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Chris Spatola was a beloved broadcaster

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Chris Spatola was more than a broadcaster. He was 'a total badass'

SiriusXM host Chris Spatola speaks during the NCAA final Four radio broadcast on radio row at the Minneapolis Convention Center on April 5, 2019 in Minneapolis, Minnesota.

The college basketball world mourns Chris Spatola, whose humility, military service and friendship left a lasting impact.

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Sep 20, 2026; Atlanta, Georgia, USA; Atlanta Falcons quarterback Michael Penix Jr. (9) looks on during the second quarter against the Carolina Panthers at Mercedes-Benz Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Brett Davis-Imagn Images

NFL's biggest mess is headed to prime time. Can a QB fix it?

The Falcons have been a mess through an 0-2 start, posting the league's worst point differential. Can Michael Penix Jr. salvage the season?

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Texas running back Raleek Brown (0) reacts to a play during the second half against Ohio State at Darrell K Royal-Texas Memorial Stadium.

Texas-Tennessee headlines picks for Top 25 games in Week 4

The first massive weekend of the college football comes in Week 4 with six games matching ranked opponent. Who will win? Our experts offer their picks

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Dak Prescott of the Dallas Cowboys and Lamar Jackson of the Baltimore Ravens

NFL Week 2 picks: Do Cowboys or Ravens win league's first visit to Rio?

USA TODAY Sports' NFL experts weigh in with their Week 3 selections, navigating a league set to start several backup quarterbacks and make its debut in Rio de Janeiro.

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Washington Commanders quarterback Jayden Daniels (5) leaves the game with an apparent injury to his left arm during the second half against the Dallas Cowboys at AT&T Stadium in Arlington, Texas on Sept. 20, 2026.

Best fantasy football advice for Week 3, QBs to trust after injuries

Caleb Williams, Jayden Daniels and Jaxson Dart were hurt in Week 2. Here's how fantasy football managers can replace them and other advice for Week 3.

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Aug 24, 2026; Minneapolis, Minnesota, USA; Minnesota Lynx forward Napheesa Collier (24) guard Kayla McBride (21), guard Olivia Miles (5), forward Nia Coffey (12), and forward Natasha Howard (1) sit on the bench against the Golden State Valkyries in the second half at Target Center. Mandatory Credit: Jesse Johnson-Imagn Images

The No. 1 seed can't hide what's happening to the Lynx right now | Opinion

The Lynx's defensive woes are concerning. Will it be enough to win them a WNBA title?

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AUSTIN, TEXAS - NOVEMBER 28: Arch Manning #16 of the Texas Longhorns walks off the field after beating the Texas A&M Aggies 27-17 at Darrell K Royal-Texas Memorial Stadium on November 28, 2025 in Austin, Texas. (Photo by Alex Slitz/Getty Images)

Why Arch Manning never seriously considered Tennessee

Arch Manning makes his first trip to Tennessee, reviving questions about why Peyton Manning's alma mater never became a serious option.

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The Chargers' Jim Harbaugh is off to the first 0-2 start of his coaching career. (Photo by Harry How/Getty Images)

Ranking eight 0-2 NFL teams by playoff chances

Since the NFL playoff field expanded in 2020, just 16 percent of teams that started 0-2 have made the playoffs, a worrying trend for these eight clubs.

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