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A Comprehensive Guide to the CFB Transfer Portal: Winners, Losers, and Remaining Questions
Some teams improved, others still need to address their roster, and there are still teams with unanswered questions about their roster.
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Ryan J. Van Dever
The Superstar in Boise: Ashton Jeanty
Many don't know about a secret in Boise, Idaho, in the name of Ashton Jeanty. Have you never heard that name before? Let's unravel this enigma so you…
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Ryan J. Van Dever
Warriors-Timberwolves brawl fallout; Clippers showing slow signs of progression
There was a game-changing scuffle in the NBA last night. Are the Clippers making progress?
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Ryan J. Van Dever
Anthony Edwards is quickly becoming the new face of the NBA; there’s no way around it
Edwards' brilliance may lead the Timberwolves to defeat the Nuggets, but there's a bigger topic in play. Is he going to be the new face of the NBA?
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Ryan J. Van Dever
College Football Playoff field set: Florida State’s denial, Alabama's triumph
The decision to choose Alabama over Florida State was exceedingly challenging at the conclusion of a distinctive college football season, but was it the…
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Ryan J. Van Dever
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College Football Week 14: CFP Scenarios, Conference Championship Previews
With the impending conference championship weekend approaching, we indulge in the CFP scenarios and provide a preview of this weekend's games.
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Ryan J. Van Dever
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5 Key Matchups for Rivalry Week in College Football Week 13
Get ready for the week everyone has been eagerly anticipating - Rivalry Week. Let me show you which games are the most watchable among the many big…
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Ryan J. Van Dever
College Football Week 12 Preview: 5 Key Matchups
While lacking marquee matchups, the Week 12 college football slate still offers compelling games to keep an eye on.
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Ryan J. Van Dever
One Last Thing: Georgia and Michigan are unmatched
Saturday began like none other, which led the day in the extraordinary games to follow
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Ryan J. Van Dever
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NBA In-Season Tournament: Lakers and Pacers punch their tickets to the knockout rounds
We analyze Tuesday's games as the Lakers and Pacers advance to the knockout rounds and preview what's ahead on Friday.
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Ryan J. Van Dever
NBA In-Season Tournament format and polarizing courts explained
The NBA world had mixed opinions on the debut of polarizing courts
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Ryan J. Van Dever
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NFL Trade Deadline Winners and Losers
Bears trade for Montez Sweat? Did the Vikings get their quarterback for a playoff push?
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Ryan J. Van Dever
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