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Why the NBA’s Tanking Problem Isn’t What You Think
Tanking has returned as a major NBA storyline, but the real issue may be teams shutting down star players. Here’s why the league has a bigger problem....

Washington ends skid against short-handed Minnesota
Hannes Steinbach scored 26 points on 12-of-17 shooting and grabbed nine rebounds as Washington snapped a three-game skid with a 69-57 Big Ten Conference victory against short-handed Minnesota on Saturday night in Seattle.,Zoom Diallo added 17 points on 7-of-8 shooting with four assists for the Huski...
Super Bowl LXI Long Shots: Who Could Be Next Year’s Seattle Seahawks?
After the Seahawks’ historic 60-1 Super Bowl run, here are the +6000 long shots — including Steelers, Commanders and Colts — who could be next year’s Seahawks in 2027....
Why the Anthony Davis Trade to Washington Wizards Feels Like a Dead End
Anthony Davis reportedly wasn’t thrilled about being traded to the Wizards. Here’s why the deal feels like a loss for the former All-Star....
Five 2026 NBA Draft Prospects Surging Up Boards During the College Season
Five college basketball prospects have boosted their 2026 NBA Draft stock with breakout performances, expanded roles, and elite skill development this season....
These Three NFL Teams Could Have Patriots-Style Turnarounds
The New England Patriots’ historic Super Bowl run offers a blueprint for teams that could take a major leap next season....

Washington tops Northwestern with balanced scoring, defense
Freshman forward Hannes Steinbach scored 22 points and grabbed 14 rebounds for his Big Ten Conference-leading 14th double-double of the season as Washington defeated Northwestern 76-62 on Saturday in Evanston, Ill.,Zoom Diallo added 22 points, six rebounds and six assists. Wesley Yates III scored 21...
Potential Landing Spots for Brandon Aiyuk After 49ers Exit
Brandon Aiyuk’s time with the San Francisco 49ers is over. Here are five teams that could pursue the 27-year-old wide receiver next season....
Why the Atlanta Hawks Finally Pulled the Plug on Trae Young Trade
Analyzing the Trae Young trade to Washington, what it means for the Hawks’ future, and how the Wizards’ young core fits around their new star....
The Three Biggest Disappointments of the 2025 NFL Season
The Falcons, Commanders, and Vikings headline the biggest disappointments of the 2025 NFL season as injuries and poor decisions derail expectations....

Demond Williams Jr., Washington in control throughout in downing UCLA
Demond Williams Jr. passed for two touchdowns and rushed for two more as Washington cruised past UCLA 48-14 on Saturday night in Pasadena, Calif.,After its first three possessions resulted in two punts and a field goal set up by favorable field position, the Washington offense finally broke through ...

Devils again work OT, edge Capitals in shootout
Simon Nemec scored the decisive goal in the shootout Saturday night for the visiting New Jersey Devils, who won their first game since losing Jack Hughes to injury by edging the Washington Capitals 3-2.,Hughes, a center, is expected to miss up to two months after requiring surgery to repair a finger...