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The BYU Cougars sit at 11-1 with one of the strongest resumes in college football, yet they’re ranked No. 11 and treated like an afterthought. Their body of work demands recognition, and BYU has earned a playoff spot on merit alone. The Cougars closed their regular season with a 41-21 victory over the Central Florida […]

The college basketball season is in full swing! Feast Week brought a whole lot of great basketball, and even more discourse about the crowds at the Players Era Festival. Fan discourse aside, Las Vegas was the center of the college basketball world leading up to Thanksgiving, and it was the Michigan Wolverines that made a […]

The Buffalo Bills smoked the Pittsburgh Steelers 26-7 on Sunday, moving to 8-4 on the season. Bouncing back from a brutal Thursday loss to the Houston Texans, Buffalo got a huge boost to their playoff odds. But Pittsburgh lost an opportunity to take the lead in the AFC North. What do the playoff odds look […]

The Houston Texans beat the Indianapolis Colts 20-16 on Sunday, throwing a wrench into the AFC South playoff picture. The Jacksonville Jaguars are now tied with the Colts for first place with matching 8-4 records. Houston is just a game behind at 7-5 with recent wins over both clubs. How do the models see the […]

Desmond Bane delivered his most forceful performance since arriving in Orlando, and head coach Jamahl Mosley made it clear how much it mattered. The Orlando Magic closed out NBA Cup East Group B play with a 112–109 win over the Detroit Pistons on Friday night, fueled by Bane’s 37-point outburst and a tone-setting approach that […]

Desmond Bane delivered his biggest performance since joining the Orlando Magic, but it was Anthony Black’s final defensive stand that decided Friday night’s NBA Cup matchup. The Magic secured a 112–109 victory over the Detroit Pistons to close out East Group B play with a perfect 4–0 record, powered by Bane’s 37-point eruption and Black’s […]

The Vancouver Canucks are getting sick of being at the bottom of the pack in the Western Conference. It seems like President Jim Rutherford said enough is enough, and reportedly made his veterans available on the trade block. While the initial reaction was to look at names like Conor Garland and Kiefer Sherwood, all eyes […]

The Carolina Hurricanes are fighting for a postseason spot, but all the focus is on Andrei Svechnikov. The young winger has seen his ice time dip at points early in the 2025-26 season. Moreover, he struggled early on, failing to score in his first eight games of the season. He has since rebounded, but there […]

The Detroit Red Wings were off to a hot start in 2025-26. They rebounded from a brutal opening night loss to the Montreal Canadiens. And it seemed as if this team had things figured out after nine seasons without postseason hockey. Big moves for the likes of John Gibson, James van Riemsdyk, and Mason Appleton […]

The latest Madden 26 Player Ratings update has arrived ahead of Week 13 of the NFL season. This week, players like Jahmyr Gibbs & saw boosts to their OVR. However, other notable players saw a decrease in their OVR. Therefore, we decided to take a look at the updated player ratings and see all the […]

As the Los Angeles Lakers (13–4) prepare for their final West Group B matchup in NBA Cup play Friday night against the Dallas Mavericks (5–14), center Deandre Ayton opened up about the knee injury that briefly sidelined him and detailed the process that allowed him to return to the lineup. Ayton, originally listed as probable, […]

The Colorado Avalanche are on a tear to begin the 2025-26 season, posting a 17-1-5 record, a pace we haven’t seen since the Boston Bruins in 2022-23. In that season, the Bruins passed the Montreal Canadiens’ previous record of 132 points in 1976-77, and added two more for good measure. While the Bruins broke a […]

As the Los Angeles Lakers continue their strong start to the 2025–26 season, star forward LeBron James used the latest episode of Mind the Game with co-host and Hall of Famer Steve Nash to deliver major praise for Denver Nuggets center Nikola Jokic — calling him one of the most complete and dominant opponents he […]

Los Angeles Lakers star LeBron James made clear on the latest episode of Mind the Game that his priorities this season have nothing to do with individual numbers or personal spotlight. Speaking with co-host and Hall of Famer Steve Nash, James said his focus is singular: winning basketball games. “Listen, all I care about is […]

The Montreal Canadiens and Mike Matheson agreeing on a five-year contract extension might be a surprise to some fans. Matheson seemed like the perfect piece for the organization to move once they were in the middle of their rebuild. The Canadiens are deep on defense, and they have offensive defensemen, so keeping Matheson seemed a […]

Los Angeles Lakers star forward LeBron James opened up about his son Bronny James’ development and his evolving role within the team during the latest episode of the Mind the Game podcast with co-host and Hall of Famer Steve Nash. The conversation arrived as the Lakers continue their strong start to the 2025-26 season and […]

The Kansas City Chiefs lost to the Dallas Cowboys, 31-28, on Thanksgiving Day. They are now 6-6, in serious danger of missing the playoffs for the first time in the Patrick Mahomes era. With the season on the line, Kansas City lost its sixth one-possession game of the season and is facing an uphill climb […]

After Jayson Tatum tore his Achilles, the Boston Celtics decided to use this year as a time to get their finances in check. They still plan on contending long-term, but ahead of this gap year, the team traded away some of their more expensive players. Kristaps Porzingis was dealt, as was Jrue Holiday. The latter […]

The New York Knicks continued their winning ways, scoring a 129-101 victory over the Charlotte Hornets. That makes two straight wins, which advances New York to 7-3 in their last 10 games. But strictly looking at wins and losses misses the point for a team like the Knicks. New York has won 50 or more […]

BOSTON — Boston Celtics head coach Joe Mazzulla takes pleasure in on-court chaos. In fact, a hectic environment is arguably where he finds himself most at home. With this in mind, it’s no surprise the fourth-year skipper remained calm during a confusing and controversial finish to the Celtics’ 117-114 win over the red-hot Detroit Pistons […]

In Call of Duty Black Ops 7, you can use your enemy as a Body Shield to provide you some cover as you attack the other team. It’s a convenient mechanic that might just keep you alive during the action. However, not everybody knows how to use this mechanic, or when to use it. Therefore, […]

The Toronto Blue Jays and starting pitcher Dylan Cease reportedly agreed to a seven-year contract worth $210 million. The Blue Jays are still facing questions with Bo Bichette remaining in free agency, but Toronto clearly wanted to upgrade the starting rotation. While the Blue Jays going out and spending money in MLB free agency is […]

After paying their roster $341 million last season, the New York Mets collapsed over the season’s last few weeks. They missed the playoffs following a loss to the Miami Marlins, an NL East rival that finished last in the division. A lineup stacked with stars, most notably the most expensive free agent addition in history, […]

Despite owning the fifth-best record in the NBA, the Houston Rockets still haven’t proven much. Houston brought in Kevin Durant this offseason to elevate the franchise to true championship-contender status. And while the early returns look strong on paper, an 11-4 record and the No. 2 offensive rating, there are still reasons for concern. Stats […]

Orlando Magic head coach Jamahl Mosley outlined how the team plans to reintegrate Paolo Banchero following his groin injury, offering the clearest indication yet of the All-Star forward’s path back into the lineup. The update came Tuesday night after Orlando’s 144–103 NBA Cup win over the Philadelphia 76ers, a performance that pushed the Magic to […]

NBA 2K26 Season 3 Details have arrived, with Pistons’ Guard Cade Cunningham headlining the season. Overall, NBA 2K26 Season 3 features new content for MyCAREER & MyTEAM players. Furthermore, players can expect up to 80 new free rewards split across both modes when season 3 drops. Nevertheless, here is everything we know about the upcoming […]

The announcement that South Carolina State Head Coach Chennis Berry was awarded the MEAC Coach of the Year honor over Delaware State’s DeSean Jackson has sparked considerable outrage among HBCU football fans. While Berry is the preeminent coach in the conference, leading his team to a second consecutive title and Celebration Bowl berth, many argue […]

With Chaim Bloom taking over as president of baseball operations, the St. Louis Cardinals were bound to make changes to their roster. That process began when they traded Sonny Gray to the Boston Red Sox. He won’t be the only veteran St. Louis decides to deal away. The Cardinals haven’t made the playoffs since 2022. […]

The Boston Red Sox made a stark improvement to their pitching rotation by acquiring Sonny Gray in a trade with the St. Louis Cardinals. However, the Red Sox’s roster is far from being completed. There is still the free agency of Alex Bregman to worry about. After a year in Boston, the Red Sox must […]

For many years, success for HBCUs in the NCAA Division II playoffs was rare, with teams often faltering against their non-HBCU counterparts despite possessing clear talent. Yet, recent history, driven by playoff contenders from the SIAC and CIAA, has proven that HBCUs are ready to contend for a national championship, as seen with deep runs […]

Newly signed Los Angeles Lakers forward Drew Timme did not hold back his admiration for LeBron James after receiving a two-way contract on Monday, calling the 41-year-old superstar the “GOAT” while reflecting on recent practice sessions together. Timme, who has spent the early part of the season with the South Bay Lakers, spoke to ESPN’s […]

The Cincinnati Bengals and Baltimore Ravens will end Thanksgiving night with an AFC North matchup. Baltimore is tied for the top spot in the division, while Cincinnati has just three wins on the season. But the matchup is highlighted by the return of Joe Burrow. How does that impact the fantasy football start ’em, sit […]

The Boston Red Sox acquired starting pitcher Sonny Gray from the St. Louis Cardinals in exchange for pitchers Brandon Clarke and Richard Fitts on Tuesday, as first reported by ESPN insider Jeff Passan. As far as the effects of the trade go, each side figures to receive something that they entered the offseason hoping to […]

With wins in four of their first five starts of the season, the Pittsburgh Steelers looked like they were quickly locking up a playoff berth in the AFC North. The rest of the division struggled early, as the Cleveland Browns have been one of the worst teams in the NFL, the Cincinnati Bengals have a […]

As of now, the Dallas Cowboys are on the outside looking in of the NFC playoff picture. Dallas is 5-5-1, which is good for second place in the NFC East and 10th place in the conference as a whole. They dug themselves quite a hole this season, but they are inching themselves out, and they […]

PHOENIX– From one turnover-heavy game to very minimal, the Phoenix Suns continue to find ways to win, taking down the San Antonio Spurs, 111-102. Although Collin Gillespie was the hero for the Suns on Friday, Jordan Goodwin took the reins on Sunday in his first start with the team. He posted a 15 points and […]

Mike Tomlin, the coach of the Pittsburgh Steelers, is the longest tenured coach on one team currently in the NFL. He has been at the helm for the Steelers since 2007, and most of his tenure has been highlighted by lots of winning. Tomlin has a Super Bowl title to his name, and his teams […]

The New York Mets and Texas Rangers connected on an intriguing player swap on Sunday. Brandon Nimmo is headed to the Rangers, while second baseman Marcus Semien is headed to the Mets. Both sides traded for a need, and a lot of money moved in this deal. We have the grades for both sides after […]

Whether the Washington Wizards (1-15) get crushed or fall in a heartbreaker, they keep finding ways to lose this season. However, second-year wing Kyshawn George once again showed why he’s one of the most important pieces of their rebuild in Saturday’s 121-120 loss to the Chicago Bulls (9-7), per Wizards PR. “Kyshawn George is the […]