These NBA teams are more pretenders than contenders

Philadelphia and Milwaukee were both expected to challenge Boston, but instead of dominating an underwhelming conference, they're bringing up the rear.

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College football games, Week 10: Playoff race kicks into high gear with more teams contending than ever before

An estimated 45-50 teams are still in the hunt for a CFP spot in the expanded field as the calendar turns to November

Sports - CBS Sports - November 1

NFL contenders and pretenders: Sorting which current playoff teams are legitimate threats to win Super Bowl

Which NFL teams are the real deal and which are frauds at the halfway point

Sports - CBS Sports - November 7

12-team playoff is already BROKEN + Heisman contenders & pretenders | College Football Power Hour

Caroline Fenton & Jason Fitz react to the second edition of the 2024 College Football Playoff Rankings, discuss Heisman pretenders vs. contenders and preview the biggest matchups of Week 12.

Sports - Yahoo Sports - November 13

The Warriors' hot start, trouble in Milwaukee and the biggest questions for NBA contenders

Our insiders answer one big question surrounding the league's top contenders, including what's at stake for high-profile teams.

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Trick or treat: Which of the NFL's division leaders on Halloween are contenders vs. pretenders?

Making the call on clubs with sterling records

Sports - CBS Sports - October 31

Lionel Messi’s Miami compensation is more than entire payroll of 22 MLS teams

Argentinian was paid $12m in base salary Inter Miami had highest payroll in league Inter Miami’s Lionel Messi earned more than the entire payrolls of 22 other Major League Soccer teams, and ...

World - The Guardian - October 24

NFL in-season trades on the rise: Why teams are making more impactful pre-deadline moves than ever before

In-season wheeling and dealing has really ramped up in 2024

Sports - CBS Sports - October 30

2024 NFL trade deadline: Latest rumblings from around the league as teams are more active than ever before

What I'm hearing ahead of Tuesday's deadline

Sports - CBS Sports - November 5

Saints' Derek Carr has now lost to more teams than any other QB in NFL history

Sunday's Saints loss to the Panthers was the first of Carr's career to Carolina. He's now a loss to the Raiders away from losing to every NFL team.

Sports - Yahoo Sports - November 3

Ukraine's drone teams are operating more like tech startups than military units

World - Yahoo News - November 4

This NFL team scored more times on Cowboys' home field than Dallas has in five winless games at AT&T Stadium

It's been a bad year for Dallas, especially on its home field

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Celtics' Joe Mazzulla wants to bring fighting back to NBA: 'What's more entertaining than a little scuffle?'

Mazzulla's plans might not be the best for his players but he understands what the people want

Sports - CBS Sports - October 29

Elite eight: Reintroducing the NBA's true title contenders

The goal for every team is to win a championship, but that doesn't mean every team is championship-ready. This group is. Here's the case for, and against, them winning it all.

Sports - Yahoo Sports - October 23

Superstar Skills or Emotional Intelligence, Which Matters More for Team Performance? A Study of NBA Players Offers a Surprising Answer

An analysis of NBA teams’ performance offers a stark warning to any leader considering hiring a narcissistic superstar.

Business - Inc. - November 1

Ranking 134 College Football Teams, as a Shocking Contender Surges

Indiana is no longer just a fun story. The dream season is real, a columnist for The Athletic writes.

Sports - The New York Times - October 29

Five Teams Look Like N.B.A. Title Contenders This Season

The Celtics are strong candidates to repeat as championships, a columnist for The Athletic writes.

Sports - The New York Times - October 30

NFL teams with the most deceiving records: 49ers primed to contend; Vikings in trouble?

Which clubs are better or worse than their record says?

Sports - CBS Sports - November 11

Georgia’s Football Team Was on the Brink. Now, It’s a Title Contender Again.

After slipping out of the College Football Playoff field last week, the Bulldogs are very much alive, a columnist for The Athletic writes.

Sports - The New York Times - 4 days ago

LeBron takes court with Bronny: 'Will never forget'

LeBron and Bronny James became the first father-son duo in NBA history to appear in a game together when they checked in at the same time with 4:00 left in the second quarter Tuesday night.

Sports - ESPN - October 23

More questions than answers for England in defeat

More than 60 die in Spanish floods

Worst European flooding since 2021 raises questions about how residents were alerted to forecasts of intense rain

World - Financial Times - October 30

Canadiens Worth More Than A Pretty Penny

Sportico has released its NHL franchises valuations and the Montreal Canadiens are on the podium.

Sports - Yahoo Sports - October 30

Campaign 2024: 100 days is more than enough

The 2024 presidential campaign was a brief and refreshing change from the usual two-year campaigns, with Donald Trump and Kamala Harris only campaigning for 107 days, and proving that shorter ...

Politics - The Hill - November 5

Dean Phillips: Trump 'more than a passing fad'

Rep. Dean Phillips (D-Minn.) argued that President-elect Trump is “more than a passing fad” who has become a “historical” political figure and created a movement that Democrats did not see coming. ...

Politics - The Hill - November 8

Children in Need raises more than £39m

Stars and the public came together to raise money for disadvantaged children across the UK.

Cynthia Erivo defies more than gravity

Cynthia Erivo knows who she is and owns it proudly -- as does her 'Wicked' character Elphaba

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More than ever, Europe needs growth champions

The companies on the first FT-Statista ranking of European companies by long-term revenue growth show what is possible

World - Financial Times - Yesterday

2025 NCAA Tournament champion contenders by tiers: 20 teams with realistic chance at winning national title

Which teams are no-brainers, on the doorstep or dark horses to be cutting down the nets in April

Sports - CBS Sports - October 30

The Ravens defense to a one-man team: Super Bowl contenders’ (potentially) fatal flaws

As the business end of the season comes into view, we look at the weaknesses that could end the championship hopes of some of the league’s best teams. As we career at high speed into the second ...

World - The Guardian - November 12

How did the Cavaliers get to 15-0? Explaining Cavs' perfect start and why they're a real NBA title contender

Cleveland, at 15-0, puts its perfect record on the line in Boston on Tuesday night

Sports - CBS Sports - Yesterday

Biggest NBA surprises so far? Top 5 contenders right now? Let's debate!

Our NBA writers weigh in on the most intriguing storylines of the season so far, from a surprise out West to a big disappointment in the East.

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NFL midseason special: best rookies, true Super Bowl contenders, surprises/disappointments & more | Football 301

The three man weave returns, as Nate Tice is joined by Matt Harmon & Charles McDonald for a special midseason awards show. The trio check in on their preseason takes, predict true Super Bowl ...

Sports - Yahoo Sports - November 13

2025 MLB Rookie of the Year candidates: Jasson Domínguez, Dylan Crews, Andrew Painter and more contenders

Which top prospects will get a chance to shine in the majors -- and who has the best chance of doing so?

Sports - CBS Sports - 2 days ago

Ottawa Senators By The Numbers: This Team Is Better Than Last Year

If the Senators can find a way to curb some of the problematic minor issues while sustaining their underlying shot and goal metrics, they will be in great shape.

Sports - Yahoo Sports - November 9

Jared Goff tells teammates the Lions are different than the other 31 teams

Lions quarterback Jared Goff did not have a good game on Sunday night, but he said afterward that his teammates showed why they're the best team in the NFL right now.

Sports - Yahoo Sports - November 11

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