Led by the Big Three of Laniya Lee, Jakiah Caldwell and Faira Starks, the Hurricanes want more than regular season success after disappointing playoff losses.
From the Hoosiers’ strength of record to “quality losses,” here’s a few thoughts on that first set of rankings.
Northwestern’s two five-set losses ruined its Halloween weekend.
Sophie Cunningham has never been shy about sharing her opinions, whether it’s about the WNBA, her critics, or the country. And the day after the midterm elections, she had a message for her followers. In the aftermath of a massive Democratic victory across the country during the midterm elections, the Fever guard shared a post…
Paige Bueckers posted about who she was supporting in the Texas' Midterm Elections.
The Protect College Sports Act passed in the Senate but had not been voted on in the House.
Democrats will hold at least 54 Senate seats.
Welcome to the most important football game of the Missouri 2026 football season (so far). Missouri is ranked in all three polls and has only suffered two losses against the state of Mississippi. Win out and the Tigers are in the Playoff. Lose any of the next four and it’s extremely unlikely they are considered […]
Only three teams in major college football have not lost a game, and the College Football Playoff selection committee looked at one of them Tuesday night and decided seven teams were better. The UCLA Bruins (8-0) opened at No. 8, behind five teams with losses, two of which have lost twice. That leaves Bruins fans […] The post UCLA has a real complaint if CFP committee’s concern is schedule strength appeared first on Gridiron Heroics.
The Seattle Seahawks have suffered yet another setback in the 2026 NFL season. The team has suffered an embarrassing defeat to the Chicago Bears with a score of 17-34. The reigning Super Bowl champions now have a current record of four wins and four losses. The franchise had a dominant season in 2025, which led […] The post Seahawks Hit Unwanted Milestone After Lopsided Loss to Bears appeared first on Gridiron Heroics.
Sam Darnold and the Seattle Seahawks are not having a good 2026 NFL season so far. The franchise has lost another game, this time to the Chicago Bears. The defending Super Bowl champions were defeated with an embarrassing score of 17-34. The team now has just four wins and four losses so far this season. […] The post NFL Under Fire After Bears LB Escapes Punishment for Questionable Hit on Sam Darnold appeared first on Gridiron Heroics.
The Kansas City Chiefs have lost two straight games, including last Sunday’s 28-24 defeat to the Denver Broncos. However, Emmett Johnson emerged as a bright spot in Week 9, and the team singled him out on social media. The rookie running back finished with one rushing attempt on 15 yards but shined as a receiver. […] The post Chiefs Single Out Rookie Emmett Johnson After 2 Straight Losses appeared first on Gridiron Heroics.
Democrats' midterm election success could give Congress new powers to investigate the FIFA chief's ties to the US president and demand answers over a series of controversial dealings.
Coco Gauff has cast her vote in the 2026 US Midterm Elections. The women’s tennis superstar confirmed the news via a series of social media posts, one of which was a clip of an iconic speech delivered by former First Lady Michelle Obama.
Aston Villa boss Unai Emery says the 3-0 Champions League defeat at Barcelona shows his side are not yet ready to compete with Europe’s elite. Emery suffered another Nou Camp nightmare on his 55th birthday as Lamine Yamal’s early opener and a second-half double from Raphinha made it 15 losses from 16 games at Barcelona’s home.
Alabama and Tennessee have the same records heading into the first College Football Playoff rankings, with both teams sitting at 6-2 after suffering two losses this season. The Volunteers have a big advantage in their head-to-head matchup, having handed Kalen DeBoer’s Crimson Tide a convincing 26-10 defeat just a few weeks ago.
After suffering brutal one-sided losses to Islam Makhachev & Carlos Prates, Jack Della Maddalena does not wish to rush his UFC return.
The U.S. House of Representatives is due to return for the first time since the Protect College Sports Act advanced out of the Senate by a 77-22 margin on Nov. 9. But Tuesday night, six days before the recess is due to end, the midterm elections took place. Plenty of eyes were on the House […]
Jeffery Simmons has played his first game for the Chicago Bears, and helped them to secure an important win. The franchise beat the Seattle Seahawks, the defending Super Bowl champions, with a score of 17-34. The dominating victory has improved the team’s current record to 6 wins and 2 losses. Simmons has arrived mid-season from […] The post Ben Johnson Opens Up on Feeling Jeffery Simmons’ Presence in His Bears Debut appeared first on Gridiron Heroics.
The Alabama Crimson Tide have officially earned a spot inside the top five of the first College Football Playoff rankings of the 2026 season. Despite already suffering two losses, the selection committee placed Alabama at No. 5, giving Kalen DeBoer’s team an early opportunity to compete for a national championship. At 6-2 overall and 4-2…
The No. 7 Texas Longhorns still project to qualify for the College Football Playoff even with their pair of October conference losses to Oklahoma and Florida.
It seems like the committee is rewarding the marquee wins more than the tough losses.
Despite three losses, the Oregon Ducks remain in the conversation for a spot in the 12 team playoff bracket.
After five straight losses, Deion Sanders and the Colorado Buffaloes got back in the win column by beating the Kansas State Wildcats 27-24 Saturday in an overtime thriller. Although Colorado prevailed, the game also revealed CU’s problems with penalties.
Jesse Minter must prepare an emergency quarterback and stabilize a team carrying three consecutive losses into Thursday night
COLUMBUS, Ohio (AP) — With two losses, Ohio State football has matched its high for a single season during the eight seasons of the Ryan Day era.That doesn’t even tell the whole story.
North Carolina travels to UConn on Saturday looking to turn an encouraging offensive performance into a victory. The Tar Heels enter at 4-4 overall and 2-3 in ACC play. UConn also sits at 4-4 heading into the matchup. Both teams are coming off losses. Both also have reasons to believe their offenses can make Saturday…
The New Orleans Pelicans were searching for answers after four straight close losses to open the season, but it seems like they found the right recipe before the holidays start. A three-game winning streak has given Zion Williamson something to smile about, Jamahl Mosley a clearer picture of what this roster can do, and opposing coaches a few more […] The post Zion Williamson, Jamahl Mosley get real about Pelicans’ ‘wave’ of recent success appeared first on ClutchPoints.
The midterm elections might not be the only drama on Tuesday night.
The NBA is taking Election Day off as the Spurs and other San Antonio sports organizations encourage fans to vote in the midterm elections.
The Dallas Stars travel to Washington hoping to keep their road winning streak alive while the Capitals try to avoid back-to-back home losses.
What are the most important statistics from Kansas City’s recent losses?
Nov. 3—GRAND FORKS — The UND football program is unbeaten at home and beat the then No. 1-ranked program in the FCS — South Dakota State — the last time out in the Alerus Center. After two heart-breaking road losses, the Fighting Hawks finish the regular season at home. Unfortunately, waiting for UND is a road-hardened opponent in Illinois State. No. 11 UND hosts No. 10 Illinois State at 1 ...
Tuesday is election day in America across the country, with the midterm elections finally arriving. You might expect the national news coverage to focus solely on the day’s results and what the ramifications will be for the country. However, early in the day, MS NOW’s anchors couldn’t help but touch on one glaring issue: Pat…
Six clubs found to be balance-sheet insolvent Spending restraint urged despite investment Prem Rugby clubs’ collective losses and debt levels are continuing to increase despite growing interest from global companies and financiers shown by the recent investment of Red Bull, Sir James Dyson, and the Black Knight group which owns AFC Bournemouth. The third edition of the Leonard Curtis Rugby Finance Report published on Tuesday shows that the financial losses of the 10 Prem clubs rose from £34m to £36.5m over the 2024-25 season and combined debt levels increased from £342.5m to £366.1m, while the top flight’s total wage bills grew from £125.9m to £129.8m, 80% of revenues. Continue reading...
Three straight losses. Three fourth quarter collapses. Three games where Nebraska looked like the better team for three quarters, only to watch another victory slip away. After heartbreaking losses to Indiana and Oregon, Saturdays collapse against Washington has Husker Nation at a breaking point!! Questionable decisions by the quarterback, receivers not getting open, frustrating play […]
No championships are coming to FAMU this season. But the Rattlers have more than pride to play for in their final three November regular-season games.
Crowds once flocked to see ambling athletes pull of amazing feats of stamina. Edward Payson Weston was chief among them More than $1.4bn has been staked on prediction markets for this week’s US midterm elections, according to CNN . Though a lot of people are about to win – or lose – a lot of money, it’s hard to imagine any wagers as consequential as the election bet that birthed a sporting craze spearheaded by a chancer who walked and talked his way into becoming one of the greatest athletic stars of the 19th century. Continue reading...
The San Antonio Spurs defeated the Utah Jazz 119-97 for their fifth straight win. After starting the season 0-2, San Antonio has now caught fire and won five straight. The two losses at the start had people questioning the Spurs, rightfully so. Now it looks like they figured something out and are starting to win […] The post San Antonio Spurs Keep Rolling With Fifth Straight Win appeared first on HEAVY.
Nov. 2—GRAND FORKS — Coming off two heart-breaking losses on the road to Top 10 programs in the FCS, the UND football team didn't waver from its messaging Monday as it prepares for the final two games of the regular season. The No. 11 Fighting Hawks host No. 10 Illinois State — a fourth-straight matchup against a Top 10 foe — at the Alerus Center at 1 p.m. Saturday. With UND's final home game ...
Karl-Anthony Towns credits Philadelphia's dominance after two losses. The Knicks must fix their execution to beat the 6-1 Sixers.
Following a painful collapse from the Florida State Seminoles‘ perfect 13-0 season in 2023, fans reached a breaking point. Florida State entered at 3-4 overall and 1-3 in the ACC after two straight losses, following seasons of 2-10 in 2024 and 5-7 in 2025. Deep frustration with the program’s sharp decline turned every week into […] The post Mike Norvell Protest Banner Drew Attention for All the Wrong Reasons appeared first on Gridiron Heroics.
Sean Payton has guided the Denver Broncos to a strong 6-2 start in the 2026 NFL season, holding the top spot in the AFC West division. The franchise carries an all-time regular-season record of 537 wins, 477 losses, and 10 ties. The Broncos secured a dramatic 28–24 victory over the Kansas City Chiefs after a […] The post Sean Payton Points to Wild Home Crowd as Key Factor Behind Late False Start in Broncos Win appeared first on Gridiron Heroics.
The Winnipeg Jets are in complete free fall . After starting the season with four victories in six games, they haven’t won since, dropping nine consecutive contests — seven of those in regulation — since Oct. 15. The latest loss, a 7-0 beatdown at the hands of the defending Stanley Cup champion Carolina Hurricanes on Sunday afternoon, was maybe the […] The post Is Jets head coach Scott Arniel on the hot seat after 9 straight losses? appeared first on ClutchPoints.
The Dallas Cowboys suffered one of their most painful losses in recent memory on Sunday. And with the heat rising on head coach Brian Schottenheimer, Dak Prescott came to his defense. After the Cowboys blew a 14-point fourth-quarter lead and lost to the Arizona Cardinals in overtime, Prescott made it clear he isn’t interested in…
Angel Reese and the Atlanta Dream came up just short of a WNBA title, falling to the Golden State Valkyries in Game 7 of the WNBA Finals. While it was a hard-fought series, Dave Portnoy wasn’t about to let Reese off the hook as called her performance in the losses “a disaster class.” The Barstool…
After almost a decade-long absence, Ronda Rousey returned to MMA earlier this year against Gina Carano . In a fight lasting a mere few seconds, Rousey defeated Carano and retired from the sport. Once regarded as one of the best women’s MMA athletes in the world, Rousey suffered a few brutal losses in the final stages of her UFC career before […] The post Ronda Rousey’s former opponent offers her honest opinion on legend: ‘Rivals can make you better’ appeared first on ClutchPoints.
The Cowboys blew a 14-point lead and lost at home for the first time in franchise history on Sunday, so quarterback Dak Prescott may have been understating things when he called it "one of the toughest" losses of his career.
US President Donald Trump has hit out at the NFL for one of the sport’s recent rule changes. Donald Trump has a lot of political focus on his mind right now with the midterm elections – but that has not stopped him taking a dig at the NFL.
Eagles running back Saquon Barkley said he’d love to stay with the team amidst trade rumors after six straight losses
