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Daniel Shirley
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Senior Live Editor: The Athletic. Co-host: Creekside Sports, Reign Supreme Podcast. Author: Hatch Attack, Mercer's Moment.
Married to my best friend, Laura, with two wonderful sons, Ben and Matt.
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Loved this character
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January 31, 2026 at 12:57 AM
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Georgia president Jere Morehead says SEC may take rule enforcement into own hands
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Georgia president Jere Morehead says SEC may take rule enforcement into own hands
In light of what he sees as inaction by the NCAA and CSC, Jere Morehead suggests the SEC adopt and enforce its own rules.
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January 31, 2026 at 12:51 AM
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LSU’s NIL reporting becomes first public investigation by College Sports Commission
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LSU’s NIL reporting becomes first public investigation by College Sports Commission
The College Sports Commission is investigating whether an LSU staffer failed to report one or more NIL deals.
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January 30, 2026 at 10:50 PM
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No!
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Catherine O’Hara, ‘Home Alone’ and ‘Schitt’s Creek’ Actress, Dies at 71
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January 30, 2026 at 6:57 PM
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Friday's show: Brendan Marks on college basketball and Brad Rowland on the Hawks
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January 30, 2026 at 6:11 PM
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Friday's show: Micah Johnston on high school basketball, Mercer men's and women's basketball and more
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January 30, 2026 at 6:04 PM
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Early 2026 college football predictions for the national title, Heisman Trophy and more
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Early 2026 college football predictions for the national title, Heisman Trophy and more
Twenty-eight writers and editors at The Athletic make picks for next season's CFP and conference championships, plus the Heisman and more.
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January 30, 2026 at 3:03 PM
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Hmmm
January 30, 2026 at 2:38 PM
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What Monica Seles’ last Grand Slam title means to her, 30 years later

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What Monica Seles’ last Grand Slam title means to her, 30 years later
Monica Seles' last major came at the Australian Open in 1996. It resonates now in unexpected ways.
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January 30, 2026 at 2:19 PM
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Thursday's show: Steve and I discuss college football, college basketball and more

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January 29, 2026 at 5:24 PM
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What Brooks Koepka’s return tells about the PGA Tour under Brian Rolapp
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What Brooks Koepka’s return tells about the PGA Tour under Brian Rolapp
PGA Tour CEO Brian Rolapp said he'll honor tradition. The media rollout for Koepka's return says Rolapp knows how to tell a story too.
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January 29, 2026 at 4:20 PM
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Jessie Diggins, the best U.S. cross-country skier ever, is ready for a last Olympic stand
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Jessie Diggins, the best U.S. cross-country skier ever, is ready for a last Olympic stand
Diggins enters her final Olympics in the best form of her career. How she got here is a testament to the work she put into a grueling sport.
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January 29, 2026 at 3:47 PM
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College football transfer portal winners, losers: Miami, IU reload; Bama, Duke take big hits
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College football transfer portal winners, losers: Miami, IU reload; Bama, Duke take big hits
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January 29, 2026 at 3:27 PM
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State of the ACC: Jim Phillips talks realignment, Notre Dame and big college sports changes
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State of the ACC: Jim Phillips talks realignment, Notre Dame and big college sports changes
The ACC commissioner arrived five years ago at the start of an era of massive changes in college sports. Where's the conference heading now?
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January 29, 2026 at 3:13 PM
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Is the Big Ten the new recruiting bully? Thoughts on the trail as national signing day nears
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Is the Big Ten the new recruiting bully? Thoughts on the trail as national signing day nears
Three of the nation’s top five classes come from the Big Ten — No. 1 USC, No. Oregon and No. 5 Ohio State.
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January 29, 2026 at 2:39 PM
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SEC survey results: Fans on the state of the conference, Indiana and the future of the sport
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SEC survey results: Fans on the state of the conference, Indiana and the future of the sport
By and large, SEC football fans are humbled. However, they’re not in a panic, based on the results of a reader survey by The Athletic.
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January 29, 2026 at 2:19 PM
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NBA trade deadline 2026 live updates: Latest news, analysis and reaction to every deal
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NBA trade deadline 2026 live updates: Bucks listening to Giannis Antetokounmpo trade offers; latest news and reaction
Will Giannis Antetokounmpo stay in Milwaukee? The Bucks are at least considering proposals to trade their superstar.
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January 29, 2026 at 12:53 PM
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Billy Donovan and Bulls blow ANOTHER big lead
a man is making a surprised face with the word what written below him
ALT: a man is making a surprised face with the word what written below him
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January 29, 2026 at 2:38 AM
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Brooks Koepka shares details on his release from LIV and return to PGA Tour

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Brooks Koepka shares details on his release from LIV and return to PGA Tour
Shortly after his release from LIV, Koepka revealed that his first call was to Tiger Woods to get his perspective on the move.
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January 28, 2026 at 8:09 PM
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How Alex Hall, U.S. freeski Olympic star, found happiness and success in letting go

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How Alex Hall, U.S. freeski Olympic star, found happiness and success in letting go
Skiing his way has made Hall one of the United States' most accomplished pros. And he knows he can never stop experimenting.
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January 28, 2026 at 7:47 PM
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Ranking all 81 Big Ten games of the 2026 schedule, from an obvious No. 1 to Purdue-Maryland
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Ranking all 81 Big Ten games of the 2026 schedule, from an obvious No. 1 to Purdue-Maryland
The last three national champions all play one another, while Oregon faces both Ohio State and Michigan. How does the schedule stack up?
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January 28, 2026 at 5:51 PM
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Wednesday's show: Brian Ludwig from OrthoGeorgia and Josh Kendall on the Falcons

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January 28, 2026 at 5:06 PM
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Who starts at Alabama, Tennessee? Monitoring the most notable post-portal QB battles
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Who starts at Alabama, Tennessee? Monitoring the most notable post-portal QB battles
We’ve got a pretty good idea of what most QB position groups will look like for the upcoming year. Here are a few battles to watch.
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January 28, 2026 at 4:38 PM
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Indiana stuns Purdue, Michigan State survives, Nebraska proves legit, plus more college basketball thoughts
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Indiana stuns Purdue, Michigan State survives, Nebraska proves legit, plus more college basketball thoughts
Multiple high-level games came down to the end, including Robbie Avila hitting a game-winning 3 for Saint Louis.
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January 28, 2026 at 4:04 PM
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Champions League scores live updates: Arsenal, Barcelona, Liverpool, and more in league-phase action today
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Champions League scores live updates: Arsenal, Barcelona, Liverpool, and more in league-phase action today
Follow live from the final round of league-phase matches as teams aim for the knockouts today
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January 28, 2026 at 3:19 PM