The WNBA’s bizarre national anthem controversy shows how much the league needs Caitlin Clark
Caitlin Clark isn’t quite Tiger Woods’ equivalent in women’s basketball, but there’s a reason she’s been compared to the 15-time major champion. It brought millions of new eyes to a league that had long struggled for…
the true extent of Man City’s financial advantage from cheating: £4.6 billion?
When the Premier League announced September 29 that Manchester City had been found guilty of all the most serious charges in the ‘115’ financial cheating case, the PL also published a 40-page “background report”, produced by the…
Where Quenton Nelson fits on the Seattle Seahawks O-line
Those who want to see the Seattle Seahawks invest more in the guard position must be very happy with what has happened over the last two years. The Seahawks may have started the arms race with the 49ers leading the NFC West Last year, the Seahawks used…
Men’s basketball holds off Charlotte, 89-82, in overtime in final exhibition
CHAPEL HILL, North Carolina— North Carolina trailed by 15 points in the first half before coming back to beat Charlotte, 89-82, in overtime in the final preseason game for both teams Tuesday night at the Smith Center. After struggling for much of the…
Notes from Luka Dončić and Austin Reaves during the Lakers’ loss to the Blazers
And just like that, the Lakers’ attempt to get to 82-0 goes out the window. It was always going to be difficult for Los Angeles to go undefeated this season, especially with a defense as porous as the one shown on Tuesday. In a game where they shot…
Giants’ JJ McCarthy explains ‘cheesy’ reason he’s not wearing Eye Black against CJ Stroud, Texans
Keen observers may have noticed that New York Giants quarterback JJ McCarthy was not wearing his signature black eyes in his first start for the team. The explanation goes back to his college rivalry with Ohio State. McCarthy has made a point of not…
DeForest Buckner trade gives 49ers defense Super Bowl boost
October 27, 2026, 9:16 p.m. ET The San Francisco 49ers have strengthened their squadbringing defensive tackle DeForest Buckner back to a trade Tuesday with the Indianapolis Colts for a 2027 fourth-round pick. The Niners selected Buckner with the No. 7…
Jerry Jones of college football? Texas Tech booster Cody Campbell demands return on investment
If you’re considering taking millions from a booster that helps fund your football team, you should expect backlash when you fail to meet expectations. For those who haven’t noticed, we no longer live in the college sports days of our fathers…
Fantasy Football Week 8 DST Rankings (2026)
Updated October 27, 2026, 2:28 p.m. ET Could the Seattle Seahawks have cracked the code to stopping the Kansas City Chiefs offense? In Week 7, the Seahawks held the Chiefs to a season-low three points and 213 total yards of offense in Sunday…
DeForest Buckner can finish job with 49ers after Colts trade – NBC Sports Bay Area & California
DeForest Buckner, whose last game with the 49ers was in the Super Bowl, returns to the organization with the intention of finishing the job. The 49ers acquired Buckner from the Indianapolis Colts on Tuesday for a fourth-round pick in the 2027 NFL Draft,…