James Franklin, Bill Belichick and LeBron's best dunk ever in today's Roundup

Penn State Nittany Lions head coach James Franklin before the Fiesta Bowl.
Penn State Nittany Lions head coach James Franklin before the Fiesta Bowl. / Mark J. Rebilas-Imagn Images
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It's officially playoff football eve with five straight days of postseason pigskin (college and NFL) set to kick off tomorrow...Until then, let's go...James Franklin's comments on Notre Dame and uniformity are little more than a pipe dream...James Franklin or Marcus Freeman will make history on Thursday...College Football Playoff 2025: Previewing both semifinal matchups in Cotton, Orange Bowls...Bill Belichick has 'multiple' teams inquiring about return to NFL...Tom Brady recruiting Bill Belichick to coach Raiders in ‘recent’ conversation...LeBron James makes a case for best career dunk at age 40...LeBron James' wild dunk did not impress Charles Barkley as he continues to criticize the Lakers...Raiders head coaching candidates: Who'll replace Antonio Pierce?...Eagles legend takes a shot at 'overrated' Jordan Love ahead of Packers meeting...The Bears will have to pivot away from this head coaching candidate...The Milwaukee Bucks reportedly plan to follow Bradley Beal path for veteran star...Tyler Van Dyke's transfer to SMU makes little sense for Mustangs or quarterback...Dick Vitale shares 'emotional' cancer update on social media...The NHL announced two outdoor games and they are not where you'd expect them to be...Rams, Chargers players address Southern California wildfires in social media posts...Jerry Jones' addiction to the spotlight could cost the Cowboys in 2025...Mick Cronin calls UCLA players 'soft' and 'delusional' after Michigan loss...

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