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2025 NHL trade deadline perfect fits: Proposals for Brock Nelson, Ryan O'Reilly and more

It's an unusual year for midseason trades in the NHL. Let's pick some ideal destinations for names still on the board.

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Super Bowl quiz: How much do you know about the NFL's big game?

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Do NHL players care about the 4 Nations Face-Off? Here's what they said

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SEC roster shuffle reset: Who's rising and falling after the winter portal window?

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U.S. Soccer and MLS trial nears end as league and federation defend $500M NASL lawsuit

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Weekend NHL rankings: Huge cap news, more blockbuster trades and oh yeah, games

Off-ice moves continue to shake up the NHL with a second straight Friday blockbuster and an upcoming rise to the salary cap.

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College softball preseason top 25: Texas, Florida lead the pack. Where is Oklahoma?

The SEC sent all 13 teams to the NCAA Tournament in 2024 and now adds national powers Oklahoma and Texas.

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Jhon Duran is an MLS triumph, not just soccer's hottest topic and an $80M man

From MLS to Saudi-league millions took Duran less than two years.

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Nashville Predators are No. 8 in 2025 NHL prospect pool rankings

With nine first-rounders, Nashville has a strong pool even if it doesn't have a big-name prospect.

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Settlement reached in Tennessee suit against NCAA regarding NIL recruiting inducements

Terms of the agreement were not released and will not impact the ongoing House settlement.

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NHL Power Rankings: The race at the top gets tighter, Senators make a charge

The Capitals are holding on to the No. 1 spot despite an average week but it's getting crowded at the top of the rankings.

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NHL trade board 5.0: Where the market stands after the Rantanen blockbuster

The tremors from the Mikko Rantanen blockbuster were still echoing around the league when another bomb dropped in Vancouver this week.

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MLS Moves I Like: Berhalter's first big swing, two USMNT players make a switch

The MLS season is weeks away, but there is no shortage of transfer activity

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What I'm hearing: NFL insiders skeptical there's a franchise-caliber QB available in draft

Multiple NFL executives said they wouldn’t rank any of this year's QB prospects ahead of the six QBs selected in the first round last year.

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Nashville group submits bid for WNBA expansion team 'Tennessee Summitt'

News of the Nashville bid comes in the midst of a growth period in the WNBA, which intends to expand to 16 teams by 2028.

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MLS, Liga MX announce Leagues Cup overhaul: How new tournament will work

The revamp comes after the 2024 Leagues Cup dipped in popularity following a successful launch in 2023.

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Weighing in on unsolved mysteries of the 2025 NFL Draft, plus Saints coaching candidates

Inside: We’re looking at the Saints’ coaching prospects, considering NFL Draft questions and pondering our first pair of Super Bowl prop bets. Plus, Dianna has a note on Myles Garrett trade rumors. This article is from Scoop City, The Athletic’s daily NFL newsletter. Sign up here to receive it directly in your inbox. Questions for mysterious 2025 NFL draft The Titans are on the clock, with the NFL Draft’s first round set for April 24 at Lambeau Field in Green Bay. Roger Goodell will be there, and Colorado’s Heisman-winning CB/WR Travis Hunter and Penn...

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MLS to introduce Sunday Night Soccer for 2025 and will go head-to-head with the NFL

Major League Soccer will debut a new Sunday night primetime matchup in 2025 as part of the league’s push to expand its coverage. This year will mark the 30th anniversary of the league’s launch and there’s no broadcast strategy that’s more bold than one that goes head-to-head with the National Football League. MLS will introduce Sunday Night Soccer this season, a featured game of the week on Sunday evenings with “enhanced production and dedicated studio programming,” according to a league press release. The most compelling matchups, per the release, will air throughout the regular...

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How does a franchise icon move on? Inside Steven Stamkos’ tough transition to Nashville

Stamkos is "starting to look like the Stammer of old" as he and the Predators come out of an early slump after an offseason of change.

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NHL Player Cards: Central Division

Welcome to our NHL player cards page where you will find interactive player cards for each skater in the Central Division.

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NHL fan predictions survey: Make your picks for 2024-25 Stanley Cup winner, runner-up and more

Who is your pick to win the Stanley Cup? Which players will take home the major individual trophies? Share your opinions in our fan survey.

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MLS announces all 30 teams will compete in revamped North American cup competitions in 2025

The Open Cup is undergoing changes for 2025 and 2026 but the long-term future of the tournament remains unclear.

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2025 NFL Mock Draft: How many QBs in Rounds 1-2? Could Abdul Carter be Titans’ top pick?

Where Shedeur Sanders and Cam Ward land will dictate how much of Round 1 plays out in April.

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College baseball preseason top 25: Why Texas A&M, Arkansas, UVA lead the pack in our rankings

Five of the top six teams come from the SEC, including the defending national champions, the Tennessee Volunteers, at No. 5.

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Weekend NHL rankings: The Mikko Rantanen blockbuster shakes up the league

The Hurricanes and Avalanche shook up the hockey world on Friday — and the top five as well.

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