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- Georgia eyes College Football Playoff first-round bye after dominating Alabama in SEC Championship - Georgia snapped Alabama’s SEC Championship win streak with Gunner Stockton’s three touchdowns. The Bulldogs are now a virtual lock for a playoff spot.
- Trump backs Clemens’ Hall of Fame bid, rejecting banned-substance allegations tied to MLB’s steroid era - Roger Clemens’ Hall of Fame case appears to be closely watched by President Donald Trump, who defended the retired pitcher against long-standing steroid allegations.
- NFL cites player safety in plan to bring every stadium’s playing surface up to enhanced standards - The NFL unveiled strict new field standards, requiring all stadiums to meet lab-approved benchmarks in about three years amid efforts to prevent injuries.
- FIFA President Gianni Infantino, Trump and world leaders take center stage at World Cup draw in DC - The World Cup draw featured Gianni Infantino, Donald Trump and other host-nation leaders as FIFA unveiled the 12 four-team groups for next year's tournament.
- Paige Spiranac made generous donation amid golf tournament controversy, sports personality reveals - Paige Spiranac her winnings from a golf invitational to Cody “Beef" Franke’s family amid cheating accusations and subsequent online angst, Barstool’s Francis Ellis says.
- Leonardo DiCaprio warns young actors about one career-damaging mistake they must avoid - Leonardo DiCaprio warns young actors about overexposure dangers, sharing valuable career advice on building lasting success in Hollywood over decades.
- Sabrina Carpenter refuses to back down from risqué reinvention after Disney Channel years - Sabrina Carpenter defended her evolution from Disney star to adult pop artist, addressing criticism and backlash over her sexual innuendos in song lyrics.
- Ex-NFL star Shawne Merriman's MMA promotion inks crucial media rights deal - Lights Out Extreme Fighting will be broadcast in Latin America thanks to its new media rights deal with ESPN, the company announced on Wednesday.
- Ole Miss-Lane Kiffin divorce takes another dramatic turn as athletic director seemingly backs players' dispute - Ole Miss athletic director Keith Carter disputed Lane Kiffin’s account of his LSU pivot, saying Kiffin had weeks of notice that he wouldn’t coach any Rebel playoff games.
- Former ESPN star blasts Ole Miss after Pete Golding revealed as Lane Kiffin’s chosen successor - Former ESPN host and current podcaster Bomani Jones took issue with Ole Miss deciding to promote Pete Golding, saying his picture alone showed he “isn’t a head coach."