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A lacrosse player? NFL legacy sons? A RB rotation? Meet the Irish supporting cast
With a star QB, the Irish are turning to an unlikely group of contributors. They face their stiffest test this week.

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NHL
NHL Tonight: Your guide to all 12 games on Saturday's schedule

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Let's propose NFL trade deadline moves: Eight experts build deals for Pollard, Woolen, others

NCAA Football
Collin Dixon's 2 TD catches help Illinois become bowl eligible with 24-13 victory over Nebraska

NCAA Men's Basketball
Jake West scores 23 to propel Northwestern to 78-65 victory over Stony Brook


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NFL
How Caleb Williams planted himself firmly in the 2026 NFL MVP conversation

NCAA Football
Saban: Someone has to step up for Miami in absence of Malachi Toney

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NFL
Grading NFL deadline trades: Sizing up eight trades -- including Brissett to Baltimore


NFL
Grading NFL deadline trades: Sizing up eight trades -- including Brissett to Baltimore


NFL
How the Bucs' defense could create problems for Caleb Williams

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NCAA Football
Reliving seven memorable games that define the Notre Dame-Miami rivalry

NCAA Football
Tennessee going 'dark mode' headlines best college football Week 10 uniforms


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College Football
Kirk Herbstreit believes Malachi Toney's absence will fuel Miami

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NCAA Men's Basketball
'Yoooooo!' Illinois player can't believe Caitlin Clark was watching game

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NCAA Football
Where is 'College GameDay'? 2026 schedule, locations, recaps

NCAA Football
How much will Miami care if it loses to Notre Dame?

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NHL
NHL Power Rankings: Updated poll, plus fantasy hockey surprises for all 32 teams


NFL
Get ready for Super Bowl LXI on ESPN: 100 days until the big game in 2027!

NCAA Football
Canes-Irish, the Holy War and more: Connelly's 14 favorite games on a monster slate

NCAA Football
Updated rankings of the top 40 freshmen in college football

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- Sources: Northwestern QB Chiles expected out vs. Iowa
- Notre Dame preparing for injured WR Toney, Miami's other 'great players'
- Sources: Miami's Toney uncertain for Notre Dame due to ankle injury
- Lewandowski's jersey outselling Messi's since Chicago arrival
- Notre Dame replaces Purdue with series vs. Illinois in '27, '28
- Mariners hire Kanzler as manager to replace fired Wilson
- Bears' Williams dims controversy surrounding cleats with all-black custom pair
