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April 8, 2026
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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April 7, 2026
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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April 2, 2026
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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April 1, 2026
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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March 30, 2026
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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March 30, 2026
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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March 26, 2026
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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March 24, 2026
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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March 23, 2026
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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March 19, 2026
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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March 12, 2026
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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March 5, 2026
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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March 5, 2026
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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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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