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• Nico Hoerner Remains Unsung Hero of Surging Cubs Team
Nico Hoerner was an interesting trade candidate this past winter, especially with Alex Bregman emerging as a possible signing before he opted to join the Red Sox. Hoerner has established himself as a consistent all-around player, posting at least 4.0 fWAR in each of the last three seasons with a mix of contact, speed, and … The post Nico Hoerner Remains Unsung Hero of Surging Cubs Team appea...2025
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• Giants news, 5/31: Jaxson Dart signs, Russell Wilson, Andrew Thomas, more headlines

Charles LeClaire-Imagn Images New York Giants headlines for Saturday Good morning, New York Giants fans! From Big Blue View Jaxson Dart signs contract with New York Giants Did the Giants close the talent gap? Ranking NFC East defenses position-by-position New York Giants have made a surprising 2025 bet New York Giants revamp key part of their front office Other Giant observations Russel...2025
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• The Linc - The Eagles’ X-factor for the 2025 season

Photo by Cooper Neill/Getty Images Philadelphia Eagles news and links for 5/30/25. Let’s get to the Philadelphia Eagles links ... 2025 NFL Roster Rankings: Strengths, weaknesses and X-factors for every starting lineup - PFFX-factor for 2025: EDGE Nolan Smith. Philadelphia lost longtime contributors Josh Sweat and Brandon Graham this offseason, which puts third-year man Nolan Smith in the ...2025
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• Sean Trumper named TMR Men's Basketball Unsung Hero

Sean Trumper has been named the 2025 TMR Men’s Basketball Unsung Hero award winner....2025
• Unsung hero: Don't sleep on Indiana's Myles Turner

Myles Turner has heard it all. The Indiana Pacers' big man wasn't strong enough when drafted 11th out of Texas as a 19-year-old in 2015. The Pacers should have built around Domantas Sabonis....2025
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• Aaron Nesmith’s hot hand broke NBA records and Knicks’ heart in Game 1 of Eastern Conference Finals

Photo by Jason Miller/Getty Images Aaron Nesmith went from Pacers unsung hero to instant NBA Playoffs legend vs. Knicks The Indiana Pacers had to play perfect basketball down the stretch in Game 1 of the Eastern Conference Finals against the New York Knicks to have any shot at a comeback. If any team could have that belief, it’s the Pacers. Indiana had already pulled off ridiculous last-mi...2025
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• Giants news, 5/31: Jaxson Dart signs, Russell Wilson, Andrew Thomas, more headlines
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• The Linc - The Eagles’ X-factor for the 2025 season
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• BCB After Dark: Unsung hero?

Photo by Matt Dirksen/Chicago Cubs/Getty Images The late-night/early-morning spot for Cubs fans asks who is the Cubs’ unsung hero It’s another week here at BCB After Dark: the grooviest gathering of night owls, early risers, new parents and Cubs fans abroad. Thank you for stopping by. Come on in and join us. There’s no cover charge. We still have a few tables available. Bring your own beve...2025
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• Cub Tracks just can’t quit

David Banks-Imagn Images #Cubs, #MLB, and #MiLB news, notes, and commentary, four days a week, rain or shine. Let’s keep this groove going, y’all. WELCOME to today’s episode of Cub Tracks news and notes™, a greatest-hits collection of Chicago-style beat writers and bloggers, ground from #Cubs, #MiLB, and #MLB baseball, overheated, steeped in writers’ tears, and then cold-brewed overnight f...2025
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• Breaking Down Donovan Jackson

Photo by Joe Robbins/Icon Sportswire via Getty Images A deep dive into the Vikings’ first-round draft pick With the 24th pick in the 2025 NFL Draft, the Minnesota Vikings selected Donovan Jackson, guard, Ohio State. Jackson was ranked #37 on the consensus board and the third ranked interior offensive lineman (after Tyler Booker (#31) and C/G Grey Zabel (#32)) and the third interior offens...2025
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• Top 8 Offensive Line Draft Targets for the Houston Texans

Photo by Ric Tapia/Getty Images Which linemen should catch Houston’s eye? The state of the Houston Texans’ offensive line has been the story of the offseason. The state of the line is a point of discussion every offseason, but it was such a controversy this year that I wrote a novella’s worth about it. General Manager Nick Caserio and company have taken big swings in free agency via trades...2025
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• Recap: Gabe Landeskog after debut with Eagles: ‘Physically, I feel great’

Geoff Burke-Imagn Images Gabe Landeskog played hockey tonight but it was for the Colorado Eagles in Loveland! Loveland, CO — We were in the house for the biggest night in Colorado Eagles history as Colorado Avalanche captain Gabe Landeskog appeared as part of the AHL club tonight. His much-anticipated return was truly something to see, and the fans at Blue Arena welcomed him with a standin...2025
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• 2025 NFL Combine: Previewing the offensive line workouts

Photo by Gus Stark/LSU/University Images via Getty Images The Giants should always be interested in the big men, but which ones in particular? Are the New York Giants going to select some HOG MOLLIES? Probably, and we get to see the big guys train, measure, and test on Sunday, March 2nd, at 1 PM EST on the NFL Network. The NFL Scouting Combine got started with big men running on Thursday ...2025
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• Ravens 2024 position review: Running Backs

Photo by G Fiume/Getty Images Breaking down the individual seasons of every player who played meaningful snaps this past year. With the 2024 season officially in the books and the start of the new league year less than a month away, it’s the perfect time to review the Baltimore Ravens one position group at a time before completely turning the page forward to gearing up for 2025. In t...2025
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• What Sean Reynolds and Bryan Hoeing’s injuries mean to the Padres’ bullpen dynamics

San Diego Padres pitcher Bryan Hoeing | Photo by Harry How/Getty Images Injuries may force the Padres to shuffle the order of their bullpen Spring training is in full swing, but the San Diego Padres are already facing injuries that could cause a shuffle to the bullpen order. Sean Reynolds is suffering from a stress reaction in his right foot that requires him to wear a walking boot for th...2025
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• BCB After Dark: Unsung hero?
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• Lions Game Ball, Unsung Hero of Week 6: Detroit demolishes ‘Big D’

Photo by Sam Hodde/Getty Images Handing out the game ball and naming the unsung hero from the Lions’ complete game against the Cowboys The Detroit Lions came out of the bye week with a vengeance in their 47-9 road win against the Dallas Cowboys. They showed up to Jerry Jones’ birthday party, blew out his candles, ate his cake, and took all his presents. It was the worst home loss for the C...2024
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• South Side Sox Player of the Week (September 26-October 5): Lance Lynn
Mitch Ransdell/South Side Sox October dawns, and the dust of the pennant race has settled. What happens now? Where am I? On the South Side, this week feels a little like waking up during the second act of a Hangover movie: Tony La Russa is missing, empty bottles of Malört litter the clubhouse floor, and Ken Williams has a face tattoo. Rest assured, there’s one thing that hasn’t changed. B...2022
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• Mike Tanier's Monday Morning Hangover: 49ers, Lions, Chiefs Prove Playoff-Worthy
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"Chase McLaughlin: The Bucs’ Unsung Hero"

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"Mile High Morning: NFL.com identifies G Quinn Meinerz as Broncos' unsung hero"

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"Mile High Morning: NFL.com, PFF pick ILB Alex Singleton as Broncos' unsung hero"

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"Mile High Morning: Tim Patrick selected as Broncos' unsung hero by NFL.com"

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"NBA Finals: Mikal Bridges thriving as unsung hero of Suns' playoff run and 'winning' piece for future success"

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"Elvis is IN the building, Jackets top Florida"

2019
"Frank Vogel calls Alex Caruso an ‘elite’ defender"

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"Goalie Keith Kinkaid: Devils' unsung hero in run to playoffs"

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"Why Dont'a Hightower is the unsung hero of the Patriots' past two Super Bowls"

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"Mason Plumlee Throws Down Reverse Putback Dunk (VIDEO)"

2015
"Klay Thompson: ‘We’re Going to Win This Series’"

2014
"Unsung Heroes Power Up in Time to Launch Giants Into World Series"

• Giants news, 5/31: Jaxson Dart signs, Russell Wilson, Andrew Thomas, more headlines
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• The Linc - The Eagles’ X-factor for the 2025 season
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• Unsung hero: Don't sleep on Indiana's Myles Turner
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• Aaron Nesmith’s hot hand broke NBA records and Knicks’ heart in Game 1 of Eastern Conference Finals
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• BCB After Dark: A rebrand for Iowa?

Connor Noland | Cody Scanlan/The Register / USA TODAY NETWORK via Imagn Images The late-night/early-morning spot for Cubs fans asks if you think the Iowa Cubs should change their name. Thank you for stopping by BCB After Dark: the hippest hangout for night owls, early risers, new parents and Cubs fans abroad. Please come on in and join us. We’re all celebrating a big Cubs win tonight. The...2025
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• BCB After Dark: Unsung hero?
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• Cub Tracks just can’t quit
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• Breaking Down Donovan Jackson
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• 2025 NFL Draft: Minnesota Vikings Select Donovan Jackson

Photo by Robin Alam/ISI Photos/Getty Images An upgrade on the offensive line The pick is in for the Minnesota Vikings at #24 overall in the 2025 NFL Draft, and they’ve chosen to make a move to help upgrade their offensive line. With the 24th pick in the 2025 NFL Draft, the Minnesota Vikings have selected Donovan Jackson from Ohio State University. Jackson was a three-time First Team All-B...2025
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• Top 8 Offensive Line Draft Targets for the Houston Texans
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• The Linc - The Eagles’ X-factor for the 2025 season
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• Aaron Nesmith’s hot hand broke NBA records and Knicks’ heart in Game 1 of Eastern Conference Finals
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• Washington Nationals clinch a series win against floundering Orioles

Daniel Kucin Jr.-Imagn Images James Wood and the Nationals jumped on the Orioles in a first inning explosion that gave them the win The Baltimore Orioles got no new manager bounce after firing Brandon Hyde earlier today. Orioles starter Kyle Gibson was really struggling entering his start against the Nats. Despite the Nationals recent struggles against starting pitchers, they came out swin...2025
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• BCB After Dark: A rebrand for Iowa?
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• Cub Tracks just can’t quit
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• Breaking Down Donovan Jackson
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• Hutson ties rookie record; Fensore's debut; Monthly Awards; Roster projections

tw-align-centerLane Hutson continues to dazzle 🤩 pic.twitter.com/GRpRKxTYrN— Sports on Prime Canada (@SportsOnPrimeCA) April 17, 2025In Montreal's final regular-season game, a 4-2 win against Carolina, Lane Hutson assisted on the game-winner as the Canadians clinched a playoff berth for the first time since 2021. Hutson's 60th assist ties him with Larry Murphy for the NHL record for helpers by a ...2025
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• Penguins Update: Sid MVP, Bemström Waived
Just a quickie Penguins Update. Sidney Crosby has been named the team MVP for the 13th time in his illustrious career, eclipsing his former landlord Mario Lemieux, who won the award a dozen times. Noel Acciari was voted the Unsung Hero Award by his teammates. In other news, Emil Bemström was placed on waivers. If he clears, he’ll likely rejoin the Baby Pens. In 13 games with the Pens, the 25-year-...2025
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• Elite Eight teams ranked by championship chances in 2025 men’s March Madness

Photo by Brett Wilhelm/NCAA Photos via Getty Images Let’s rank the Elite Eight at the 2025 men’s NCAA tournament. The 2025 men’s NCAA tournament only has eight teams left standing. This has been one of the chalkiest tournaments in recent March Madness history, with the higher-seeded teams advancing through the bracket with little trouble. All four No. 1 seeds are still alive as we reach th...2025
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• Ravens 2024 position review: Running Backs
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• The Linc - The Eagles’ X-factor for the 2025 season
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• Aaron Nesmith’s hot hand broke NBA records and Knicks’ heart in Game 1 of Eastern Conference Finals
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• BCB After Dark: A rebrand for Iowa?
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• BCB After Dark: Unsung hero?
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• Drake Baldwin delivers walk-off hit in wacky Braves win over Reds in 11 innings

Brett Davis-Imagn Images Unsung hero of the game: Scott Blewett. In what was one of the wilder games of the 2025 season, the Braves mounted a comeback in the 9th inning and walked it off in the 11th by way of a 5-4 score to take three out of four from the Reds. In the 11th, there were two runners on, two outs, and two strikes as rookie Drake Baldwin stepped in against veteran lefty Taylor ...2025
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• Breaking Down Donovan Jackson
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• Washington Nationals getting more production from the bottom of the lineup

Brad Mills-Imagn Images After struggling early in the season, the bottom of the Nats lineup has been performing well lately due to new faces Early in the season, the bottom of the lineup was really struggling. Guys like Dylan Crews and Paul DeJong just kept striking out. While Jacob Young is a great defender, he is not much of a factor with the bat. It seemed like once you got past guys li...2025
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• Top 8 Offensive Line Draft Targets for the Houston Texans
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• 2025 NFL Combine: Previewing the offensive line workouts
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• 2024 Detroit Lions awards: Special Teams Player of the Year

Photo by Nic Antaya/Getty Images Cast your vote for the 2024 Detroit Lions Special Teams Player of the Year. The Detroit Lions’ special teams unit remained one of the best in football for the 2024 season. Detroit’s coverage units remained solid, their return game had a few special moments, and even their field goal kicking took a huge step this year. That makes our next Pride of Detroit A...2025
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• Klay Thompson: ‘We’re Going to Win This Series’
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• Why Dont'a Hightower is the unsung hero of the Patriots' past two Super Bowls
The Patriots linebacker has made two huge plays in two Super Bowl wins...2017
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• Crew chief Adam Stevens played key role in Kyle Busch's title run
First-year crew chief Adam Stevens is an unsung hero for helping keep the No. 18 Joe Gibbs Racing team focused and competitive during Kyle Busch's absence, and for finding speed in the car after the driver's return....2015
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• Mile High Morning: Tim Patrick selected as Broncos' unsung hero by NFL.com

“The Broncos have plenty of pass-catching talent with bigger brand names, but don't overlook Patrick," Nick Shook wrote....2022
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• Mason Plumlee Throws Down Reverse Putback Dunk (VIDEO)
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• Monday Morning Hangover: An Anarchist's Guide to the Wild-Card Race
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• Mile High Morning: NFL.com, PFF pick ILB Alex Singleton as Broncos' unsung hero

“Singleton, however, still flies under the radar, even after he just put together his best professional season," NFL.com's Nick Shook wrote....2023
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• Warriors’ Klay Thompson gets real on the switch that flipped with Andrew Wiggins
The Golden State Warriors got off to a resounding start to the Western Conference Finals, registering a 112-87 win over the Dallas Mavericks on Wednesday night. While their vaunted Big 3 was up to their usual tactics, one unsung hero on the night was Andrew Wiggins. Klay Thompson was vocal on him after the game. […] The post Warriors’ Klay Thompson gets real on the switch that flipped ...2022
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• Week 3 Waiver-Wire Pickups: Sleepers Available in Majority of Fantasy Leagues
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• Monday Morning Hangover: An Anarchist's Guide to the Wild-Card Race
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• Toronto Raptors Could Make 2015 NBA Finals Without a True Star
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• Mike Tanier's Monday Morning Hangover: 49ers, Lions, Chiefs Prove Playoff-Worthy
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• Unsung Heroes Power Up in Time to Launch Giants Into World Series
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• Giants news, 5/31: Jaxson Dart signs, Russell Wilson, Andrew Thomas, more headlines
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• The Linc - The Eagles’ X-factor for the 2025 season
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• Aaron Nesmith’s hot hand broke NBA records and Knicks’ heart in Game 1 of Eastern Conference Finals
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• One unsung hero from every remaining NBA playoff team

So far this postseason, the stars have shined bright in pursuit of an NBA championship. But the four team's remaining haven't been carried to the cusp of the Finals by their stars alone....2025
• Washington Nationals clinch a series win against floundering Orioles
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• BCB After Dark: A rebrand for Iowa?
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• BCB After Dark: Unsung hero?
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• Drake Baldwin delivers walk-off hit in wacky Braves win over Reds in 11 innings
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• Cub Tracks just can’t quit
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• Breaking Down Donovan Jackson
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• The Linc - The Eagles’ X-factor for the 2025 season
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• Aaron Nesmith’s hot hand broke NBA records and Knicks’ heart in Game 1 of Eastern Conference Finals
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• Washington Nationals clinch a series win against floundering Orioles
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• BCB After Dark: Unsung hero?
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• Lions Game Ball, Unsung Hero: Jahmyr Gibbs offers hope for future

Lon Horwedel-Imagn Images Handing out the game ball and unsung hero from the Lions’ heart-breaking loss against the Commanders. The Detroit Lions’ magical season came to a shockingly abrupt end with a 45-31 loss at the hands of the Washington Commanders. The Lions couldn’t keep rookie Jayden Daniels in-check, as they allowed more than 34 points for only the second time in their last 29 gam...2025
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• Lions game ball, unsung hero of Week 17: Lions find meaning in the meaningless

Kyle Terada-Imagn Images Handing out the game ball and unsung hero from the Lions’ road revenge match against the 49ers The Detroit Lions, with minimal playoff consequences on the line, brought it in full force to the Bay Area and were able to persevere through an offensive barnburner by bludgeoning out 40 points against the San Francisco 49ers defense. A year after losing the NFC Champion...2025
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• Lions Game Ball, Unsung Hero of Week 9: Give it up for Aaron Glenn

Tork Mason-Imagn Images Handing out the game ball and unsung hero from the Lions Road win against the Packers. Make that five wins in the last six contests for Dan Campbell, Jared Goff, and the Detroit Lions against the Green Bay Packers with their latest 24-14 victory. This also marks the first time the Lions have had a winning streak of at least six games since they won seven straight ga...2024
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• Lions Game Ball, Unsung Hero of Week 3: Defense takes a stand

Photo by Christian Petersen/Getty Images Handing out the game ball and unsung hero from the Lions resilient road win. Coach Dan Campbell and the Detroit Lions don’t lose back-to-back games. The team learned from some of their mistakes in the Buccaneers game in Week 2 and were an improved team, beating the Arizona Cardinals 20-13. This game epitomized how gritty this team is. After winning...2024
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• Pre-Snap Reads 9/10: Seahawks defense, coaches look to improve on impressive performance

Photo by Alika Jenner/Getty Images Read! In Today’s Links: highlights, breakdowns, takeaways, numbers of note, and much more from our Seattle Seahawks’ opening game victory against the Denver Broncos. What are you most impressed with? Who’s performance stood out most to you from Sunday’s game? Where would you like to see improvement? Dive into the links and bath yourselves in victory. ...2024
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• Elite Eight teams, ranked by national championship chances in 2024 men’s NCAA tournament

Photo by Gregory Shamus/Getty Images Let’s rank the teams in the Elite Eight of the 2024 men’s NCAA tournament by who has the best chance to win it all. The Elite Eight in the 2024 men’s NCAA tournament is set. Three No. 1 seeds are still left standing, but only one No. 2 seed remains after two days of carnage in the Sweet 16. Remember: this was only the fifth time since 1985 all the top-2...2024
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