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'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 - 1 hour ago

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 ahead

Sports - CBS Sports - 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

No. 9 Clemson is rolling as it contends for ACC title and a return to the College Football Playoff

What a difference a year makes

Sports - ABC News - October 22

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 - Yesterday

The Big Question: Do job titles really matter?

As one Big Four accountancy firm creates a new ‘managing director’ grade, does what you’re called at work actually count?

World - Financial Times - 6 days ago

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

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 Atlanta

Sports - CBS Sports - October 18

Texas 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' imperfections

Sports - CBS Sports - 4 days ago

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.

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 April

Sports - CBS Sports - 22 hours ago

Big Ten title race update after Oregon beats Ohio State: Tiebreaker scenarios with nine teams in mix

Nine teams have either zero or one conference loss heading into the season's halfway point

Sports - CBS Sports - October 13

Breaking down VAR decisions that impact title race

Was William Saliba's red card for Arsenal the correct call ? Why was Man City's winner deemed onside?

Sports - ESPN - October 21

No. 4 Ohio State survives late challenge from Nebraska to stay in Big Ten title race

The Buckeyes rushed for only 64 yards on 31 carries against the Cornhuskers and will have to do much better next week at Penn State

Sports - CBS Sports - 4 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

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

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 - 2 days 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).

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 point

Sports - 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.

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

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 - 2 days ago

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 - 2 days ago

Trick or treat: Which of the NFL's division leaders on Halloween are contenders vs. pretenders?

Making the call on clubs with sterling records

Sports - CBS Sports - 3 hours ago

How big is ‘big enough’ for China’s stimulus?

Some estimates and theories

World - Financial Times - October 16

Heisman watch: A Big Four, and then a very big drop

Boise State RB Ashton Jeanty is the midseason favorite after his incredible start to the season.

Sports - Yahoo Sports - October 16

Big speeches and another big garbage row

Harris gives her closing argument while Biden puts his foot in it

Big Tech goes nuclear

{beacon} Energy & Environment Energy & Environment The Big Story Big Tech turns to nuclear energy to power AI boom Major technology companies are increasingly turning to nuclear energy as they ...

Politics - The Hill - October 17

Canadiens: No Discipline, No Big Shock

There will be no discipline against Jacob Trouba following his hit on Justin Barron in the Montreal Canadiens vs. New York Rangers game on Thursday night and it shouldn't come as a shock to anybody.

Sports - Yahoo Sports - October 23

Trump's big tariff plans

Welcome to The Hill's Business & Economy newsletter {beacon} Business & Economy Business & Economy The Big Story What Trump can do on tariffs without Congress Former President Trump is going all ...

Politics - The Hill - 5 days ago

'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 ...

Sports - ESPN - October 17

Season 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.

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.

Sports - ESPN - October 18

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