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Projecting Tuesday's penultimate CFP top 12

We assess how the committee could stack the top teams in the country after Week 14.

Sources: LSU expected to hire Kiffin on Sunday

Sources told ESPN late Saturday that the expectation is LSU, a day after its regular season ended, will hire Ole Miss coach Lane Kiffin, 50, on Sunday as its new coach, and that the deal will cover seven seasons at an annual average of around $12 million.

Miami, Messi to host Vancouver in first MLS final

Inter Miami advanced to MLS Cup following a commanding 5-1 victory over New York City FC, sparked by Tadeo Allende's hat trick on Saturday.

UVA clinches spot, to face Duke in ACC title game

No. 17 Virginia beat Virginia Tech 27-7 on Saturday night to clinch a spot in the Atlantic Coast Conference championship game, where they will face Duke.

Bama wins Iron Bowl, to face Georgia for SEC title

No. 10 Alabama escaped Auburn with a 27-20 victory and will face No. 4 Georgia in the Southeastern Conference championship game next week in Atlanta.

'Zero percent chance I walk,' says UK's Stoops

Kentucky coach Mark Stoops says there's a "zero percent chance" he's walking away from the Wildcats after a disappointing 4-8 season in Lexington.

Follow live: Messi, Miami face NYCFC in conference finals

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'No Plan B' if Olympic hockey arena is not ready

An official for the 2026 Milan-Cortina Olympics said "there is no Plan B" if the main ice hockey arena, which is still under construction, is not ready for the Winter Games.

Sources: Orioles, Helsley agree to 2-year deal

Closer Ryan Helsley and the Baltimore Orioles are in agreement on a two-year contract that includes an opt-out after the first season, sources told ESPN.

Texas lands 5-star WR; flips 4-star DE from Baylor

Texas landed a commitment from 2027 five-star wide receiver Easton Royal on Saturday while also flipping four-star Baylor defensive end commitment Jamarion Carlton in the 2026 class.

Sources: Browns open to extended Shedeur look

The Browns are open to giving Shedeur Sanders an extended look as their starting quarterback for the rest of this season, sources told ESPN.

Returning Rodgers loses LT Jones (neck) to IR

The Steelers have placed starting left tackle Broderick Jones on injured reserve after their 2023 first-round pick suffered a neck injury against the Bears.

Sources: Sumrall the favorite to land Florida job

Tulane's Jon Sumrall has emerged as the clear favorite to be the next head coach at Florida, sources told ESPN.

Day gets monkey off back as OSU dominates U-M

Ohio State head coach Ryan Day removed the only blemish on his otherwise brilliant coaching resume when the Buckeyes snapped a four-game losing streak by dominating Michigan 27-9.

Ohio State-Michigan live updates: Wolverines trying for fifth straight in heated rivalry

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Norris calls Verstappen's F1 title jab 'nonsense'

Lando Norris said he welcomes title rival Max Verstappen talking "nonsense" about this year's title fight, but insists he will remain fully focused on winning this year's world championship.

Ohio State WRs Smith, Tate return vs. Michigan

Ohio State wide receivers Jeremiah Smith and Carnell Tate will return and play against Michigan, coach Ryan Day told Fox's "Big Noon Kickoff."

Islanders fear Palmieri has torn ACL, sources say

The Islanders fear veteran winger Kyle Palmieri tore his ACL in Friday's loss to the Flyers, sources told ESPN's Emily Kaplan.

Ragnow fails physical, won't join Lions this season

Four-time Pro Bowl center Frank Ragnow has failed his physical and will not play for the Detroit Lions this season, the team announced.

Final prep for NFL Week 13: We have sleepers, QB questions, trends to watch and more

Should we be concerned about Brock Purdy? Could the Titans and Browns pull off upsets? And is Trevor Lawrence startable in fantasy in Week 13?