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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.Sports - ESPN - November 19 -
Marc Rowan emerges as a top contender to be Trump’s Treasury secretary
Private equity billionaire is considering job and is set to meet president-elect on WednesdayBusiness - Financial Times - November 20 -
Animated contenders spotlight a ghost cat, snail hoarder, robots and a fowl villain
In another year of wildly varied animated features, Japan, Australia, Great Britain and the planet Cybertron send us their best.Entertainment - Los Angeles Times - November 20 -
FirstFT: Apollo’s Marc Rowan top contender for Treasury job
Also in today’s newsletter, SpaceX fails to catch Starship, as well as machine learning and robotsWorld - Financial Times - November 20 -
Private equity landlords' screening process discriminated against renters, lawsuits contend
Two large private equity-backed landlords discriminated against prospective tenants by relying on faulty screening systems, according to two lawsuits.Top stories - NBC News - 6 days ago -
Why Perk, Myers believe Warriors are ‘legit' title contenders
ESPN analysts Kendrick Perkins and Bob Myers believe the Golden State Warriors are 2025 NBA Finals contenders.Sports - Yahoo Sports - 4 days ago -
Ranking Every N.F.L. Team From First to Worst as the Contenders Emerge
The Lions remained No. 1, but they have a new challenger for the top spot, a columnist for The Athletic writes.Sports - The New York Times - 18 hours ago -
The secret behind Inter's Champions League success: Simeone Inzaghi's contenders are no fluke
Inter continue to look like one of the best teams in all of Europe and must be taken seriouslySports - CBS Sports - 14 hours ago -
First College Football Playoff Rankings Revealed
The 13-member selection committee has Oregon as the No. 1 team in the country.Sports - The New York Times - November 6 -
Shildt gets extension after Padres' playoff return
One year into his tenure with the Padres, Mike Shildt has been rewarded with a two-year contract extension that ties the manager to San Diego through 2027.Sports - ESPN - November 6 -
The College Football Playoff — unofficially — starts now
Someone's going to ruin someone else's season on Saturday night — a little earlier than usual — when No. 11 Alabama visits No. 15 LSU.Sports - Yahoo Sports - November 7 -
College Football Playoff picks after Week 11
Find out which teams our reporters pick for the College Football Playoff.Sports - ESPN - November 10 -
In Week 12, College Football Playoff Implications Abound
All of these realigned and suddenly crowded conference races are factoring into the playoff picture.Sports - The New York Times - November 16 -
'Just getting started': Gators dash Rebels' hopes
DJ Lagway threw two touchdown passes, Montrell Johnson ran for 127 yards and a score, and Florida upset No. 9 Mississippi 24-17 on Saturday to knock the Rebels out of College Football Playoff ...Sports - ESPN - 3 days ago -
Cignetti: 'So obvious' Indiana still playoff worthy
Indiana coach Curt Cignetti says his team belongs in the 12-team College Football Playoff field despite Saturday's 38-15 loss at Ohio State.Sports - ESPN - 3 days ago -
College Football Playoff picks after Week 13
Find out which teams our reporters pick for the College Football Playoff following Week 13.Sports - ESPN - 3 days ago -
Lionel Messi and Inter Miami dumped out of MLS playoffs; NWSL's big four all advance to playoff semifinals
Elsewhere on the Golazo Starting XI newsletter, USMNT are big at work ahead of Jamaica clashSports - CBS Sports - November 11 -
Why Steelers should be considered legitimate AFC contenders entering second half of 2024 NFL season
Pittsburgh is 6-2 heading into its bye weekSports - CBS Sports - October 29 -
Texans 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.Top stories - NBC News - October 29 -
The top five contenders for 2025 Ballon d'Or: Can Vinicius Jr, bounce back? Will it be Lamine Yamal's time?
Who can we expect to win the next Ballon d'Or next year?Sports - CBS Sports - October 30 -
QB Room, Week 8: NFL trade deadline's top names to watch as contenders try to help their star passers
The 49ers, Chiefs, Lions, Commanders, Chargers, Bills, Eagles and others want to help their QBs at the trade deadline. But maybe not the way you think.Sports - Yahoo Sports - October 30 -
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 -
Talent Tracker: Recruits to know with Signing Day close, evaluating back-up QB options for CFP contenders
With the early signing period around the corner, the 2025 recruiting class is heating up.Sports - CBS Sports - November 1 -
2025 Super Bowl: 100 things to know, key storylines, top contenders, predictions, crucial games
The hunt for the Lombardi will kick off before you know itSports - CBS Sports - November 1 -
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 - November 4 -
Breeders' Cup Classic 2024 prediction, odds, contenders, post positions, lineup: Insider's expert picks
When is the Breeders' Cup Classic 2024? The 2024 Breeders' Cup Classic takes place on Saturday at 5:41 p.m. ET at Del Mar RacetrackSports - CBS Sports - November 2 -
Fact or Fiction: Under the rise of Evan Mobley, the Cavaliers are contenders again post-LeBron
Let's take a deeper dive into Cleveland's undefeated start to determine whether trends are based more in fact or fiction moving forward.Sports - Yahoo Sports - November 1
