The NCAA Committee on Infractions (COI) issued its ruling today in the Michigan Wolverines’ sign-stealing scandal, stemming from a 2023 case in which a Michigan staffer attended Big Ten opponents’ games to steal their signs ahead of the Wolverines’ national title run. While the punishments were significant, the school did not receive a postseason ban, … Read more
INTRO: The Bucs are preparing to play their second preseason game against the Steelers in Pittsburgh on Saturday night, and this SR’s FAB 5 column will serve as a current state of the 2025 Bucs address. Tampa Bay has accomplished a lot so far, but there is still some work that needs to be done … Read more
Consider this a sister piece to the list of “The Worst Songs That We Love So Much” that ran yesterday, with a slightly different conceit. I asked some of my music and culture writer friends to confess their soft spots for songs that reek of corniness and cheese—the ones that might make them cringe a little, … Read more
Just when Ole Miss fans thought they’d won the Izayia Williams sweepstakes, the story has taken yet another turn. On May 2, 2025, defensive coordinator Pete Golding dropped one of his famous shark emojis, which usually is an unofficial siren for the Rebels landing a big defensive name. Hours later, it was official. Williams, a … Read more
The Bucs have traveled to Pittsburgh to take on the Steelers and the two teams had a joint practice at Acrisure Stadium, the Steelers home field, before playing in a preseason game on Saturday night. Seen in this video are various clips of the Tampa Bay players warming up and getting ready for practice along … Read more
Some people are fans of the Tampa Bay Buccaneers. But many, many more people are NOT fans of the Tampa Bay Buccaneers. This 2025 Defector NFL team preview is for those in the latter group. Read all the previews so far here. Your team: DOINK! Your 2024 record: 10-7. Pride of the NFC South for the fourth straight … Read more
The moment I had long dreaded finally arrived: the day I’d have to dismantle my childhood. I suppose I should consider myself lucky. It took 43 years to get here, to this spring day in 2025, standing in my nearly empty former bedroom in my mother’s house in Philadelphia, wearing a Mitski T-shirt, ratty yoga … 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! It’s already been a unique week for the Bucs as they continue to work their way toward the 2025 season opener. … Read more
The Labubu doll craze has swept through tennis like wildfire. After Coco Gauff and Iga Świątek were caught on camera beaming while unboxing their collectible treasures, the phenomenon reached another sports power couple. Ben Shelton’s girlfriend, soccer star Trinity Rodman, just made her own plea for Labubu luck, and her timing couldn’t be more perfect … Read more
When a player’s fines eclipse their prize money, you know there is drama brewing. World No. 73 Reilly Opelka found himself in exactly that situation, and he is not staying quiet about it. After racking up $90,000 in penalties, the 27-year-old American took to social media with a cheeky response that had tennis fans talking … Read more