Sloane Stephens made a stylish start to her new role as a broadcaster at the 2025 US Open. The former US Open champion, now part of ESPN’s broadcast team, appeared on the opening day in an off-the-shoulder pleated twofer mini dress. How Did Sloane Stephens Capture Her Behind-the-Scenes US Open Experience? Stephens shared the look … Read more
The best moments in tennis can sometimes be found even in defeat. A similar scenario unfolded for Japanese star Naomi Osaka, who, despite an early exit from the 2025 US Open mixed doubles, thoroughly enjoyed sharing the court with partner Gaël Monfils. Osaka’s impact extends beyond the court, with fans noting her blunt social media … Read more
With Notre Dame University making the NCAA Championship final last season, many believe the Fighting Irish finally earned the title “blue blood” — a historical title granted only to the greatest teams in college football history. Let’s break down the current blue-blood schools and what it takes to earn this distinction. Dive into Try out … Read more
Most college football fans have heard of redshirting, but what are the specific redshirt rules? Let’s break down what it means to take a redshirt, what are the rules behind it, how to earn a redshirt, and anything else you need to know about the student-athlete eligibility topic. Dive into Try out PFSN’s FREE college … Read more
Pewter Report’s Bucs Training Camp coverage is presented by USF FootballGet your season tickets to see the Bulls by CLICKING HEREThe 2025 season kicks off Thursday, August 28 at 5:30 p.m. against Boise State! Following close to a full week in Pittsburgh, the Bucs returned to Tampa and practiced at their facility on Tuesday after having … Read more
Sherrone Moore’s 2026 recruitment campaign took another massive step forward Tuesday. The Michigan head coach has been systematically stacking his roster with elite talent, and his latest commitment might be the crown jewel. When five-star running back Savion Hiter announced his decision, he didn’t just choose Michigan over powerhouse programs like Alabama, Georgia, and Ohio … Read more
Defector’s own Giri Nathan is the father of an insanely great new baby and the author of an insanely great new book. Just as babies transform and master skills at alarming speed, so too have the young tennis prodigies at the center of his book. Changeover: A Young Rivalry and a New Era of Men’s Tennis, … Read more
Welcome back to Make It Nice, Defector’s best interior design advice column. Today we have a cavernous bedroom, a tricky living room layout, and a ’70s bathroom. Let’s get into it. Rein asks: My fiancee and I are renting in Chicago. Our unit had been renovated in the past so the primary bedroom is rather … Read more
The Platonic ideal of a chameleon, at least for those of us with televisions, is a small, somewhat nervous-looking reptile with the astounding ability to change the colors of its body in drastic and dazzling ways. They are the original masters of camouflage, more famous even than the cuttlefish. So when I saw a paper … Read more
Five-star running back Savion Hiter just made one of the most significant recruiting decisions of the 2026 cycle. The nation’s top-rated running back and No. 9 overall prospect chose Michigan over college football royalty, sending shockwaves through the recruiting world and giving Sherrone Moore his biggest win yet as head coach. Dive into Try out PFSN’s … Read more