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Oct 10, 2026; Tuscaloosa, Alabama, USA; Georgia Bulldogs quarterback Gunner Stockton (14) speaks with a referee before the game against the Alabama Crimson Tide at Saban Field at Bryant-Denny Stadium. Mandatory Credit: David Leong-Imagn Images
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NCAA Must Start Investigating the Referees of Georgia Football Games

The collision between the Alabama Crimson Tide and the Georgia Bulldogs on October 10 ended with the Bulldogs on top. But it did...

October 21, 2026
Feb 3, 2026; Indianapolis, Indiana, USA; Indiana Pacers guard Ethan Thompson (55) dribbles the ball while Utah Jazz forward Ace Bailey (19) defends in the second half at Gainbridge Fieldhouse. Mandatory Credit: Trevor Ruszkowski-Imagn Images
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NBA Jerseys Have Never Been Worse Than They Are Right Now

Basketball jerseys have never been worse. Fans used to wear jerseys not just to represent their favorite players and teams, but also as...

October 12, 2026
Sep 19, 2026; Austin, Texas, USA; Texas Longhorns wide receiver Cam Coleman (8) celebrates with wide receiver Ryan Wingo (1) and teammates after scoring a touchdown during the first half against the UTSA Roadrunners at Darrell K Royal-Texas Memorial Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Scott Wachter-Imagn Images
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The Longhorns Have What It Takes IF They Avoid Past Mistakes

For the second year in a row, the Texas Longhorns vs. Ohio State Buckeyes was the biggest matchup early in the college football...

September 23, 2026
Mar 25, 2026; Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, USA; Philadelphia 76ers center Joel Embiid (21) and Tyrese Maxey (R) talk on the bench during the fourth quarter against the Chicago Bulls at Xfinity Mobile Arena. Mandatory Credit: Bill Streicher-Imagn Images
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Health Remains Philadelphia 76ers’ Only Obstacle to a Championship

The Philadelphia 76ers made the biggest splash of free agency, signing basketball legend LeBron James in the twilight years of his career. They’ve...

August 27, 2026
Sep 16, 2023; Columbus, Ohio, USA; Western Kentucky Hilltoppers head coach Tyson Helton during the first quarter against the Ohio State Buckeyes at Ohio Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Joseph Maiorana-USA TODAY Sports
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Victory Vaka Mistreatment Must Lead to Punishment for WKU, NCAA

College sports have been full of controversy from day one. Schools used to take advantage of athletes. Now, with NIL (Name, Image and...

August 17, 2026
Jun 17, 2025; Sunrise, Florida, USA; Florida Panthers left wing Matthew Tkachuk (19) hoist the Stanley Cup after game six of the 2025 Stanley Cup Final against the Edmonton Oilers at Amerant Bank Arena. Mandatory Credit: Jim Rassol-Imagn Images
NHL

The Florida Panthers Will Win Their 3rd Stanley Cup In 4 Years

The Florida Panthers’ injury-riddled 2026 season left what seemed like a power vacuum in the NHL’s Eastern Conference. Entering the 2026 season, they...

July 31, 2026
Jun 3, 2025; Edmonton, Alberta, CAN; Florida Panthers general manager Bill Zito and Panthers head coach Paul Maurice are seen taking questions during media day in advance of the 2025 Stanley Cup Final at Rogers Place. Mandatory Credit: Walter Tychnowicz-Imagn Images
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Which NHL Franchises Have the Best Front Offices? Part 2

In part one, the Colorado Avalanche, Dallas Stars, Minnesota Wild and Carolina Hurricanes took spots four through seven in our ranking of the...

July 15, 2026
Nov 30, 2025; Dallas, Texas, USA; Dallas Stars general manager Jim Nill (right) presents left wing Jamie Benn (14) with a plaque commemorating Benn scoring his 400th goal before the game between the Dallas Stars and the Ottawa Senators at the American Airlines Center. Mandatory Credit: Jerome Miron-Imagn Images
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Which NHL Franchises Have the Best Front Offices? Part 1

Of the 32 NHL teams, several front offices stand out amongst the rest. These organizations consistently make moves to put their teams in...

July 7, 2026
The Penn State Nittany Lions run onto the field to play Minnesota in a White Out game at Beaver Stadium on Saturday, Oct. 22, 2022, in State College. Penn State won, 45-17. Credit: Dan Rainville / USA TODAY NETWORK
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Which 5 College Football Teams Have Best Home Field Advantage?

College football possesses by far the most raucous crowds in mainstream American sports. The largest stadiums in the United States are all college...

June 17, 2026
Mar 27, 2026; Denver, Colorado, USA; Denver Nuggets guard Tim Hardaway Jr. (10) celebrates to the crowd in the closing seconds of a win against the Utah Jazz at Ball Arena. Mandatory Credit: Christopher Hanewinckel-Imagn Images
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Which 5 NBA Teams Have the Best Home Court Advantage?

Home court can provide a decisive advantage to any team in the NBA. The home team, which plays 50 percent of its games...

June 2, 2026
Apr 24, 2016; Saint Paul, MN, USA; Minnesota Wild fans "go crazy" to Prince's hit song "Let's Go Crazy" each time the Wild score one of four goals during the third period Minnesota Wild Dallas Starsin game six of the first round of the 2016 Stanley Cup Playoffs at Xcel Energy Center. The Stars win 5-4 over the Wild. Mandatory Credit: Marilyn Indahl-USA TODAY Sports
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Which Teams Have the NHL’s Top 10 Goal Songs?

After last week’s article covering the NHL’s top 10 goal horns, it’s only fitting that we cover the top 10 goal songs this...

May 26, 2026
May 14, 2026; Buffalo, New York, USA; Buffalo Sabres left wing Jason Zucker (17) reacts after scoring a goal during the first period against the Montréal Canadiens in game five of the second round of the 2026 Stanley Cup Playoffs at KeyBank Center. Mandatory Credit: Timothy T. Ludwig-Imagn Images
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Who Has the NHL’s Top 10 Goal Horns?

Goal horns are a critical part of the hockey experience. When a team scores a goal, the players and fans get to briefly...

May 15, 2026
Apr 29, 2026; Cleveland, Ohio, USA; NBA referee Scott Foster (48) runs on the court in the first quarter of game five of the first round of the 2026 NBA Playoffs during a game between the Toronto Raptors and the Cleveland Cavaliers at Rocket Arena. Mandatory Credit: David Richard-Imagn Images
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How Can the NBA Fix Its Fouling Problem?

The NBA has a foul problem. Players foul-bait to get to the free-throw line or get opponents in foul trouble. Players also intentionally...

May 4, 2026
Apr 15, 2026; Tampa, Florida, USA; New York Rangers center Mika Zibanejad (93) shoots the puck against the Tampa Bay Lightning in the second period at Benchmark International Arena. Mandatory Credit:
NHL

What Is the New York Rangers’ Dream 3-Year Gameplan?

Just two seasons ago, the New York Rangers won the NHL’s Presidents’ Trophy after finishing the regular season with the league’s best record....

April 23, 2026