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Mike Leach Remade Football In His Pass-Happy Image

When Mississippi State head football coach Mike Leach died last week at the age of 61 due to complications related to a heart condition, it sent shockwaves through the football world. “I can’t imagine college football without him,” Ole Miss coach Lane Kiffin said in a tweet upon hearing the news. Many others shared that […]

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We’re Still Processing Week 15’s Most Mind-Blowing Finishes

maya (Maya Sweedler, editor): Quick show of hands, who else is still picking themselves up off the floor from Sunday? neil (Neil Paine, acting sports editor): maya: One day after the largest comeback in NFL history, Sunday’s games brought some of the wildest finishes, thrilling sequences and (sorry to New England) funniest game-losing plays […]

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Mbappé vs. Messi Is The World Cup Final Soccer Fans Deserve

When Argentina and France met in the round of 16 at the 2018 World Cup in Russia, the two traditional soccer powerhouses produced the most exciting game of the tournament. It had everything, from a breathtaking 80-yard run that resulted in an early penalty, to a 30-yard wonder strike that leveled the score at 1-1 […]

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The Sacramento Kings’ Offense Is Playoff-Worthy

After a come-from-behind victory over the Toronto Raptors on Wednesday night, the Sacramento Kings — yes, the Kings — have a 15-12 record, tied for the 11th-best mark in the NBA. Sacramento’s record is backed up by its point differential, and there are even indications that its performance to date has been better than 11th-best: […]

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