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SEC and Big Ten powers lead the way on signing day as prospects finalize their college selections - The Associated Press

Georgia, Texas, Alabama, Oregon and Ohio State are bringing in the nation's top recruiting class as high school prospects across the country finalize their college plans. The identity of the No. 1 class according to composite rankings of recruiting sites comp…

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Creighton stuns Hunter Dickinson, No. 1 Kansas in dominant 13-point win - Yahoo Sports

Kansas trailed the entire way on Wednesday night en route to its first loss of the season.

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Report: Trevor Lawrence will undergo shoulder surgery - NBC Sports

Already on injured reserve with a concussion, Trevor Lawrence's season likely was finished anyway.

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Ravens suspend Diontae Johnson, saying he refused to play vs. Eagles - The Washington Post

The Ravens, who have a bye this week, announced Johnson’s one-game suspension for conduct detrimental to the team in a statement Wednesday.

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Lucas: Alabama Rapid Reactions - UNC Athletics

Quick takeaways from the ACC-SEC Challenge.

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NFL takes another big step toward legalizing marijuana use by players - NBC Sports

A player won't be positive unless his THC concentration is 350 ng/ml or higher.

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Makhachev, Dvalishvili to defend titles at UFC 311 - ESPN

Two titles will be on the line at UFC 311, where lightweight champion Islam Makhachev will face Arman Tsarukyan, and bantamweight champion Merab Dvalishvili will face Umar Nurmagomedov at Intuit Dome on Jan. 18.

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Phil Knight spares no NIL deal in thirst for Oregon national title: 'He's gonna help me make my shoe' - CBS Sports

Most people assume the Nike cofounder's involvement in Oregon's recruiting operation, but the level of specificity uncovered Wednesday is noteworthy

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Caleb Williams not happy about Bears’ changes but vows to “keep going” - NBC Sports

Caleb Williams transferred from Oklahoma to USC, following Lincoln Riley after his freshman college season.

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Jewell Loyd requests trade from Seattle Storm - Chicago Sun-Times

Loyd was at the center of the Storm's investigation into its coaching staff, a source close to the situation told the Sun-Times. Her future in Seattle was contingent upon a belief that relationships within the organization could be mended.

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Oregon Ducks reveal uniforms for Big Ten Championship game vs. Penn State - OregonLive

A new combo for the Ducks against the Nittany Lions.

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Seahawks coach Mike Macdonald welcomes baby boy; praises wife in heartfelt announcement - KOMO News

Seahawks Head Coach Mike Macdonald announced Wednesday that his son, Jack David Macdonald, was born Tuesday evening.

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Aaron Rodgers: "Ridiculous" to think Jets future hinges on next five games - NBC Sports

The Jets have five games left.

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Arsenal vs Manchester United player ratings - Leaders star as Gunners grind out huge win - NBC Sports

A couple of leaders came up big in huge moments for Arsenal as they beat Manchester United.

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Texans LB Al-Shaair's 3-game ban upheld by NFL - ESPN

The NFL upheld the three-game suspension for Texans linebacker Azeez Al-Shaair following his hit to the head of Jaguars quarterback Trevor Lawrence.

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MLB Insider Hypes Up Yankees’ Chances of Landing Juan Soto With Decision Looming - Sports Illustrated

Jon Heyman thinks the Yankees have a great shot to re-sign Soto.

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Safety Micah Hyde rejoins the Buffalo Bills after being signed to practice squad - The Associated Press

Safety Micah Hyde has rejoined the Buffalo Bills by signing to the practice squad in a late-season move that brings experience, stability, leadership and familiarity with the defensive scheme to the five-time defending AFC East champions. Coach Sean McDermott…

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Player Ratings: Athletic Bilbao 2 - 1 Real Madrid; 2024 La Liga - Managing Madrid

Atletic Bilbao were the better team and deserved their victory.

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Sounders FC Announces Roster Decisions to Conclude 2024 Season - SoundersFC.com

Sounders FC’s 2025 roster begins to take shape, as options are exercised on several players, with 22 members of the 2024 side returning for next season; End-of-season press conference slated for Tuesday, December 10 at the Providence Swedish Performance Cente…

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BYU football: Here are some takeaways from the Cougars' 2025 football signing class - Deseret News

BYU coaches try to keep recruiting focus on high school prospects even as transfer portal becomes more and more prevalent in college football

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U.S. Roster Named For 4 Nations Face-Off - Team USA Hockey

Group Includes 23 Players; Event Set for Feb. 12-20 in Montreal and Boston

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Livestream: Bryce Underwood, Elijah Dotson sign on Michigan football 2025 recruiting class - Detroit Free Press

Watch the livestream as QB Bryce Underwood and S Elijah Dotson, the top-2 players in the state, sign agreements for Michigan football 2025 class.

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Mike McCarthy Disagrees With Dak Prescott's Claims About Coach's Influence on Cowboys - Sports Illustrated

McCarthy thinks he has plenty of influence over his team.

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Kirk Cousins ready for some familiar feelings and unfamiliar feelings in his return to Minnesota - NBC Sports

On Sunday, Kirk Cousins returns to Minnesota for the first time as the Falcons quarterback.

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Sweden roster for 4 Nations Face-Off includes 3 players from Wild - NHL.com

Eriksson Ek, Brodin, Gustavsson among those added; Bratt, Markstrom of Devils named

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MLB rumors: Yankees eye ace, Plan B if they lose Juan Soto, Phillies talk trade option for Alec Bohm - CBS Sports

Here are your hot stove rumors for Wednesday, Dec. 4

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LPGA and USGA update gender policies, impacting some transgender golfers - CNN

Two golf governing bodies – the LPGA and the USGA – announced new guidelines Wednesday requiring golfers to be female at birth or to have transitioned pre-puberty to be eligible to compete in women’s events. Both policies will take effect in 2025.

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On Early Signing Day, Texas has the No. 1 recruiting class in the 247Sports Composite team rankings - Burnt Orange Nation

The addition of MIchael Terry put the Longhorns over the top. But can they hold the top position?

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Bills at Rams: First look at Week 14 injury lists - Buffalo Rumblings

Everyone at One Bills Drive practiced in some capacity to start the week.

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NFL Anytime Touchdown Scorer Picks: Week 14 Player To Watch - The Action Network

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Roster Moves: Jaguars Claim WR Josh Reynolds Off Waivers, Place QB Trevor Lawrence on Reserve/Injured List - jaguars.com

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Sources: 4-star QB Iamaleava flips to Arkansas - ESPN

Four-star quarterback prospect Madden Iamaleava, younger brother of Tennessee signal-caller Nico Iamaleava, flipped his pledge from UCLA to Arkansas on Wednesday, sources told ESPN.

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Cam Ward blasts College Football Playoff committee, takes shot at SEC - On3.com

Miami quarterback Cam Ward blasted the College Football Playoff committee and took at shot at the SEC at the same time.

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Week 14 Injury Report (Browns) - Steelers.com

A look at player injuries and practice participation for Week 14

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Dan Mullen tackles Alabama vs. Miami CFP debate - Saturday Down South

Dan Mullen had a unique perspective on the whole Alabama-Miami Playoff question.

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4-star offensive lineman Jaylen Gilchrist signs with Maryland football - Testudo Times

Gilchrist is the Terps’ highest-rated 2025 recruit, according to the 247Sports Composite.

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NFL Fantasy 2024 Start 'Em, Sit 'Em: Quarterbacks for Week 14 - NFL.com

Will Sam Darnold put up another fruitful performance against the Falcons? Check out all of Michael F. Florio's QB starts and sits for Week 14 of the NFL fantasy football season.

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Chiefs Announce Terrible Injury News on Rookie as Playoffs Approach - KC Kingdom

Chiefs head coach Andy Reid told reporters on Wednesday that the team placed Spencer Shrader on injured reserve.

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Week 14 Wednesday Injury Report: Jadeveon Clowney out - Panthers.com

The veteran outside linebacker did not participate Wednesday, as the team prepared for Sunday's game at Philadelphia.

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QB Lock to make second straight start for Giants - ESPN

New York Giants quarterback Drew Lock will start his second straight game Sunday against the visiting New Orleans Saints, coach Brian Daboll announced Wednesday.

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Michigan-Ohio State was the second-most watched college football game in 2024 - Maize n Brew

More than 12 million people tuned in to watch Michigan beat Ohio State last weekend, per Fox Sports. It was the second-most viewed college football game of the season:

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Odds of chronic traumatic encephalopathy for male ice hockey players increase by 34% with each year played, study finds - Medical Xpress

The largest study ever of 77 deceased male ice hockey players by the Boston University CTE Center found that the odds of having chronic traumatic encephalopathy (CTE) increased by 34% each year played, and 18 of 19 National Hockey League players had CTE. Thes…

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Speaking from experience, Vicente Luque predicts Shavkat Rakhmonov vs. Ian Machado Garry - MMA Junkie

Vicente Luque has some training insight into Shavkat Rakhmonov and Ian Machado Garry before they clash at UFC 310.

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Bills QB Josh Allen named AFC Offensive Player of the Week | Week 13 2024 - BuffaloBills.com

Josh Allen became the first quarterback in NFL history with a passing, rushing and receiving TD in a single game

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Marcus Freeman among odds on favorites for the Chicago Bears head coaching job - Slap the Sign

The Notre Dame football team could have a fight on their hands for Marcus Freeman.

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FIFA urged not to give 2034 World Cup to Saudi Arabia in report alleging abuses of migrant labor - The Associated Press

FIFA has been urged not to give Saudi Arabia the 2034 World Cup hosting rights next week without binding commitments to protect migrant labor working on massive projects in the kingdom. Human Rights Watch details alleged abuses after speaking to more than 150…

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Why Justin Tucker is missing kicks this year, explained by a special teams coach - SB Nation

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Dodgers 2025 estimated payroll after signing Blake Snell & Tommy Edman - True Blue LA

Now that Blake Snell and Tommy Edman have signed, here’s a look at the Dodgers estimated payroll for 2025. They are projected to be in the top tier of competitive balance tax again, and figure to pay the luxury tax every year through at least 2027.

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A Steelers Win Over Browns Would Mean Much More Than Revenge For Division Hopes - Steelers Depot

The Pittsburgh Steelers’ game on Sunday against the Cleveland Browns isn’t a must-win—but it might as well be. While they are favored to win, anything can happen, especially in the division. In multiple ways, if they slip up and lose to the Browns, they compl…

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5 keys to Packers beating Lions in Week 14 - Packers Wire

Five keys to the Packers beating the Lions at Ford Field in Week 14.

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‘Why do we want to bastardize our game?’: MLB players and managers join criticism of Golden At-Bat proposal - CNN

Various figures from around the MLB have criticized commissioner Rob Manfred’s suggestion of a Golden At-Bat rule, which would allow managers to send anyone they like to the plate once per game.

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2024 NFL playoff picture: Projecting the 14-team bracket; Ravens, Steelers to square off in wild-card round? - CBS Sports

Also, a look at every team's chances of getting in the postseason