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Why Florida State was left out of the College Football Playoff and why it’s so controversial

By Ben Morse, CNN (CNN) — Sunday’s announcement of the four teams selected for the College Football Playoff sent shockwaves through the sport. It wasn’t the four teams that were included which got people talking – the Michigan Wolverines, Washington Huskies, Texas Longhorns and Alabama Crimson Tide were chosen for the semifinal stage – but the

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Ohio State quarterback Kyle McCord enters transfer portal after the Buckeyes miss the College Football Playoff

By Sam Joseph, CNN (CNN) — Ohio State Buckeyes quarterback Kyle McCord has entered his name into the NCAA transfer portal, announcing his decision on social media Monday. “I’m extremely thankful for my time at Ohio State,” McCord wrote. “Playing in the scarlet and gray was truly an honor.” “I’m grateful for all of the

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Tiger Woods’ comeback at the Hero World Challenge proves he’s not ready to ‘sail off into the sunset’

By George Ramsay, CNN (CNN) — Most athletes with an injury list as long and detailed as Tiger Woods would be retired from professional sport. Woods, however, is different to most athletes. The 15-time major champion’s much-anticipated return to professional golf at the Hero World Challenge in the Bahamas wasn’t perfect, nor was it ever

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49ers dominate Eagles in playoff rematch and Miami continues record offensive season: Everything to know about NFL Week 13

By Ben Morse, CNN (CNN) — Between reignited rivalries, shock results and sideline scuffles, Week 13 of the 2023 NFL season had it all. With crunchtime of the season fast approaching, the stakes have been ratcheted up with campaigns on the line in each game. Whether it be playoff standings, postseason qualification, job security or

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Tiger Woods ‘pleasantly surprised’ with how his body is responding on his competitive return to golf

By Aimee Lewis, CNN (CNN) — Competing in his first tournament since undergoing ankle surgery, Tiger Woods said he is “pleasantly surprised” with how he has physically recovered after each round at this week’s Hero World Challenge. The 15-time major winner posted a third round one-under 71 on Saturday in Albany, the Bahamas, moving him

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Lionel Messi says he is focused on playing at next year’s Copa América but doesn’t rule out appearing at 2026 World Cup

By Benjamin Brown and Issy Ronald, CNN (CNN) — Lionel Messi is focused on playing at next June’s Copa América in the USA, though the eight-time Ballon d’Or winner hasn’t completely ruled out appearing for Argentina at the 2026 World Cup, he told an ESPN/Star+ documentary “Champions, A Year Later.” “As long as I feel

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Legia Warsaw fans let off flares ahead of their side's Europa Conference League game against Aston Villa.

46 arrested following ‘large-scale disorder’ prior to Europa Conference League match

By Sammy Mncwabe, CNN (CNN) — Forty-six people are in custody and four police officers were injured following “disgusting and highly dangerous scenes” which took place ahead of Aston Villa’s 2-1 Europa Conference League win against Legia Warsaw on Thursday, West Midlands Police said. According to a police statement, the “large-scale disorder” outside Villa Park

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Stanley Cup champion Corey Perry ‘deeply sorry’ for his ‘inappropriate’ behavior after Chicago Blackhawks release

By Sam Joseph and David Close, CNN (CNN) — Veteran NHL forward Corey Perry apologized on Thursday for the “inappropriate behavior” which saw him waived by the Chicago Blackhawks. The Blackhawks said on Tuesday that Perry “engaged in conduct that is unacceptable” and was “in violation both of the terms of his Standard Player’s Contract

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