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Barnwell's NFL midseason awards: The top candidates to win MVP, ROY and more
Joe Burrow for MVP? Arvell Reese as the DROY? Hardware for Jaxon Smith-Njigba and Will Anderson Jr.? We ranked the top contenders to win eight NFL awards through Week 9.[read more]

Execs predict the season's second half: Who will win division races, MVP, the Super Bowl?
Who will win the most competitive divisions, and who's in line for awards? We asked sources around the NFL at midseason.[read more]

No. 2 Utah survives, stays unbeaten on late 70-yard TD in thriller vs. Arizona
In a back-and-forth thriller, Utah rallied to remain undefeated after Devon Dampier hit Creed Whittemore on a 70-yard score late in Saturday's 40-39 win over Arizona.[read more]

😈 Wake Forest's post-blowout jab tops CFB Week 11 trolls
Wake Forest dominated SMU on the gridiron Saturday -- and added insult to injury after the game.[read more]

Kiffin laments loss to Texas as LSU's playoff hopes dashed: 'We need to win more'
LSU coach Lane Kiffin said it was fair to question the team's 6-4 record this season after losing to Texas on Saturday, a defeat that likely knocked LSU out of playoff contention.[read more]

Louisville's win over UNC ends in brawl as Belichick helps restore order on field
Louisville's 16-14 win at North Carolina ended with punches thrown and players spilling onto the field, prompting Bill Belichick to help pull players from the melee.[read more]

Harrison spoils Nunes' return, submits ex-champion to retain UFC crown
Kayla Harrison scored the biggest victory of her career Saturday, submitting former champion Amanda Nunes by rear-naked choke in Round 4 to retain her title at UFC 334.[read more]

Gane taken to brink by game Hokit, edges out decision in UFC title slugfest
Ciryl Gane got all he could handle from Josh Hokit in a five-round slugfest, but took command late to defend his heavyweight title Saturday night at UFC 334.[read more]

Sources: Raiders planned to start Mendoza soon even if no Cousins trade
The Raiders had a plan to start Fernando Mendoza in Week 12 against the Browns even if they had not traded Kirk Cousins, sources told NFL Network.[read more]

Sources: Vikings want to keep Cousins, talked to QB about staying in 2027
The Vikings are interested in keeping Kirk Cousins as their QB next season, sources told NFL Network.[read more]