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Lane Kiffin calls out College Football Playoff Committee with social media post

Penn State Nittany Lions cornerback A.J. Harris (4) breaks up a pass Saturday, Dec. 7, 2024, during the Big Ten Championship game at Lucas Oil Stadium in Indianapolis.

When did Penn State and SMU last play in football?

Nov 17, 2024; Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania, USA; Baltimore Ravens quarterback Lamar Jackson (8) runs the ball against Pittsburgh Steelers linebacker Patrick Queen (6) during the first quarter at Acrisure Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Charles LeClaire-Imagn Images

Epic football-watching slate set for Saturday with College Football Playoff, NFL Week 16

Auburn Tigers fans cheer on their team as Auburn Tigers take on Vanderbilt Commodores at Jordan-Hare Stadium in Auburn, Ala., on Saturday, Nov. 2, 2024. Auburn Tigers and Vanderbilt Commodores are tied 7-7 at halftime.

Auburn's ticket price raise an ominous sign for fans in next NIL era

Dec 15, 2024; Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, USA; Pittsburgh Steelers head coach Mike Tomlin on the sidelines against the Philadelphia Eagles at Lincoln Financial Field.

How EA Sports' Madden NFL influenced the Pittsburgh Steelers' special teams strategy

The Latest

Houston Texans vs Kansas City Chiefs: live stream, TV channel, time, how to watch, odds

Catch all the NFL action between the Texans and the Chiefs in Week 16 live on Saturday.

Watch SMU vs Penn State College Football Playoff: live stream, TV channel, time, how to watch, odds

Catch all the action between SMU and Penn State in the first round of the College Football Playoff live on Saturday.

Dec 19, 2024; Phoenix, Arizona, USA; Phoenix Suns guard Bradley Beal (3) against the Indiana Pacers at Footprint Center. Mandatory Credit: Mark J. Rebilas-Imagn Images

Bradley Beal reveals how he deals with NBA trade rumors

Phoenix Suns star Bradley reveals how he navigates through NBA trade rumors at this point in his career.

Aug 6, 2024; Paris, France; Dwyane Wade looks on at halftime between France and Canada in a men’s basketball quarterfinal game during the Paris 2024 Olympic Summer Games at Accor Arena. Mandatory Credit: Kyle Terada-Imagn Images

"Bring Bronny up...": Dwyane Wade gives a brutal reality check to LA Lakers' championship hopes

Former NBA star Dwyane Wade explains why he wants to see LeBron James and Bronny James play together amid Los Angeles Lakers' struggles.

Curt Cignetti’s pregame smack talk doesn't age well after Hoosiers ugly loss

The Indiana head coach was full of confidence before his team's matchup with Notre Dame. However, the Hoosiers didn't back up the words of their head coach.

Shane Gillis gives Nick Saban hilarious nickname on College GameDay (VIDEO)

Legendary coach Nick Saban and comedian Shane Gillis traded a few blows during ESPN's College GameDay broadcast. However, Gillis may have landed the line of the night.

Sports Media

The late, great Los Angeles Lakers forward Kobe Bryant smiles during a game against the Houston Rockets on Dec. 12, 2015.

Hall of Fame calls longtime Cubs broadcaster

Jul 25, 2024; Nice, France; Mallory Swanson of United States celebrates scoring a goal with Sophia Smith against Zambia in a women's Group B match during the Paris 2024 Olympic Summer Games at Allianz Riviera. Mandatory Credit: Raquel Cunha/Reuters via Imagn Images

Is Netflix's Women's World Cup rights deal a good thing for American soccer?

Kirby Smart accidentally calls Indiana the name of a hated rival on College GameDay

NFL

Penn State Nittany Lions tight end Tyler Warren runs for a gain against the Oregon Ducks on Dec. 7, 2024.

Best football bet to make Friday, Saturday and Sunday

Myles Garrett's frustrations lead to unnerving future with Browns

Nov 23, 2024; Laramie, Wyoming, USA; Boise State Broncos running back Ashton Jeanty (2) runs against the Wyoming Cowboys during the first quarter at Jonah Field at War Memorial Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Troy Babbitt-Imagn Images

NFL Mock Draft Consensus 2.0: Ashton Jeanty stock rising

Sports marketing magnate dies; his invention of the PSL transcended Charlotte scene

NBA

LeBron James recalls first person to ever receive his autograph

Sep 11, 2024; Indianapolis, Indiana, USA; Las Vegas Aces center A'ja Wilson (22) blocks Indiana Fever guard Caitlin Clark (22) on Wednesday, Sept. 11, 2024, during a game between the Indiana Fever and the Las Vegas Aces at Gainbridge Fieldhouse in Indianapolis. The Aces defeated the Fever, 86-75. Mandatory Credit: Grace Smith

Former veteran uses NBA analogy to settle Caitlin Clark vs. A'ja Wilson debate

Dec 19, 2024; Phoenix, Arizona, USA; Phoenix Suns forward Kevin Durant (35) reacts after a play during the second quarter against the Indiana Pacers at Footprint Center. Mandatory Credit: Mark J. Rebilas-Imagn Images

"I can't...": Kevin Durant on Suns' embarrassing loss vs. Pacers

Dec 19, 2024; San Antonio, Texas, USA; Atlanta Hawks forward De'Andre Hunter (12) dunks over San Antonio Spurs center Victor Wembanyama (1) in the second half at Frost Bank Center. Mandatory Credit: Daniel Dunn-Imagn Images

Fans go crazy after Victor Wembanyama gets posterized

MLB

Arenado doesn't like where the Astros seem to be heading

Nolan Arenado doesn't want to play in Houston, may start a troubling trend for Astros

May 10, 2022; Anaheim, California, USA; Los Angeles Angels designated hitter Shohei Ohtani (17) is presented the MLB most valuable player trophy by owner Arte Moreno at Angel Stadium.

Former Angels broadcaster who applied for GM job really wanted to trade Shohei Ohtani

Dec 12, 2024; Flushing, NY, USA; New York Mets right fielder Juan Soto poses for photos during his introductory press conference at Citi Field.

Signing Juan Soto is already paying huge dividends for Mets

Chicago Cubs center fielder Cody Bellinger celebrates in the dugout after hitting a solo home run during a 2023 game against the Cincinnati Reds at Great American Ball Park.

Cody Bellinger gets his escape from the unfriendly confines of Wrigley Field

Roundup

Cleveland Browns wide receiver Jerry Jeudy.

Johnson-Jeudy-Madden, Kaidon Salter and Week 16 in the NFL in today's Roundup

Falcons quarterback Michael Penix Jr. warms up before a game against the Minnesota Vikings.

Penix time in ATL, Dame Time with Adidas and Mike Vrabel time in the NFL in today's Roundup

Falcons quarterback Kirk Cousins throws the ball against the Las Vegas Raiders.

Monday night mayhem, Josh Allen and the Bills and MLB's pitching problem in today's Roundup

Detroit Lions head coach Dan Campbell reacts after the Bills score a touchdown.