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NFL midseason special: best rookies, true Super Bowl contenders, surprises/disappointments & more | Football 301

The three man weave returns, as Nate Tice is joined by Matt Harmon & Charles McDonald for a special midseason awards show. The trio check in on their preseason takes, predict true Super Bowl ...

Sports - Yahoo Sports - November 13

Answering the NFL's biggest questions entering Week 11: Examining the Steelers as Super Bowl contenders

Addressing some of the biggest topics around the league this week

Sports - CBS Sports - November 13

'He found his voice': How Dan Quinn reinvented himself and made the Commanders contenders

After being fired by the Falcons in 2020, Quinn began a transformation that has helped turn Washington around.

Sports - ESPN - November 14

What N.F.L. Week 11’s Classic Rivalry Games Revealed About Potential Contenders

Sunday brought a few blowouts and some key missed kicks, but it was highlighted by the Packers surviving in Chicago and the Steelers outlasting the Ravens.

Sports - The New York Times - November 18

2025 MLB Rookie of the Year candidates: Jasson Domínguez, Dylan Crews, Andrew Painter and more contenders

Which top prospects will get a chance to shine in the majors -- and who has the best chance of doing so?

Sports - CBS Sports - November 19

How did the Cavaliers get to 15-0? Explaining Cavs' perfect start and why they're a real NBA title contender

Cleveland, at 15-0, puts its perfect record on the line in Boston on Tuesday night

Sports - CBS Sports - November 19

Biggest NBA surprises so far? Top 5 contenders right now? Let's debate!

Our NBA writers weigh in on the most intriguing storylines of the season so far, from a surprise out West to a big disappointment in the East.

Sports - Yahoo Sports - 6 days ago

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 - 5 days ago

Future unheralded heroes? Ranking practice squad players who could have roles for contenders down the stretch

The practice squad members who can be assets as their teams push for the playoffs

Sports - CBS Sports - 5 days ago

UFC Fight Night results, highlights: Petr Yan outstrikes Deiveson Figueiredo in Fight of the Year contender

Yan appears to have fully returned to form after the first losing skid of his career

Sports - CBS Sports - 4 days ago

Colorado becomes latest contender to fall victim to Kansas as Big 12 spirals into chaos down the stretch

The Buffaloes were brought back down to Earth Saturday amid aspirations of an easier path to the CFP field

Sports - CBS Sports - 3 days ago

Youthful Washington Spirit fall short in NWSL Championship, but ownership is building an undeniable contender

The Spirit lost 1-0 to the Orlando Pride in Saturday's NWSL Championship

Sports - CBS Sports - 3 days ago

MLB rumors: Juan Soto's market narrows with serious contenders in the hunt, Braves seek outfield help

Here are your hot stove rumors for Monday, Nov. 25

Sports - CBS Sports - Yesterday

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 clash

Sports - CBS Sports - November 11

Confusing MLS playoff format a source of frustration for LAFC and Galaxy

Major League Soccer has frequently tinkered with its playoff format. The Galaxy and LAFC aren't fans, calling for a return to aggregate scoring.

Sports - Yahoo Sports - October 29

Wales and Republic of Ireland set up Euro 2025 qualifying playoff final

Wales edge past Slovakia after extra-time winner Northern Ireland and Scotland also into playoff finals The Republic of Ireland and Wales will meet over two legs in the playoff finals for ...

World - The Guardian - October 29

Weekend schedule, TV info for NASCAR Cup, Xfinity, Truck playoffs at Martinsville

This weekend is the last chance for playoff drivers in each series to advance to the Championship 4.

Sports - Yahoo Sports - October 31

NASCAR Playoffs: How real are Kyle Larson's chances of elimination before Phoenix?

Larson has six wins this season but is fifth in the standings ahead of Sunday's race at Martinsville.