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Title contenders, Final Four front-runners and where they'll fall short: Predicting the Top 25's ceiling and floor
How far can the best teams go this season? Where might they fall short? We predict the best and worst case for ESPN's preseason Top 25.Sports - ESPN - 5 days 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 -
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 - 16 hours ago -
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 - 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 - 3 days ago -
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 - 19 hours ago -
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 - 6 hours ago -
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 - October 29 -
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 - 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 -
South Asian Americans feel grief and lasting pride as they contend with Harris' loss
After feeling like they were on the precipice of history, many South Asian Americans say they’re heartbroken following Vice President Kamala Harris’ loss in the 2024 presidential race, but are ...Top stories - NBC News - Yesterday -
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 -
Time to start respecting Indiana as legit College Football Playoff contender after Hoosiers rout Nebraska
It's easy to envision a world where Indiana is part of a national championship tournament ... in footballSports - CBS Sports - October 19 -
NFL Winners and Losers: Breaking down the best and worst of Week 7
Jared Goff helped the Lions overcome adversity several times in a win over previously unbeaten Minnesota. Plus: Kansas City's identity is fully revealed.Sports - Yahoo Sports - October 20 -
Bottoms up in the NHL standings? Some Stanley Cup contenders are struggling early this season
The first two weeks of the season have not been kind to a few of the top Stanley Cup contendersSports - ABC News - October 21 -
Despite early struggles, LSU 'emerging as a contender' as Tigers face Texas A&M in battle of SEC unbeatens
LSU and Texas A&M are the only teams remaining with undefeated records in the SEC; they face off in Week 9Sports - CBS Sports - October 21 -
Meet Eric Morris, QB guru who discovered Heisman contender Cameron Ward and has North Texas in AAC contention
Three of the top five national leaders in total offense were coached by MorrisSports - CBS Sports - October 22