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Don’t buy the hype: Why Ohio State is in trouble at Indiana
A rematch of the Big Ten Championship Game is set for Saturday, as Ohio State and Indiana meet in Week 7. The first top-five matchup at home involving the Hoosiers ever, what happens here should influence the eventual national championship…
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Don’t buy the hype: Why Ohio State is in trouble at Indiana
A rematch of the Big Ten Championship Game is set for Saturday, as Ohio State and Indiana meet in Week 7. The first top-five matchup at home involving the Hoosiers ever, what happens here should influence the eventual national championship…
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Don’t buy the hype: Why Ohio State is in trouble at Indiana
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NFL
Golden Nuggets: What a sublime Saturday to trade for a pass-rusher
Your daily San Francisco 49ers news for Saturday, October 17th, 2026
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Golden Nuggets: What a sublime Saturday to trade for a pass-rusher
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The Golden Nuggets move can change roster roles, depth and the decisions surrounding the next competition window.
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Separate confirmed transaction details from speculation about usage, fit or future moves.
NBA
Is a Dalton Knecht trade coming? First round pick's time with Lakers feels over
Dalton Knecht was supposed to be a go-to sharpshooter for the Lakers for years to come. Now entering his third NBA season, he's on the chopping block.
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Is a Dalton Knecht trade coming? First round pick's time with Lakers feels over
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The Dalton Knecht move can change roster roles, depth and the decisions surrounding the next competition window.
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Watch for official transaction terms, corresponding roster moves and clearly sourced role information.
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Separate confirmed transaction details from speculation about usage, fit or future moves.
NFL
Chiefs nose tackle Khyiris Tonga is playing almost as much offense as Travis Hunter
Jaguars cornerback/wide receiver Travis Hunter has been much-hyped for his status as a two-way player, first as a Heisman Trophy winner at Colorado and now in the NFL.
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Chiefs nose tackle Khyiris Tonga is playing almost as much offense as Travis Hunter
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Titans CEO Burke Nihill: Our organization believes in coach Robert Saleh, GM Mike Borgonzi
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Titans CEO Burke Nihill: Our organization believes in coach Robert Saleh, GM Mike Borgonzi
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College Football
What time is Penn State vs. Michigan? TV, stream info for Week 7
Penn State visits Michigan as both Big Ten blueblood programs are looking to break multi-game losing streaks.
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What time is Penn State vs. Michigan? TV, stream info for Week 7
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Michigan vs Penn State predictions, picks for Week 7 game score
Five Free Press sports writers sound off on whether Michigan football will get back in the win column vs. Penn State on Saturday, Oct. 17.
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Michigan vs Penn State predictions, picks for Week 7 game score
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Why Tennessee football, Alabama wearing orange and crimson for Third Saturday in October
Tennessee football and Alabama will both wear traditional home uniforms for their Oct. 17 game at Neyland Stadium in a tribute to the early days of the Third Saturday in October.
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Why Tennessee football, Alabama wearing orange and crimson for Third Saturday in October
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Why Matt Campbell, Kyle Whittingham are struggling in Big 12-to-Big Ten transitions
A look at how the floundering first-year Penn State and Michigan head coaches compare to how they did at their previous stops.
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Why Matt Campbell, Kyle Whittingham are struggling in Big 12-to-Big Ten transitions
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Elijah Brown Guides Washington Huskies to First Big Ten Win vs. Purdue Boilermakers
The Huskies crossed several season thresholds in a 38-26 loss against the Boilermakers.
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Elijah Brown Guides Washington Huskies to First Big Ten Win vs. Purdue Boilermakers
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