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Here are a few news items that have Jim Bowden taking notice and, in some cases, shaking his head.
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Which team faces the most pressure? Who wins the NFC? Who takes the AFC? The Athletic's NFL writers break down this year's postseason.
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The Bengals executive touched on numerous topics during a marathon session with reporters in Cincinnati.
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The quarterback's buyout is indicative of the new era of direct revenue sharing between schools and athletes.
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Three of the AFC’s heavyweights posted losing records in 2025 — here’s how they can recover.
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All of the MLB teams broadcast by the embattled FanDuel Sports Network have canceled their contracts with the company.
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Since it opened on Jan. 2, more than 190 scholarship FBS quarterbacks have entered their names in the transfer portal.
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The Bengals boast 15 unrestricted free agents and one restricted, with $69 million in cap space for 2026, ranking eighth in the NFL.
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These five teams have time to improve their rosters before spring training but have thus far seen their teams get worse this offseason.
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The troubled broadcaster is trying to renegotiate its payments to nine MLB teams, and recently missed a payment to the St. Louis Cardinals.
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If Cincinnati's current roster is what it starts the season with, the gamble will be on several young players taking the next step.
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Cincinnati ownership is banking that positive continuity and learning from mistakes are the best path back to winning.
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This week's power rankings look ahead to what's next for all 32 teams — especially those that missed the playoffs.
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Given the uncertainty, conversations with baseball officials revealed lingering unease about a nation that plays a vital role in MLB.
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The Bengals were 6-11 this season and missed the playoffs for the third straight year.
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The new year is upon us. The baseball offseason is entering its third month. And unfinished business abounds.
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Sorsby, a redshirt junior with one year of eligibility remaining, is expected to arrive with a hefty price tag.
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The defense needs closers and the front office must address that in the draft and free agency.
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Taylor said officials never mentioned in their pregame meeting that the game clock would pause if Garrett broke the record.
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With two defensive touchdowns, the Browns earned a 20-18 win over their division rivals and finished the season 5-12.
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