As Seattle salutes the 50 greatest Mariners, these funny 50 won’t make the cut

Pretty sharp, and yet somehow the Tigers lost all four of those games. That’s how it goes in the postseason, and it’s always ...
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U.S. Senate is debating NIL and transfer portal. And awarding Missouri the 1960 national title

Navy quarterback Hal Spooner is swarmed by Missouri defenders as he lets go of a football during the 1961 Orange Bowl. AP ...
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The NHL fan experience is changing: 20,000 fans weigh in on streaming, radio and more

Illustration by Will Tullos / The Athletic; photos by Andy Devlin and Ethan Miller / Getty Images Ten years ago, only one NHL ...
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Panthers stock report: Haynes King looks like a QB who will be on a 53-man roster

The Panthers surround Haynes King after the undrafted rookie quarterback scored the game-winning touchdown as time expired Thursday night. Nick Cammett / Getty Images CANTON, Ohio — It wasn’t ...
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Caleb Williams enters rare air for Bears QBs. How high can he climb?

Caleb Williams landed in Tier 2 of Mike Sando's Quarterback Tiers this year, a first for a Bears quarterback. Kamil Krzaczynski / Imagn Images What a strange week this had to be for Chicago Bears fans ...
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Alex Eala’s tennis phenomenon is growing and changing the sport — everywhere she goes

Alex Eala's impact on tennis is following her around the globe. Julian Avram / Icon Sportswire via Getty Images TORONTO — As Alex Eala began her post-match interview Wednesday night at the Canadian ...
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England striker Toney charged with assault after alleged London nightclub incident

Toney, 30, plays for Al Ahli in the Saudi Pro League. Richard Pelham/Getty Images England international Ivan Toney has been charged with assault after an incident at a Soho nightclub last December.