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Wed Sep 24 2025

These 10 players should be evaluated as NFL trade deadline nears

New York Giants quarterback Russell Wilson (3) is pressured by Dallas Cowboys defensive tackle Osa Odighizuwa (97) and defensive tackle Kenny Clark (95) at AT&T Stadium.

It's never too early to think about the NFL's trade deadline, which is in November. Here are 10 players to watch, including QB Russell Wilson.

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Francisco Alvarez celebrates his home run against the Cubs on Tuesday.

Latest MLB playoff bracket updates: Who's in, who's out?

MLB playoff races are going down to the final days of the season.

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Syracuse football coach Fran Brown stands on the sideline during this team's game against Tennessee at Mercedes-Benz Stadium.

Why second-year Syracuse coach will be hottest coaching target in SEC

After an impressive start to his Syracuse football rebuild, Fran Brown will be biggest name in 2026 college football hiring cycle.

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Los Angeles Dodgers pitcher Shohei Ohtani pitches in the first inning against the Arizona Diamondbacks at Chase Field.

Ohtani ready for postseason, but Dodgers' bullpen ... not so much

After their latest bullpen meltdown, the Dodgers can solace knowing that Shohei Ohtani could be baseball's most valuable weapon in the postseason.

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Steve Spurrier waves to the crowd before a 2016 game at The Swamp. As a coach, Spurrier ignited a rivalry with Tennessee, but he now supports the Vols — so long as they're not playing Florida, South Carolina or Duke. The Florida-Tennessee rivalry will recede in the SEC's new schedule format.

Steve Spurrier sounds off on SEC dropping Florida-Tennessee rivalry

Steve Spurrier ignited the Florida-Tennessee rivalry, but he can find a silver lining to it falling off the annual SEC schedule.

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Sep 21, 2025; East Rutherford, New Jersey, USA; New York Giants quarterback Jaxson Dart (6) reacts in the second quarter against the Kansas City Chiefs at MetLife Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Vincent Carchietta-Imagn Images

This young NFL QB was just named the starter. The road ahead is brutal

The Giants made the inevitable decision to start rookie quarterback Jaxson Dart. However, this could be a rough ride for Dart.

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Alabama football coach Kalen DeBoer paces the sidelines during his team's game against Louisiana-Monroe at Saban Field at Bryant-Denny Stadium.

Week 5 pressure points focused on Kalen DeBoer, Oregon, Penn State

Week 5 of the college football season is packed with significant games with big consequences. A look at the teams, players and coaches under pressure.

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Jan 19, 2025; Atlanta, GA, USA; The Olympic rings flag at Centennial Park. Mandatory Credit: Kirby Lee-Imagn Images

IOC panel excludes researchers who don't support transgender bans

Six prominent researchers whose work cast doubt on transgender bans say they are not part of IOC panel determining Olympic participation policy.

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Mercury forward Alyssa Thomas (25) holds the ball as Minnesota Lynx forward Alanna Smith (8) attempts to steal it.

Mercury's big comeback, Fever's bench lead WNBA winners and losers

Both WNBA semifinal series are tied 1-1 and headed to Phoenix and Indianapolis for Game 3 on Friday.

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USA TODAY Sports has crafted a hardcover children's book previewing the Milan and Cortina Winter Games. It is called "Chasing Gold: A Kid's Guide to the 2026 Winter Olympics."

The perfect gift: USA TODAY's kid's guide to the 2026 Winter Olympics

"Chasing Gold: A Kid's Guide to the 2026 Winter Olympics" from USA TODAY will transform screen time into story time with this colorful hardcover book.

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