Author: Landon Hawthorne

Burrow Returns as Bengals Host Ravens in Thanksgiving AFC North Showdown

Joe Burrow returns as the Bengals face the Ravens on Thanksgiving in a pivotal AFC North showdown, with analysts backing Cincinnati to cover the 7-point spread despite heavy odds. The game could reshape playoff hopes in the league's weakest division.

Zion Williamson leads Pelicans to 143-130 win over Bulls, ending 9-game skid

Zion Williamson scored 29 points as the New Orleans Pelicans ended a nine-game losing streak with a 143-130 win over the Chicago Bulls, marking James Borrego’s first win as interim coach at Smoothie King Center.

Norris and Piastri DQ'd in Las Vegas, Reigniting F1 Title Fight with Verstappen

Lando Norris and Oscar Piastri were disqualified from the 2025 Las Vegas Grand Prix for skid block violations, slashing their championship points and tying them with Max Verstappen. With only two races left, the F1 title fight is wide open.

Raleek Brown’s 88-yard TD lifts Arizona State to 42-17 win over Colorado, keeps Big 12 title hopes alive

Raleek Brown's 88-yard TD and Arizona State's second-half surge led to a 42-17 win over Colorado, keeping Sun Devils alive in the Big 12 title hunt despite needing help from Texas Tech and BYU.

Texas A&M Holds No. 3 Spot in CFP Rankings Amid SEC Shake-Up

Texas A&M holds No. 3 in the CFP rankings after Week 13, as Alabama falls to No. 10 and Georgia surges past them. The 12-team playoff format reshapes the landscape, with Tulane and Miami securing automatic bids.

Lakers Beat Jazz 140-126 as Luka Dončić Drops 37, LeBron James Makes Historic 23rd-Season Debut

Luka Dončić scored 37 points as the Lakers beat the Jazz 140-126, while LeBron James made history with his 23rd NBA season debut, setting a new longevity record. The win extended L.A.'s streak to three games.

Dodgers’ Kiké Hernandez Set to Start in Must-Win World Series Game 6 Despite Elbow, Back Injuries

Kiké Hernandez, despite four elbow treatments and a back injury, is set to start in Game 6 of the 2025 World Series for the Dodgers — a testament to his grit, versatility, and quiet leadership in a season defined by adversity.

Spurs Out without De'Aaron Fox for Opener vs. Mavericks

De'Aaron Fox is ruled out for the Spurs' season opener vs. the Mavericks due to a hamstring strain, reshaping the team's early outlook.

Mexico, Ecuador 1-1 draw in World Cup warmup; Mexico's streak persists

Mexico and Ecuador drew 1-1 in a World Cup warmup in Guadalajara, extending Mexico's winless streak and sparking debate over squad choices.

Finebaum Calls Belichick’s UNC Tenure an "Abject Disaster" on First Take

Paul Finebaum slammed Bill Belichick's first season at UNC as an "abject disaster," sparking debate on whether the former Patriots coach could become college football's worst ever.