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Indianapolis gets a step back on the interior, with rookie guard Tanor Bortolini returning to practice, while linebacker Jaylon Carlies and receiver Ashton Dulin miss their second straight day and defensive end Arden Key continues to work through a hamstring issue.
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The Commodores expect five-star freshman quarterback Jared Curtis back at quarterback this weekend when they host the Rebels, a recovery that could reshape Vanderbilt’s offensive identity heading into a key SEC matchup.
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A top-10 LSU attack, shaped by head coach Lane Kiffin’s offensive approach, arrives at Kroger Field with the expectation of testing Kentucky’s ability to create scoring chances and keep pace. For Kentucky, the margin will likely be measured in offensive possessions, third-down efficiency, and whether explosive plays show up early.
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Major League Baseball has tabled bargaining proposals that would reduce the regular season from 162 games to 154 starting in 2029, while also changing the structure of the postseason by expanding the Division Series format and giving higher-seeded teams more control over whom they face.
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Ahead of Saturday night’s matchup, the LSU Tigers’ game plan centers on limiting Kentucky’s most productive rushing threats, with Kentucky’s running back duo identified as the keys to the Wildcats’ offense.
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After a walkthrough Wednesday, the Falcons returned to full practice Thursday, continuing preparations for a prime-time matchup against the Baltimore Ravens at Mercedes-Benz Stadium.
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Denver coach Sean Payton is reportedly increasing his involvement in how the Broncos call plays on offense, as the team seeks more consistent production around quarterback Bo Nix.
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Ohio State’s offense has increasingly run through wide receiver Jeremiah Smith this fall, and head coach Steve Sarkisian’s description of Smith’s coverage problems has turned those matchups into a kind of football case study. The comparison points to a broader truth for defenses: when a receiver creates matchup chaos, it can reshuffle entire game plans.
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San Jose’s captain is expected to determine whether he can play at puck drop against a St. Louis team seeking to halt a skid after consecutive losses.
