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Sports - The New York TimesFive 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.5 hours ago -
Sports - Yahoo Sports
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.6 days ago -
Sports - ABC NewsNo. 9 Clemson is rolling as it contends for ACC title and a return to the College Football Playoff
What a difference a year makesOctober 22 -
Sports - Yahoo Sports
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.October 14 -
Sports - CBS SportsBig 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 aheadOctober 15 -
Sports - CBS SportsSEC 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 AtlantaOctober 18 -
Sports - CBS SportsTexas still looks destined for CFP, but Longhorns have been exposed as iffy title contender in just two weeks
Saturday's uncomfortably close win over Vanderbilt exposed more of Texas' imperfections3 days ago -
Top stories - NBC NewsTexans WR Stefon Diggs out for season with torn ACL in blow to their hopes to contend for title
Houston Texans wide receiver Stefon Diggs will miss the rest of the season with a torn ACL, head coach DeMeco Ryans said Tuesday.6 hours ago -
Sports - The New York TimesAre Dynasties Good or Bad for the N.B.A.?
Since the league’s early days, super teams have been a hallmark. But that may be changing.October 19 -
Sports - The New York TimesThe Player Every N.B.A. Team Wants
Donte DiVincenzo is a two-time high school champion, a two-time national champion in college and, at 27, an N.B.A. champion.October 14 -
Sports - The New York TimesWhy 2 N.B.A. Teams Stand Above the Rest
Despite a new era of parity, one team in each conference is favored to lap the field by several games.October 15 -
Sports - The New York TimesThe Former N.B.A. Player Steering the Warriors Into a Crucial Season
Mike Dunleavy Jr.’s task as general manager? Maximize the final years of Stephen Curry’s legendary career.October 22 -
Sports - The New York Times
The 11 N.B.A. Players Poised for Breakout Seasons
This feels like the year we might get a full campaign of peak Zion Williamson, a columnist for The Athletic writes.3 days ago -
Top stories - BBC NewsWomen'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.October 15 -
Top stories - BBC NewsWomen'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.October 15 -
Top stories - BBC NewsWomen'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.October 15 -
Top stories - BBC NewsWomen'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.October 15 -
Sports - The New York TimesThe N.B.A. Season Begins Tonight. Here Are Some Bold Predictions.
Will the Boston Celtics repeat as N.B.A. champions? A columnist for The Athletic is predicting another title.October 22 -
Sports - The New York TimesLeBron and Bronny James Take the Court as Lakers Teammates in an N.B.A. First
The two became the first father-son duo to play in a regular season together, as M.L.B.’s Ken Griffey Sr. and Jr. watched on.6 days ago -
Sports - The New York TimesThe N.B.A.’s Newest Stadium Has a Seating Arrangement Unlike Any Other
“The Wall!” is a 4,500 seat area at the Intuit Dome, a steep section full of just Clippers fans.4 days ago -
Sports - ESPN
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.October 15 -
Top stories - BBC NewsWomen'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.October 15 -
Sports - ESPN
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.22 hours ago -
Sports - The New York TimesAt 39 Years Old, LeBron James Posts the First Triple-Double of the N.B.A. Season
The Lakers coach JJ Redick called the experience of watching James in the fourth quarter on Saturday “surreal.”2 days ago -
Top stories - NBC NewsAfter 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).October 13 -
Sports - ABC NewsWeekend 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 pointOctober 14 -
Business - Inc.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.October 16 -
Top stories - NBC NewsPlaying 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.October 17 -
World - The GuardianContenders 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 ...October 19 -
World - The GuardianArsenal’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 ...October 19 -
Sports - The New York TimesRanking 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.22 hours ago -
Sports - ESPN
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 10.11 hours ago -
Sports - ESPN
'Yeah, this is in': Ionescu's logo 3 has Liberty up 2-1
Sabrina Ionescu hit a tiebreaking 3-pointer from 28 feet with 1 second left and Breanna Stewart scored 30 points to help the Liberty beat the Lynx 80-77 on Wednesday night, taking a 2-1 lead in the ...October 17 -
Top stories - BBC NewsSeason still a success without drivers' title - Norris
Lando Norris says he and McLaren will be able to call 2024 a success even if they do not succeed in beating Red Bull’s Max Verstappen to the title.October 17 -
Sports - ESPN
Bennett, who led Virginia to 2019 title, to retire
Tony Bennett, 55, posted a 364-136 record at Virginia, guiding the program to a national title in 2019 and two ACC tournament titles.October 18 -
Top stories - BBC NewsVerstappen wins US sprint to extend title lead
Red Bull’s Max Verstappen extends his championship lead over McLaren’s Lando Norris to 54 points by winning the US Grand Prix sprint.October 19 -
Top stories - BBC NewsGB's Morris wins world individual pursuit title
Great Britain's Anna Morris wins gold in the women's individual pursuit at the Track Cycling World Championships in Denmark.October 19 -
Sports - ESPN
Ngannou wins PFL title; dedicates fight to son
Francis Ngannou stopped Renan Ferreira in the first round to win the PFL Heavyweight Superfight Championship in his return to MMA.October 19
