In 2020, Electronic Arts extended its exclusive-rights deal with the NFL for the Madden video game series. The extension was through 2026. Much like an NFL contract, however, an in-season extension was expected for this year. Insider Gaming reported back in July that a deal was in the works that included EA actually looking to […]
Most of the articles written on Brew Crew Ball recently have focused on the Brewers’ performance in the playoffs, with good reason. This is going to be different. As BCB’s resident minor league writer, I feel a duty — nay, an obligation — to remind you just how stacked the Brewers’ farm system is. While […]
As if the Portland Trail Blazers’ 2025 offseason couldn’t contain more action and excitement, the franchise gave fans one more rush before the new season: The Blazers locked down guard Shaedon Sharpe to a four-year, $90 million contract extension on the same day they signed forward Toumani Camara to a four-year, $82 million extension. On […]
One of the big questions for the Los Angeles Rams heading into the 2025 season was how much their defense would improve from year one to year two under defensive coordinator Chris Shula. Between the growth of young players like Jared Verse, Braden Fiske, and Kam Kinchens, as well as a greater overall comfort level, […]
Although the fresh playoff moments for the Chicago Cubs wrapped up in this year’s National League Division Series, we can still look back and enjoy the best of the best moments that came before.
For example, here’s one of the absolute best: on this day in 2016, the Cubs beat the Dodgers to win the 2016 National League Championship Series and take their first pennant in 71 years. They were off to the World Series, where I seem to recall some good things happened.
Enjoy the highlights ...
Ohio State’s resume at the midseason mark is one that invites an uncomfortable question for every contender: Who exactly can beat this team? The Buckeyes sit unbeaten, have a top-ranked defense that routinely removes opponents’ margin for error, and a passing game led by Julian Sayin that has taken a clear leap into elite territory. […]
Let’s get a few things out of the way first: While I am sure that it is at the center of Ben Johnson’s mantra this week, the Bears cannot sleep on the hobbled Ravens. It is crucial that Chicago maintains pace with Detroit, Green Bay, and Minnesota in an ultra-competitive division. All the while, despite […]
Welcome to SB Nation Reacts, a survey of fans across the NFL. Throughout the year, we ask questions of the most plugged-in 49ers fans and fans across the country. Sign up here to participate in the weekly emailed surveys. We discussed earlier on Wednesday morning whether the San Francisco 49ers would be buyers at the […]
The third quarter didn’t feature a lot of points, but there were a lot of plays that factored into the outcome of the game. Let’s dive into some plays. TJ Quinn had an underrated impact on this game. He has looked really improved from an athleticism standpoint, and it is allowing him to make plays […]
The Cleveland Cavaliers have had a long and arduous journey since LeBron James left for the second time back in 2018. There have been players who have come and gone, the city has seen many different eras of teambuilding, and a youth movement that catapulted the Cavaliers into a new orbit of contention. It feels […]
Diamondbacks News Three Diamondbacks All-Stars Nominated for Silver SluggerCorbin Carroll joins Ketel Marte and Geraldo Perdomo as finalists. Carroll is looking to make history as a 30-30 player who also wins a Gold Glove this year. Other Baseball News Angels Hire Kurt Suzuki as ManagerThis makes much more sense than when Albert Pujols was a […]
I know Green Bay Packers fans are desperately searching for a potential trade candidate at either defensive tackle or cornerback to give this team a shot in the arm in the second half of the 2025 regular season. Thankfully, ESPN’s Jeremy Fowler and Matt Bowen talked about the trade deadline this week and named their […]
Welcome to another season of The Rap-Up! This is the 8th season of my weekly post, where I preview the week ahead for Toronto Raptors games. There’s a weird feeling in the air surrounding Scotiabank Arena. Masai Ujiri is gone. Toronto’s season starts on the road for the first time in 14 years. After spending […]
We’re hitting the home stretch of the regular season! This week’s column is dedicated to Northwestern’s road trip on the East Coast, where it dominated No. 17 Rutgers 5-0 in a bounce-back game before overcoming a subpar first half to beat No. 11 Maryland 2-1 two days later. In what can be considered a get-right […]
The Carolina Hurricanes are six games into the season and so far Caniacs have witnessed a bit of everything. The results have been very good so far as they have a 5-1 record and find themselves currently in first place in the Metropolitan Division and tied for first in the Eastern Conference. They also have […]
In Los Angeles’ opening night game against Golden State, the Lakers were down by just one at the half. For diehard fans of the Lakers, what happened next was as predictable as the Sun coming up in the morning. The Warriors started the third quarter on a 17-4 run and completely took over the game. […]
The Miami Dolphins are so bad that former guard Richie Incognito didn't hold back about who he believes is wrecking the 2025 season.
Every week we try to take a look at rookie phenom Travis Hunter’s game production and make sense of what we saw play out on the field. So far, each game has been a mixed bag, where Hunter sometimes plays a ton, plays just on one side or plays not much at all. The Travis […]
I got a lot of texts like this on Monday night: For all the talk about hockey, Canada comes alive when the Blue Jays are doing well. Bolstered by being the only team that’s broadcast across the country, not unlike the way TBS made the Atlanta Braves a nationwide brand in the 90s, 40 million-odd […]
Welcome to SB Nation Reacts, a survey of fans across the MLB. Throughout the year we ask questions of the most plugged-in Diamondbacks fans and fans across the country. Sign up here to participate in the weekly emailed surveys. The current MLB Collective Bargaining Agreement (CBA) expires in a little over a year’s time, on […]
For Louisville, Kentucky, native Matt Klein, 2025 was a year when two of his dreams came true. The first took place in Omaha, Nebraska, as he joined his hometown and childhood favorite team in the College World Series to put a cap on his collegiate career. “I’ve got pictures of him as a baby. His […]
It’s that time of year! The 2025-26 Mountain West men’s basketball season is right around the corner, which means it’s time for our team to hand out our preseason honors across the conference. In the second of a four-part series, we will be doing the All-Conference Teams! We had four panelists — myself included — […]
I have been struggling for a while to figure out how I feel about Dave Doeren and the football program at this point in his tenure. I don’t think I’ve felt more disconnected from the general mood of this fanbase than I have in this case, because so many are fed up and I’m just […]
Welcome back to the Champions League. It’s matchday three, of eight, in this league phase, and tonight’s entertainment will be provided by the legendary Dutch side, Ajax Amsterdam. Ajax are still looking for their first goal, let alone their first win of this stage; let’s not give it to them! Enzo Maresca has gone for […]
Another Vintage Miami Performance The ‘Canes had me fooled. I wasn’t a believer heading into the season, but watching them dominate both lines of scrimmage had me thinking they were the clear class of the ACC. That unraveled on Friday night, as Miami’s tackles struggled to protect Carson Beck all night against Louisville. The Cardinals […]