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The New College Football Playoff Proposal Would Transform the Sport

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Why Baseball Pitchers Are Slathering Themselves With Goo

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The New Team to Beat in the Western Conference

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Is the U.S. Women’s Gymnastics Team OK?

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Why Phil Mickelson Makes Golf Fans Lose Their Minds

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The Brooklyn Nets Are Violating the Oldest Basketball Commandment

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