NFL's vanishing punts, Nikola Jokic, Breanna Stewart

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Nuggets star Nikola Jokic hyperextended his left knee and will be evaluated in 4 weeks

Nikola Jokic is only going to miss a few weeks, which is surely cause for the Denver Nuggets to take a giant sigh of relief. Read More.

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Baltimore Ravens punter Jordan Stout (11) warms up before an NFL football game against the Green Bay Packers, Saturday, Dec. 27, 2025, in Green Bay, Wis.

NFL's fourth-down revolution and new rules lead to record-low punts in 2025

With one week remaining, the NFL is poised to set a record for fewest punts per game in any season in league history with the average of 3.54 punts per game for each team the lowest on record. Read More.

Jeremiah Smith opted for Ohio State, and now faces his hometown Hurricanes in CFP Cotton Bowl

Jeremiah Smith was answering questions only a few feet away from his coach when Ryan Day was asked how different the Cotton Bowl would be for defending national champion Ohio State had the AP All-America receiver opted to sign with his hometown Miami team in recruiting. Read More.

Poll era G-O-A-T? Current USA Basketball players say it's Breanna Stewart, others might disagree

No one will ever top what Breanna Stewart did in college at UConn, winning four national championships and the Most Outstanding Player of the NCAA Tournament each time. Read More.

 

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Steelers could have T.J. Watt back for 'AFC North championship' showdown against Ravens

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NCAA tries to clarify NBA stance after Baylor's addition of 2023 draft pick prompts criticism

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