Jackson State Nearly Conquered an SEC Giant. Now the Tigers Want More.
After going stride-for-stride with LSU in last year’s NCAA tournament, coach Tomekia Reed has been carefully crafting a plan to return to the Big Dance....
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Mahomes and His ‘Rogue Ninjas’
Many wondered how the Chiefs’ offense would fare after trading Tyreek Hill. They’ve gotten by just fine in 2022, in no small part due to five unique newcomers in the...
For Jalen Hurts, This Is All Routine
The Eagles QB knew he’d get to this place—MVP candidate for a Super Bowl favorite—just as surely as he knew no one else believed it....
A Long-Simmering Feud Takes Center Stage at ‘Wrestle Kingdom’
The seeds for ‘Wrestle Kingdom 17’ Night 2’s main event were planted at last year’s show when LIJ defeated Kongo....
Is Post Play Really, Finally Dead?
For generations, giants ruled from the blocks. Today? Post play is an afterthought. But there remain a few who preach the forgotten craft—and seek its return....
I Embraced MMA. But, Slap Fighting: What Are We Doing Here?
In launching a new U.S. league, Power Slap, UFC is taking a truly indefensible position....
SEC Football’s Urbanism Provides a Blueprint for All Sports
The conference resisted suburban migration and is now a shining example amidst the nation’s reurbanization movement....
It’s Trophy Time—Tennis and Football—for Jessica Pegula and her family’s Bills
The world’s third-ranked tennis player and the NFL team that her family owns will both try to reach the pinnacle of their sports beginning this weekend....
How Patrick Ricard Went From Project to Perennial Pro Bowler
The ingredients that make the man known as (among other things) “Pancake Pat” the Ravens’ do-it-all secret weapon....
Meet the Latest Winner of Indie Wrestling’s Most Prestigious Tournament
‘Speedball’ Mike Bailey joins a long list of top wrestling stars who have won PWG’s ‘Battle of Los Angeles.’...