5+ day, 7+ hour ago (441+ words) Las Vegas has a way of revealing the truth, and for 18 college basketball teams, the Strip is the ultimate lie detector test this week. With a reported $30 million on the line and NCAA Tournament resumes already taking shape, the Players Era Festival isn't just a holiday exhibition, it's a glimpse into March. From Houston's suffocating defense to Alabama's high-octane attack, the heavyweights are here, and the stakes have never been higher for a November tournament. Hosted across two major Las Vegas venues during the festive Thanksgiving week, the tournament brings together powerhouse programs for early-season bragging rights. It is reported to have $30 million in prize money. A total of 18 men's college basketball teams will participate in this year's Players Era Festival, including Houston, Alabama, Auburn, Tennessee, Baylor, and Gonzaga. Each team will play three guaranteed games. After each team's second…...

1+ day, 22+ hour ago (354+ words) The holiday season often brings some of the best and most entertaining matchups in the NBA. While no teams play on Thanksgiving, Black Friday, Nov. 28, features an 11-game NBA Cup group stage slate. One of the most intriguing matchups pits the Los Angeles Lakers at home against the Dallas Mavericks. Anthony Davis and Luka Don'i" face their former squads after being traded for each other last season. The game is scheduled for 10:00 p.m. ET. Fans can tune in to this nationally televised contest, streaming on Prime Video. For those who want to experience the Crypto.com Arena atmosphere in person, tickets start as low as $124. This game is the first of four matchups between the Lakers and Mavericks. Each squad has two home and road games for the season series. Every game will be nationally televised, highlighting the storylines that connect…...

4+ day, 5+ hour ago (273+ words) The Players Era Festival has spent Thanksgiving week reshaping the early college basketball landscape, and now the action reaches its final stage. The Players Era Finals bring together some of the nation's most intriguing men's teams for matchups that promise real stakes, from r'sum'-boosting wins to momentum-setting performances as December approaches. With Michigan, Gonzaga, Tennessee, Kansas, and several rising programs in the mix, the event is repeating the success of its high-profile debut in 2024. Few November matchups will offer more intrigue than No. 7 Michigan meeting No. 12 Gonzaga on the neutral floor of the Players Era Festival. Michigan arrives with a new identity under Dusty May, bolstered by a revamped roster, steady guard play, and a defense that has tightened noticeably compared to last season. The Wolverines lean on improved rim protection and more balanced scoring, creating a punchier, more…...

1+ week, 4+ day ago (410+ words) This week, Nebraska Volleyball has two important meets scheduled against Iowa and Indiana. The Iowa game is a home contest for the Huskers and will be played at the Bob Devaney Sports Center, while Dani Busboom Kelly's side will travel to Indiana for their second game of the week. These matches are crucial for the Cornhuskers in this business end of the season, where they are also closing in on winning the Big Ten title. In that context, let's learn more about the schedule and streaming details of Nebraska's matches against Iowa and Indiana. The first match of the Huskers'weekis scheduled to start around 7:00 p.m. CST on November 20 at the Bob Devaney Sports Center, where they will host the Iowa Hawkeyes. The Hawkeyes are coming off a 2-3 defeat against Minnesota and have a 14-14 record so far this season. Wilkinson Hall in…...

3+ week, 4+ day ago (393+ words) Beginning in the 2025-26 college basketball season, teams can now challenge certain calls on the court, much like what you see in professional leagues such as the NFL, NBA, and MLB. Unlike in past years, when only referees could trigger a review in special situations, coaches can now request an official review." A head coach is allowed one challenge per game, and to use it, the team must have a timeout available. If the challenge is successful, the team keeps its timeout and gets one more chance to challenge a call during the same game. If the call stands, the challenge is used up, and the team loses its timeout. This brings a new strategic layer to game management." Here's what can be challenged: out-of-bounds decisions, basket interference or goaltending, and whether a defender was inside the restricted-area arc. Interestingly, in…...

3+ day, 10+ hour ago (354+ words) Nebraska Volleyball has just two games remaining in the 2025 regular season, scheduled for this week against Penn State and Ohio State. The Huskers aim to maintain their unbeaten streak in the regular season, following the team's Big Ten Championship title win over Indiana last week. Moreover, these games will be a perfect platform for Dani Busboom Kelly's team to prepare for the postseason matches next month, where the Huskers will be pursuing a national title. In that context, let's dig into more details for these upcoming challenges of the Huskers Volleyball team. The first match of the Huskers this week is set to kick off on Nov. 28 (Friday) at the Bob Devaney Sports Center, starting at 5:30 p.m. CST. The game promises to be an intense battle between two top teams, particularly given Penn State's strong performances last week, where they clean-swept…...

2+ day, 2+ hour ago (309+ words) Purdue (2-9, 0-8) hosts No. 2 Indiana (11-0, 8-0) on Black Friday in one of the Big Ten's oldest rivalry games, the battle for the Old Oaken Bucket. This will be the 127th meeting between the two teams. Purdue looks to salvage a difficult season, while Indiana enters the matchup undefeated and fighting to secure its place in the College Football Playoff. The Hoosiers are led by Heisman Trophy contender quarterback Fernando Mendoza, who has been one of the most dominant quarterbacks in the country. Indiana enters Week 14 having put together one of the most impressive seasons in program history. Under head coach Curt Cignetti, the Hoosiers have dominated on both sides of the ball and remain a legitimate national title contender. Fernando Mendoza has been the engine of this, throwing for 2,641 yards and 30 touchdowns, while adding three rushing touchdowns. According to PFSN Impact Metrics, Indiana…...

1+ week, 13+ hour ago (319+ words) The Green Bay Packers will host the Minnesota Vikings in Week 12. Here's the latest fantasy football news and advice to help you with your lineups this week and moving forward, specifically regarding QB Jordan Love. Love is not on the injury report, and barring a surprise, he is expected to play. There was a shoulder injury in the first quarter, but Love shook it off and looked fine after returning to the game. The bomb to Christian Watson was his first deep touchdown pass since September and with the big play receiver certainly looking healthy, there's a chance that this offense has an added dimension moving forward. Love's aDOT is over eight yards again, something that has been the case in all three of his seasons at the helm, and that's where Watson wins. Savion Williams also made a big…...

2+ week, 13+ hour ago (265+ words) The Jacksonville Jaguars will host the Los Angeles Chargers in Week 11. Here's the latest fantasy football news and advice to help you with your lineups this week and moving forward, specifically regarding WR Parker Washington. Washington is not on the injury report, and barring a surprise, he is expected to play. Washington has posted his best two games of the season over the past two weeks, an impressive string of production given the circumstances. In Week 9, Brian Thomas was active for the most part, and in Week 10, not only was the star WR inactive, but Jakobi Meyers was introduced to the mix. It didn't matter. Washington cleared a 27% target share and 80 air yards in both games. His catch rate fell off a cliff in a tough matchup last week against the Texans, but he saved things with a toe-tap touchdown in…...

1+ week, 11+ hour ago (292+ words) The Jacksonville Jaguars will visit the Arizona Cardinals in Week 12. Here's the latest fantasy football news and advice to help you with your lineups this week and moving forward, specifically regarding WR Parker Washington. Washington is not on the injury report, and barring a surprise, he is expected to play. Washington was battling a hamstring injury last week and was hardly needed in Jacksonville's demolition of the Chargers on Sunday. This is more of a strategy take than a player one, but why were you banking on Washington? It was because of a few spike games, but without objective evidence that he is any more of a target earner than those surrounding him, the floor was always going to be crippling in this Trevor Lawrence-led offense. In Week 11, Jakobi Meyers. Tim Patrick, Johnny Mundt, and Quintin Morris all earned more…...