State's Breakout Season

Washington State's breakout season creates conundrum; Liberty drops from Group of Five Power Rankings

A look at the hottest Group of Five teams across college football heading into Week 10

Sports - CBS Sports - October 31

The 11 N.B.A. Players Poised for Breakout Seasons

This feels like the year we might get a full campaign of peak Zion Williamson, a columnist for The Athletic writes.

Sports - The New York Times - October 26

Rangers extend Lafrenière after breakout season

The New York Rangers signed winger Alexis Lafrenière, the No. 1 pick in the 2020 NHL draft, to a seven-year contract extension Friday.

Sports - ESPN - October 25

Zack Baun explains breakout season with Eagles after dominating Cowboys to continue All-Pro-caliber season

Baun has been one of the best free agent signings the Eagles have had in a long time

Sports - CBS Sports - November 11

Jayden Daniels' breakout season with Washington is no surprise to those who knew him before the NFL

Jayden Daniels has not thought much about his rookie year

Sports - ABC News - November 6

These are the most festive states during Halloween season

How does your state compare to others when it comes to Halloween? ConsumerAffairs is out with their rankings of the most festive states for the spooky holiday. Alexis Curls, content marketing ...

Ohio State Football’s Win Reveals a Flaw That Could Derail Its Season

In alarming fashion, the Buckeyes looked nothing like their dominant selves from three weeks ago, a columnist for The Athletic writes.

Sports - The New York Times - October 27

How Kennesaw State pulled off one of the biggest upsets of the season

After a rocky start to the year, Kennesaw State delivered a stirring victory over Liberty.

Sports - ESPN - October 31

2 popular breakout picks are going in opposite directions

Dan Titus debuts the Fantasy Basketball Vibe Check by taking a closer look at Cam Thomas making the leap and more.

Sports - Yahoo Sports - October 29

Sabres Hit Home Run Acquiring Breakout Forward

The Sabres made a great move trading for this surging forward.

Sports - Yahoo Sports - 5 days ago

United States of College Basketball: Ranking the best team in each state for the 2024-25 season

Where does your team rank compared to its in-state brethren? Our annual October master map for men's college basketball is back

Sports - CBS Sports - October 30

Tyrone Tracy Jr. injury update: Giants rookie RB progressing toward Week 9 return from concussion, per report

The running back has shined when given opportunities this year

Sports - CBS Sports - October 31

Fact or Fluke: Is Smith-Njigba still a sleeper in Seattle?

Fantasy football analyst and neuroscientist Renee Miller examines several Week 9 performances to determine what's the real deal ... and what's merely a fluke.

Sports - Yahoo Sports - November 5

The Pope's online blunder and an animal breakout: The weekly news quiz

America was reshaped by the 2024 election, the Pope made an online blunder, and police try to track down animals on the loose.

Midseason NFL superlatives: Disappointments, breakout teams and the most impactful trade acquisition

Projecting how the remainder of the NFL season will play out

Sports - CBS Sports - November 13

No. 11 Iowa State suffers first loss of season, falling 23-22 to Texas Tech in final seconds

The Cyclones took the lead with just over two minutes remaining, but that gave the Red Raiders enough time to drive for the go-ahead score.

Sports - Yahoo Sports - November 2

Kennesaw State fires Brian Bohannon, first head coach in school history; Owls 1-8 in inaugural FBS season

Bohannon's salary was under $400,000, less than many position coaches make at Power Four schools

Sports - CBS Sports - November 11

Ashton Jeanty chasing Barry Sanders: Tracking the Boise State RB's pursuit of single-season NCAA rushing title

Sanders' records have stood for 36 years; can Jeanty make history by breaking them?

Sports - CBS Sports - 4 days ago

Tyreek Smith transfers from Memphis to Kansas State, joining his fifth team in five seasons

Smith committed to Kansas State on Monday and will redshirt the 2024-25 season

Sports - CBS Sports - 4 days ago

The state of the RP position for 2025: Mason Miller could become an elite Fantasy closer this season, and more

Plus, Chris Towers highlights Jackson Jobe's upside and why he's worth chasing

Sports - CBS Sports - 3 days ago

Ohio State loses second starting offensive lineman for season as C Seth McLaughlin suffers torn Achilles

McLaughlin has been Ohio State's starter all season since transferring from Alabama.

Sports - Yahoo Sports - 2 days ago

New York State of Despair: After yet another lost season, do the Giants or Jets have a better future outlook?

Spoiler: It's not great for either franchise

Sports - CBS Sports - 2 days ago

Despite struggles, Oklahoma State RB Ollie Gordon II won't opt out of 2024 season: 'I finish what I start'

Gordon has no interest in giving up on his team in 2024

Sports - CBS Sports - October 29

Ball State fires coach Mike Neu after four straight losing seasons; Neu won MAC, bowl game in 2020

The Cardinals are 3-7 through 10 games

Sports - CBS Sports - 6 days ago

The Fantasy Football Numbers Do Lie: Stats say George Pickens' Week 7 breakout was the real deal

Fantasy football analyst Dalton Del Don deep dives into the numbers to identify some of the most deceiving player stats through the first seven weeks of the season.

Sports - Yahoo Sports - October 24

College basketball's breakout stars: Duke's Caleb Foster, UNC's Elliot Cadeau among players with potential

Here are eight players that can emerge as stars during the 2024-25 college basketball season

Sports - CBS Sports - October 29

Cowboys' CeeDee Lamb, Dak Prescott find 'rhythm' during WR's breakout game vs. 49ers

But the Falcons secondary, led by Jessie Bates, Justin Simmons and A.J. Terrell, will pose a stiff challenge in Week 9

Sports - CBS Sports - November 1

Week 9 recap: JSN breakout game, Lions bully Packers, Flacco flops on SNF | Yahoo Fantasy Forecast

Week 9's Sunday slate is in the books and there were performances and injuries that will have long term fantasy implications. Andy Behrens joins Matt Harmon to breakdown all the action and place ...

Sports - Yahoo Sports - November 4

Celtics' Neemias Queta emerges as valuable new weapon in breakout performance vs. Warriors

Queta gives a loaded Celtics team an important new dimension

Sports - CBS Sports - November 7

How Bowling Green's Harold Fannin battled grief and became one of the nation's breakout players

The Bowling Green tight end is mourning the loss of his grandfather and older sister as he makes his push toward the NFL.

Sports - ESPN - November 12

Fantasy Baseball Today: Starting pitching is surprisingly strong in 2025, with Crochet due for a big breakout

Plus why Chris Towers is banking on a bounceback season from Bobby Miller

Sports - CBS Sports - November 15

Start 'Em, Sit 'Em: All systems Bo with 2024's surprise breakout rookie

As we head into the home stretch, we believe in both Drake Maye and Bo Nix, but foresee a Downs game for an explosive Indianapolis WR.

Sports - Yahoo Sports - November 15

Jacaranda season in Sydney – in pictures

Sydney’s jacaranda trees are in full bloom, blanketing the city in purple and attracting crowds of people trying to capture that perfect frame. Australia’s best photos of the month – October ...

World - The Guardian - November 1

Canadiens: The Big Surprise This Season

The Montreal Canadiens are already at the quarter mark of the season and one player could be called the biggest surprise of the season.

Sports - Yahoo Sports - 14 hours ago

Shanghai puts a stop to spooky season

Police in Shanghai are cracking down on Halloween festivities, amid concerns that revelers will once again turn up in costumes considered politically sensitive.

Dak's season over but 'prognosis is wonderful'

Cowboys owner Jerry Jones said on 105.3 The Fan that Dak Prescott will undergo surgery in New York on Wednesday on the partial avulsion of his hamstring.