In a world of jaded critics & fans, and collapsing franchises, this one actually delivers. In this era of endlessly disappointing sci-fi and pop-culture “events,” Tron: Ares is a breath of fresh neon air. The art form is back. This movie doesn’t chase nostalgia or hide behind exposition dumps; it simply exists—confidently, intelligently, beautifully. It… Read More »
Jimmy Butler wasn’t going to let the Golden State Warriors lose. More than anything, that’s what his season-opening stat line against the Los Angeles Lakers shows the NBA world. And one stat in particular: Butler was 16-for-16 on free throws. Not only did he get to the line enough to attempt 16 free throws. He… Read More »
ESPN is bringing a mix of old and new to its coverage of the 2025-26 NBA season. Basketball fans will hear plenty of familiar voices on ESPN and ABC broadcasts, as lead play-by-play announcer Mike Breen, analyst Richard Jefferson and reporter Lisa Salters remain fixtures on the lead team. Analyst Tim Legler will join the… Read More »
European football clubs have long been aware of the financial allure of playing matches in the United States, where the sport’s popularity has increased exponentially over the past decade. Thanks to both the increased profile of soccer amongst established Americans as well as the ingrained popularity within immigrant populations, the sport has blossomed in the… Read More »
When asked about his desire to be traded, Las Vegas Raiders wide receiver Jakobi Meyers did not give the kind of diplomatic response you’d expect a player to give. The Raiders held their first of two bye week practices on Tuesday and after the session Meyers was asked about a possible trade given all the… Read More »
Duke may no longer have Cooper Flagg, but Jon Scheyer’s team is once again considered a top contender for the national championship. The No. 6 Blue Devils are set for their first of two exhibition games, as UCF will come to Cameron Indoor Stadium on Tuesday night for a preseason matchup. Duke was voted the… Read More »
Just more than 30 minutes after Oct. 21, 1975, had given way to Oct. 22, Red Sox catcher Carlton Fisk etched his name in World Series lore. Famously waving, maybe even willing the ball fair, Fisk’s 12th-inning walk-off home run gave Boston a pulsing 7-6 victory over the Reds that would send the Series to… Read More »
It’s important to never get complacent in fantasy football. The NFL is ever-changing with new opportunities and scenarios. This week it’s cataclysmic event: Byepocalypse … Byemageddon … whatever you want to call it … the six-team bye schedule for NFL Week 8 will prompt many FAAB pickups for at least these one-week replacements. Staying up to… Read More »
The New York Yankees and going to the World Series felt hand in hand for so much of their history. But one Yankees legend never made it to the Fall Classic: Don Mattingly. That has changed, although Mattingly isn’t wearing a Yankees uniform to do it. Mattingly is the Toronto Blue Jays‘ bench coach. And… Read More »
A federal judge has ordered spyware maker NSO to stop using its Pegasus app to target or infect users of WhatsApp. The ruling, issued Friday by Phyllis J. Hamilton of of the US District Court of the District of Northern California, grants a permanent injunction sought by WhatsApp owner Meta in a case it brought… Read More »