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    3 Teams That Got Big Stadium Subsidies Before The Chiefs
    Economists say teams, not taxpayers, win when stadiums are publicly funded.
    December 26, 2025
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    Sep 13, 2025; Laramie, Wyoming, USA; Utah Utes head coach Kyle Whittingham before the game against the Wyoming Cowboys at Jonah Field at War Memorial Stadium.
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    Michigan Hires Utah’s Kyle Whittingham as Head Coach
    Whittingham spent the past 21 seasons at Utah.
    Dec 25, 2024; Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania, USA; Netflix Christmas GameDay cake seen after the Kansas City Chiefs defeated the Pittsburgh Steelers at Acrisure Stadium.
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    Netflix Christmas Day Encore Will Test NFL’s Holiday Staying Power
    This year’s doubleheader is lacking pivotal matchups.
    Dec 20, 2025; Oxford, MS, USA; Mississippi Rebels linebacker Tahj Chambers (26), defensive end Kam Franklin (5) and linebacker Jaden Yates (30) reacts after a fumble recovery against the Tulane Green Wave during the second half of a game at Vaught-Hemingway Stadium.
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    CFP First-Round Viewership Falls 7% Amid Stiff NFL Competition
    Last weekend’s CFP games averaged 9.9 million viewers.
    Dec 21, 2025; Detroit, Michigan, USA; Detroit Lions cornerback Rock Ya-Sin (23) tackles Pittsburgh Steelers wide receiver DK Metcalf (4) during the fourth quarter at Ford Field.
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    DK Metcalf Will Lose More Than $45M After NFL Upholds Suspension
    The suspension voids $45 million in guaranteed money.
    Oct 11, 2025; Columbia, Missouri, USA; Missouri Tigers defensive end Damon Wilson II (8) celebrates after recovering a fumble during the second half against the Alabama Crimson Tide at Faurot Field at Memorial Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Jay Biggerstaff-Imagn Images
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    Georgia, Ex-Football Player Suing Each Other in NIL Dispute
    Star DE Damon Wilson transferred to Missouri after two years at Georgia.
    Dec 20, 2025; Eugene, OR, USA; Oregon Ducks head coach Dan Lanning celebrates during the third quarter against the James Madison Dukes at Autzen Stadium.
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    Oregon’s Dan Lanning Criticizes CFP’s Neutral Sites and Scheduling
    The Ducks are traveling to the Orange Bowl to play Texas Tech.