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Bill Connelly

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Big questions for the rest of the softball season
Is NiJaree Canady still dominant? Which teams are serious contenders? Bill Connelly dives into the 2026 college softball season thus far.
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Connelly's favorite transfer classes: Teams that pushed the envelope in the portal
Looking beyond the numbers, here are the teams that took the boldest steps in their portal approaches.
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These flaws could hold back the draft's top QBs
We saw a lot during the college careers of the draft's top QBs. Each has something that could set them back.
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Should the USMNT be concerned about Pulisic's goal drought?
Roberto Martinez might think it's "worthless" to read into any results ahead of the World Cup, but alarm bells must surely be ringing in the USMNT camp over Christian Pulisic's 14-match goal drought.
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U.S. considering tactic shift to get Pulisic on track
United States coach Mauricio Pochettino said he's considering some tactical tweaks to help get star attacker Christian Pulisic back to his best in front of the goal.
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How has USMNT player pool evolved since 2022, and what does it mean for World Cup?
It's been a weird four year World Cup cycle for the USMNT, but heading into 2026, how well is this team set up for success this year and in 2030?
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Ranking coaches and teams that are likely to improve in 2026
Curt Cignetti reset how we view coaching turnarounds while Oklahoma State, with a new coach, has nowhere to go but up.
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Feeling lucky? What turnovers and late-game success say about 2026
Some 2025 teams couldn't get a break. Others, such as Indiana, had luck and success. What changes in 2026?
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What returning production looks like for the 2026 college football season
Notre Dame and Texas have a lot coming back, but 2025 showed that might not mean as much.
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Champions League quarterfinal preview, predictions: Barcelona to keep rolling?
We have four incredible quarterfinals, including Barcelona-Atlético. Bill Connelly previews and predicts the action.
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Premier League, LaLiga ... and Scotland? Most exciting races in Europe, 2025-26
Don't look now, but Scotland's top league might be won by a club that hasn't done it since 1960! Bill Connelly breaks down the most exciting races at the top and bottom of Europe's many, many leagues.
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The best teams in Europe: Can anybody touch Barcelona, Bayern?
As the calendar turns into March, we've seen more than enough in 2026 so far to rank the hottest, most in-form European clubs. Where does your team rank?
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Pre-spring QB rankings for all 68 Power 4 teams
Spring football is about to begin. CJ Carr, Arch Manning, Julian Sayin? Who's the best QB right now?
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