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Say goodbye to Justin Verlander and a generation of greatness

This file photo from Oct. 13, 2011 shows Tigers starting pitcher Justin Verlander delivering a pitch during the eighth inning of Game 5 of the 2011 ALCS against the Rangers at Comerica Park in Detroit.

Baseball's pursuit of durability and greatness had few better examples than Justin Verlander, whose career leaves a lasting mark.

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Egypt's Hamdy Fathy is shown a yellow card by referee Francois Letexier.

FIFA refereeing officer defends officials after World Cup controversies

Pierluigi Collina, FIFA's chief refereeing officer, defended World Cup officials and emphasized they are not under any outside influences.

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Arizona State football Kenny Dillingham watches from the sidelines during his team's game against Texas Tech at Mountain America Stadium.

Inside the dinner that led Arizona State's Kenny Dillingham to turn down Michigan

Michigan was calling Kenny Dillingham, who was at dinner. An offer to become Wolverines coach was formality. How family helped Dillingham stayed home.

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Norway forward Erling Haaland celebrates with teammates after scoring a goal against Brazil during the 2026 World Cup round of 16 at MetLife Stadium in East Rutherford, N.J.

Ranking the four World Cup quarterfinal matches from best to worst

The 2026 World Cup has reached the quarterfinal round, and the four matches will be full of drama. Which are the best ones? We ranked them all.

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Cleveland Browns quarterback Deshaun Watson (4) throws a pass during the first quarter against the Cincinnati Bengals at Huntington Bank Field in Cleveland on Oct. 20, 2024.

Deshaun Watson, Geno Smith, more NFL QBs on hottest seats in 2026

The 2027 NFL Draft is loaded at quarterback, which will put pressure on plenty of QBs to deliver quality performances in 2026.

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BYU coach Kalani Sitake talks with TCU coach Sonny Dykes during before their game at LaVell Edwards Stadium on Nov. 15, 2025 in Provo, Utah.

Who are the best coaches in the Big 12? We ranked all 16 from best to worst

It's no secret who the top five coaches in the Big 12 are, but where does the rest of the pecking order fall, trying to climb up the tiers?

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Nelly Korda hits her tee shot on the second hole during the third round of the KPMG Women's PGA Championship golf tournament.

Nelly Korda chases history at the Evian Championship

Nelly Korda fell short of winning her third straight major of the year at the Women's PGA Championship, but she still has another shot at history.

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Phoenix Mercury forward Alyssa Thomas (25) goes up for a basket against the Indiana Fever on June 24, 2026.

Bad blood, hard fouls and drama: The Fever-Mercury rivalry is real

Tensions between the Indiana Fever and Phoenix Mercury are rising. USA TODAY takes a dive into the rivalries' history.

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Former Cardinals kicker Jay Feely participates in the 2026 AZ Clean Elections primary debate for the 1st Congressional District at Sneaky Big Studios in Scottsdale on June 24, 2026.

NFL kicker’s congressional campaign backed by Roger Goodell, Charles Barkley

NFL kicker Jay Feely is running for Congress. His Trump-endorsed campaign has gotten donations from Roger Goodell, Charles Barkley, Jim Nantz and more.

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