Five positive trends that will continue: D’Andre Swift leads the way
Throughout this fantasy football season, we’ve touched on many areas in this weekly space, including potential trades to consider, players…
What if Ohtani WAS on that plane to Toronto? Inside an alternate World Series universe
When the 2025 World Series starts Friday night in Toronto, Shohei Ohtani will step to the plate for the first…
Who will win Dodgers-Blue Jays World Series? MLB scouts, execs and managers make their predictions
The 2025 World Series is nearly upon us, with the Toronto Blue Jays set to host the Los Angeles Dodgers…
Ranking ringless NBA teams by chances to win their first title by 2031
As we noted in this space last year, the NBA has been notoriously stingy about letting new teams into its…
With Al Horford’s arrival, the Warriors enter Steph Curry’s final chapter
EIGHT DAYS BEFORE Al Horford signed with the Golden State Warriors, their soon-to-be veteran center found himself at a San…
‘J Herbo’ has turned on the turbo: Herbert is having a career-best rushing season
LOS ANGELES — Quentin Johnston was confused. Ahead of the Los Angeles Chargers’ 2025 preseason game against the New Orleans…
Jerry Rice’s unbreakable records: Why even Justin Jefferson has nearly no shot
From the moment he entered the league, Justin Jefferson has hovered near the top of the NFL’s historical curve. He…
VUL’s Newman keeps drawing complaints and controversy
A football coach whose work at a North Carolina school 15 years ago spurred a state investigation into alleged deceptive…
Ranking the most interesting College Football Playoff and conference races
The signs are everywhere. It’s finally hoodie weather in the Midwest. We’re getting ready to argue all over again about…
The best and worst NFL offseasons in hindsight: Barnwell stacks all 32 teams into seven tiers
July is too early to judge an NFL offseason. Seven weeks into the regular season? The perfect time. I’m being…
Transfer rumors, news: Chelsea to loan Barcelona goalkeeper Ter Stegen?
Barcelona goalkeeper Marc-André ter Stegen is a potential loan option for Chelsea, while the Catalan club are closely monitoring the…
No. 1 pick Flagg assesses Mavs debut: ‘Not great’
DALLAS — On the first offensive possession of his NBA career, Cooper Flagg pushed the ball down the floor in…
Wembanyama wows with 40-point performance
DALLAS — Victor Wembanyama stood next to Julian Champagnie in front of the scorer’s table at American Airlines Center, admiring…
Middleton: Reception in Milwaukee ‘meant world’
MILWAUKEE — Ever since the NBA released its full regular-season schedule in August, Khris Middleton had been anticipating Wednesday’s night’s…
‘Banged up’ KAT plays opener with Grade 2 strain
NEW YORK — Knicks center Karl-Anthony Towns revealed he is dealing with a Grade 2 quad strain, which led to…
Bolts TE Gadsden benched by father in fantasy
Los Angeles Chargers tight end Oronde Gadsden II scored 29.4 fantasy points in Week 7 against the Indianapolis Colts, but…
Edgecombe’s 34 most in debut since Wilt in ’59
BOSTON — Sixers rookie VJ Edgecombe wasted no time making his mark in the NBA, scoring 34 points in his…
UCL talking points: Conte’s rant, Liverpool’s best XI, who is Clásico-ready?
The UEFA Champions League returned with a bang this midweek as Matchday 3 offered plenty to talk about. We had…
‘Born to do this’: Suzuki gets 1-year Angels deal
ANAHEIM, Calif. — Kurt Suzuki is taking over the Los Angeles Angels as a first-time manager with a monumental task…
Rodgers says playing Pack ‘not a revenge game’
PITTSBURGH — Steelers quarterback Aaron Rodgers doesn’t view Sunday night’s meeting against the Green Bay Packers, the team that drafted…