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Georgia coach Kirby Smart celebrates after the winning the SEC championship game against Texas in Atlanta, on Saturday, Dec. 7, 2024. Georgia won 22-19.

Breaking down Georgia's 2025 College Football Playoff outlook

Oct 2, 2024; San Diego, California, USA; Atlanta Braves pitcher Max Fried (54) throws during the first inning of game two in the Wildcard round for the 2024 MLB Playoffs against the San Diego Padres at Petco Park. Mandatory Credit: Denis Poroy-Imagn Images

Yankees' 8-year, $218M Max Fried contract a high-risk, high-reward move after Juan Soto miss

Steelers-Eagles reminds NFL fans of missed 17-game scheduling opportunity

Cincinnati Bengals quarterback Joe Burrow (9) lead his team to a 27-20 victory over Dallas Cowboys for the Monday Night Football match-up at AT&T Stadium in Arlington,Texas on Monday, December 9, 2024.

Joe Burrow's home break-in reported to police by SI Swimsuit model

Team WNBA guard Caitlin Clark drives against Team USA guard Kelsey Plum during the WNBA All-Star Game at Footprint Center in Phoenix on July 20, 2024.

Caitlin Clark 'upset' with U.S. Olympic team snub 'narrative'

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Imane Khelif celebrates her gold medal ceremony during the Paris 2024 Olympic Summer Games on Aug. 9, 2024.

World's 5 most Googled athletes in 2024

This year's global list from the tech giant features a diverse group and there's nary an NFL, NBA, MLB or NHL player on it.

Dec 7, 2024; Indianapolis, IN, USA; Oregon Ducks head coach Dan Lanning celebrates defeating the Penn State Nittany Lions to win the Big Ten Championship in the 2024 Big Ten Championship game at Lucas Oil Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Robert Goddin-Imagn Images

Breaking Down Oregon's 2025 College Football Playoff outlook

How will the Oregon Ducks fare in the 2025 College Football Playoff?

Jun 10, 2024; Uncasville, Connecticut, USA; Indiana Fever guard Caitlin Clark (22) moves the ball against Connecticut Sun guard DiJonai Carrington (21) in the first quarter at Mohegan Sun Arena. Mandatory Credit: David Butler II-Imagn Images

Caitlin Clark says Christine Brennan's eye poke questioning 'was not appropriate'

The USA Today columnist's questioning of DiJonai Carrington on whether she intentionally poked Clark's eye "was not appropriate," according to the Indiana Fever star guard.

Dec 6, 2024; Boise, ID, USA; Boise State Broncos running back Ashton Jeanty (2) during the first half against the UNLV Rebels at Albertsons Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Brian Losness-Imagn Images

Breaking down Boise State's 2025 College Football Playoff outlook

How will Boise State fare in the 2025 College Football Playoff?

Indiana Fever guard Caitlin Clark smiles after becoming the first rookie to achieve a triple-double.

Caitlin Clark gets her flowers, the NBA rumor mill and MLB's winter meetings in today's Roundup

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Jul 21, 2024; Cooperstown, New York, USA; Hall of Famer Ryne Sandberg is introduced during the National Baseball Hall of Fame Induction Ceremony in Cooperstown, NY.

Cubs legend Ryne Sandberg shares sad news about his health

The 65-year-old Hall of Famer had recently completed treatments for prostate cancer prior to Tuesday's announcement.

Sports Media

Nov 18, 2024; Arlington, Texas, USA; ESPN personality and former Philadelphia Eagles center Jason Kelce on set before the game between the Dallas Cowboys and Houston Texans at AT&T Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Kevin Jairaj-Imagn Images

Jason Kelce phone slamming incident investigation closed by Penn State Police

Dec 8, 2024; Chicago, Illinois, USA; Philadelphia 76ers center Joel Embiid (21) warms up before a basketball game against the Chicago Bulls at United Center. Mandatory Credit: Kamil Krzaczynski-Imagn Images

Joel Embiid is 'done', says former NBA player after making LeBron James comparison

Detroit Lions quarterback Jared Goff (16) makes a pass against Green Bay Packers during the second half at Ford Field in Detroit on Thursday, Dec. 5, 2024.

Packers-Lions makes NFL history as most-streamed regular season game

Green Bay Phoenix head coach Doug Gottlieb motions to his team during the first half of the NCAA men's basketball game against the Ohio State Buckeyes at Value City Arena in Columbus on Monday, Nov. 25, 2024. Ohio State won 102-69.

Green Bay is Doug Gottlieb's team, not his therapy outlet

NFL

Nov 17, 2024; New Orleans, Louisiana, USA; Cleveland Browns wide receiver Kadarius Toney (87) rushes against the New Orleans Saints during the first half at Caesars Superdome. Mandatory Credit: Stephen Lew-Imagn Images

Kadarius Toney's NFL career on last legs after being waived by Browns

Dec 1, 2024; Baltimore, Maryland, USA; Philadelphia Eagles head coach Nick Sirianni looks onto the field during the first half against the Baltimore Ravens at M&T Bank Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Tommy Gilligan-Imagn Images

Nick Sirianni's Jalen Hurts, A.J. Brown comments illustrate Eagles' baffling vibes

MNF Week 14: Bengals vs. Cowboys

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Dec 8, 2024; Kansas City, Missouri, USA; Los Angeles Chargers head coach Jim Harbaugh looks on during the first half against the Kansas City Chiefs at GEHA Field at Arrowhead Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Jay Biggerstaff-Imagn Images

Jim Harbaugh quotes Scottish sailor in declaring Chargers' battle cry

NBA

Dec 8, 2024; San Francisco, California, USA; Golden State Warriors guard Stephen Curry (30) shows frustration after being fouled during a game against the Minnesota Timberwolves in the third period at Chase Center. Mandatory Credit: David Gonzales-Imagn Images

Warriors trade talk returns with several players linked for potential deal

Dec 6, 2024; Atlanta, Georgia, USA; Los Angeles Lakers forward LeBron James (23) in action against the Atlanta Hawks in overtime at State Farm Arena. Mandatory Credit: Brett Davis-Imagn Images

NBA expert reveals one way to extend LeBron James' career, but the Lakers cannot 'sustain it'

The deal would have to be the 'right one' but Butler could be leaving Miami soon

Miami Heat are open to trading one of their best players

Nov 1, 2023; Los Angeles, California, USA; Los Angeles Lakers forward LeBron James (23) embraces head coach Tyronn Lue of the LA Clippers after the Lakers won during overtime at Crypto.com Arena. Mandatory Credit: Jonathan Hui-Imagn Images

Clippers coach says LeBron James vouched for him to get Lakers job, but he denied

MLB

Oct 24, 2024; Los Angeles, CA, USA; New York Yankees outfielder Juan Soto (22) speaks to media during workout day at Dodgers Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Kiyoshi Mio-Imagn Images

Yankees' Plan B after losing Juan Soto could be trading for Astros slugger

Sep 24, 2024; Denver, Colorado, USA; St. Louis Cardinals third baseman Nolan Arenado (28) during the first inning against the Colorado Rockies at Coors Field.

The St. Louis Cardinals' non-rebuild just got even stranger

Mar 20, 2023; Miami, Florida, USA; Japan starting pitcher Roki Sasaki (14) delivers a pitch during the first inning against Mexico at LoanDepot Park.

The first MLB team confirmed to contact Roki Sasaki is a shocker

Former New York Yankees outfielder Juan Soto before Game 3 of the 2024 World Series against the Los Angeles Dodgers.

Top 10 largest contracts in professional sports history

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New Met Juan Soto got the bag to move to Queens.

Ramifications of Soto spend, a viral meltdown and an incoming Belichick bomb in today's Roundup

Detroit Lions head coach Dan Campbell looks on at Ford Field in Detroit.

Gambling Dan Campbell, struggling Steph Curry and prayers for Randy Moss in today's Roundup

The Detroit Lions get after Chicago Bears quarterback Caleb Williams.

LeBron is spiraling, Bill Belichick and the NCAA and Week 14 in the NFL in today's Roundup

Oregon quarterback Dillon Gabriel dances to celebrate a touchdown.

Controversial CFB ranks, Stephen A. Smith rumors and the Best Albums of 2024 in today's Roundup