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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 - October 30 -
Liverpool cement Champions League contenders status by making Bayer Leverkusen crumble at Anfield
Liverpool scored four goals in the second half to win their fourth successive Champions League gameSports - CBS Sports - November 5 -
Liverpool’s 2019-20 Premier League champions v Slot’s 2024-25 contenders
How the current Liverpool squad compares with Jürgen Klopp’s champions of five years ago. With a five point lead over a faltering Manchester City, and a nine-point advantage over the rest of the ...World - The Guardian - 2 days ago -
O'Sullivan knocked out of Champion of Champions by Xiao
Seven-time world champion Ronnie O'Sullivan is knocked of the 2024 Champion of Champions in Bolton by Xiao Guodong in the first round.Top stories - BBC News - November 14 -
Who are the contenders for Trump's next administration?
On the Friday after Election Day, President-elect Donald Trump and his team are racing to staff the incoming administration. CBS News' Scott MacFarlane reports on the names being floated for ...Top stories - CBS News - November 8 -
'Hybrid' Champions Trophy not acceptable - PCB
A 'hybrid model' for hosting the Champions Trophy will not be accepted by Pakistan, according to its Cricket Board chairman Mohsin Naqvi.Top stories - BBC News - November 8 -
Verstappen defends 'on-the-limit' driving during title fight
Max Verstappen tells BBC Sport in Las Vegas about the approach that has brought him to the cusp of a fourth world title.Top stories - BBC News - 3 days ago -
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 - October 29 -
College Football’s Most Fascinating Title Contender
Indiana has risen from a 3-9 team to a relentless bulldozer flattening everything in its path, a columnist for The Athletic writes.Sports - The New York Times - November 6 -
Divided Arizona contends with Trump's sweeping border plan
The state is likely to be on the frontline of the president-elect's immigration policies.Top stories - BBC News - November 8 -
The Super Bowl contender hiding in plain sight
After starting 2-2, the Eagles — behind QB Jalen Hurts and RB Saquon Barkley — have won four straight heading into the second half of the season.Top stories - NBC News - November 9 -
Here are the top contenders for Trump's next Pentagon chief
President-elect Trump is quickly lining up Cabinet nominees for his next administration, including China hawks and hard-line Israel supporters in key national security and foreign policy roles. But ...Politics - The Hill - November 12 -
Why these four Oscar contenders go the musical route
Sometimes a song is the only way to express the highs and lows of human emotions, say these film directorsEntertainment - Los Angeles Times - November 13 -
From 'beached whale' to contender: Inside Tulane's turnaround
After years of irrelevance, Tulane has found itself having steady success and is now vying for the Group of 5's playoff spot.Sports - ESPN - November 15 -
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.Sports - Yahoo Sports - 4 days ago -
Sources: Ex-Giant Jones to eye playoff contender
Former Giants quarterback Daniel Jones is expected to clear waivers Monday and have a new home on a one-year deal soon, sources told ESPN.Sports - ESPN - 1 hour ago -
Prince William champions homelessness reform in new documentary
Imtiaz Tyab reports on Prince William's "Homewards" program, which aims to end homelessness in Britain. Inspired by Princess Diana, the initiative is underway in six cities and showcases William's ...Top stories - CBS News - November 1 -
Eight-time Paralympic champion Christiansen retires
Eight-time Paralympic gold medallist Sophie Christiansen announces her retirement from Para-dressage.Top stories - BBC News - November 5 -
Liverpool 4-0 Bayer Leverkusen: Champions League – as it happened
Luis Diaz scored a memorable hat-trick as Liverpool overwhelmed Leverkusen in the last half hour at Anfield. A reminder of the teams . Liverpool (4-3-3) Kelleher, Alexander-Arnold, Konate, van ...World - The Guardian - November 5 -
The Headlines From a Blockbuster Night of Champions League Action
Real Madrid and Manchester City were both soundly beaten.Sports - The New York Times - November 6 -
Inter v Arsenal: Champions League – live
Minute-by-minute updates on the 8pm GMT kick-off Club Brugge v Aston Villa – follow it live Any thoughts? You can share them with Scott 2 min: Inter so close to taking the lead! A cross ...World - The Guardian - November 6 -
Eight-time Paralympic champion Christiansen retires
Eight-time Paralympic gold medallist Sophie Christiansen announces her retirement from Para-dressage.Sports - Yahoo Sports - November 5 -
India will not travel to Champions Trophy, say hosts Pakistan
India has informed the International Cricket Council it will not travel to the Champions Trophy, according to hosts Pakistan.Top stories - BBC News - November 11 -
Juventus 0-4 Arsenal: Women’s Champions League – live reaction
Follow WCL updates from the 5.45pm GMT kick-off Live scoreboard | And you can send Sarah an email 2 min : Juventus have not conceded a goal since they lost to Bayern Munich earlier this ...World - The Guardian - November 12 -
King champions food poverty project on working birthday
The King is spending his 76th birthday opening new hubs to redistribute food which would otherwise be thrown away.Top stories - BBC News - November 14 -
Xiao beats defending champion Allen to reach semis
Xiao Guodong defeats 2023 winner Mark Allen 6-3 as he moves into the final of the Champion of Champions in Bolton.Top stories - BBC News - November 15 -
Embrace a Champion’s Mindset for Challenges in Business and in Life
How tennis legend Martina Navratilova approached a dual-cancer diagnosis shows why the mindset of a champion isn’t confined to sports.Business - Inc. - 5 days ago -
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 possibleWorld - Financial Times - 4 days ago -
Chelsea 3-0 Celtic: Women’s Champions League – live reaction
Champions League updates from the 8pm GMT kick-off Live scoreboard | Moving the Goalposts | And mail Sarah The players are out at Stamford Bridge shortly. Can Chelsea keep their winning ...World - The Guardian - 3 days ago -
Champions Wigan to start season against Leigh
Super League champions Wigan Warriors will start the 2025 season with a home game against Leigh on Thursday, 13 February.Top stories - BBC News - 3 days ago -
Double Olympic champion Brownlee retires aged 36
Two-time Olympic triathlon champion Alistair Brownlee announces his retirement from the sport at the age of 36.Top stories - BBC News - 3 days ago -
Northvolt, Europe’s Hope for a Battery Champion, Files for Bankruptcy
The company’s woes are symptomatic of a wider malaise among companies that make batteries for electric vehicles.Tech - The New York Times - 2 days ago -
World champions South Africa lie in wait for Wales
World champions South Africa arrive in Cardiff to take on a Wales side facing the prospect of losing a 12th successive international.Top stories - BBC News - Yesterday -
Champion Verstappen 'hungry' for more title success in 2025
Max Verstappen says his fourth world title came after a "very challenging" season and he is "hungry" to bid for more success in 2025.Top stories - BBC News - 4 hours ago -
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 -
'They didn't think I was good enough': Previewing the sounds and big matchups ahead of Week 10
Our college football experts preview big matchups, conference title contenders and sound ahead of Week 10.Sports - ESPN - October 31 -
Trick or treat: Which of the NFL's division leaders on Halloween are contenders vs. pretenders?
Making the call on clubs with sterling recordsSports - CBS Sports - October 31
