The 2021 Way-Too-Early college football top 25

Will we see heavyweights like Clemson, Alabama and Ohio State fall back in 2021? Can programs like Georgia, North Carolina and Texas A&M close the gap in their conferences? We break it down in our Way Too Early Top 25.

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DeVonta Smith show takes over social media

Alabama's Heisman Trophy-winning WR had himself a half in the CFP title game, and everyone took notice.

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UK backs team amid local backlash over kneeling

Kentucky backed its men's basketball team for their decision to kneel prior to Saturday's win amid local backlash.

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Sources: Hendricks agrees to deal with White Sox

Closer Liam Hendriks has agreed to a multiyear deal with the White Sox that guarantees him $54 million, sources said.

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Ohio State defense down two starters; kicker also out

Starting DT Tommy Togiai, DE Tyreke Smith and kicker Blake Haubeil will miss the national championship game.

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Patriots' Belichick won't accept Medal of Freedom

Bill Belichick said Monday he will not "move forward" with the Presidential Medal of Freedom that Donald Trump planned to present to him later this week.

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Bettman expects NHL financial losses in billions

With the NHL's short season slated to begin this week, commissioner Gary Bettman painted a bleak picture Monday regarding the league's financial outlook, given the lack of fans at games this year.

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Source: Veldheer to Packers after Colts WC start

Jared Veldheer would be the first player in NFL history to play postseason games for two different teams in the same season if he appears in the Packers' game Saturday.

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Tomlin on Steelers' collapse: We 'died on the vine'

For the Steelers, a promising 11-0 start to the season was reduced to a 1-5 finish with a first-round playoff exit at home.

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Browns get elusive playoff win, not 'satisfied yet'

After jumping to a stunning 28-0 first-quarter lead Sunday in Pittsburgh, the Browns held on to beat the Steelers 48-37 for their first playoff victory since 1994.

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Matchup for the ages: Saints, Drew Brees will host Buccaneers, Tom Brady

Divisional round matches up fellow 40-year-olds Brees and Brady for possibly one last batch of fireworks.

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The Nickelodeon game was goofy -- and the most fun NFL broadcast of the year

Even for those who weren't in the target demographic, the Nick broadcast -- the slime! the SpongeBob! the memes! -- was one of the most fun viewing experiences of the year.

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Brees: Playoff matchup with Brady was 'inevitable'

For the first time in their storied NFL careers, Saints quarterback Drew Brees and Tampa Bay's Tom Brady will face each other in a playoff game. Said Brees: "I guess it was inevitable."

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2022 PGA Championship leaving Trump National

The PGA of America voted to relocate the 2022 PGA Championship away from Trump National Golf Club Bedminster.

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No Bears conversion attempt costs some bettors

A last-second touchdown by the Bears gave underdog players some hope Sunday, but Chicago did not attempt a conversion, costing many a win or a push at the window.

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Reports: Trump giving Belichick Medal of Freedom

President Donald Trump plans to award New England Patriots coach Bill Belichick the Presidential Medal of Freedom on Thursday, according to multiple reports.

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'What in the world?' Browns pounce on Steelers from jump with 28 first-quarter points

The start to the Browns' first playoff game in 18 years couldn't have gone more perfectly on Sunday night.

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Cousins, his replacement on Lakers both ejected

DeMarcus Cousins and Markieff Morris, who took Cousins' roster spot on the Lakers last season, were both ejected from Sunday's game.

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As rosters thin, NBA has no plans to halt season

An NBA spokesman said the league has no plans to pause the season as positive COVID-19 tests and contact tracing has thinned rosters in recent days.

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Ravens' logo stomps about 'unity' not disrespect

The Ravens said their celebration on the Titans' logo late in Sunday's game wasn't planned or meant to be disrespectful.

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