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Today in TAFC: Fans explain anger after FIFA changes World Cup seating maps. Plus: Bayern win Champions League first leg vs Real Madrid.

The Badgers hadn’t made the Frozen Four since 2010. In Hastings’ third year, a storied program looks like it’s on the upswing again.

The Bears’ chairman is typically averse to curse words, but 2025’s viral moments, especially from wins over the Packers, made him smile.

Some insight into the Jets’ likely (and unlikely) plans as the NFL Draft nears.

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With top players at multiple positions, the Blackhawks have a significant collection of legit prospects.

The NBA’s stars pushing stellar defense to the limit.

The Red Wings let a potential regulation win slip away in the final 20 seconds Tuesday, the latest in a long line of missed chances.

Werenski scored the shootout-winner for Columbus as the team faced an almost must-win situation and pulled off a massive comeback.

Let’s identify which teams have top pairs that are dominating and which ones are significantly trailing the competition.