The five teams that have the most to be upset about with the second-to-last CFP ranking.

Barring an upset in Saturday's ACC title game between Clemson and SMU, Alabama might be headed back to the College Football Playoff for the ninth time in the past 11 seasons, as the Crimson Tide were ranked No. 11 in the latest CFP rankings on Tuesday.

After Alabama snuck into the coveted No. 11 spot ahead of Miami, as announced on ESPN's CFP rankings release show Tuesday, ACC commissioner Jim Phillips said the league was "incredibly shocked and disappointed," adding the Hurricanes "deserve better."

Kevin Durant left shortly before halftime of Phoenix's 104-93 NBA Cup win over San Antonio on Tuesday because of a sprained left ankle

Juan Soto's free agency is nearing its final stages, with a source saying the star could pick his destination by the end of this week.

With the knockout rounds of the NBA Cup all set, there will be a new champion as well as an almost entirely different field than last year's inaugural version. In again this year are the New York Knicks and Milwaukee Bucks, who registered wins on Tuesday.

With the Gaudreau family watching from the stands on an emotional night at the Scotiabank Saddledome, the Calgary Flames played host to the Columbus Blue Jackets on Tuesday, in a game between the two franchises for which the late Johnny Gaudreau played.

Grizzlies star Ja Morant received boos from the Dallas crowd Tuesday night when he finished a fast break with a basic, two-handed dunk that didn't even rock the rim. Said Morant: "I'm not trying to dunk at all. Y'all think I'm lying. I'm dead serious."

Michigan, whose offense slipped to 112th nationally in scoring and 129th in passing, has fired coordinator Kirk Campbell after his first season in that role.

We've arrived to the NBA quarterfinals. Here are the eight teams that will move onto next week's elimination games.

Looking back at a roller coaster of a regular season that most assuredly has some twists and turns left.

A ranking of the top defenses based on how many times an opponent's drive ends without points.

Frustration boiled over after the Bears' sixth straight loss, and that was the beginning of the end for Eberflus.

In Alyssa Naeher's final match, the USWNT came from behind to win 2-1 against the Netherlands with help from young star Lily Yohannes.

Adames isn't a household name, but when he plays, his teams win. Here's where he could end up.

How high did the Rams rise and how far did the Jets fall in our Week 14 Power Rankings? Plus, we pick a first-time Pro Bowl nominee for every team.

Before he became a generational star, Derrick Henry was trying to convince the world he could play running back.

Madisen Skinner's volleyball ascent was fast -- maybe too fast. After an up-and-down season, she looks to elevate Texas from a No. 3 seed to a three-peat NCAA champion.

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TCU's upset of Notre Dame propelled the Horned Frogs to a No. 2 seed and opened the way for Texas to replace the tumbling Irish on the top line.

From JuJu Watkins and USC to Paige Bueckers and UConn, we break down what's happened so far.

For the first time in a long, long time, a team not named Kansas is the top overall seed. Instead, it's Auburn as the SEC takes over the bracket.

He's 17 and thinks he's ready to dominate. Where he goes is a huge signing day question.

The netminder has been a bright spot for Seattle this season -- and could solve a major problem for Canada in the 4 Nations Face-Off and 2026 Olympics.

From best team to weirdest goal to most important document to the best bounce-back player and more!

Woods isn't sure when he's going to return to competitive golf, but he still has thoughts on some of the pressing issues facing the sport.

The WNBA released its 2025 schedule, and we're already looking forward to Chicago-Indiana, Paige Bueckers' debut and a New York-Minnesota rematch.

A number of teams unveiled their slates with humorous videos on social media.

With Barcelona and Real Madrid looking vulnerable, Atlético Madrid have an opportunity. Will they take it?

Manuel Neuer was sent off for the first time and Bayern Munich crashed out of the German Cup with a third round loss at home to Bayer Leverkusen on Tuesday.

Lamine Yamal dished out advice for recreating his "trivela" assist on FIFA after starring in Barcelona's 5-1 win against Mallorca in LaLiga on Tuesday.

Ruben Amorim has warned Manchester United fans that "a storm will come" despite his positive start as head coach.

United States coach Emma Hayes said retiring veteran Alyssa Naeher leaves the team as the "the greatest goalkeeper" the country has produced after Tuesday's 2-1 win over the Netherlands.

The Female Player of the year nominees include all three members of the "Triple Espresso" -- Sophia Smith, Trinity Rodman and Mallory Swanson -- with Christian Pulisic headlining the men's nominee list.

Crystal Palace's Marc Guéhi wrote "Jesus loves you" on his rainbow-coloured captain's armband on Tuesday despite a reminder from the FA about religious messages.

Pep Guardiola has hit back at suggestions he is not selecting Kevin De Bruyne because of a rift with the Manchester City midfielder.

Mikel Arteta has challenged Bukayo Saka and Martin Ødegaard to replicate the "unbelievable" chemistry of Xavi, Andres Iniesta and Sergio Busquets.

We're going to take you on a guided tour of the new FIFA Club World Cup, detailing who has qualified and when the competition is being played.

NBA names were common among dog owners last year, but the WNBA's Caitlin Clark and Team USA gymnast Simone Biles were represented, too.

The rapper's 2025 tour, which he announced Tuesday, will visit stadiums, including the Patriots' home.

Weekly individual and composite rankings for each position in PPR and IDP formats.

Here's a look at every weight class to determine the best of the best in UFC, Bellator, PFL and beyond.

Jeremie Frimpong is reportedly being tracked by Liverpool and Man City. Transfer Talk has the latest news, gossip and rumors.

Viktor Gyökeres, 26, was playing in England's second tier 18 months ago. Now he's wanted by Europe's elite.

Decades after Mary McGee, who died Wednesday, made motocross history, women celebrate her legacy.

After his F1 exit, American Logan Sargeant has tested in IndyCar and IMSA, but he doesn't know where he'll drive in 2025. And he's OK with that.

The Dutch Grand Prix will be removed from the Formula 1 calendar after 2026, it has been confirmed.

Having been replaced by Alpine for the season-ending Abu Dhabi Grand Prix, Esteban Ocon insisted "this is not how I want things to end".

Formula 1 could expand to 12 teams now that Cadillac has been accepted as the 11th from 2026, FIA president Mohammed Ben Sulayem says.

A member of former Formula 1 driver Michael Schumacher's security team stole 1,500 photographs and 200 videos in a €15 million ($15.7 million) blackmail plot, German prosecutors have alleged.

Lewis Hamilton's struggles at Mercedes are not giving his future employers Ferrari any concern, according to team boss Fred Vasseur.

Sergio Pérez's Red Bull future looks increasingly in doubt beyond the end of this season after team principal Christian Horner said the driver is "old enough and wise enough to know what the situation is."

Alpine's 2025 signing Jack Doohan will replace Esteban Ocon at the season-ending Abu Dhabi Grand Prix, the team confirmed Monday.

The Belgian Grand Prix is the oldest F1 circuit still on the calendar. See which others make the list.

Formula One's governing body, the FIA, has said Lando Norris' stop-go penalty at the Qatar Grand Prix was for a "serious compromise of safety."

Max Verstappen secured his fourth consecutive championship at the Qatar Grand Prix despite suffering a penalty in qualifying, making victory all the more sweeter.

McLaren principal Andrea Stella called for a sense of proportion after Lando Norris collected one of the harshest penalties in the rule book for ignoring yellow flags at the Qatar Grand Prix on Sunday.

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A fired-up Max Verstappen said he "lost all respect" for rival George Russell after the pair were summoned to the stewards on Saturday night to discuss an incident that resulted in Verstappen being stripped of pole position for Sunday's Qatar Grand Prix.

Alpine could give Australian Jack Doohan his Formula 1 race debut at next weekend's Abu Dhabi season-ender as replacement for soon-to-depart Esteban Ocon, team boss Oliver Oakes said on Sunday.

Sergio Pérez's Red Bull future looks increasingly in doubt beyond the end of this season after team principal Christian Horner said the driver is "old enough and wise enough to know what the situation is."

Lando Norris admitted to letting his McLaren team down at the Qatar Grand Prix after he was given a 10-second stop-go penalty for failing to slow for double-waved yellow flags.

FIA president Mohammed Ben Sulayem has told Formula 1 drivers to mind their own business after they asked where money from race fines was going.

Max Verstappen has been stripped of his pole position at the Qatar Grand Prix after he was penalized one place on the grid for an incident in the final part of Saturday's qualifying session.

George Russell took aim at McLaren's Qatar sprint race tactics on Saturday, saying he hopes Sunday's full-length grand prix will be a "proper race" instead of "this team orders stuff."

Lewis Hamilton believes he's "still got it" despite struggling to match his Mercedes teammate George Russell at yet another qualifying session on Saturday at the Qatar Grand Prix.