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Who's next 1st-time college football champ?

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10 schools in line to be the next first-time college football national champion

Oregon tight end Jamari Johnson (9) celebrates a touchdown against Indiana with teammate Kenyon Sadiq during the College Football Playoff semifinals in the 2026 Peach Bowl at Mercedes-Benz Stadium in Atlanta.

Indiana became the first school in almost 30 years to become a first-time winner of a college football national championship. Who will be next?

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SUN VALLEY, CALIFORNIA - MAY 21: (EDITORS NOTE: A special effects camera filter was used for this image.) Alpine skier Mikaela Shiffrin of the United States poses for a photo during a Team USA Photo Shoot at Sunset Glenoaks Studios on May 21, 2025 in Sun Valley, California. (Photo by Harry How/Getty Images)

Mikaela Shiffrin opens up about how she feels going into 2026 Olympics

The Olympics mean everything to the general public, but they are but a piece of Mikaela Shiffrin's considerable legacy. She's learning to square that.

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KNOXVILLE, TENNESSEE - NOVEMBER 29: Joey Aguilar #6 of the Tennessee Volunteers and Diego Pavia #2 of the Vanderbilt Commodores interact after their game at Neyland Stadium on November 29, 2025 in Knoxville, Tennessee. (Photo by Johnnie Izquierdo/Getty Images)

Diego Pavia comes up short at Senior Bowl measurements

Vanderbilt listed star QB Diego Pavia at 6-foot. The Heisman Trophy runner-up didn't measure up at Senior Bowl.

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Georgia head coach Kirby Smart looks toward the field during the Sugar Bowl and College Football Playoff quarterfinals at Caesars Superdome in New Orleans, La., on Thursday, Jan. 1, 2026.

Kirby Smart won't change his ways at Georgia. Is that genius or stubborn?

Kirby Smart takes pride in not using the transfer portal much to build Georgia football. How's that working out?

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Illinois guard Keaton Wagler (23) dribbles past Purdue center Daniel Jacobsen (12) during their game at Mackey Arena.

Bracketology: Big Ten dominates men's tournament field projection

Less than seven weeks before Selection Sunday, the NCAA men's tournament field is coming into place in this week's bracketology.

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SEATTLE, WASHINGTON - JANUARY 25: Cooper Kupp #10 of the Seattle Seahawks runs through Quentin Lake #37 and Kamren Kinchens #26 of the Los Angeles Rams for a third quarter touchdown in the NFC Championship game at Lumen Field on January 25, 2026 in Seattle, Washington. (Photo by Steph Chambers/Getty Images)

Cooper Kupp tips cap to 'script writers' after win vs. former team

Cooper Kupp wasn't able to fully revel in the thrill of another Super Bowl trip with his new team given that it came at the expense of his former one.

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Milwaukee Bucks forward Giannis Antetokounmpo runs back on defense against the Golden State Warriors during the second quarter at Chase Center.

Could NBA trade deadline be a bust? Why it might depend on Giannis

The the entire market is awaiting to see what happens with Antetokounmpo, the two-time Most Valuable Player and biggest chip on the board.

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Oklahoma Sooners guard Aaliyah Chavez (2) celebrates after making a 3-pointer during an NCAA women's basketball game between the University of Oklahoma Sooners (OU) and the LSU Tigers at Lloyd Noble Center in Norman, Okla., Sunday, Jan. 18, 2026.

Oklahoma freshman might be women's basketball's next superstar

After an upset win over South Carolina, Aaliyah Chavez looks like the next star in women's basketball. She has the keys to Oklahoma's success.

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St. Louis' Robbie Avila tries to move through the Bradley defense during their exhibition game Thursday, Oct. 23, 2025 at Carver Arena.

Mid-major power rankings: Gonzaga, Saint Louis lead the way

Here's a look at the top 10 mid-major teams thus far in the 2025-26 men's college basketball season, led by Gonzaga and Saint Louis

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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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