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Josh Allen Not Worrying About Buffalo's Past Postseason Failures
Buffalo Bills quarterback Josh Allen reflected on last season's latest playoff setback.
CFP bracket predictor: Where the preseason rankings get it wrong
Don’t automatically slot teams from the preseason poll into the 12 precious spots of the College Football Playoff. Let's play CFP predictor!
NASCAR Heads to Corn Country with Iowa Weekend
NASCAR Returns at Iowa After Bye Week as Playoff Push Resumes The break is over. After a much-needed bye week, NASCAR returns to action this weekend at Iowa Speedway for one of the busiest race weekends of the summer. The NASCAR Cup Series, NASCAR O’Reilly Auto Parts Series and ARCA Menards Series will all compete…
What Oregon Can't do Before the College Football Playoff
Boasting a top-three roster, the Ducks must survive a brutal Big Ten gauntlet and avoid road stumbles against powerhouse rivals to secure a coveted first-round bye.
Guardians' playoff push includes moves to strengthen rotation and offense
The Cleveland Guardians have made three trades to bolster their lineup and surprisingly their rotation as they seek a third consecutive AL Central title
Bruins Could Lose Forward Who Hit Career Highs Last Season
The Boston Bruins managed to return to the Stanley Cup Playoffs earlier this spring, marking a return to the annual tournament for the first time since 2024 after having failed to qualify last spring.However, their stay in the postseason was short, as they were eliminated in the Eastern Conference Quarterfinal by the divisional rival Buffalo […] The post Bruins Could Lose Forward Who Hit Career Highs Last Season appeared first on HEAVY.
BREAKING: Blue Jays Send Beloved Strikeout Artist to Chicago Cubs
The Toronto Blue Jays are trading right-handed starter Kevin Gausman to the Chicago Cubs, per Ken Rosenthal. The Chicago Cubs are acquiring right-hander Kevin Gausman in a trade with the Toronto Blue Jays, a source tells to ESPN. The Cubs have sought a playoff-caliber starting pitcher all deadline, and now they've landed one. First […] The post BREAKING: Blue Jays Send Beloved Strikeout Artist to Chicago Cubs appeared first on HEAVY.
Opponent Preview: Vanderbilt Commodores
Vanderbilt is coming off one of the most successful seasons in program history, going 10-3 overall and 6-2 in the SEC while being in the playoff conversation the whole year. Head coach Clark Lea has built up the Vandy program into something extremely respectful, if not borderline borderline playoff contending – will need a couple […]
Sunday Sports: Thousand Islands Duals, and R&B to host a home playoff game
Here’s a recap of your North Country sports this Sunday.
Patriots legend Rob Gronkowski reveals the impact politics has on locker room dynamics
Rob Gronkowski said political awareness grew during his NFL career but insists the New England Patriots locker room always stayed unified to win.
By rejecting Browns narrative, Jimmy Haslam reveals real plan. Opinion
The expansion-era Browns have never hosted a playoff game on Cleveland's lakefront. With a new stadium in the works, time is running out.
College Football Playoff Expansion Remains Stalled As Season Approaches
Week 1 games begin Sept. 3 ahead of Labor Day weekend.
ESPN’s 2026-27 college football anthem is here
It’s the most dependable tradition in sports media, more reliable than any preseason poll: ESPN picks a song, plays it about 4,000 times between kickoff and the College Football Playoff, and by Halloween you’ll be able to hum it in your sleep, whether you wanted to learn it or not. ESPN announced Friday that “High…
Packers' Nixon says hamstring tightness caused him to miss first practice
The 29-year-old Nixon started all 18 games (including playoffs) last season and was named to the NFC’s Pro Bowl team as an alternate.
Dak Prescott setting high expectations for Cowboys and their offense
When Dak Prescott arrived at training camp Tuesday, he wore a vintage t-shirt celebrating the Dallas Cowboys’ last Super Bowl win as a statement of intent. After 10 years in the NFL without a meaningful playoff run for an organization that has not claimed a championship since after the 1995 season, their star quarterback is ready to end those droughts through his deeds, words, and even wardrobe choices. “To go into training camp and to go into the season to say that those are our goals, I mean, it’d be stupid or we’d be remiss not to own that, and take accountability in that, and take pride in saying this is what we want to be and what we want to do,” Prescott said Thursday.
5 bold predictions for the 2026 BYU football season
Expectations for the Cougars haven’t been this high in years — but that’s what a 23-4 record since the start of 2024 will do for your program. Perhaps Kalani Sitake’s crew finally gets over the hump this fall to earn a College Football Playoff bid, or maybe BYU will suffer a similar regression to that of Big 12 foes Baylor or Colorado last season. A year ago, I took a stab at guessing what the Cougars would accomplish in 2025, offering five bold predictions which you can read here.
MLB’s Upside-Down Playoff Picture Undercuts Owners’ CBA Messaging
The Tampa Bay Rays are providing an inconvenient counterweight to MLB owners’ framing of modern baseball. Owners have long held up the financial disparities in the sport, and their subsequent impact on competitive balance, as a reason to overhaul its cost structure and implement a salary cap. Yet the low-spending Rays have the best record …
Three Position Groups To Monitor Early In Packers' Training Camp
The Green Bay Packers kick off training camp on Wednesday, July 29, as the start of the 2026 NFL season rapidly approaches. The Packers are looking to bounce back from yet another premature playoff exit in 2025, with stars throughout the roster facing elevated expectations coming into the year. Green Bay's coaching staff will have several position battles to monitor, answering questions that will present themselves early in training camp.
TENNESSEE VOLS FOOTBALL: Really? A playoff berth? C'mon...
This is a wrapup of a game-by-game look at the upcoming season.
Panthers Star Named Public Enemy No. 1 For Maple Leafs
The Toronto Maple Leafs and Florida Panthers not only play in the heavily competitive Atlantic Division, but they’ve also had two run-ins during the Stanley Cup Playoffs in recent years, both of which went the way of the Panthers.And during each of those series, multiple Panthers players became the bane of Toronto’s existence, including Matthew […] The post Panthers Star Named Public Enemy No. 1 For Maple Leafs appeared first on HEAVY.
Yankees Mailbag: Biggest threats and playoff rosters
Is the AL East the gauntlet for this year’s postseason?
With LeBron James, 76ers’ Playoff Hopes Are No Longer Tied To Joel Embiid’s Health
By signing LeBron James, the 76ers are no longer as reliant on center Joel Embiid, who has sustained numerous injuries in his career.
Poll: Are the Red Sox for Real?
The Boston Red Sox begin a three-game series at home against the Toronto Blue Jays Friday night, looking to start a new winning streak. The Red Sox lost the nightcap of a Wednesday doubleheader against the Baltimore Orioles — ending the team’s remarkable 15-game winning streak, which had tied a team record last accomplished in 1946. When the streak began, Boston was considered an also-ran in the AL playoff race.
Believe It or Not, Lane Kiffin Has a Regret
LSU head coach Lane Kiffin says he has one major regret about leaving Ole Miss: the way it all unfolded. Speaking at SEC Media Days, Kiffin acknowledged that his departure during Ole Miss’ College Football Playoff run became far more chaotic than he anticipated. Looking back, he said he wishes he had handled the situation…
Overlooked provision in the Protect College Sports Act would create logistical nightmare for College Football Playoff
A buried provision in the Protect College Sports Act would create a logistical nightmare for the College Football Playoff schedule.
Colts, Raiders Get Strong Deebo Samuel Take Amid 49ers Speculation
The future of former San Francisco 49ers wideout Deebo Samuel is a major talking point with the 2026 NFL season nearing. Samuel is probably waiting for the right situation to play on a team looking to contend for a playoff spot. Last season with the Washington Commanders, played 713 total snaps, leading to a 69.4 overall PFF […] The post Colts, Raiders Get Strong Deebo Samuel Take Amid 49ers Speculation appeared first on HEAVY.
Mayfield Makes Feelings Known on Missing Playoffs on Netflix
Go behind the scenes as the Buccaneers star laments a squandered 6-2 start, reflecting on a missed postseason opportunity despite leading the most talented roster of his career.
Blazers make sweeping cuts to broadcast team under Tom Dundon
The Portland Trail Blazers’ long-awaited sale finally went through via a $4.25 billion deal to private equity investor and Carolina Hurricanes owner Tom Dundon. However, since becoming the steward of the franchise, Dundon’s willingness to spend big appears to have dissipated. After taking control of the franchise just before the start of the NBA playoffs,…
Three Atlanta Falcons Rookies Who Could Make an Immediate Impact
The Atlanta Falcons are coming off of an underwhelming 2025 season, finishing with an 8-9 record and falling just short of the playoffs. The Falcons and their new coaching staff looked to address holes and lack of depth at many positions including receiver, cornerback, and linebacker. Atlanta had six selections in this year's draft and although did not have a first round pick due to a trade with the Rams during the 2025 draft, selected three players that I believe could have an immediate impact.
NC State’s schedule could open unexpected darkhorse path
The college football season is less than a month away, and the race for a College Football Playoff berth is about to begin. The expanded playoff field will almost certainly feature some new faces. One of those teams could come…
Bengals Get Alarming Joe Burrow Message Before Training Camp
The Cincinnati Bengals put all their chips on the table to end their playoff drought this upcoming 2026 season. After signing free agents Jonathan Allen, Boye Mafe, and Bryan Cook, Cincinnati then made the blockbuster trade for Dexter Lawrence II. After three straight seasons of missing the playoffs, the Bengals made aggressive moves to show […] The post Bengals Get Alarming Joe Burrow Message Before Training Camp appeared first on HEAVY.
Michigan, LSU To CFP? Ranking The 10 Teams Most Likely To Make Debut In 12-Team Format
Here are the 10 teams FOX Sports' Joel Klatt believes could make their first appearance in the 12-team College Football Playoff in 2026.
2026 College Football Playoff Odds: Irish Heavily Favored To Make Field
College Football Playoff odds have hit the market. See which squads are favored to make the 12-team postseason tournament.
Pittsburgh Steelers Insider Says Team Could Still Add Another Defender
It’s been an offseason of change for the Pittsburgh Steelers. While they haven’t been able to win a playoff game […]
Cam Schlittler Praises Aaron Boone's Leadership Amid Yankees' Playoff Push
The New York Yankees are looking to get hot out of the All-Star break. Since returning, they've gone 2-2, but have picked up back-to-back wins over the Los Angeles Dodgers and Pittsburgh Pirates. The Yankees are aiming to make a third straight postseason appearance.
5 college football coaches on the hot seat in 2026
Every college football season comes with pressure. But for some head coaches, the 2026 season could be make-or-break. Expectations have never been higher. With the expanded College Football Playoff, bigger NIL budgets, stronger recruiting classes and heavy use of the…
UFC Freedom 250 Fails to Knock Out The Ratings
(Welcome to my weekly streaming ratings report, the single best guide to what’s popular in streaming TV and what isn’t. I’m the Entertainment Strategy Guy, a former streaming executive who now analyzes business strategy in the entertainment industry. If you were forwarded this email, please subscribe to get these insights each week.) If UFC fans wanted one image to say, “Hey, Paramount+ is crushing it with their UFC rights deal,” I could provide that image. Here it is: (Reminder: this is my creation of the Nielsen Top 30, since Nielsen doesn’t combine the lists or include sports. I take all three lists and combine them. Some streaming TV shows probably have higher ratings than many of the films on this list.) Look at that! UFC Freedom 250 is number one! It topped the Nielsen “Top 30” list for shows and films that made the top ten the week of 15-June. So if you’re a UFC fan or supporter of Paramount+, that’s the good news for you this week. This program topped the ratings charts for one week. Everything else is bad news, or at least a huge caveat to that story, which I’ll explain today in the first part of this week’s Streaming Ratings Report—for the weeks of 8-June and 15-June—which is a double issue since I’ve been writing on a bunch of topics recently. UFC Freedom 250 is one of the biggest streaming events of the year, and super relevant to Paramount+’s strategy, so it merited its own article. Let’s dive in! (Reminder: The streaming ratings report focuses on the U.S. market and compiles data from Nielsen’s weekly top ten viewership ranks, Luminate’s Top Ten Data, JustWatch and Reelgood interest data, Samba TV household viewership, company datecdotes, Netflix hours viewed data, Google Trends, and IMDb to determine the most popular content. While most data points are current, Nielsen’s data covers the weeks of June 8th to June 21st 2026. You can find a link to my terminology here.) Subscribe Check Out My Interview on UFC 250 at MMA Draw After you read this article, if you want even more thoughts on UFC and Paramount-Skydance/Paramount+, I did a written interview with MMA Draw. They asked me to answer some questions about UFC Freedom 250, and I was happy to chat with them. Find it here: [ The MMA Draw Newsletter Did Paramount really overpay for the UFC? What the data tells us so far If you know the history of American television, you also know that combat sports is often a leading indicator of the future… Read more a day ago · 10 likes · 1 comment · Nate Wilcox and Zach Arnold ](https://www.themmadraw.com/p/did-paramount-really-overpay-for?utm_source=substack&utm_campaign=post_embed&utm_medium=web) I never thought I’d need a combat sports newsletter in my life, but the good folks at MMA Draw publish an excellent one on UFC, MMA, pro wrestling, boxing and more, analyzing both the sports themselves and the politics, economics and antitrust issues that impact them. Check the article and their newsletter out! Paramount+ Has Its Best Sporting Event of All Time…But Was It Worth It? Before we look at the UFC Freedom 250 data in particular, let’s talk about what we can’t say. Namely, let’s start with the lack of comparisons. First off, I’d love to put a chart out comparing this fight to past UFC fights on Paramount+…but we don’t have the data. This is the first time we’ve gotten Nielsen data about a Paramount+ UFC fight. As far as I can tell, Paramount provided data for the first fight, but it was a proprietary datecdote (saying it had “an average minute audience” of 5 million “views”) and then, for two fights, we got the linear viewership numbers when they aired on CBS, but no streaming data. Everything else was crickets. We also can’t compare this fight to other fights/combat sports on streaming, in particular the MMA and boxing, because Netflix also didn’t use Nielsen to track those events, opting for TVision and VideoAmp, respectively. (This isn’t Paramount’s fault, but does still suck.) We also can’t compare to UFC’s fights that used to be on ESPN+, since we don’t have any data for that, plus Disney+ didn’t have marquee fights. The comparisons would not be apples-to-apples. Can we compare to past Pay-Per-View fights? Absolutely not. The comparisons would absolutely NOT be apples-to-apples. That didn’t stop Paramount+, though, who bragged that their UFC events have reached drastically more people than past PPV fights. Duh. Sorry, but I gotta make this point again. A basic tenet of economics is that the cheaper something becomes, the more people consume or buy it. That’s Econ 101. (Sometimes pundits call things “Econ 101” that are actually like Econ 210 or even PhD-level economics, but no, this is really like first or second class basic economics.) Yet I still see one analytics firm consistently say that more people watch films on streaming than PVOD proves streaming which means that the streaming window is more valuable than the PVOD window. No, it’s not! Same thing here. Pay-Per-View events back in the day could be really, really, really expensive! So whole groups of people pitched in to buy them. That increased the perceived value of, say, the Mike Tyson fight. Or a UFC numbered event. So yes, the fact that Paramount+ makes numbered UFC fights essentially “free” if you’re already a Paramount+ member means consumption will go up. Obviously. Same for Netflix and their boxing matches. They’re talking about fights that used to cost consumers, in some cases, $50 in 1996…which is over $100 in today’s dollars. Over 1.6 million people paid that to watch the Tyson-Holyfield fight! Again, streaming is essentially “free”. Or $10 to $20, depending on what streamer we’re talking about and what tier you’re on. No wonder more people are “watching”. (Plus, Nielsen’s out-of-home viewing also helps these numbers.) UFC Freedom 250 Did Well…But I Have A Lot of Worries So what can we compare the fights to? Well, the good news is Nielsen put out that the fight averaged 7.0 million viewers for UFC Freedom 250, which is a solid number for a fight. We also know the length, at roughly 4 and a half hours. (I saw different run times, but this seems to be the consensus considering it started at 8 pm, had a delay and then finished after midnight on the East Coast. If you assume a shorter run time, then yes, the total hours viewed would go down.) That means I have the two numbers needed to add this to my Nielsen database. And then…I can compare this viewership to the NFL: And, uh, not great. But also within striking distance, mainly because the runtime for this event was so long. I’d also add that this event had viewership equal to a regular season NFL game on streaming, but if anything, it was more comparable to an NFL playoff or Super Bowl-esque event. And you can compare viewership to the top football games on broadcast, cable and streaming, and it’s not impressive at all: We can also compare it to other sports that week, including the NBA Finals and start of the World Cup: Again, not great. The NBA generated roughly four times as many average viewers each game for its NBA Finals. The World Cup has similarly big numbers. Also, that’s just a tiny fraction of the 25 most watched sporting events each week. The NBA, NHL and FIFA World Cup had many, many more games racking up hours. We could also compare this to other streaming programs to get an idea of “is this a good investment?” and here is how it ranks compared to other top Paramount+ programs: The worry here? Well, unlike scripted programming, which has rewatchability, older fights/sporting events have very little library value. Very, very few people are rewatching these fights, especially years from now. Paramount has also released datecdotes bragging about their subscriber numbers. Earlier this year, they claimed that the first UFC fight on Paramount+ brought in 1 million subscribers. Then, in their quarterly earnings report, they only ended up with 700K subs. Not great! They claimed they dropped lower-value international subscribers, but that’s why I tend to discount subscriber additions when they’re leaked to the press.1 I expect we may see a bump again for UFC Freedom 250, but I’d caution using subscriber growth so soon after these events to judge the success, since new subs with high churn (see Peacock) aren’t great either. Also, analysts often want to attribute all subscriber growth to their favorite/pet show, and that just doesn’t make sense. The biggest caveat for UFC Freedom 250 and Paramount’s very first UFC marquee event is that these could be high watermarks for the sport. UFC Freedom 250 had an incredible amount of earned media coverage compared to most UFC fights. I mean, it had wall-to-wall national news coverage in the lead up to the event. (The first fight also had a lot of promotion from Paramount since it was first.) Other fights could reach this bar—say the Conor McGregor return to the Octagon—but they’ll be fewer and far between. Was This Deal Worth It? All to ask: is this Paramount deal worth it? In this case, I think the UFC Freedom 250 numbers are more distracting than helpful. This fight did well and compares well to other top sporting events. But we know that the first marquee event was at least a third smaller, if Paramount’s own data is to be believed. And it’s likely the other fights are much, much, much smaller. And then you get to the paycheck that Paramount-Skydance paid. FIFA’s World Cup cost about the same for Fox, but clearly generated multiples more total viewership. (Though it’s only every four years.) The NBA is much more expensive, but until the playoffs, they likely didn’t pay for itself. Even still, Disney, NBCUniversal and Amazon Prime Video likely overpaid. So, in that context, the NBA may be an overpay that makes the UFC look not so bad. But two overpays don’t make an underpay, to paraphrase the old cliché about wrongs and rights. And looking at UFC Freedom 250 as the likely ceiling of MMA on Paramount+, Paramount-Skydance likely paid too much. Share 1 I would love regular reports on subscriber additions by programs, but as is, it’s mostly leaked or rumored in haphazard ways.
Commissioner Greg Sankey insists SEC breakaway threat is real as rules frustrations linger
Greg Sankey opened SEC football media days by talking about the Protect College Sports Act, NCAA frustrations, Playoff expansion and more.
Reviewing the Magic's Season and Free Agency
The Orlando Magic are doing what they can to make a deeper run in the playoffs.
Atlanta Falcons Could Solve WR Depth by Signing Deebo Samuel
Could Deebo Samuel be the missing piece for the Atlanta Falcons? With questions behind Drake London at wide receiver, the veteran playmaker could give Kevin Stefanski's offense proven production, versatility, and another weapon as Atlanta pushes to end its playoff drought.
Miami Hurricanes have a built in advantage that other title contenders don't, and it could be their ticket back to the playoff
England's huge World Cup payday revealed after France victory
The Three Lions secured a major payday after defeating France in a thrilling third-place playoff
Six major questions for Georgia football
Georgia football heads to SEC media days facing questions about injuries, playoff failures, and new receivers.
🤯 Never before! France have already made unwanted history
France are currently making a fool of themselves in the World Cup third-place playoff — it is already a humiliation of historic proportions. Today’s match for third place was not exactly approach...
This Is The Alabama’s Biggest Question Entering 2026
Alabama enters the 2026 season with expectations as high as ever, but unlike many recent Crimson Tide teams, there is one glaring question that could determine whether Kalen DeBoer’s third season ends with a College Football Playoff run or another disappointing finish. Can Alabama finally establish a consistent running game? The numbers from last season…
Texas A&M’s 2026 Title Dream Isn’t Crazy ... Just Complicated
Texas A&M enters 2026 with Marcel Reed, a rebuilt line and a loaded defense. The Aggies aren’t title favorites, but their playoff ceiling is very real.
Can Wisconsin spoil Notre Dame's college football playoff hopes?
The Wisconsin Badgers have a chance to do some serious damage to Notre Dame's college football playoff aspirations.
Red Sox Stay Red Hot, Extend Winning Streak
Red Sox Surge Back Into Playoff Picture With 11-Game Winning Streak The Boston Red Sox entered play just a few weeks ago at 37-48 and appeared to be headed toward selling at the upcoming MLB trade deadline. Instead, Boston has caught fire. The Red Sox have won 11 consecutive games to improve to 48-48. The…
2026 NFL Season Predictions
NFL training camps are beginning to open this weekend, and a lot can happen between now and the start of the 2026 regular season. Still, the editors of Athlon Sports' 2026 NFL Preview magazine have already made their predictions for who will be in the playoffs and who takes home individual player awards. The following picks are from the magazine, which is on sale now.
Patriots secondary faces big questions before camp
The Patriots' secondary was a key part of their playoff run but faces new challenges as training camp approaches.
Early date with Ducks, Black Friday home game and more on Flyers' 2026-27 schedule
Here’s a complete breakdown of the Flyers’ 2026-27 schedule.
NFL Coach Drops Honest Admission on Chargers' Justin Herbert
Despite prolific playmaking and elite physical tools, rival coordinators question the star quarterback’s maturity and operational mastery as he fights to secure his first playoff victory.
Christian Barmore Trusts Patriots' Retooled Defensive Front to Deliver
In 2025 -- albeit playing against a schedule that on paper at least appears to have been much weaker than the one that lies dead ahead – the New England Patriots found ways to overcome some serious injuries up front defensively. With journeymen types like Christian Elliss and Jack Gibbens stepping in and stepping up, the Patriots won three playoff games without leading tackler Robert Spillane at inside linebacker. When defensive tackle Milton Williams was sidelined, Khyiris Tonga, on his fourth team in five NFL seasons, raised his game, earning eight regular-season starts.
Former Miami Hurricanes Defensive Game-Changer Recalls Iconic Pick
Keionte Scott relives the 72-yard playoff pick-six that silenced doubters, defied a hand injury, and signaled the Miami Hurricanes' thunderous return to college football's elite stage.
Barkley Makes Blunt Playoff Prediction for Kings
Charles Barkley said the Kings need “a miracle” to return to playoff contention, despite praising Sacramento’s loyal fan base and acknowledging rookie Darius Acuff Jr.’s bright future.
Derek Carr Reveals True Thoughts on Saints QB Tyler Shough
The New Orleans Saints are looking to win the NFC South, and they finally have the QB who will allow them to aspire to become a playoff contender this upcoming 2026 NFL season. Last season, rookie signal-caller Tyler Shough burst onto the scene and made it known that he’s the Saints’ answer at QB. During […] The post Derek Carr Reveals True Thoughts on Saints QB Tyler Shough appeared first on HEAVY.
BREAKING: Lakers Sign 3-Time NBA Champion to $3,900,000 Contract
The Los Angeles Lakers’ busy offseason continued on Tuesday when they landed a three-time NBA champ to bolster their frontline. After trading former starting center Deandre Ayton to the Washington Wizards, the Lakers acquired a proven playoff performer via free agency.
What Will the Twins Do at The Trade Deadline?
With the Twins still alive in the playoff race, they aren't expected to make any significant changes to their roster.
Pete Crow-Armstrong, Cubs’ All-Star, is the straw that stirs the drink at Wrigley Field
Crow-Armstrong's MVP-caliber play has helped keep the Cubs (49-40) in a playoff position during a season littered with pitching injuries.
Former NL MVP will continue his career, signs with Braves
The Atlanta Braves have made a veteran addition as they look to stay atop the National League playoff race, signing former National League MVP Andrew McCutchen to bolster their organizational outfield depth. McCutchen, who began the season with the Texas…
Spring Sports Wrap Up 2025: Strong Finishes and Playoff Highlights
Written by Sergio Uriarte. Last Updated July 2, 2026 in CHS Bulldogs. As the spring season draws to a close, our student-athletes wrapped up their respective seasons with grit, sportsmanship, and impressive performances.
Oakland sports standings: Roots playoff push, ultimate frisbee dominance
Plus the Ballers' home run leader, the Unicorns’ promising cricket season and the rise of some local youth weightlifting champions.
2026 College Football Odds: Will Oregon, Miami Both Make Playoff?
Geoff Schwartz has his eye on one team's win total and two teams' CFP chances. See where he's putting his money.
Chiefs Honor Former Running Back Joe Delaney on Death Anniversary
Kansas City missed the playoffs for the first time in the Patrick Mahomes era last season, finishing 6-11. Before last season, Mahomes had led the Chiefs to at least the AFC championship game every year prior.
Viktor Hovland edges Scottie Scheffler in 2026 Travelers Championship playoff for first win in 15 months
Hovland beat Scheffler on the first playoff hole after the round required postponement and completion Monday morning
After stunning Scottie Scheffler miss, Viktor Hovland claims Travelers Championship in Monday playoff
Scottie Scheffler and Viktor Hovland settled the Travelers Championship with a Monday morning playoff.
Scottie Scheffler, Viktor Hovland set for Monday playoff at Travelers
The Travelers Championship will be decided in a playoff on Monday morning
Travelers Championship: Scottie Scheffler and Viktor Hovland go to Monday morning playoff after lightning delay
Suns Face Miles Bridges Decision After Trade With Hornets
The Phoenix Suns made a change on Sunday after getting swept in the first round of the playoffs.
Hornets reportedly trading Miles Bridges to Suns for Grayson Allen, Royce O'Neale, 1st-round pick
Charlotte continues its offseason overhaul after nearly making the NBA playoffs this past season.
Houston Rockets Star Alperen Sengun Catches Stray From NBA Rookie
One of the NBA’s best young stars today is Houston Rockets center Alperen Sengun.The 23-year-old big man is already a two-time All-Star, averaging 20.4 points, 8.9 rebounds, 6.2 assists, 1.2 steals and 1.1 blocks last season. He helped the Rockets make the playoffs as the fifth seed.However, the Rockets suffered a disappointing exit at the […] The post Houston Rockets Star Alperen Sengun Catches Stray From NBA Rookie appeared first on HEAVY.
CIAA extends commish, teases "playoff" format
The CIAA will keep a familiar face at the top while teasing a new format.
Golden State Valkyries employee named in Sports Business Journal's Forty under 40 list
The Golden State Valkyries have created a winning culture on and off the court. After making WNBA history last season becoming the first expansion team to reach the playoffs, the success is also extending throughout the organization.
Becky Hammon Refuses To Apologize For 'Disrespecting' Jalen Brunson
Las Vegas Aces coach Becky Hammon made it clear that she isn't interested in apologizing to New York Knicks star Jalen Brunson. Back in 2023, Hammon said the Knicks were stuck in the middle of the Eastern Conference because they don’t have a "dude" who can lead them in the playoffs. When Brunson's ...
Christian Gonzalez Could Force Patriots Into Awkward Training Camp Standoff
There are no official deadlines in late June or early July in the National Football League. In New England, though, all eyes remain on the Christian Gonzalez contract situation and whether or not he becomes the next young, budding defensive superstar to be rewarded with a mega-deal. Gonzalez, the team’s first-round pick in 2023, has one Pro Bowl and one monster playoff run that has people talking about him like he's an elite corner.
Nationals Have Trade Decision to Make As Foster Griffin Dazzles
With the Washington Nationals still above .500 and in the playoff chase, the front office has a decision to make on Foster Griffin
One transfer portal addition who could swing College Football Playoff hopes for every post-spring top 25 team
From must-perform offensive linemen to ceiling-raising quarterbacks, these 25 transfers are poised to change the College Football Playoff race in 2026
Ranking the NFL's biggest offseason losers: Patriots, Packers facing questions
Three playoff teams crack the list of NFL clubs that had the worst offseasons
Yamashita tops Woad in playoff to win Meijer LPGA Classic
Miyu Yamashita birdied the first playoff hole to beat Lottie Woad in a duel of rising stars at the Meijer LPGA Classic in Belmont, Michigan, on Sunday.They returned to par-five 18th for the playoff, Yamashita rolling in her four-foot birdie putt after Woad had missed her longer birdie attempt.
CJ McCollum agrees to return to Hawks on 1-year, $21 million deal
McCollum was responsible for two of the New York Knicks' losses in the 2026 NBA playoffs during a first-round series with the Atlanta Hawks.
Skip Bayless doubts Steelers’ playoff chances in 2026
Skip Bayless doubts the Steelers can return to the postseason in 2026
Cowboys Headlines: Prescott's playoff goals, Mafah's chance to shine
Here's the latest news and note about your Dallas Cowboys and teams around the NFL.
Series Preview: Padres kick off interleague matchup with Rangers
The San Diego Padres enter a weekend series with the Texas Rangers looking to maintain control of a wild card spot in a crowded National League playoff picture.
Saints swept by Omaha in doubleheader
St. Paul was eliminated from first-half playoff contention Thursday evening after being swept in both games of a doubleheader against Omaha at CHS Field. With the losses, the Saints fell to 40-31 with three games remaining in the first half of the International League season. Game 1 Saint Paul knotted at 2-all through three innings before the visiting Storm Chasers put up four runs in the ...
NHL says the 2026 playoffs is the most-watched on record
That surpassed the previous record of 1.56 million in 1996 and is up 68% over last year.
Neshaminy named Bucks County high school baseball team of year
Third straight season in state baseball playoffs results in Neshaminy winning first PIAA championship
Golden Knights’ Mitch Marner opens up about mental health: ‘Some really dark moments’
After the best playoff performance of his career and falling just short of a title, Marner used his platform to discuss mental health.
Dak Prescott, Cowboys Get New Offensive Lineman on Monday
Dak Prescott and the Dallas Cowboys are desperate for a turnaround after missing the playoffs in back-to-back years.
Business leaders reflect on Knicks excitement and merchandise sales
Excitement had been bubbling across the city during the playoffs, with Knicks-themed merch and watch parties across the five boroughs.
NBA Finals 2026: Did Jalen Brunson just author the most clutch playoff run in NBA history?
Carolina Wins Stanley Cup: Hurricanes 3, Golden Knights 0
The Carolina Hurricanes put on a clinic as they defeated the Las Vegas Golden Knights, 3-0 on Sunday night to win the 2026 Stanley Cup Championship. The Hurricanes had a dominating playoff season as they finished with a 16-3 record. Taylor Hall started things off this night much like he did throughout the postseason as […]
Jets are swapping speed for size
The Jets may yet again go home without a playoff berth, but they're nevertheless going big.
Jalen Brunson wins NBA Finals MVP after all-time run through playoffs
The Knicks captain dropped 45 points to close out yet another comeback win over the Spurs.
Western Conference Playoff Team Eyeing Ja Morant, Kyrie Irving
As trade rumors swirl, one Western Conference team has shown interest in Kyrie Irving and Ja Morant ahead of the NBA Draft.
Avalanche Expect Full Health Despite Makar Injury Questions After Playoff Exit
Champion Pizza founder sees Knicks-fueled business boom
Champion Pizza founder Hakki Akdeniz says sales at his New York City restaurants have doubled on Knicks game days, driven by excitement surrounding the team's playoff run on ‘The Claman Countdown.’