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Man City’s comeback exposed chasm in class between derby rivals

By its end, the 192nd Manchester derby showed where the city’s two biggest clubs are at: City chasing another title, United facing another disappointment.

Steelers keep playoff hopes alive with season finale win over Ravens

The Baltimore Ravens rested several of their stars Saturday, including likely MVP Lamar Jackson, because they had clinched the AFC’s No. 1 seed. And the Pittsburgh Steelers took advantage, keeping their playoff hopes alive with a 17-10 win over their AFC North rival. Najee Harris opened up the scoring with a touchdown on the Steelers’ […]

Michigan offering 2025 No. 1 recruit whopping 8-figure NIL deal to sway him away from LSU: report

There’s NIL money, and there’s what the Michigan Wolverines are trying to get 2025 No. 1 recruit Bryce Underwood to join them next season in Ann Arbor. Underwood, the 6-foot-3, 205-pound phenom who stars for Belleville in Michigan, has become an all-in target for the Wolverines’ program. According to On3, Michigan is willing to offer […]