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The annual NHL players poll is out…
Kyle Nowak
I'm Kyle, writer and editor for The DONUT and Press Sports. Michigan alum, ex-poker pro, dog lover, outdoorsy, Sanderson fan, and Psych binge-watcher. Go Blue!
NBA
It was a weird NBA season
The NBA playoffs are here—but first, let’s talk about the bizarre ride that was the 2024–25 regular season. Viewership whiplash, a 3-point barrage, historic blowouts, and some eyebrow-raising firings? Yeah, it was weird.
nhl
The annual NHL players poll is out
Who do NHL players think is the league’s best playmaker, goalie, and fashion icon? The NHLPA asked 663 of them—and the results are in. Crosby, McDavid, and Vasilevskiy lead the way, but the rule change suggestions might surprise you.
College Sports
Contract holdouts have reached college football
College football’s newest NIL strategy…
Golf
Unpacking a weekend steeped in tradition
Plus: Coastal Carolina football is offering fans free lunch...
nhl
Alex Ovechkin is a bit of a beast
Plus: Judge ties Ruth...
MLB
In Major League Baseball, the rich keep getting richer
Plus: NFL rules are changing…
MLB
The Yankees are using torpedoes to hit torpedoes
Plus: Duke is upset with "The White Lotus"...
MLB
MLB Opening Day 2.0 has arrived
MLB Opening Day is here, March Madness is stacked with powerhouses, and the NFL might ban the tush push. Plus: rising stars, wild stats, and a figure skater using neurotherapy to win gold.
NCAA Basketball
Warren Buffett’s $1M bracket pool has its first winner
A college manager with rap skills lands 10 NIL deals, March Madness lacks upsets, and Warren Buffett finally gives away his $1M bracket prize. Plus: buzzer-beaters, bizarre F1 disqualifications, and a heartfelt farewell to George Foreman.
Tennis
The lawsuit that could change the game of tennis
A massive lawsuit backed by Novak Djokovic and Bill Ackman alleges tennis’s top governing bodies are operating like a “cartel,” risking players’ health and earnings. Meanwhile, March Madness heats up, EA Sports ups payouts, and MLB opens in Tokyo.
NCAA Basketball
How to best pick upsets, according to data
March Madness is back, and the data is here to help your bracket survive the chaos. Plus: the longest road trip in college hoops history, NHL owner rankings, and a new record for Steph Curry. All that and more in 3.56 minutes.