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Naeher is just the second goalkeeper to win the award in 40 years. ​Naeher is just the second goalkeeper to win the award in 40 years.    Getty Images Goalkeeper Alyssa Naeher has been awarded the 2024 U.S. Soccer Female Player of the Year after a standout year. The award is based on a weighted vote from National Team coaches, National Team players who earned a cap in 2024, members of the U.S. Soccer Board of Directors, U.S. Soccer Athletes’ Council, National Women’s Soccer League head coaches, select media members and administrators, and fans. Naeher garnered the majority of the vote…

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Two MVP hopefuls go head-to-head in the divisional round ​Two MVP hopefuls go head-to-head in the divisional round    Getty Images When the Buffalo Bills met the Kansas City Chiefs earlier this NFL season, the AFC matchup registered as maybe the most anticipated heavyweight showdown of the year. And yet, with the divisional round of the playoffs upon us, it’s possible we have a new king among must-see showdowns, and it features the two frontrunners for this season’s MVP award: Buffalo Bills vs. Baltimore Ravens. Josh Allen has done his best Superman impression for the Bills, helping Buffalo to a 13-4 finish…

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Everything you need to know for a very intriguing NFC divisional game ​Everything you need to know for a very intriguing NFC divisional game    Getty Images PHILADELPHIA — A trip to the NFC Championship game is on the line with the Philadelphia Eagles and Los Angeles Rams meeting in the postseason for the first time in 23 years. Each team has been two of the recent Super Bowl representatives out of the NFC, but have yet to meet in the postseason with Nick Sirianni or Sean McVay as their respective head coaches.  Of course, the Eagles and Rams are two…

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Breaking down the financial benefits of advancing in the postseason ​Breaking down the financial benefits of advancing in the postseason    USATSI Running back Clyde Edwards-Helaire was on the Kansas City Chiefs’ 53-man roster for nine games this season before he was released on Dec. 17. He quickly found a spot on the New Orleans Saints’ practice squad. Edwards-Helaire stands to gain from Kansas City making a deep playoff run. If the Chiefs three-peat as Super Bowl champions, Edwards-Helaire will get $248,000 because of the way money gets allocated during the postseason.  Compensation in the playoffs is much different than during…

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The main card offers an interesting mixed bag of options to look at for a wager or two ​The main card offers an interesting mixed bag of options to look at for a wager or two    Getty Images The first UFC pay-per-view of the year is fast approaching. UFC 311 is built as a card that should appeal to hardcore fight fans, with fantastic pairings of familiar names from the prelims through the main event. The card also got a massive makeover on Friday afternoon when Arman Tsarukyan was forced to withdraw from his lightweight title fight with champion Islam…

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The New York Giants hold the third overall selection in the 2025 NFL draft. They are drafting in the top 10 for the seventh time since 2018. They have many options with their pick this April but they also have many glaring needs they must address. Here are five things they could do with the No. 3 pick come draft time. ​The New York Giants hold the third overall selection in the 2025 NFL draft. They are drafting in the top 10 for the seventh time since 2018.They have many options with their pick this April but they also have…

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The Bears recently called the Steelers to see whether they would be allowed to talk to Mike Tomlin in an attempt to trade for him, only to have Pittsburgh rebuff their inquiry, sources told ESPN. ​The Bears recently called the Steelers to see whether they would be allowed to talk to Mike Tomlin in an attempt to trade for him, only to have Pittsburgh rebuff their inquiry, sources told ESPN.    playWhy Stephen A. thinks skepticism toward Tomlin is justified (2:25)Stephen A. Smith discusses whether he is justified in being skeptical about whether Mike Tomlin is the right man going forward…

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NFL teams are coming prepared with their uniform looks throughout the 2024 playoffs. ​NFL teams are coming prepared with their uniform looks throughout the 2024 playoffs.    The Baltimore Ravens will wear all-white against the Buffalo Bills on Sunday. (Photo by Ronald Martinez/Getty Images) The 2024 NFL playoffs are keeping teams fitted as the stakes continue to rise. Editor’s Picks 1 Related The Baltimore Ravens are rocking all-white against the Buffalo Bills, who will don their traditional home threads. It will mark just the third time this season Baltimore has worn all-white — Week 1 against the Kansas City Chiefs and Week…

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The Celtics announced the team was being put up for sale last July, shortly after winning their 18th championship ​The Celtics announced the team was being put up for sale last July, shortly after winning their 18th championship    Getty Images The Boston Celtics, one of the most historic franchises in the NBA, are up for sale, and the process is about to reach its first critical inflection point. Jan. 23 is the deadline for the first round of bids and the team expects there to be at least four interested parties, according to the Boston Globe. The price is ultimately…

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Looting has been a major problem amid the massive destruction from the recent L.A. wildfires … but firefighters were able stop some suspects — and it was caught on camera! Firefighters were working a mostly destroyed Altadena neighborhood from… ​Looting has been a major problem amid the massive destruction from the recent L.A. wildfires … but firefighters were able stop some suspects — and it was caught on camera! Firefighters were working a mostly destroyed Altadena neighborhood from…    @LAFDWatchdog Looting has been a major problem amid the massive destruction from the recent L.A. wildfires … but firefighters were able stop…

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When you’re a celeb, a winter getaway is key and there’s just snow place like Aspen … IYKYK! Cue the bougie n’ fab selfies, lots of hats and furry beanies, and shredding the gnar for days! In typical Diplo fashion … the deejay hit the freezing… ​When you’re a celeb, a winter getaway is key and there’s just snow place like Aspen … IYKYK! Cue the bougie n’ fab selfies, lots of hats and furry beanies, and shredding the gnar for days! In typical Diplo fashion … the deejay hit the freezing…    When you’re a celeb, a winter getaway is…

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Bill Maher is furious at folks who are lecturing Angelenos to stop blaming politicians for the devastating fires … he says that exactly where a big part of the blame lies. The ‘Real Time’ host delivered a scathing review of City and State… ​Bill Maher is furious at folks who are lecturing Angelenos to stop blaming politicians for the devastating fires … he says that exactly where a big part of the blame lies. The ‘Real Time’ host delivered a scathing review of City and State…    HBO Bill Maher is furious at folks who are lecturing Angelenos to stop blaming…

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Who is going to win the national championship game on Monday? SportsLine’s Jimmie Kaylor locked in his top betting picks for spread, over/under, props and more ​Who is going to win the national championship game on Monday? SportsLine’s Jimmie Kaylor locked in his top betting picks for spread, over/under, props and more    USATSI Elite defenses will clash on Monday night when Notre Dame faces Ohio State in the 2025 College Football Playoff National Championship game. The Buckeyes are aiming for their first national title in 10 years after winning their first three playoff games by 14-plus points. They advanced to…

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When one person takes stuff out of their partner’s place, it’s a clear sign they are dunzo … and that is exactly what just happened between Ally Lewber and James Kennedy. The two were snapped — both looking very unhappy — at his L.A. home… ​When one person takes stuff out of their partner’s place, it’s a clear sign they are dunzo … and that is exactly what just happened between Ally Lewber and James Kennedy. The two were snapped — both looking very unhappy — at his L.A. home…    When one person takes stuff out of their partner’s place,…

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Ben Affleck was finally able to leave his Brentwood home and chill in the neighborhood with his son and a new dog … after a dramatic start to the new year with wildfire scares — and subsequent security issues in the area. It seems Ben upped his… ​Ben Affleck was finally able to leave his Brentwood home and chill in the neighborhood with his son and a new dog … after a dramatic start to the new year with wildfire scares — and subsequent security issues in the area. It seems Ben upped his…    X17 / The Image Direct Composite…

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On this day in 1975, 2JJ – which later became Triple J – started broadcasting, exposing Australia to banned songs, swear words and radical politics. Those who were there reflect on the anarchy and the legacyFifty years since the launch of 2JJ, or Double Jay – the station that became Triple J in 1981 – radio’s former enfant terrible is now legacy media. Once the cornerstone of Australian popular music and youth culture, it risks irrelevance as listener numbers dwindle in the face of social media and streaming services. Or, as its defenders will argue, maybe the critics are simply…

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SportsLine simulated the entire MLB season 10,000 times and identified 2025 Fantasy baseball sleepers, breakout and busts ​SportsLine simulated the entire MLB season 10,000 times and identified 2025 Fantasy baseball sleepers, breakout and busts    Getty Images In less than a month, pitchers and catchers will begin reporting for MLB Spring Training 2025 and the reality of baseball being around the corner is drawing Fantasy baseball managers out of their winter hibernation. It’s already been an action-packed MLB offseason, highlighted by Juan Soto signing a 15-year, $765 million contract to join the New York Mets. Soto is already one of this…

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