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College Football Playoff Predictor: Michigan makes the top four

Clemson and Alabama are, unsurprisingly, the two clear favorites to make the playoff. But Jim Harbaugh's Wolverines are the next-most likely team.

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Trying to figure out MLB's most unpredictable players of 2019

Some guys simply don't fit baseball projection models, but here are the telltale signs for some of the trickiest calls.

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Projecting the 2019 NFL draft's top running backs

There are some intriguing running backs in this year's class -- including one who might be getting overhyped in the pre-draft process.

Fantasy Baseball

Projecting the season for five hot starters

Kolten Wong, Domingo Santana, Corbin Burnes, Jake Odorizzi and Sandy Alcantara are off to a hot start, how aggressive should you be in adding them to your roster?

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Here's what's wrong with every West playoff team

All eight of these teams have potentially fatal flaws. Can they fix them in time?

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Oregon stands alone as potential Giant Killer

The Ducks have reached the Sweet 16, but can they topple No. 1 seed Virginia?

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2019 NCAA tournament BPI advice: Don't pick Duke to win it all

The Blue Devils are a great team, but they're also overvalued. We take a look at the picks that offer much better value in this year's tournament.

Mavericks

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Why Luka Doncic's game is perfect for the future of the NBA

This is maybe the best rookie season of the decade.

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Giant Killers: Upset picks in 2019 NCAA tournament bracket

Can Belmont follow up its at-large bid with a first-round win? We look at the upset prospects for the Bruins and several other teams in this year's field.

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How the NCAA tournament would look if committee abandoned NET

Using strength of record to determine the field would be a simpler and more objective method than the NCAA's latest system.

Duke

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Dunk Dynasty: Zion's astonishing slam index

Duke freshman Zion Williamson is among the most explosive dunkers the game of basketball has ever seen. We cataloged the best and most impactful of his 52 dunks during a scintillating season in Durham.

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Why the ACC deserves three No. 1 seeds -- regardless of the Duke-UNC outcome

Either Duke or UNC will lose on Saturday, but the metrics tell us both teams still deserve a No. 1 seed come Selection Sunday.

Lakers

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Will LeBron become the greatest scorer of all time?

Can LeBron catch Kareem for the NBA's all-time scoring record?

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16 Giant Killer candidates who still have work to do

Can't wait to see Lipscomb in the NCAA tournament? Here's what the Bisons and other potential Giant Killers (hello, Ja Morant and Murray State) need to accomplish.

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Projecting win-loss record for all 30 teams now that Bryce has signed

In our spring MLB stock watch, we examine who gained (and lost) the most wins during the offseason with the biggest names finally off the market.

Rockets

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These step-back 3s are sent from another planet

How is James Harden doing this? Get ready -- there's more coming.

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How the NBA draft lottery works: Zion favorites, new odds

Here are the NBA draft lottery odds now that the season is over.

NCAAM

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Look out for these second-round Giant Killer candidates

These teams are likely to be seeded as second-round underdogs, but they are dangerous.

NBA

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How James Harden relentlessly attacks Steph Curry

Harden vs. Curry is perhaps the wildest one-on-one matchup in the NBA.

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Top 25 players in college basketball 2.0 ... still Zion's World

The mighty Zion Williamson (day-to-day and on the mend) is No. 1. There's lots more talent right behind him on our list.

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Ja Morant, Murray State lead batch of potential Giant Killers

With Selection Sunday fast approaching, it's time to update our candidates to pull off first-round upsets.

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Three '19 teams (not just Duke) rank among most dominant of decade

Without realizing it, we're witnessing college hoops dominance this season that extends well beyond Duke.

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Clemson tops Alabama again -- in FPI rankings

With an edge on offense, Clemson gets the nod over Alabama in FPI's first ranking of 2019. Where did the rest of the FBS teams land? Check it out.

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College Football Playoff path for top 10 FPI teams

Take a look forward at what the College Football Playoff selection committee will be paying extra close attention to on each FPI top-10 team's schedule.

NBA

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Do you even watch basketball? Guess that All-Star

Here we go: Ten multiple-choice questions on the All-Stars and snubs. Shoot your shot.

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The stars who drive potential Giant Killers

South Dakota State's Mike Daum has been there before, leading his underdog team in March. This season he will have company.

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This Philly starting five could reach absurd heights

The rest of the Eastern Conference might be in trouble.

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How NET rankings could impact Kansas, Gonzaga and 2 others

Houston's and Virginia Tech's tournament hopes also could hinge on how the selection committee uses the new metric in Saturday's top 16 release.

Duke

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Duke's most dangerous stretch of basketball is on the horizon

Starting Saturday, Duke faces the hardest six-game stretch in all of college basketball. Here's a look at how it may shake out for them, even if you aren't feeling too sorry for the Blue Devils.

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Your BPI-influenced NCAA tournament draft

ESPN's BPI enthusiasts pick 12 teams in an entirely mythical NCAA tournament draft. There will be twists.

Duke

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How Duke fares against the toughest Giant Killers

How's this for a tough bracket: We used BPI to find the Blue Devils' hardest road to the Final Four.

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Barnwell: Predicting 2019 Vegas win totals for all 32 NFL teams

Let's project over/under win totals for next season, from worst to best. The Vikings and Colts could be tricky.

NCAAM

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Stop saying there are no great teams, and other hot takes I can prove

The absence of undefeated teams doesn't mean there are no great ones. Plus, some more college hoops hot takes I can prove.

NFL

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The 2018 NFL QB awards: Best and worst passers in 14 categories

As NFL awards season nears, we recognize the most memorable (and forgettable) QB performances of 2018.

Mississippi St

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Why Mississippi State, others could become Giant Killer victims

Mississippi State has the look of an ascendant tournament team, but warning signs linger for the Bulldogs and others.

Kentucky

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Here's that Kentucky run you'd been awaiting (or maybe dreading)

Kentucky scored an impressive win at Auburn on Saturday, and the data says the Wildcats are legit. Plus, some other college hoops hot takes I can prove.