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Pass or fail: How every club fared in season 2024
Before the 2024 AFL season kicked off, ESPN's footy writers put their heads together to come up with every club's pass mark for the upcoming year. How did your team fare?
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Every club's X-factor for the 2024 AFL finals series
Eight teams, one premiership cup. We all know which players will star for their teams in September, but who are the 'X-factors' who could turn it on in finals? Jake Michaels takes a look.
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TOP HEADLINES
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2024-25 NBA PREDICTIONS
NBA offseason survey: MVP, title picks -- and the best player in 2029
In part two of our NBA offseason survey, read what league decision-makers are predicting for the 2024-25 season and beyond.
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THE BEST IN THE LEAGUE
Our annual NFL Rank: Experts stack this season’s top 100 players, including three QBs in the top five
We predicted who will be the best players for the 2024 season. Where do Patrick Mahomes, T.J. Watt and Christian McCaffrey land?
Experts debate our 2024 NFL Rank: Who was snubbed? Who's underrated -- and overrated?
Which breakout players were snubbed from our top 100? Who was ranked too high or low? Our experts weigh in.
Caitlin Clark's 19-point game helps Fever top Dream
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US OPEN
'I never expected to be that successful': 2020 US Open champion Dominic Thiem plays his last Grand Slam match
Four years after his greatest victory, Dominic Thiem hasn't been able to replicate his success in New York. But he's ready to retire from tennis.
Breaking down the men's and women's 2024 US Open field
There are clear favorites at the US Open, but there's also a list of top challengers. Some are looking for upsets and others for their first Grand Slam title.
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LAMB GETS PAID
Will CeeDee Lamb become the Cowboys' greatest No. 88 after getting his big contract?
Lamb is on pace to surpass Hall of Fame Cowboys Drew Pearson and Michael Irvin, who also wore No. 88.
Schefter: CeeDee Lamb deal one big domino for Cowboys
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THE SEASON IS NEARLY HERE!
ESPN's top 10 must-watch AFLW players for Season 2024
Who can't you wait to watch in Season 9? Whether they're established stars, guns returning from injury, traded players or top draftees, Sarah Burt has compiled a list of her top 10 must-watch AFLW players for 2024.
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FANTASY FOOTBALL
2024 Fantasy Football Draft Guide: Rankings, mock drafts and analysis
Here is our best content as you prep for draft season, including rankings, projections and analysis.
Schefter's cheat sheet: Value picks, sleepers to target
We asked Adam Schefter to share his favorite values in fantasy drafts with you.
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MMA
Hooker: Must be smart with No.5 rank
Top Headlines
- 'Might not make it': Petracca opens up on injury
- Sources: Cowboys' Lamb agrees to $136M deal
- Chiefs reach deal to reunite with Smith-Schuster
- Ex-England manager Eriksson dies aged 76
- Jansen appears for Jays, Red Sox in same game
- Source: Liverpool plot surprise move for Chiesa
- Nwosu sprains MCL; Seahawks trade for Gipson
- Patriots' Brissett 'good' after injuring shoulder
- Bulldog escapes AFL ban, but Blue cops one week
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All the names we've been talking about in a printable double cheat sheet for your fantasy football draft.
Cary Edmondson-USA TODAY Sports NBA schedule 2024-25: The games you won't want to miss this season
Playoff rematches, must-see reunions and plenty of superstar showdowns headline our most anticipated games of 2024-25.
Gregory Bull/AP Ranking seven new NFL head coaches, who is best situated to win?
When predicting future NFL success, which of the coaches taking over new teams inherit squads best set up to win?
Geoff Burke-USA TODAY Sports Could six-inning minimum starting pitcher rule come to MLB?
Could one big rule change make starters stars again and inject offense into the game?
(Photo by Mateo Villalba/Getty Images) Madrid will need balance for star-studded team to succeed
Real Madrid failed to win their opening LaLiga match against Mallorca. How will Carlo Ancelotti find the right chemistry in his team full of stars?
Photo by Dylan Burns/AFL Photos via Getty Images Best of the bunch? Why the 'experienced' Cats loom large in flag race
With one week remaining, there's no clear AFL premiership favourite. And while every contender has pros and cons with September around the corner, there's one club that just looms large with significant finals experience, writes Rohan Connolly.
FCHWPO / X Jaylen Brown posts photos of underwater offseason workout
The Boston Celtics star took his offseason grind to new depths by sharing photos of his underwater training.
. ESPN's ultimate Brownlow Medal predictor and tracker - every vote for 2024
The Brownlow Medal is the highest individual honour in the AFL. In 2024, ESPN is giving you an advantage with our one-of-a-kind predictor.
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Join Angela Christian-Wilkes, Anna Harrington, Samantha Lewis and Marissa Lordanic as they dissect another big week in women's football.
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