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New England Patriots, Seattle Seahawks punch Super Bowl ticketsNew England Patriots, Seattle Seahawks punch Super Bowl tickets
New England Patriots, Seattle Seahawks punch Super Bowl tickets
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Two very different games later, and the Super Bowl LX matchup is officially set: the NFC No. 1 seed Seattle Seahawks vs. the AFC No. 2 New England Patriots. Here’s how it all went down on Championship Sunday.
January 26, 2026
Breeze BC’s Dominique Malonga throws down first Unrivaled dunk of the seasonBreeze BC’s Dominique Malonga throws down first Unrivaled dunk of the season
Breeze BC’s Dominique Malonga throws down first Unrivaled dunk of the season
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Unrivaled unveiled the coolest jerseys in the game this weekend, then backed them up with highlight-reel hoops. Look good, feel good, play good, indeed.
January 26, 2026
Previewing the NFL’s Conference ChampionshipsPreviewing the NFL’s Conference Championships
Previewing the NFL’s Conference Championships
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The Broncos and Patriots have historically been AFC powerhouses, but it’s been a minute — over a decade for Denver and seven years for New England — since either franchise reached the promised land. Only one can end their Super Bowl appearance drought.
January 25, 2026
Who should win NFL MVP?Who should win NFL MVP?
Who should win NFL MVP?
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The NFL MVP will likely go to one of two quarterbacks: LA Ram Matthew Stafford or New England Patriot Drake Maye, and both have compelling cases to win their first career honor.
January 23, 2026
Vanderbilt women’s basketball is off to their best start in program historyVanderbilt women’s basketball is off to their best start in program history
Vanderbilt women’s basketball is off to their best start in program history
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Only two undefeated teams remain in women’s college basketball. As expected, one of them is the defending champs, No. 1 UConn, but the other — No. 5 Vanderbilt — is an unexpected powerhouse. Ahead of the Commodores’ 3 p.m. ET Sunday showdown vs. No. 2 South Carolina, let’s break down the Black and Gold’s serendipitous success.
January 23, 2026
Naomi Osaka walks onto the court in couture at Australian OpenNaomi Osaka walks onto the court in couture at Australian Open
Naomi Osaka walks onto the court in couture at Australian Open
January 23, 2026
Breeze BC’s Paige Bueckers drops Unrivaled career-high 37 points in winBreeze BC’s Paige Bueckers drops Unrivaled career-high 37 points in win
Breeze BC’s Paige Bueckers drops Unrivaled career-high 37 points in win
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Fire ’fits, helpful hands, and one certified walking bucket? Yep, Unrivaled had it all over the weekend. Here are the headlines emerging from the innovative 3v3 league’s second weekend of action.
January 21, 2026
No. 1 Indiana completes perfect season, wins first national championshipNo. 1 Indiana completes perfect season, wins first national championship
No. 1 Indiana completes perfect season, wins first national championship
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Sorry, Hannah — turns out the Hoosiers are perfect. ICYMI: No. 1 Indiana beat No. 10 Miami 27–21 in Monday’s College Football Playoff (CFP) national championship, capping off an undefeated 16-0 season and a truly stunning program turnaround.
January 21, 2026
Everything you need to know about the 2026 CFP national championshipEverything you need to know about the 2026 CFP national championship
Everything you need to know about the 2026 CFP national championship
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The history of determining college football’s national champion is…messy, and the sport’s leaders have been tinkering with the postseason format for decades to make it as fair, transparent, entertaining, and, well, profitable as possible.
January 19, 2026
Previewing the NFL Divisional RoundPreviewing the NFL Divisional Round
Previewing the NFL Divisional Round
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The four-game slate kicks off with the AFC No. 1 seed Broncos welcoming in quarterback (QB) Josh Allen and the Bills. The last time Denver played host in the postseason? The 2015 season, when a little someone named Peyton Manning was under center…but plenty has changed since then.
January 17, 2026
Iga Świątek, Carlos Alcaraz chasing career Grand Slams at Australian OpenIga Świątek, Carlos Alcaraz chasing career Grand Slams at Australian Open
Iga Świątek, Carlos Alcaraz chasing career Grand Slams at Australian Open
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The Australian Open, the 100th tennis Grand Slam of the 21st century, begins Down Under on Sunday, aka tomorrow on this side of the world. With the tourney’s largest-ever prize pool (a cool $74.9M) up for grabs, here are the men’s and women’s players to know.
January 16, 2026
History and records on the line in Unrivaled Week 2History and records on the line in Unrivaled Week 2
History and records on the line in Unrivaled Week 2
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ICYMI, innovative 3v3 women’s basketball league Unrivaled is off and running in Miami, with records falling left and right. We launched Unrivaled Weekly, a Friday newsletter featuring stunning stats and deep analysis, to keep up with all the action — here’s a sneak peek at what you get by subscribing (for free, of course). Buckets on buckets.
January 15, 2026
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