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UFC Pound-for-Pound Fighter Rankings: Magomed Ankalaev makes his debut after finally earning title
The native of Dagestan unseated one of the most popular fighters in the sport at the top of the light heavyweight divisionCBS Sports - 5d -
2025 Fantasy Baseball Relief Pitcher Preview: Ranking the SPaRPs, the top-12 closers, and more
A complete RP breakdown and what you need to know before you draftCBS Sports - 4d -
Ranking top 10 MLB players who changed teams this offseason: Juan Soto, Kyle Tucker, Max Fried and more
Through free agency and trades, teams spent the winter upgrading. Who helped themselves the most?CBS Sports - 4d -
2025 Fantasy Baseball Shortstop Tiers 3.0: Tiered rankings for a position with more than enough to go around
The only way you can go wrong is by panicking in the middle roundsCBS Sports - 4d -
2025 Fantasy Baseball Outfield Tiers 3.0: Tiered rankings for a position that's plentiful once more
Odds are that your first outfielder will also be your first-round pickCBS Sports - 4d -
NHL Power Rankings: Hurricanes surging despite trade deadline drama surrounding Mikko Rantanen
Carolina is picking up steam at the right timeCBS Sports - 4d -
College basketball rankings: Gonzaga heading to its 26th straight NCAA Tournament after winning WCC title
The Zags removed any doubt about playing in the Big Dance by beating Saint Mary's to win the WCC TournamentCBS Sports - 3d -
NBA power rankings 2024-25: Cavaliers, Celtics, Thunder are top three teams everyone else is chasing
The Lakers, Warriors and Nuggets are on the next tier but still chasing the teams at the top.Yahoo Sports - 3d -
MMA divisional rankings: How far does Alex Pereira fall at light heavyweight?
Here's a look at every weight class to determine the best of the best in UFC, Bellator, PFL and beyond.ESPN - 3d -
NBA Power Rankings: Warriors enter top 10 as Jimmy Butler effect continues, Lakers dip without LeBron James
Extremely tight races highlight both conferences as the postseason rapidly approachesCBS Sports - 3d -
2025 Fantasy Baseball Starting Pitcher Tiers 3.0: Tiered rankings for a position that's about as deep as ever
'The Glob' from a year ago has been replaced by 'The Good Glob'CBS Sports - 3d -
2025 Fantasy Baseball Relief Pitcher Tiers 3.0: Tiered rankings for a position that's beginning to crystallize
Some closer scenarios need to be sorted out stillCBS Sports - 3d -
College basketball rankings: Duke, Houston look to avoid upsets, stay on track for top line in NCAA Tournament
The Blue Devils and Cougars have winnable games Thursday, but March has a way of making things interestingCBS Sports - 3d -
Ranking Champions League quarterfinal matchups: Barca vs. Dortmund and Real Madrid vs. Arsenal don't top list
The Champions League quarterfinals will take place from April 8 to April 16, and here's the most intriguing matchup of allCBS Sports - 2d -
NHL all-time goal leaders: Where does Alexander Ovechkin rank among the best players in history?
Ovechkin has already passed countless NHL legendsCBS Sports - 2d -
Ranking Europa League quarterfinal matchups: Manchester United vs. Lyon the best tie remaining?
Elsewhere, Lazio will face Bodo/Glimt in the next round of the tournament while Tottenham take on Eintracht FrankfurtCBS Sports - 2d -
Texas Tech track and field teams put top-10 rankings to test at NCAA championships
Texas Tech men's track and field won the 2024 NCAA championship. The Tech men are No. 6, women No. 8 going into NCAA indoor in Virginia BeachYahoo Sports - 2d -
MLB World Series winners since 2000 ranked 1-25: Which champ was best?
Some of MLB's champions were better than others this millennium.Yahoo Sports - 2d -
Ranking all 18 MLB teams who missed 2024 playoffs by chances to play October baseball in 2025
Of the 18 teams who went home last October, some have a better shot to stay in the race this go aroundCBS Sports - 2d -
College basketball rankings: Duke's outlook still positive despite Cooper Flagg going down in ACC Tournament
The Blue Devils are still a lock to secure a 1-seed in the upcoming NCAA TournamentCBS Sports - 2d -
2025 Fantasy Baseball Today Draft Guide: Cheat sheets, rankings, position previews, strategies and more
Our Draft Kit is like having the Fantasy Baseball Today crew by your side while you are drafting your teamCBS Sports - 1d -
Ousmane Dembele Surpasses Barcelona, Real Madrid Stars in Surprising Ballon d’Or Ranking
Ousmane Dembele is arguably the best footballer since the calendar turned to 2025. The Frenchman has scored 21 goals this year, with his most recent coming in the second leg of the UEFA Champions ...Yahoo Sports - 1d -
Making sense of QB moves in NFL free agency: We ranked the 10 best fits and answered big questions
Sam Darnold to Seattle. Geno Smith to Las Vegas. Aaron Rodgers to ...? Our experts sort through quarterback signings, trades and extensions.ESPN - 1d -
Power Rankings: Capitals back at No. 1, plus each team's playoff scoring leaders
With March Madness coming soon, who is each NHL team's postseason tournament hero?ESPN - 1d -
College basketball rankings: Auburn puts stamp on No. 1 overall seed with win over Ole Miss in SEC Tournament
The Tigers continue to leave no doubt they'll be entering the tournament atop the seeding listCBS Sports - 1d -
2025 NBA title tiers: Ranking league's 12 realistic contenders as playoff picture comes into focus
The Celtics, Thunder and Cavs are in Tier 1, but who could challenge those three this spring?CBS Sports - 23h -
2025 NASCAR at Las Vegas Fantasy rankings, lineups, start-sit advice, top racing picks for Pennzoil 400
SportsLine's Mike McClure gives his top NASCAR Fantasy picks for this week's 2025 Pennzoil 400 at Las Vegas Motor Speedway on SundayCBS Sports - 2h -
College basketball rankings: Auburn a lock for No. 1 overall seed, but history says losing skid bodes poorly
There's no debating the Tigers' superior résumé, but they don't enter the NCAA Tournament on a hot streakCBS Sports - 14m -
Fantasy Baseball Rankings 2025: Busts via proven MLB model that nailed Jordan Montgomery's down season
SportsLine simulated the entire MLB season and identified 2025 Fantasy baseball busts that won't live up to their ADPCBS Sports - 1h -
2025 Fantasy Baseball Rankings: Breakouts from advanced model that nailed Jackson Merrill's strong season
SportsLine simulated the entire MLB season and identified 2025 Fantasy baseball breakoutsCBS Sports - 50m -
Bo Nickal vs. Reinier de Ridder: Odds and what to know ahead of UFC Des Moines middleweight bout
Bo Nickal will take on his first UFC ranked opponent. Bo Nickal vs. Reinier de Ridder preview Nickal (7-0 MMA, 4-0 UFC) gets an opportunity to enter the UFC's middleweight rankings after scoring ...Yahoo Sports - 1d -
Harrison prepares for IHSAA regional final against reigning state champ Fishers
The Harrison boys basketball team knows all the stats for its opponent in Saturday's regional: Nationally ranked Fishers. Instead, the Raiders will focus on their own consistency.Yahoo Sports - 2d -
'You don't hang banners for milestones': Tom Izzo adapts and takes aim at another title
Izzo is surpassing milestones and reached a big anniversary of his lone title. At 70, with a highly ranked team, he's hoping to add to his legacy.ESPN - 2d -
Injuries to freshman star Cooper Flagg, Maliq Brown hit at inopportune time for No. 1 Duke
Top-ranked Duke now faces serious injury questions that threaten to linger well beyond however long the Blue Devils play this week in Charlotte.Yahoo Sports - 2d -
LSU football gets $13 million in NIL funds to fuel offseason recruiting
LSU football landed the top ranked transfer portal class and a top 10 high school class. Here's how LSU got the money for it.Yahoo Sports - 1d -
Welsh rugby reaches record low as England run riot
Welsh rugby has had some troubling times in the past 18 months. Allowing England to run riot in their Cardiff home will rank as the lowest point.Yahoo Sports - 19h -
2025 NFL free-agent rankings: Top 25 overall players, including Sam Darnold, Davante Adams and some Eagles defenders
There are some veteran receivers and some good defensive line options available.Yahoo Sports - Mar. 5 -
2025 NFL free agent edge rusher rankings: Best team fits, projected deals for Josh Sweat, Khalil Mack, more
A look at the pass rushers projected to hit the free agent marketCBS Sports - Mar. 8 -
2025 NFL free agent TE rankings: Best team fits, projected deals for Evan Engram, Zach Ertz, other top vets
A look at the best tight ends projected to hit the free agent marketCBS Sports - Mar. 8 -
Shedeur Sanders NFL Draft landing spots: Ranking 5 best fits for Deion Sanders' son and potential top-10 pick
Where will the son of a Pro Football Hall of Famer end up?CBS Sports - 2d