This piece was originally published on How Things Work, a newsletter by Hamilton Nolan. If you enjoy this, or the author’s previous work covering the NFL for Defector, you should subscribe to his newsletter right now. Recently there has been a lot of commentary of the following type: BAD WRITER [touchily]: “Actually, I do use … Read more
Shaquille O’Neal always comes up when people talk about the greatest NBA players ever. He powered a three-peat for the Los Angeles Lakers and is still talked about as the most dominant player to ever lace ’em up. Yet for one of his rivals from the 2000s, one version of O’Neal stands above the rest. … Read more
Dallas Cowboys kicker Brandon Aubrey has been an elite performer throughout his career, showcasing one of the strongest legs in the NFL. He was outstanding once again on Thursday Night Football against the Detroit Lions. And although the Cowboys fell 44–30, Aubrey delivered a historic performance, leaving everything on the field. Try out PFSN’s FREE … Read more
World No. 6 Jessica Pegula has booked her place at the WTA Finals in Riyadh, becoming the sixth player to qualify for the prestigious season-ending event. And this marks her fourth consecutive year reaching the prestigious season-ending event, underscoring her consistency and elite standing on the tour. Interestingly, the 2025 WTA Finals field is shaping … Read more
The offensive and defensive line are a big point of contention for the Bucs and Falcons going into their Week 1 matchup. Pewter Report will discuss if Tampa Bay can get an advantage in that area this important game. Watch the new Pewter Report Podcast from the Pewter Report staff and leave your thoughts below in the article comments … Read more
Bryce Underwood, an 18-year-old freshman, was a star for Michigan during Week 1 of the college football season. While there may be more quarterbacks with flashier résumés and bigger names, Michigan fans should take away from the win over New Mexico that Underwood is not to be overlooked. He completed 21 of 31 passes for … Read more
The thrill of Emmy nomination morning fades rapidly for studios and networks, as a result of the extra daunting query is at all times the identical: How will we truly win? It’s tempting to evaluate frontrunners primarily based on sheer nomination tallies. If we adopted that logic, drama collection “Severance” with 27 nods, satirical comedy … Read more
Lexie Hull, the sharpshooting guard whose bond with Clark has been a highlight of the Fever’s rookie season, was quick to share her awe on social media regarding the Indiana Pacers’ 2–0 lead over the New York Knicks at the Eastern Conference Finals. When the final buzzer echoed through Madison Square Garden, the Indiana Pacers … Read more