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A veteran coordinator, Chavis spent the last three years at Texas A&M.

In three seasons at Penn State, Saquon Barkley had 5,538 all-purpose yards and 53 touchdowns.

The Tigers and Tide have built a mutual respect over the course of two national title battles. Now it's game recognize game for one more game.

A bevy of stops along Georgia offensive coordinator Jim Chaney's career culminate in Monday's Rose Bowl. 

A one-time Six Flags employee, WR Marquise "Hollywood" Brown has starred during Oklahoma's thrilling rollercoaster season. 

Led by its stoic head coach, Wisconsin pushed Miami astray from its winning ways in the Orange Bowl.

Miami coach Mark Richt had to be restrained after grabbing an official late in the first half of the Orange Bowl.

Draymond Green picked up two technical fouls in just 10 minutes of action.

The Brow showed no mercy when he elevated for this slam.

The talented pair reminded college football how much they'll be missed.

The Pac-12 had the worst bowl season ever for a Power-5 Conference, topping the Big Ten's 1-6 record in 2008.

Saquon Barkley's run was the longest bowl run in school history for the Nittany Lions. 

Baker Mayfield emerged from two days of public absences due to an illness, but his recovery remains the top story ahead of Oklahoma's Rose Bowl appearance.

Iowa State recorded its first lost fumble of the season at the worst possible time.

The Crimson Tide is acting like David taking on Goliath when it is actually the betting favorite.

Tua Tagovailoa would prefer everyone support Jalen Hurts during the Sugar Bowl, but the nature of Alabama demands that the two QBs be pitted against each other.

Oklahoma quarterback Baker Mayfield arrived late to Rose Bowl media day, after it was announced he would not attend due to sickness. 

One caller wondered if this era's Toronto Raptors were similar to the early 2000s Pistons but Ben Golliver and Andrew Sharp weren't so sure.

After an inconsistent night against a clear top-five team filled with future NFL talent, USC and its star QB have plenty to think about.

Washington will face Penn State in the 2017 Fiesta Bowl on Saturday. 

Saturday brings four more bowls, including Lamar Jackson's likely final college game, Memphis's powerful offense and New Year's Six showdowns between Washington-Penn State and Wisconsin-Miami.

Despite both teams featuring high-profile quarterbacks, the Cotton Bowl was about defense. And with Ohio State forcing three Sam Darnold turnovers, the night belonged to the Buckeyes.

After Russell Westbrook hit a deep three to tie the game, Giannis Antetokounmpo dunked on Westbrook to win the game for the Bucks.

Kentucky's Benny Snell Jr. and Northwestern's Paddy Fisher were both ejected on questionable calls.

How can a player who had exactly zero FBS scholarship offers play his best games on college football’s biggest stage against the absolute best opponent?

Ohio State and USC will meet in the 2017 Cotton Bowl on Friday. 

Alabama defensive coordinator Jeremy Pruitt is about to become Tennessee head coach Jeremy Pruitt, but there's a clear blueprint for juggling both duties.

Northwestern and Kentucky will meet in the 2017 Music City Bowl on Friday. 

James Harden has been a machine for the Houston Rockets all season, shouldering more of the load than was expected after the team added Chris Paul. His season-long usage and recent run of greatness makes him an ideal centerpiece for DFS lineups on Friday. Find out who else you should consider alongside him with our picks for every position on Friday's slate.

With the right mixture of analysis and humor, Rachel Nichols has turned ESPN's 'The Jump' into the best basketball show on television.

Pistons guard Avery Bradley paid settlement to sexual assault accuser, denies allegation

The ceiling will always be within view for a team like the Heat, but Miami don't care. Through makeshift lineups, they continue to chug along. 

The matchup is the same, but the X-factors have changed as Alabama and Clemson stand in each other’s way of a title for the third straight year.

Everyone knows how good Baker Mayfield is. But just how good is Jake Fromm? The answer to that may separate Georgia and Oklahoma in the Grandaddy of Them All.

The Spurs forward Kawhi Leonard will miss Thursday game with a return from injury management.

Betting odds and lines for the New Year's Six bowls, including Ohio State-USC, Washington-Penn State and Alabama-Clemson.

Whether it's Kiffin or Sarkisian or Daboll, Alabama knows the coach signaling in the plays against Clemson isn't nearly as important as the decisions made after the snap.

Figure out how to watch No. 13 Stanford vs. No. 15 TCU in the Alamo Bowl Thursday Dec. 28.

Figure out how to watch Washington State vs. Michigan State in the Holiday Bowl on Thursday Dec. 28.

How to watch Oklahoma State vs. Virginia Tech in the Camping World Bowl. 

Nike recently released their "City Edition" jerseys for 26 NBA teams, and we ranked them all, including the Warriors, Cavaliers and a surprise No. 1. 

The four playoff teams will write the definitive history of the 2017 season, but don't forget about these stories that defined the fall.

The Coaches Film Room has a star-studded cast for this year's College Football Playoffs.

Montana State sharpshooter Tyler Hall has emerged as the next gem from the Big Sky conference. Will he be the latest player to ditch Big Sky Country for an NBA zip code?

With the New Year right around the corner, The Crossover looks back on the 10 most defining moments, complete with Kevin Durant daggers, Kyrie Irving trade demands and more.

Thursday's slate of bowl games features Heisman finalist Bryce Love, a matchup between two teams with history, Oklahoma State QB Mason Rudolph's last game and much more.

Kirby Smart was having a blast at Disneyland. Nick Chubb...not so much.

Blake Griffin will possibly return to the Clippers by the end of December with coach Doc Rivers saying he could possibly play Friday.

Deion Sanders played at Florida State from 1985-1988.

Ogbonnia Okoronkwo arrived at Oklahoma behind the curve. Now he's setting the pace for the Sooners' D.

Figure out how to watch Texas vs. Missouri in the Texas Bowl Wednesday Dec. 27.

The Raptors, Heat, Rockets and Knicks will unveil their jerseys at a later date.

The Pistons point guard Reggie Jackson will be out at least six weeks after getting injured in Tuesday night's game.

Picks for every position and price point for NBA DFS contests on Wednesday, December 27. 

Kelly Bryant beat out two freshman for the starting QB job on the defending national champions, then steadily proved he was the right player to lead Clemson back to the playoff.

The the color and letter styling are inspired by the Declaration, which was signed in Philadelphia in 1776.

Jimmy Butler has been a monster in Minnesota. If the MVP conversation is strictly about superstars adding value to a good team, Butler belongs in anyone's top five.

Joel Embiid must complete a checklist before being ruled active. Take a look inside the detailed process. 

From Shreveport to the Bronx Houston, here's your quick guide to a bowl slate that features a handful of former dark horse Heisman candidates and two potential shootouts in prime time.

The Suns beat the Grizzlies in epic last-second fashion on Tuesday night. 

This is how a basketball player does a gender reveal. 

Suns guard Devin Booker will return Tuesday night against the Grizzlies after missing nine games.

James Harden will wear "Free Meek Mill" sneakers on Thursday when the Rockets take on the Celtics in Boston. 

Saying goodbye to the college days is never easy, but the walk-ons of Texas' football team found a fun way to signoff.

The Crossover took in a full slate of Christmas Day games in honor of the NBA's unofficial start. This not-so-serious recap, as you'll soon see. 

The Thunder caught our attention this week, as they've finally started playing defense and sharing the ball. 

The Milwaukee Bucks have a great matchup with the Chicago Bulls on Tuesday. Giannis Antetokuonmpo is the high-profile play of the day, but his teammates should step up right alongside him. Learn why a Bucks stack can carry you in your DFS contests on Tuesday, and get picks for all other positions and price points, as well.

As schools around the country try to replicate Nick Saban's Process, his former DC has Georgia on the verge of going toe-to-toe with the Tide for a title.

The Front Office re-picks the the 2017 NBA Draft, moving Jayson Tatum, Donovan Mitchell and the full lottery. 

Oklahoma City's defensive effort on Christmas, led by Andre Roberson, proved the Thunder belong in the conversation with the West elite.

The Lakers will be without the two players they've taken second overall in the past two drafts. 

Cleveland and Golden State's Christmas matchup featured more complaints about officiating than highlight moments.

Everything you need to know about tuning into Tuesday's trio of bowl games.

Hayward was walking with only a slight limp and was not wearing a walking boot. 

While NBA fans expected Joel Embiid and Kristaps Porzingis to dominate the 76ers-Knicks holiday clash, it was T.J. McConnell and Enes Kanter that ultimately stole the spotlight in Philly's win.

There's a lot happening in this new Kyrie Irving self-directed Nike ad. 

John Wall helped out a family in need this holiday season. 

How to watch Warriors vs. Cavaliers on Christmas Day. 

The Crossover catches up with ESPN's Jalen Rose ahead of the NBA's Christmas Day games and discussed a host of other topics.

While Christmas Day is billed as the NBA's marquee event of the regular season, teams have really struggled in the afternoon's 12 p.m. game.

Josh Rosen would hesitate on declaring for the draft if the Browns got the No. 1 overall pick.

Jan Moser Dyer thought her cancer would keep her away from her beloved USC Trojans, but Clay Helton had other ideas.

Sunday's bowl slate brings a battle between the offense of Houston and the defense of Fresno State. Here's what to expect in the Hawaii Bowl.

Rosen remains in concussion protocol and has not yet been cleared to play. 

The junior quarterback has been in concussion protocol since getting injured late in the season.

Vucevic suffered the injury in the first quarter of Orlando's game against the Wizards on Saturday. 

After scoring a touchdown to close San Diego St's deficit to one with :18 remaining, Army went for two!

Quinton Flowers leads USF past Texas Tech in Birmingham Bowl with game-winning TD pass with 16 seconds left.

How to watch Fresno State vs. Houston in the Hawaii Bowl. 

The Milwaukee Bucks have a great matchup with the Charlotte Hornets, a team Eric Bledsoe carved up on Friday night. He should do the same in the back-half of the home-and-home with the Hornets in Milwaukee. That makes him just one player you need to consider for DFS contests on a busy 13-game Saturday in the NBA.

Figure out how to watch Texas Tech vs. USF on Saturday Dec. 23.

Bowl season rolls on with a trio of games on Saturday, including the Birmingham Bowl between Texas Tech and South Florida. Here's what you need to know.

  It was Oklahoma City's third-straight win. 

Wyoming quarterback Josh Allen will enter the 2018 NFL draft and forgo his final year.

Get a complete list of all the bowl games and matchups for this season.

The No. 1 WR recruit in the country according to 247Sports is staying in his home state.

Evan Turner took some breathtaking photos with a drone. 

This year's slate of NBA games on Christmas Day does not disappoint. 

Anyone who isn’t signed by the end of Friday will have to wait until February. How many top recruits are still making up their minds?

With the Christmas Day quintuple-header right around the corner, it's time to rank what the NBA has ensured will be a strong slate of games.