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The MAC is not letting that Hail Mary stand without a fight. The Mid-American Conference has formally appealed to the NCAA and the College Football Playoff, demanding Western Michigan be recognized as the official winner over Michigan in that wild finish. This one is far from over, and the implications for both programs could be significant.
Shifting to Los Angeles, the Lakers are adding another legend to Star Plaza outside Crypto.com Arena. Phil Jackson, the most decorated coach in NBA history with eleven championships, will receive his own statue on April ninth. The man who guided Kobe Bryant and Shaquille O'Neal to three-peats is finally getting his bronze moment in L.A., and it is long overdue.
And looking ahead to the two thousand twenty six NFL season, ESPN went straight to the front offices, asking executives and scouts to predict the year's major award winners. MVP, Offensive Rookie of the Year, Defensive Rookie of the Year — the people building these rosters have strong opinions, and the names they're circling right now will tell you everything about where the league's power is shifting heading into the new year.
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