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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 AprilSports - CBS Sports - 8 hours ago -
Women's Footballer of the Year contender Banda
BBC Sport profiles Orlando Pride and Zambia forward Barbra Banda, one of five nominees for the BBC Women's Footballer of the Year 2024 award.Top stories - BBC News - October 15 -
Women's Footballer of the Year contender Bonmati
BBC Sport profiles Barcelona and Spain midfielder Aitana Bonmati, one of five nominees for the BBC Women's Footballer of the Year 2024 award.Top stories - BBC News - October 15 -
Women's Footballer of the Year contender Girma
BBC Sport profiles San Diego Wave and United States defender Naomi Girma, one of five nominees for the BBC Women's Footballer of the Year 2024 award.Top stories - BBC News - October 15 -
Women's Footballer of the Year contender Smith
BBC Sport profiles Portland Thorns and United States forward Sophia Smith, one of five nominees for the BBC Women's Footballer of the Year 2024 award.Top stories - BBC News - October 15 -
Buffs expect Heisman contender Hunter to play
Heisman Trophy contender Travis Hunter, who suffered a shoulder injury in Saturday's loss, is expected to play in Colorado's game against Arizona on Saturday.Sports - ESPN - October 15 -
Women's Footballer of the Year contender Graham Hansen
BBC Sport profiles Barcelona and Norway winger Caroline Graham Hansen, one of five nominees for the BBC Women's Footballer of the Year 2024 award.Top stories - BBC News - October 15 -
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 -
Source: Amorim leading contender for Man Utd job
Ruben Amorim has emerged as the leading contender to take over from Erik ten Hag at Manchester United, a source has told ESPN.Sports - ESPN - 2 days ago -
Countdown champion accused of stabbing rival
John Cowen allegedly attacked man with a knife at a quiz-themed event in Blackpool, a court hears.Top stories - BBC News - October 14 -
After fourth straight win, are Ravens back to being Super Bowl contenders?
Jackson threw for 323 yards with one touchdown and one interception, with nearly half his completions going to Zay Flowers (nine catches, 132 yards).Top stories - NBC News - October 13 -
Weekend full of injuries in college football leaves plenty of playoff contenders scrambling
Plenty of playoff contenders suddenly find themselves dealing with major injuries to notable players as the college football season reaches its halfway pointSports - ABC News - October 14 -
Trump Contends His Economic Policies Won’t Increase Federal Debt
In an interview with Bloomberg News, the GOP candidate denied his tariff plans would hike the deficit by $7.5 trillion, a widely accepted forecast among economists.Business - Inc. - October 16 -
Playing out this Sunday: A tale of two QBs nobody wanted
Sam Darnold, a former No. 1 draft pick now on his fourth team, has Minnesota undefeated through six weeks.Top stories - NBC News - October 17 -
Contenders or pretenders: do Liverpool and Slot have what it takes?
After a favourable start, Klopp’s successor faces first proper test with seven tough games coming over the next 21 days. It cannot be media hype to herald Chelsea’s visit to Anfield on Sunday as ...World - The Guardian - October 19 -
Arsenal’s sloppiness calls into question whether they are serious contenders | Jonathan Wilson
Fans may feel aggrieved over perceived injustices, but reality is that title hopefuls make too many shoddy errors. This was not, for all that Arsenal fans will whine about conspiracies, about the ...World - The Guardian - October 19 -
No. 9 Clemson is rolling as it contends for ACC title and a return to the College Football Playoff
What a difference a year makesSports - ABC News - October 22 -
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 - 2 days ago -
Heisman and CFP odds watch: Dillon Gabriel, Oregon among top contenders
Dillon Gabriel and Oregon continue to rise in the Heisman Trophy and College Football Playoff race enter Week 10.Sports - ESPN - Yesterday -
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 - Yesterday -
Arsenal 4-1 Vålerenga: Women’s Champions League – live reaction
Champions League updates from the 8pm BST kick-off Fowler earns Manchester City win after St Pölten scare Live scoreboard | Moving the Goalposts | And mail Sarah Strictly Come Dancing ...World - The Guardian - October 16 -
How Europe’s battery champion descended into crisis
Insiders say Northvolt, Europe’s best-funded start-up, has been beset by problems from the startBusiness - Financial Times - October 17 -
Twente 1-3 Chelsea: Women’s Champions League – live rezction
Champions League updates from the 8pm BST kick-off Live scoreboard | And email Sarah with your thoughts Here we go then. It looks like Chelsea have made a late change as Kaneryd is on the ...World - The Guardian - October 17 -
Conker champion cleared of cheating after probe
David Jakins, 82, who is also known as King Conker, won his men's title "fairly" says organisers.Top stories - BBC News - October 21 -
Arsenal v Shakhtar Donetsk: Champions League – live
Champions League updates from the 8pm BST kick-off Live scoreboard | Latest clockwatch | And email Scott The teams are out. Arsenal in their red and white finery, Shakhtar sporting ...World - The Guardian - October 22 -
Five epic Barca-Bayern Champions League matches
Barcelona and Bayern Munich will meet each other for the 11th time in Champions League history when they face off on Wednesday night.Top stories - BBC News - October 23 -
Madrid or Baku to host '27 Champions League final
UEFA has confirmed that Madrid or Baku will stage the 2027 Champions League final after the capital cities of Spain and Azerbaijan stepped in to replace Milan as host of the showpiece fixture.Sports - ESPN - October 23 -
Leipzig 0-1 Liverpool: Champions League – as it happened
Darwin Nunez’s goal gave Liverpool a deserved victory, their 11th in 12 games under Arne Slot. A reminder of the teams . Leipzig (possible 3-4-2-1) Gulacsi; Geertruida, Orban, Lukeba; Henrichs, ...World - The Guardian - October 23 -
British Champions Day 2024: Anmaat shock 40-1 winner of Champion Stakes – as it happened
Anmaat pulls off a huge shock to win the Champion Stakes at Ascot. The favourite Kyprios looks well as he limbers up for the first race.. Carol Vorderman has arrived for those who need help with ...World - The Guardian - October 19 -
NBA title contenders 2024-25: Five biggest threats to knock off Boston Celtics
New York and Oklahoma City are at the top of the list.Sports - Yahoo Sports - October 14 -
Case for sub-.500 teams to make NFL playoffs: Why Jets, Bengals can still emerge as postseason contenders
A look at teams that still have a shot, and their projected playoff chancesSports - CBS Sports - October 15 -
Big 12 title contenders, tiebreaker scenarios: Eight teams harbor serious hopes after chaotic start to 2024
Iowa State, BYU and Texas Tech still control their own destinies, but there are roadblocks aheadSports - CBS Sports - October 15 -
NWSL Power Rankings: NJ/NY Gotham FC look like contenders as Portland Thorns and Utah Royals jump
Here's how the NWSL clubs rank with just a few weeks remaining in regular seasonSports - CBS Sports - October 15 -
'Dana White's Contender Series' results: Four fighters earn UFC contracts to close Season 8
The UFC signed 42 new fighters on Season 8 of "Dana White's Contender Series". Here's everything you need to know about the latest season of DWCS.Sports - ESPN - October 16 -
Memphis Grizzlies 2024-25 season preview: Ja Morant and the most intriguing contender
Breaking down Memphis' biggest question, best- and worst-case scenarios, and fantasy outlook.Sports - Yahoo Sports - October 16 -
SEC title contenders, tiebreaker scenarios: Texas a heavy favorite, but plenty of teams still in contention
Almost half of the conference still has a realistic path to AtlantaSports - CBS Sports - October 18
