Ratings over fairness? NFL execs vent about the league's scheduling process
General managers tend to be myopic about NFL schedules, but some brutal stretches for contenders got attention among rival front offices.
Contenders
MLB could be gearing up for an epic home run race this season
Nothing beats a good home run chase, and 2026 has a massive field of potential contenders. I love it.
WNBA Standings: Sky, Valkyries and other surprising contenders starting to emerge
One week into the WNBA season, some teams are figuring it out faster than others.
MLB standings expose AL and NL frauds: Yankees and Dodgers have work to do
The latest MLB standings reveal troubling details about the Dodgers, Yankees and more. Plenty of would-be contenders are struggling against teams with a record of .500 or higher.
One top MLB prospect each would-be contender needs to call up sooner rather than later
Every MLB contender has a chance to improve from within by calling up a transformative prospect in the coming months.
These 4 Cubs could hold them back from beating the Dodgers when it counts
Chicago is sure looking like legitimate World Series contenders right now. But when you have to get through the two-time defending champs, there's no margin for error.
Distractions every MLB division leader must avoid: Dalton Rushing is in his villain era
The Dodgers have given the rest of the league just one more reason to wish for their downfall, but what other contenders need to keep their wits about them?
Updated NBA Playoffs MVP rankings: Why Cade Cunningham has the belt right now
Who are the Top 3 contenders in the very-real race for the very-real "Playoff MVP" award?
MLB standings: NL and AL races up for grabs ahead of massive weekend series
With contenders squaring off all over the league, all six divisions could look a whole lot different after the next few days.
How the White Sox went from AL Central basement dwellers to contenders in 5 decisions
The Chicago White Sox are no longer a laughing stock thanks to several smart moves.
One trade every AL contender must make to combat the Yankees
With the way New York is playing right now, the AL pennant race might be wrapped by the All-Star break.
MLB standings reveal a widening gap in both the American and National Leagues
The latest MLB standings showcase some true contenders, and who still has work to do. Teams like the Braves, Dodgers, Reds, Cubs and Yankees have stablished themselves as early favorites.
Jarren Duren and 5 MLB stars on surprising pretenders who should be traded
With the Boston Red Sox, Houston Astros and other expected contenders floundering, these MLB stars could end up on the trade block.
Jose Soriano trade destinations: Cubs, Blue Jays and 6 contenders in the mix
If the Angels are willing to trade Cy Young candidate Jose Soriano, there will be plenty of interest. Teams like the Cubs, Blue Jays, Red Sox and Phillies could make the call.
Buying or selling the most surprising MLB teams a month into the season
These MLB teams are outperforming expectations in the early going, but which surprise contenders are truly built to last?
Predicting every MLB awards race after the season's first month
The early-season highs and lows are already impacting the MLB awards race. Let's take stock of each league's contenders — and predict how each verdict will fall.
MLB Power Rankings: Are true World Series contenders beginning to emerge?
After an upside-down start to the season, order has started to restore itself around MLB.
These NFL teams just became real contenders after the draft
Two teams even managed to get their rosters ready for a championship run without the benefit of a first-round pick in the NFL Draft.
Predicting trade deadline fire sales for each of MLB's struggling contenders
It's only mid-April, but these contenders need to start winning games to avoid having to think about uncomfortable trade deadline conversations being had.
NFL Draft 2026: 5 sleeper teams who can become contenders with a strong class
If you're hoping to find next season's sleepers, look no further — provided they nail this draft.
This year’s NBA Play-In Tournament will be the saddest one yet
In a year of prolific tanking and a thin list of contenders, eight teams find themselves stuck in NBA purgatory. Almost nobody is happy to be here.
Panthers HC Paul Maurice Identifies ‘5 Clear Teams’ That Can Win 2026 Stanley Cup
Paul Maurice hints at five true Stanley Cup contenders for 2026 while Panthers miss playoffs after a sharp season decline.
MLB standings: What the AL landscape reveal about real contenders
Every American League division is looking strangely inverted so far — is that small sample size silliness, or a sign or things to come?
“I see very good players in them” – Argentina hero Oscar Ruggeri names 3 biggest contenders for Lionel Messi and Argentina’s World Cup crown – Sportskeeda
“I see very good players in them” - Argentina hero Oscar Ruggeri names 3 biggest contenders for Lionel Messi and Argentina’s World Cup crown Sportskeeda