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Race for the NFC's No. 1 seed: Biggest questions for Seahawks-49ers

Both teams are treating Saturday as a playoff game with the No. 1 seed's playoff bye week on the line.

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Advanced analytics look at Panthers-Bucs, Seahawks-49ers, more

Next Gen Stats looks at Baker Mayfield holding the ball too long and the Seahawks' pressure

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CHANGING LOCATIONS

College football transfer portal: Tracking who's on the move

The transfer portal opened on Jan. 2. We're keeping tabs on players who enter.

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Thamel on transfer portal: It's a ridiculous 'free-for-all' right now

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REGULAR SEASON FINALE

Our guide to every Week 18 NFL game: Matchup previews, predictions and what's at stake

Must-win AFC North and NFC South showdowns? No. 1 seeds on the line? We have picks, predictions, stats and what's at stake for every Week 18 game.

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TEMPERS FRAYING

Notre Dame coach Shrewsberry needs to be held back from ref after loss

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Coaches ejected in Quinnipiac-Manhattan scrum

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NEXT YEAR'S CLASS

NFL draft prospects with a true Round 1 grade: 11 players who are clear first-rounders

We'll see 32 picks in Round 1 on April 23, but which prospects have actually earned a first-round grade? Right now, there are 11 in this 2026 class.

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SUCCESSFUL START

TGL best moments: Boston Common earns first win in team history

Boston Common Golf beats Los Angeles Golf Club to open the season with its first win in team history.

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