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Jim Reineking
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Digital sports editor at USA TODAY.
I hope that the Patriots memorialize the 30th anniversary of their Super Bowl XXXI appearance and wear these as throwbacks next season.
November 14, 2025 at 2:27 AM
Bold move, but the right one.
BREAKING: MLS owners officially voted to flip to a "summer-spring" format beginning in mid-July and running through the end of May. Will start in 2027.

Also voted on the regular season format.

Details and quotes here from Palm Beach.

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MLS owners vote to flip schedule to European calendar, change format starting in 2027
MLS will soon align with leagues that play from the fall to the spring after a transformational decision made by its owners
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November 13, 2025 at 10:09 PM
The 2025 MLS Cup Playoffs have been very chalky.
MLS playoff winners, losers: Messi, Minnesota United, LAFC impress in Round 1
Seven of the eight higher-seeded teams advanced through Round 1 of the 2025 MLS Cup Playoffs.
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November 10, 2025 at 3:25 PM
Unofficial list of top 5 greatest World Series of last 40 years (in reverse chronological order) …

2025
2001
1997
1991
1986
November 2, 2025 at 5:31 AM
Don’t these people know they are standing up in front of Canadian rock icon Geddy Lee?
November 2, 2025 at 1:15 AM
Leave me alone, Christmas!
November 1, 2025 at 3:08 AM
Happy Halloween! ☠️ To celebrate, I've compiled a list of the scariest players in NFL history.
Who are the scariest players in NFL history? These are our choices.
From "The Assassin" to "Mad Maxx," these NFL greats are likely to strike fear in any opponent.
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October 31, 2025 at 4:45 PM
Max Muncy as Max Munch is an easy, yet hilarious, typo to make.
October 26, 2025 at 2:11 AM
I want to be friends with the "hard counts don't travel like that, you know what I'm saying" guy from those NFL on FOX Tom Brady commercials.
October 26, 2025 at 12:00 AM
The MLS playoffs start tonight with the wild-card matches. There will be two of those, with the winners advancing to the best-of-three Round 1 series.
MLS playoffs schedule, bracket, odds, how to watch wild card matches
The 2025 edition of the MLS Cup Playoffs opens with its wild-card matches on Wednesday, Oct. 22 and will conclude on Saturday, Dec. 6 with MLS Cup.
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October 22, 2025 at 6:54 PM
MLB postseason afternoon game shadows. A tradition unlike any other.
September 30, 2025 at 8:25 PM
September 28, 2025 at 3:16 AM
Our alternate/throwback uniforms of the 2025 NFL season photo gallery is now live.
Alternate and throwback uniforms of 2025 NFL season
Take a look at the unique alternate and throwback uniforms worn by NFL teams during the 2025 season.
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September 23, 2025 at 5:51 AM
Pregame NFL Films music on RedZone channel 👏
September 7, 2025 at 4:56 PM
The sports talk show hot take machine will be firing on all cylinders after this one. #TCUvsUNC
September 2, 2025 at 2:27 AM
Wonder what Messi will do with that Leagues Cup runner-up medal.
September 1, 2025 at 2:21 AM
Tonight, one MLS team can clinch a playoff berth, while two can be eliminated from postseason contention.
MLS playoff clinching scenarios: San Diego FC can be first to secure berth
San Diego FC can become the first team to secure a spot in the 2025 MLS Cup Playoffs. See how they can do it.
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August 23, 2025 at 9:08 PM
The latest edition of @usatodaysports.usatoday.com's NFL newsletter is the annual FANTASY FOOTBALL EXTRAVAGANZA™️!

✔️ Player rankings, value picks, possible sleepers, potential busts, more! 🏈
Fantasy football: Who should you draft?
It's time for you to get ready for fantasy football success during the 2025 NFL season.
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August 21, 2025 at 10:21 PM
4 of 4 @usatodaysports.usatoday.com experts agree on the top 4 finishers in the Premier League this season. ⚽️
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Premier League predictions for title contenders, Golden Boot, who gets relegated
USA TODAY Sports' experts provide their picks for the top Premier League finishers, which clubs will get relegated and who will win the Golden Boot.
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August 15, 2025 at 3:12 PM
From mermaids and dinosaurs to Bob Wylie and Rex Ryan. The best of the previous 19 seasons of “Hard Knocks” …
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Hard Knocks on HBO: 20 most memorable moments from NFL training camp docuseries
In anticipation of HBO's "Hard Knocks" with the Buffalo Bills, here's a look at the most memorable moments from the sports reality documentary series.
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August 5, 2025 at 4:22 PM
Today's edition of @usatodaysports.usatoday.com's NFL newsletter examines candidates for the Pro Football Hall of Fame class of 2026.

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Who will be in 2026 HOF class?
Who might be in the Pro Football Hall of Fame class of 2026?
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August 5, 2025 at 12:15 AM
Delightful nod to the team’s throwbacks from the NFL’s 75th anniversary season.
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No bumblebees here: Steelers' new alternate uniforms honor 1933 Pittsburgh Pirates
Steelers to break out look last worn in 1994 on same night QB Aaron Rodgers hopes to match an NFL record.
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July 21, 2025 at 4:35 PM