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FANTASY FOOTBALL

In leagues that allow managers to start two quarterbacks, the young Bears star has first-round value.
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SOCCER

Mikel Arteta’s Arsenal are the team to beat after winning a first title since 2004.
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MLB

Tatis is back to being a must-watch player after his star-level production and confidence were nowhere to be found earlier this season.
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Sports Illustrated's Pat Forde and former longtime College Gameday reporter Gene Wojciechowski break down which of college football's title contenders they could see having a tough time this season.
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WNBA

Fudd will undergo an arthroscopic procedure to address her knee soreness, the team announced Wednesday.
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NBA

SI's Liam McKeone and Blake Silverman break down how Mark Walter's legal troubles and Jeannie Buss refusing to sell the team could impact the purchase of the Lakers. We also get into the Cavs upgrading their roster by trading Dennis Schröder, as well as t
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GOLF

O’Neil spoke Wednesday about one of the pending lawsuits LIV Golf is facing.
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Brian Giuffra|
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BETTING

Breaking down the MLB best best for Thursday, August 20, including MLB picks for Yankees vs. Orioles, Nationals vs. Rangers, and Angels vs. Astros.
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PREDICTION MARKETS

Pete Crow-Armstrong took over the NL MVP favorite spot over Shohei Ohtani in Kalshi's latest price update.
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SI SWIM

The reality television star and Formula 1 driver have been enjoying the summer together, and Kardashian’s latest Instagram carousel is proof.
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COLLEGE BASKETBALL

The Spartans’ administrative chaos has made headlines this offseason.
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