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Daniel Shirley
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Senior Live Editor: The Athletic. Co-host: Creekside Sports, Reign Supreme Podcast. Author: Hatch Attack, Mercer's Moment.
Married to my best friend, Laura, with two wonderful sons, Ben and Matt.
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One reason to say ‘no thanks’ to all 32 NHL teams after Thanksgiving
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One reason to say ‘no thanks’ to all 32 NHL teams after Thanksgiving
From setting mascots on fire to cannons to ugly uniforms and much more, here's one negative for every hockey team.
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December 3, 2025 at 8:51 PM
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Can the Thunder break Golden State’s 73-win record? The Warriors say yes
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Can the Thunder break Golden State's 73-win record? The Warriors say yes
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December 3, 2025 at 7:54 PM
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2025 NFL Playoff Simulator: Each team’s path to the postseason
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2025 NFL Playoff Simulator: Each team's path to the postseason - The Athletic
NFL playoff picture and forecast for 2025. Track playoff chances, win projections, and season outlook for all teams.
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December 3, 2025 at 7:36 PM
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Ole Miss players accuse Lane Kiffin of lying in his farewell statement

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Ole Miss players accuse Lane Kiffin of lying in his farewell statement
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December 3, 2025 at 5:58 PM
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Wednesday's show: Josh Kendall on the Falcons.
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December 3, 2025 at 5:14 PM
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Browns trade up to No. 1, Raiders take Dante Moore in 2026 NFL mock draft
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Browns trade up to No. 1, Raiders take Dante Moore in 2026 NFL mock draft
Could the 2026 draft mirror the 2016 version, when high-profile trades resulted in QBs being picked at Nos. 1 and 2?
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December 3, 2025 at 4:52 PM
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This one hurts
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Elden Campbell, NBA champion with Pistons and Clemson’s all-time scoring leader, dies at 57
Campbell also played for the Hornets, Pistons, Nets and SuperSonics, and was a member of Detroit's 2004 NBA championship team.
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December 3, 2025 at 4:42 PM
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USC is set to sign the No. 1 recruiting class: How did the Trojans do it?
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USC is set to sign the No. 1 recruiting class: How did the Trojans do it?
The Trojans prioritized local recruiting in the Class of 2026 and will likely sign at least 18 players from California.
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December 3, 2025 at 4:34 PM
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College football stadium rankings: What are the 10 best Group of 6 venues?
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College football stadium rankings: What are the 10 best Group of 6 venues?
College football has plenty of hidden-gem stadiums outside the Power 4 conferences. Here are our favorites in the Group of 6.
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December 3, 2025 at 3:52 PM
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Spurned by Lane Kiffin, Ole Miss enters the CFP as an underdog worth rooting for
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Spurned by Lane Kiffin, Ole Miss enters the CFP as an underdog to root for
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December 3, 2025 at 3:43 PM
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USF expected to hire Ohio State OC Brian Hartline as head coach: Sources

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USF expected to hire Ohio State OC Brian Hartline as head coach: Sources
Hartline would replace Alex Golesh, who was hired by Auburn on Sunday.
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December 3, 2025 at 3:29 PM
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Why Ole Miss is still positioned to win post-Lane Kiffin in college football’s new era
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Why Ole Miss is still positioned to win post-Lane Kiffin in college football's new era
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December 3, 2025 at 3:17 PM
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Despite lobbying and 13 re-airs of Miami-Notre Dame, Canes still need help to make Playoff
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Despite lobbying and 13 re-airs of Miami-Notre Dame, Canes still need help to make Playoff
The campaigning is hard to get Miami into the Playoff field. The Canes are still on the bubble.
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December 3, 2025 at 3:07 PM
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Why No. 10 Notre Dame shouldn’t panic about its new spot on College Football Playoff bubble
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Why No. 10 Notre Dame shouldn’t panic about its new spot on College Football Playoff bubble
That overwhelming sense of dread around the Irish fan base is probably a little bit overstated.
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December 3, 2025 at 2:50 PM
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Indiana football was irrelevant. Then a ‘cocky nerd’ arrived
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Indiana football was irrelevant. Then a ‘cocky nerd’ arrived
Indiana’s head football coach has had a long, successful – and unconventional – career. What’s the secret to his magical run?
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December 3, 2025 at 2:38 PM
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Arizona, Kentucky and more surprises and disappointments of college basketball’s first month
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Who's surprised and who's disappointed so far this college basketball season?
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December 3, 2025 at 2:16 PM
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Tiger Woods’ return to golf remains unclear as recovery from back procedure continues
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Tiger Woods' return to golf remains uncertain 6 weeks after back surgery
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December 2, 2025 at 10:52 PM
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Ben Johnson’s Bears sit atop the NFC. How good are they? How high can they climb? — Pick Six
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Ben Johnson’s Bears sit atop the NFC. How good are they? How high can they climb? — Pick Six
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December 2, 2025 at 9:09 PM
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QB Jared Curtis, No. 1 player in 2026 class, pushes back on reports of flip from Georgia to Vanderbilt
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QB Jared Curtis, No. 1 player in 2026 class, pushes back on reports of flip from Georgia to Vanderbilt
If he chooses the Commodores, Curtis would be the Vanderbilt's first five-star prospect of the modern recruiting era.
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December 2, 2025 at 6:53 PM
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How ex–G League players became NCAA-eligible — and what it means for the sport
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How ex–G League players became NCAA-eligible — and what it means for the sport
A surprise NCAA ruling made certain ex–G League players eligible, which blindsided many in the sport.
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December 2, 2025 at 6:26 PM
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College Football Playoff rankings live updates: Countdown to today’s release after Week 14 games

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College Football Playoff rankings live updates: Countdown to today’s release after Week 14 games
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December 2, 2025 at 6:14 PM
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Why the SEC would be the last to give up its championship game
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Why the SEC would be the last to give up its championship game
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December 2, 2025 at 4:57 PM
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Tuesday's show: Clay Brown on high school sports in Houston County. Plus, Steve and I have plenty to say about the SEC coaching carousel
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December 2, 2025 at 4:32 PM
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Did Florida just hire Billy Napier 2.0? Jon Sumrall’s track record says no
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Did Florida just hire Billy Napier 2.0? Jon Sumrall’s track record says no
On paper, Jon Sumrall has a similar background to Billy Napier's, but Florida believes there are significant differences.
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December 2, 2025 at 4:12 PM
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The art of cold-weather college football tailgating: Alaskan halibut, cardboard and ‘ingenuity’
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The art of cold-weather college football tailgating: Alaskan halibut, cardboard and ‘ingenuity’
Minnesotans use a different thermometer than their counterparts across college football.
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December 2, 2025 at 3:52 PM