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February 20, 2026
College football's 100 best quarterbacks of the 2000s
Make way for Fernando Mendoza and others on Bill Connelly's updated list of the greatest quarterbacks of the century.
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February 17, 2026
From Arsenal to FK Qarabag: Why every team left will, won't win the Champions League
For each of the 24 remaining teams with a shot at the Champions League crown, let's talk about both why they could win the whole thing ... and why they probably won't.
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February 16, 2026
College football had an incredible season. Remember how we got here
The sport's manifest destiny opened doors for Indiana and others. Consolidating power and access could eliminate the thrill of that growth.
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February 11, 2026
Premier League's 50 worst transfers of all time: Who is No. 1?
All right: We've covered the best deals in PL history, but what makes a bad deal? Whatever the reasons behind them, here are the 50 worst since the league began in 1992.
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February 5, 2026
Each Premier League team reranked: Man United are good now, and Arsenal get even better
Let's rank all 20 Premier League teams again: Man United are finally good, somehow Arsenal gets even better, and what happened to Crystal Palace?
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January 29, 2026
Recap: Grading all 36 teams, plus our best XI of l...
The league phase of the Champions League is over, culminating with a dramatic Matchday 8. Who was the best and worst in this stage of the competition?
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January 27, 2026
Connelly's best 100 games of the 2025 college football season
From CFP (and FCS playoff) classics to OT thrillers and what-the-heck moments, this season had it all.
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January 22, 2026
Champions League: Arsenal still perfect; top-8 fight getting messy
Arsenal are still top of the Champions League table, and likely to remain there, but the fight for a bye to the round of 16 is shaping up to be fierce.
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January 22, 2026
Indiana repeat? Georgia back on top? Hawai'i in? Who could be in the 2026 CFP
It's never too early to look ahead to next season. Some teams look like easy playoff picks, but who rounds out the field?
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January 20, 2026
CFP takeaways: Even as a favored Goliath, Indiana's win stands alone in sports history
Put it next to the Miracle on Ice or NC State and Villanova. In a wild title game, here's how Indiana beat Miami.
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January 17, 2026
The favorites to the underdogs: Ranking the Australian Open contenders
Which tennis players are most likely to win the Australian Open -- and who could surprise?
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January 16, 2026
CFP National Championship preview: Miami's path to knocking off Indiana
Will the Hoosiers cap an undefeated season, or can the Canes pull off a stunner? Here are the keys to the game.
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January 14, 2026
Premier League's top 50 transfers of all time: Who is No. 1?
What makes a great signing? Is it trophies won, goals scored, a long run of dominance ... or all of the above? Bill Connelly breaks down the best 50 Premier League moves since it began in 1992-93.
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January 9, 2026
CFP semifinal takeaways: How Miami prevailed in an instant classic
The Hurricanes came through when it mattered most, beating Ole Miss in a back-and-forth classic.
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January 7, 2026
Connelly breaks down Miami-Ole Miss, Oregon-Indiana
Our deep dive into the semifinals dissects the matchups that will determine who moves on to the title game.
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January 6, 2026
Ranking the top American tennis players as 2026 begins
Coco Gauff won another major title in 2025, and Taylor Fritz continued to lead the American men. But who else is set to make a move in 2026?
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January 6, 2026
From No. 1 to nowhere: Ranking the biggest disasters of the 2025 season
From Clemson and Colorado to UCLA and UMass, these teams are happy to put 2025 behind them.
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January 2, 2026
FCS national championship preview: Illinois State, Montana State starving for title
Will the Bobcats break through or can the Redbirds cap their amazing run in style?
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January 1, 2026
CFP quarterfinal takeaways: Miami's toughness, defense huge in upset of Ohio State
The Canes got the biggest win of the playoff so far. We're going inside every CFP game.
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December 30, 2025
CFP quarterfinals mega-preview: Connelly's keys to all four matchups
We break down Ohio State-Miami, Texas Tech-Oregon, Indiana-Alabama and Georgia-Ole Miss.
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December 26, 2025
The best teams in Europe right now: Can anyone stop Bayern or Arsenal?
As we celebrate the festive season, what better gift than a rerank of the best, most in-form teams across Europe's top five leagues?
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December 22, 2025
Ranking the FBS coaching hires: How all 30 moves grade out
The coaching changes came at a dizzying clip. Which schools did the best -- and worst -- jobs?
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December 20, 2025
CFP first-round takeaways: OU's special teams collapses, and momentum swings for Bama
Alabama is the first to move on. Here's what we've learned from the game.
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December 19, 2025
First playoff Brawl of the Wild headlines FCS semifinal showdowns
Montana-Montana State rivalry, Villanova-Illinois State matchup make for intriguing final four.
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December 18, 2025
Rematches, underdogs and chaotic teams -- We've got it all in this CFP first round
Can this year's CFP match 2024's first round? It certainly won't lack for storylines.
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December 15, 2025
Ranking all 64 teams in College Football Playoff history
How do this year's CFP entrants stack up with those of the past -- and how high could they climb?
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December 13, 2025
A reason (or two) to watch every one of this year's bowl games
With first-year success stories, chances at redemption and general silliness, college football bowl season always delivers.
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December 12, 2025
FCS quarterfinal preview: Is it now Tarleton State's tourney to win?
After a spate of upsets, there are familiar teams but also some newcomers at the top of the FCS bracket.
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December 12, 2025
Connelly's alt-college football awards: Catch of the Year, 'Dog in Him' and more
College football's official awards will go out this weekend. We're honoring more players.
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December 11, 2025
Arsenal No. 1, Man City rising, Napoli in trouble? Champions League rerank after Matchday 6
Big teams have learned from last season to take the league phase more seriously, with several heavyweights cruising into the Champions League knockouts. Let's recap the surprises and rankings after...
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