Shared 'the Only' Scenario He'd Leave Chiefs, Immediately Backtracked

Travis Kelce, who has made headlines recently for joining girlfriend Taylor Swift on tour in London, shared the 'only' scenario where he'd leave the Kansas City Chiefs.

Tim Capurso
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49ers wide receiver Brandon Aiyuk talks to the media during Super Bowl LVIII Opening Night at Allegiant Stadium.

Brandon Aiyuk Drops One-Liner to Let 49ers Know Where He Stands in Contract Talks

Tom Dierberger
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Dec 31, 2023; Minneapolis, Minnesota, USA; Minnesota Vikings wide receiver Justin Jefferson (18) catches a pass against the Green Bay Packers in the second quarter at U.S. Bank Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Brad Rempel-USA TODAY Sports

Vikings 2024 Win Total Projection (Oddsmakers Don't Trust Minnesota Quarterback Room)

Reed Wallach
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Dec 31, 2023; Tampa, Florida, USA; New Orleans Saints quarterback Derek Carr (4) throws the ball against the Tampa Bay Buccaneers during the first quarter at Raymond James Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Kim Klement Neitzel-USA TODAY Sports

Saints 2024 Win Total Projection (Oddsmakers Counting Out New Orleans)

Reed Wallach
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Guard Dejounte Murray (5) dribbles the ball.

Pelicans NBA Championship Odds Surging Following Dejounte Murray Trade

The New Orleans Pelicans made a major splash trading for Dejounte Murray, and oddsmakers have taken notice.

Peter Dewey
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Los Angeles Clippers forward Paul George.

Clippers NBA Championship Odds Crater After Paul George Opts Out of Contract

Peter Dewey
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Dec 18, 2023; Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, USA; Chicago Bulls guard Zach LaVine before a game against the Philadelphia 76ers at Wells Fargo Center. Mandatory Credit: Bill Streicher-USA TODAY Sports

Bulls Struggling to Find Zach LaVine Trade Partner, per Report

Ryan Phillips
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Mar 13, 2024; New Orleans, Louisiana, USA; Cleveland Cavaliers head coach JB Bickerstaff looks on against the New Orleans Pelicans during the second half at Smoothie King Center. Mandatory Credit: Stephen Lew-USA TODAY Sports

Pistons to Hire Ex-Cavaliers' J.B. Bickerstaff as Next Coach, per Report

Tim Capurso
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Seattle Mariners starting pitcher Luis Castillo (pictured batting) during an at-bat in the bottom of the fourth inning of Sunday's game against the Minnesota Twins at T-Mobile Park.

Injury During Twins-Mariners Game Resulted in Rare MLB Pitcher At-Bat

An injury resulted in a rare at-bat by an MLB pitcher, Mariners starter Luis Castillo, during Sunday's game against the Minnesota Twins.

Tim Capurso
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 Kansas City Royals shortstop Bobby Witt Jr. runs to first base after a hit during the first inning against the Cleveland Guardians at Kauffman Stadium.

Royals' Bobby Witt Jr. Shows Off Speed By Legging Out Triple in Just 11 Seconds

Karl Rasmussen
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Los Angeles Angels second baseman Luis Guillorme (pictured right) tags out Detroit Tigers outfielder Riley Greene (pictured sliding) during the top of the ninth inning of the Angels' 6-5 win at Angel Stadium on Saturday night.

Angels Found Coolest Way to Throw Out Tigers Runner Attempting to Steal Second

Tim Capurso
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Toronto Blue Jays starting pitcher Yusei Kikuchi (16) watches the flight of a home run hit by Boston Red Sox designated hitter Tyler O'Neill.

Blue Jays to Explore Trades for Five Players at Deadline, per Report

Karl Rasmussen
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Olympics

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Simone Biles competes on the floor during the U.S. Olympic Team Gymnastics Trials at Target Center. Mandatory Credit: Matt Krohn-USA TODAY Sports

Fans Were in Awe of Simone Biles' Floor Routine That Featured Taylor Swift, Beyoncé

Simone Biles leads Team USA in the 2024 Trials after the first night of competition.

Josh Wilson
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Hailey Van Lith celebrates winning the FIBA 3x3 world championship with her Team USA teammates.

Olympic 3x3 Basketball TV Schedule: Full List of Times, Channels, Live vs. Delay & More

Tom Dierberger
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After falling in the women’s 800-meters during the U.S. trials, Mu won’t defend her Olympic title in Paris.

An Injury, Fall and Unforgiving U.S. System Leave Athing Mu on the Outside

Greg Bishop
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Michaels on the field before a football game.

NBC Will Debut an A.I. Al Michaels for the Paris Olympics

Stephen Douglas
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College Football

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Jan 1, 2024; Glendale, AZ, USA; Liberty Flames head coach Jamey Chadwell looks on from the sidelines during the second quarter against the Oregon Ducks in the 2024 Fiesta Bowl at State Farm Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Mark J. Rebilas-USA TODAY Sports

2024 Conference USA Win Total Projection for Each Team: Who is Set to Contend with Liberty?

Conference USA win totals for each team. Only three teams have a win total that implies the team will go over .500, who are they?

Reed Wallach
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Jan 1, 2024; Glendale, AZ, USA; Liberty Flames quarterback Kaidon Salter (7) throws during warm ups before the 2024 Fiesta Bowl against the Oregon Ducks at State Farm Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Joe Camporeale-USA TODAY Sports

Conference USA Odds: Liberty Listed as Biggest Favorite to Win Conference in College Football

Reed Wallach
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Cincinnati Bearcats defensive lineman Dontay Corleone (2) tackles Iowa State Cyclones running back Eli Sanders (6) in the fourth quarter during a college football game between the Iowa State Cyclones and the Cincinnati Bearcats Saturday, Oct. 14, 2023, at Nippert Stadium in Cincinnati.

Cincinnati's Dontay Corleone Out Indefinitely After Hospitalization With Blood Clots

Patrick Andres
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Oct 21, 2023; Columbus, Ohio, USA; Ohio State Buckeyes head coach Ryan Day gestures from the sideline during an NCAA football game against the Penn State Nittany Lions at Ohio Stadium.

EA Sports Announces Overall Team Power Rankings for College Football 25 Video Game

Patrick Andres
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Cam Davis tees off during the final round of the 2024 Rocket Mortgage Classic.

2024 Rocket Mortgage Classic Final Payouts, Prize Money, Winnings: Cam Davis Wins $1,656,000

Jeff Ritter
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Fans watch Cameron Young tee off on the 7th hole at the Rocket Mortgage Classic at the Detroit Golf Club.

At 5-1 Odds, Make This Live Bet Before It's Too Late at the Rocket Mortgage Classic

Jim Stracka
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The new G/FORE G/18 in onyx/snow.

This Luxury Brand Just Dropped Another Innovative Golf Shoe

John Schwarb
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Golf Pride and Steph Curry's Underrated Golf combined for a limited-edition box set of unique grips.

Steph Curry’s Underrated Golf and Golf Pride Have a Collab You Can Buy

John Schwarb
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Soccer

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Massive Underdog Slovakia Takes Shocking 1-0 Lead Over England on Brilliant Goal

Ryan Phillips
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June 21, 2015; Montreal, Quebec, CAN; General view of match balls before Korea Republic plays against France in the round of sixteen in the FIFA 2015 women's World Cup soccer tournament at Olympic Stadium.

Georgian Billionaire Promises Soccer Team $10 Million Payout After Portugal Upset

Patrick Andres
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Jun 19, 2024; Frisco, Texas, USA; A general view of two soccer balls on the field before the match between FC Dallas and Minnesota United at Toyota Stadium.

Enormous Sinkhole Eats Soccer Field Built Over Limestone Mine in Southern Illinois

Patrick Andres
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Updated Euro 2024 Odds Ahead of Knockout Round (England Set as Slight Favorite)

Reed Wallach
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More Sports

Sep 29, 2023; Arlington, Texas, USA; Las Vegas Aces head coach Becky Hammon yells to her team during the first half against the Dallas Wings during Game 3 of the 2023 WNBA semifinals at College Park Center.

Becky Hammon, Teresa Weatherspoon Recall Being Teammates Ahead of Aces-Sky Game

Patrick Andres
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Aces’ A’ja Wilson Gave Kate Martin the Sweetest Shoutout at Las Vegas Awards Ceremony

Kristen Wong
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A close-up view of the Anaheim Ducks' new jerseys debuting in the 2024-25 season.

Anaheim Ducks Turn Back the Clock With New Logo, Uniforms

Tom Dierberger
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Sep 17, 2018; Los Angeles, CA, USA; Colin Jost (L) and Michael Che at the end of the 70th Emmy Awards at the Microsoft Theater.

Saturday Night Live's Colin Jost Will Cover Olympic Surfing for NBC in Tahiti

Patrick Andres
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