The Reds, after losing 100 games a year ago, begin a a 10-game home stretch at Great American Ballpark that could determine their playoff fate.
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USA TODAY Sports staff makes college football picks: Check out the predictions for 2023
The unpredictability of college football is one of its best attributes. Our staff tries to make sense of it with picks for the playoff, Heisman, more.
Why Deion Sanders’ Colorado Buffaloes team could surprise the nation (or not)
Are the Colorado Buffaloes all hype and noise this year under Deion Sanders? Or will they be surprisingly good? Five keys will show the way.
Jihad Ward gives his perspective on viral confrontation with Aaron Rodgers
The Giants’ Jihad Ward gave his perspective on the confrontation with Jets QB Aaron Rodgers that was shown on “Hard Knocks.”
Lionel Messi, Inter Miami held to scoreless draw by Nashville SC
Nashville SC held Inter Miami scoreless for the first time in the Lionel Messi era. It is also just the second time Messi has not scored for Miami.
Seven other young NFL quarterbacks in jeopardy of suffering Trey Lance’s fate
Trey Lance became the latest – but surely not the last – example of a quarterback who was shown the door early despite his lofty draft status.
Los Angeles Rams downplay notion Matthew Stafford struggling to ‘connect’ with teammates
Rams general manager Les Snead doesn’t believe veteran quarterback Matthew Stafford struggles to connect with younger teammates.
Simone Biles using new clothing line to get empowering message across to girls
Simone Biles’ latest Athleta GIRL collection, geared toward girls ages 6 to 12, features the tagline, “Because I can.”
Packers were among teams vying to make move for Colts’ Jonathan Taylor, per report
The Packers were reportedly among the teams in serious trade talks for Colts star running back Jonathan Taylor.
Eight college football rivalries lost and regained in the latest realignment
College realignment has been lamented for the impact it’s had on football rivalries. A look at series expected to be lost and regained in the future.