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USA TODAY Sports @usatodaysports.usatoday.com · 18h

The new US LBM Coaches Poll is here, and with it comes the answer to the weekend’s biggest question – how high will Indiana move up after its huge win at Oregon?

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USA TODAY Sports @usatodaysports.usatoday.com · 28m

The NBA is shaking up the way it will offer content, taking a 24/7 programming approach for its mobile app and television channel.

NBA decides to change course with 24/7 basketball programming on NBA TV, NBA App

The NBA is shaking up the way it will offer content, taking a 24/7 programming approach for its mobile app and television channel.

USA TODAY Sports @usatodaysports.usatoday.com · 59m

There's a new No. 1 in this week's USA TODAY Sports college football NCAA Re-Rank 1-136 and it's a team that hasn't been there before.

Indiana replaces Oregon at No. 1 in college football's NCAA Re-Rank 1-136

There's a new No. 1 in this week's USA TODAY Sports college football NCAA Re-Rank 1-136 and it's a team that hasn't been there before.

USA TODAY Sports @usatodaysports.usatoday.com · 1h

Can the Brewers really be underdogs with the best record in MLB? The Dodgers don't think so.

Brewers love to claim underdog but Dodgers aren't buying Lou Holtz bit in NLCS

Can the Brewers really be underdogs with the best record in MLB? The Dodgers don't think so.

USA TODAY Sports @usatodaysports.usatoday.com · 1h

The Ravens failed to score a touchdown against the Rams despite multiple chances from the 1-yard line. That irked Derrick Henry.

Derrick Henry 'pissed off' by Ravens' goal-line struggles in Week 6 loss vs. Rams

The Ravens failed to score a touchdown against the Rams despite multiple chances from the 1-yard line. That irked Derrick Henry.

USA TODAY Sports @usatodaysports.usatoday.com · 2h

Latest updates after Emeka Egbuka suffered a hamstring injury in the Tampa Bay Buccaneers' Week 6 game vs. San Francisco 49ers.

Emeka Egbuka injury update: Buccaneers WR injures hamstring in Week 6 game vs. 49ers

Latest updates after Emeka Egbuka suffered a hamstring injury in the Tampa Bay Buccaneers' Week 6 game vs. San Francisco 49ers.

USA TODAY Sports @usatodaysports.usatoday.com · 2h

Taylor Swift hasn't been spotted at a Chiefs game this season. Will that change in a big 'SNF' game between the Chiefs and Lions?

Is Taylor Swift at the Chiefs game tonight? Latest updates for 'Sunday Night Football'

Taylor Swift hasn't been spotted at a Chiefs game this season. Will that change in a big 'SNF' game between the Chiefs and Lions?

USA TODAY Sports @usatodaysports.usatoday.com · 3h

The Sacramento Kings announced forward Keegan Murray tore the ulnar collateral ligament in his left thumb and will miss the start of the season.

Kings forward Keegan Murray to miss start of NBA season with thumb injury

The Sacramento Kings announced forward Keegan Murray tore the ulnar collateral ligament in his left thumb and will miss the start of the season.

USA TODAY Sports @usatodaysports.usatoday.com · 3h

Jared Goff nearly caught a 1-yard touchdown on a trick play against the Chiefs. It was correctly nullified by an illegal shift.

Why Jared Goff's fourth-down TD catch vs. Chiefs was nullified by a penalty

Jared Goff nearly caught a 1-yard touchdown on a trick play against the Chiefs. It was correctly nullified by an illegal shift.

USA TODAY Sports @usatodaysports.usatoday.com · 4h

Indiana football coach Curt Cignetti can often be spotted with his hands on his hips, whether up by 40 points or struggling in CFP.

Is Curt Cignetti impressed? Can't tell with Indiana coach's sideline stance

Indiana football coach Curt Cignetti can often be spotted with his hands on his hips, whether up by 40 points or struggling in CFP.

USA TODAY Sports @usatodaysports.usatoday.com · 4h

Adam Amin of Fox Sports called the epic Mariners-Tigers Game 5 two days before being behind the mic for the Panthers' dramatic win over the Cowboys.

Adam Amin's trek from MLB magic to NFL game-winner tops best announcing of Week 6

Adam Amin of Fox Sports called the epic Mariners-Tigers Game 5 two days before being behind the mic for the Panthers' dramatic win over the Cowboys.

USA TODAY Sports @usatodaysports.usatoday.com · 5h

Tensions between Brian Branch and JuJu Smith-Schuster boiled over with a skirmish that was ignited after the Chiefs' win over the Lions.

Brian Branch, JuJu Smith-Schuster give inside story on how Lions, Chiefs sparked skirmish

Tensions between Brian Branch and JuJu Smith-Schuster boiled over with a skirmish that was ignited after the Chiefs' win over the Lions.

USA TODAY Sports @usatodaysports.usatoday.com · 5h

Caitlin Clark joined Taylor Swift and the family of Travis Kelce in a suite at the Kansas City Chiefs' home game against the Detroit Lions.

Caitlin Clark joins Taylor Swift, Kelce family at Chiefs-Lions SNF game

Caitlin Clark joined Taylor Swift and the family of Travis Kelce in a suite at the Kansas City Chiefs' home game against the Detroit Lions.

USA TODAY Sports @usatodaysports.usatoday.com · 6h

The Chiefs defeated the Lions on "Sunday Night Football" in Week 6. During the postgame handshakes on the field there was a fight.

Lions' Brian Branch throws punch at Chiefs' JuJu Smith-Schuster in postgame skirmish

The Chiefs defeated the Lions on "Sunday Night Football" in Week 6. During the postgame handshakes on the field there was a fight.

USA TODAY Sports @usatodaysports.usatoday.com · 6h

The New York Mets had MLB's largest 2025 payroll on opening day. Where did Dodgers rank?

MLB team payrolls for 2025 from highest to lowest

The New York Mets had MLB's largest 2025 payroll on opening day. Where did Dodgers rank?

USA TODAY Sports @usatodaysports.usatoday.com · 7h

How did Bronny James do in his latest preseason game? Check out his stats from the Lakers-Warriors contest.

How many points did Bronny James score tonight? Lakers vs. Warriors preseason box score

How did Bronny James do in his latest preseason game? Check out his stats from the Lakers-Warriors contest.

USA TODAY Sports @usatodaysports.usatoday.com · 7h

Denny Hamlin recalled how his parents almost lost the family's home because they invested so much in his dream of becoming a NASCAR driver.

Emotional Denny Hamlin shares painful memories after milestone NASCAR win

Denny Hamlin recalled how his parents almost lost the family's home because they invested so much in his dream of becoming a NASCAR driver.

USA TODAY Sports @usatodaysports.usatoday.com · 8h

USA TODAY Sports' Lorenzo Reyes 'overreacts' to some of the best games from Sunday's Week 6 slate.

NFL Overreactions Week 6: New QBs enter MVP discussion, Chiefs show signs of life on SNF

USA TODAY Sports' Lorenzo Reyes 'overreacts' to some of the best games from Sunday's Week 6 slate.

USA TODAY Sports @usatodaysports.usatoday.com · 8h

Ex-Cowboys running back Rico Dowdle backed up his trash talk against his former team, racking up a Panthers record 239 yards in their win vs. Dallas.

Rico Dowdle delivers instant karma to Jerry Jones after 239-yard game vs. Cowboys

Ex-Cowboys running back Rico Dowdle backed up his trash talk against his former team, racking up a Panthers record 239 yards in their win vs. Dallas.

USA TODAY Sports @usatodaysports.usatoday.com · 9h

Dolphins QB Tua Tagovailoa doesn't hold back in his postgame press conference after Miami's loss to the Los Angeles Chargers.

Tua Tagovailoa questions Dolphins' leadership, calls out players for skipping meetings

Dolphins QB Tua Tagovailoa doesn't hold back in his postgame press conference after Miami's loss to the Los Angeles Chargers.

USA TODAY Sports @usatodaysports.usatoday.com · 9h

Take a look at the best photos as the Blue Jays, Brewers, Dodgers and Mariners vie for the American and National League pennants.

Must-see action and passion from MLB playoffs 2025 championship series

Take a look at the best photos as the Blue Jays, Brewers, Dodgers and Mariners vie for the American and National League pennants.

USA TODAY Sports @usatodaysports.usatoday.com · 10h

The way this wild NFL season is unfolding, plenty of teams and players giving rise to perpetual question: Who's the best?

32 things we learned in NFL Week 6: Best teams, top 2nd-year QB might stir healthy debates

The way this wild NFL season is unfolding, plenty of teams and players giving rise to perpetual question: Who's the best?

USA TODAY Sports @usatodaysports.usatoday.com · 10h

Showing his ability to take what defenses give him, Patriots QB Drake Maye connected with surprise fantasy stud Kayshon Boutte for 95 yards and 2 TDs.

10 biggest fantasy football winners and losers from Week 6

Showing his ability to take what defenses give him, Patriots QB Drake Maye connected with surprise fantasy stud Kayshon Boutte for 95 yards and 2 TDs.

USA TODAY Sports @usatodaysports.usatoday.com · 11h

The San Francisco 49ers' offense has been hit hard by injuries this season and one of their top wide receivers says he's playing through pain.

49ers' WR Jauan Jennings playing through 'five broken ribs' and ankle injuries

The San Francisco 49ers' offense has been hit hard by injuries this season and one of their top wide receivers says he's playing through pain.

USA TODAY Sports @usatodaysports.usatoday.com · 11h

In the history of bye weeks, perhaps this is the most-needed one for a preseason Super Bowl contender as the Ravens enter their Week 7 bye.

Bad vibes in Baltimore. Can Week 7 bye, Lamar Jackson's return help Ravens turn it around?

In the history of bye weeks, perhaps this is the most-needed one for a preseason Super Bowl contender as the Ravens enter their Week 7 bye.

USA TODAY Sports @usatodaysports.usatoday.com · 12h

UAB football fired head coach Trent Dilfer on Sunday, Oct. 12, after he went 9-21 in his tenure.

UAB football fires Trent Dilfer after three seasons

UAB football fired head coach Trent Dilfer on Sunday, Oct. 12, after he went 9-21 in his tenure.