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2026 men's World Cup predictions: Group by group takeaways, must-see games

The draw is complete for the 2026 World Cup! What are the top matches to watch, and how will it all go down? We asked ESPN's writers to break down each group, highlight the storylines and make their predictions.

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How the U.S. matches up against group stage foes

Who is the USMNT set to play next summer and how will it match up? ESPN breaks it all down.

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CHAMPIONSHIP WEEK STORYLINES

CFP chaos scenarios for every league and what to watch in nine conference titles

Bill Connelly looks at key angles for all nine games -- and why the playoff committee could get a headache.

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'Basketball first': The ACC comes face-to-face with its issues, real and perceived

Duke's presence in the ACC title game is a symptom of longstanding issues.

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PENN STATE CLOSING IN ON NEW COACH

Nick Saban shares the challenges Matt Campbell might face at Penn State

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MLB OFFSEASON

What Buster Olney, Jeff Passan are hearing about Schwarber's suitors, top free agents and blockbuster trades

Here's our latest intel heading into the MLB winter meetings, starting with the slugger who holds the key to the offseason.

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Who has the most work to do? Where all 30 teams stand ahead of winter meetings

Here's how your favorite team looks today -- and what it needs to do next week and beyond.

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LOOKING AHEAD

10 NFL veterans who could unexpectedly be on the move this offseason: Surprise cut, trade candidates

Would the Eagles trade A.J. Brown in the offseason? Could the Ravens face salary cap decisions on two stars? Is Kyler Murray's time in Arizona running out?

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New NFL draft rankings: Miller stacks the top 50 prospects on his board

Matt Miller unveils his initial prospect rankings for the 2026 draft.

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Our guide to every Week 14 NFL game: Matchup previews, predictions, picks and nuggets

Shedeur Sanders vs. Cam Ward? Joe Burrow vs. Josh Allen? Picks, predictions and stats for every Week 14 game.

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Barnwell's end of the year prove-it list: 17 coaches and players with something at stake

Kenneth Walker III is among those with a lot to gain -- or lose -- over the season's final five weeks.

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COLLEGE FOOTBALL RECRUITING

EARLY SIGNING PERIOD: ENDS TODAY

Five-star WR Chris Henry Jr. remains committed to Ohio State

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2026 recruiting class rankings: USC secures its No. 1 spot

As the early signing period draws to a close, we rank the top 75 classes for 2026.

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