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- Greg Sankey says CFP could stay at 12 teams 'if we can't agree' on expanded format
Sankey said Playoff expansion is not a done deal, and it appears the SEC and Big Ten disagree on a preferred 16-team format. Read more » - MLB Draft 2025 live updates: Rounds 1-3 reaction, analysis as Nationals take Willits No. 1 overall, Rockies select Holliday
Washington took a high school shortstop from Oklahoma with the first pick to kick off the first three rounds of the draft in Atlanta Read more » - Sun Belt votes to add Louisiana Tech after losing Texas State to Pac-12: Source
Louisiana Tech's addition will keep the Sun Belt at 14 football schools next year and give it three full members in the state. Read more » - What role will Oilers defenceman Jake Walman play next season?
Acquiring Walman was an underrated move, as he was a strong plug-and-play option for the Oilers. Read more » - Death of Jeff Sperbeck, John Elway’s longtime business partner, ruled an accident: Report
Authorities closed their investigation into Sperbeck's death, a result of injuries he sustained after falling off the back of a golf cart. Read more » - Cooper Flagg's NBA Summer League ends after Mavericks shut him down
Flagg scored 31 points against the Spurs in his second game with Dallas on Saturday. Read more » - Katie Taylor beats Amanda Serrano in trilogy fight: Live updates and reaction
Katie Taylor retained her undisputed world super lightweight title after edging her trilogy fight against Amanda Serrano in New York Read more » - A draft stunner, but from a predictable source. Plus: All-Star guide
Welcome to The Windup, The Athletic's MLB newsletter. Read more » - Indiana Fever All-Star Aliyah Boston joins Boston Legacy FC investor group
Aliyah Boston's investment came from a desire to give back to a place that supported her through high school, she said. Read more » - San Jose Sharks' 2025-26 projected depth chart, after veteran offseason additions
San Jose has added several veterans who might be able to help guide the young emerging core. Read more »
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