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HEADLINES
🏀 This isn’t normal: NBA star Nikola Jokić is leading in points, rebounds, and assists.
⚽️ MLS Cup Final: Columbus Crew and defending champion LAFC will face off.
🏀 UConn women’s basketball hits unfamiliar territory with early-season loss.
🏈 FCS playoffs: North Dakota State, South Dakota State, and South Dakota are all in the quarterfinals of the playoffs.
⚽️ Euro 2024 draw announced: Germany will host with an intriguing “Group of Death”.
A CONTENTIOUS FINAL FOUR
Florida State has been controversially left out of the College Football Playoff. The committee defends their decision due to a star player’s injury.
Opinions are divided among analysts about Florida State’s exclusion from the playoffs.
FSU coach expresses his anger and disappointment due to the decision and prepares for the Orange Bowl against Georgia.
NFL SUNDAY SCOREBOARD
Away teams claimed the advantage on Sunday by winning seven out of the eleven games. Notable performances include the Lions’ historic win and the Dolphins’ unique final score.
The Packers, Buccaneers, and Rams were among the home teams securing victories this past Sunday.
Noteworthy, Jordan Love led the Packers to victory with Taylor Swift in attendance.
TOP 10 SCORERS: KD JOINS THE CLUB
Basketball star Kevin Durant has moved into 10th place on the NBA’s all-time scoring list.
LeBron James and Kevin Durant are set to face off against each other in the NBA In-Season Tournament quarterfinals.
MEN’S HOOPS: 14 UNBEATENS REMAIN
Only 14 college basketball teams remain unbeaten after an upset-filled weekend, including Northwestern’s stunning victory over No. 1 Purdue.
South Carolina, Baylor, TCU, and Colorado State are the only schools with undefeated men’s and women’s teams.
THE WORLD IN PHOTOS
Current events and standout moments from around the world in sports and beyond.
DEC. 4, 1945: DOC WINS THE HEISMAN
78 years ago today, army fullback Doc Blanchard became the first junior to win the Heisman Trophy after leading the Black Knights to their second straight national championship.
Felix “Doc” Blanchard recalls the telegram he received after winning the Heisman Trophy.
WATCHLIST: KNOCKOUT GAMES
The NBA In-Season Tournament quarterfinals begin tonight with the Boston Celtics taking on the Indiana Pacers. Boston is favored to win.
Stay tuned for on-court action.