Las Vegas hosts the return of the Players Era Festival, this year expanding to 18 teams and embracing a bold, player-first approach that could reshape the early-season calendar. With marquee men’s and women’s matchups across two venues and national TV coverage, the event is stirring curiosity about its growing impact on college basketball.

Trade winds are swirling as DeMar DeRozan’s future with the Kings becomes a hot topic. With Sacramento’s early-season struggles and a Clippers squad hungry for offense, the veteran forward’s next move could reshape two teams—and the West.

San Diego FC hosts a dramatic Western Conference final at Snapdragon Stadium as they collide with the Vancouver Whitecaps. With home-field advantage on the line and a remarkable inaugural season behind them, this is shaping up to be a high-stakes showdown.

With the season hanging in the balance, a dramatic burst at Golden 1 Center brings a glimmer of momentum for the Kings. A spectacular dunk and a renewed fight give hope as Keegan Murray returns to help steady the lineup. The road ahead is uncertain, but the resilience on display is impossible to ignore.

Fresh off a playoff push, the Indiana Fever are ramping up for the next season. Caitlin Clark and Aliyah Boston earn spots on USA Basketball’s training camp roster, with Stephanie White taking a court coach role. Offseason work and national-team prep hint at a bold new chapter for the Fever.

Mathías Laborda stepped up when it mattered, delivering a defining moment for Vancouver in a dramatic playoff clash. The Whitecaps survived a nerve-wracking night and rode a tense shootout toward the Western Conference final. A high-stakes result that could reshape Vancouver’s pursuit of its first MLS title.

Inter Miami rides a Messi-inspired masterclass into the Eastern Conference final, sparked by a breakout performance from a rising star. The playoff run is heating up, and the next chapter promises more fireworks.

An unlikely sneaker drop is turning heads at Oregon—courtesy of the Ducks’ mascot, who unveils a one-of-a-kind Nike Sabrina 3. Emerald greens clash with vivid orange accents, an iridescent Swoosh, and a glow-in-the-dark twist that hint at a playful, fan-inspired era in college sneaker culture.

Thanksgiving delivers a star-filled NFL slate and fresh betting angles. From Packers–Lions in the noon slot and Chiefs–Cowboys later to Bears–Eagles and the nightcap Ravens–Bengals, discover the matchups and trends shaping the holiday football feast.

As the future shape of the College Football Playoff takes shape, a growing view argues that Group of 5 programs deserve a real shot at the title. The debate centers on drama, inclusion, and what true competition should look like in college football. The stakes could redefine how teams like Boise State, Tulane, and James…