Five months separate the upcoming college football season, which has allowed the coaching debate to rage regarding whether Ohio State coach Ryan Day has done enough to validate his status as college football’s best coach. The Athletic’s Bruce Feldman put together his way-too-early top-25 coaches list, ranking Day at No. 2 behind Georgia coach Kirby Smart. […]
The Sporting News Top 25 preseason high school softball rankings: Emerging Texas power Melissa now set to run it back again after finally winning first title
Softball has started in several states while others are about to get things going on the diamond. There are many teams that are going for multiple consecutive titles, but the top-ranked team in the preseason is coming off its first state championship in school history. Here’s a look at The Sporting News Top 25 high […]
College football top 25 rankings for Week 9: Should Oregon or Georgia be No. 1?
There is a chance that Georgia could re-take the No. 1 spot in the polls heading into Week 9 after a 30-15 victory at Texas in Week 8. The Bulldogs have the strength-of-schedule argument knowing they have played in two top-five showdowns in the last four weeks, not to mention a Week 1 opener against […]
Josh Allen ranked behind rookie in NFL quarterback rankings
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Lakers superstar, future Hall of Famer rises in latest ESPN player rankings
Players should expect their ESPN ranking to improve when they perform well in the regular season, postseason, and, in some instances, offseason. A Los Angeles Lakers phenom and future Hall of Famer checked off all three boxes, earning him a higher spot on ESPN’s list this year. “The best basketball players in the world descended […]