SEC Media Days Highlights SEC Top Status Despite Big Ten Wins
At the College Football Hall of Fame in Atlanta the SEC touts its dominance with 79 NFL draft picks in 2025 and strong viewership. Coaches and Commissioner Sankey defend the league’s depth amid Big Ten success and CFP format talks, naming Texas at Ohio State and Michigan at Oklahoma among early season showdowns.
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Texas picked to win SEC championship this season
Texas and Arch Manning are the preseason SEC title favorites with 96 of 204 votes. Georgia follows with 44, Alabama 29, LSU 20, and others receiving fewer votes. The poll hints at a potential rematch of the 2024 SEC final, which Georgia won in OT.
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Browns Hopeful Training Camp Marks Return and QB Battle
Browns reporter Scott Petrak outlines fan reactions to Garrett and the team’s mix of quarterbacks. Joe Flacco and Kenny Pickett vie for Week 1 while rookies Dillon Gabriel and Shedeur Sanders push for a backup role. Deshaun Watson remains sidelined by injury as Berry Stefanski seek stability amid cap pressure and youth movement.
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Spain reach semifinals as Del Castillo and Pina seal win
Spain defeated Switzerland 2-0 in the quarterfinals to end the host nation's run. Athenea Del Castillo and Claudia Pina scored in a five minute second half spell after misses from Mariana Caldentey and Alexia Putellas. Spain advances to face France or Germany in the semifinals in Zurich while England or Italy contest the final.
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Bonmati Returns to Spark Spain at Euro 2025
Aitana Bonmati, Ballon d Or winner, back from viral meningitis in Madrid, earned player of the game as Spain faced Switzerland. In her second Euro 2025 start she split the Swiss defense with a backheel pass setting Athenea Del Castillo’s opening goal.
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Dempsey urges field play to draw pro-American crowds
Clint Dempsey says success on the field in upcoming friendlies could revive U S support as World Cup prep begins. He highlights crowd imbalances at Gold Cup games in St Louis and Houston and cites 10 friendlies before the June 12 World Cup opener in Inglewood. He stresses a fight and quality style to win games against top competition.
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Judkins Contract Shadow Looms Over Browns Preseason Run
The Browns face a shadow over the start of the season as rookie Bijan Judkins faces potential suspension amid an NFL investigation. Mason Graham tops the rookie class in Berea while injuries limit others as the team weighs options to back Nick Chubb’s replacement. Jerome Ford, Dylan Sampson, and Pierre Strong Jr. could share carries if Judkins misses time.
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