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The 2026 NHRA Drag Racing Series season is set to be an exciting milestone year with its 75th anniversary, new venues, a more competitive field, and engaging fan initiatives, including a new docuseries and digital experiences, while also featuring significant team shakeups and a wide-open championship race across categories.
Bengals President Mike Brown acknowledged the team's disappointing season and emphasized their commitment to building a championship-caliber roster, expressing confidence in leaders Duke Tobin and Zac Taylor to guide the team back to success.
AEW Worlds End 2025 was a chaotic and action-packed event featuring high-stakes matches including a four-way AEW World Championship, a climactic Continental Classic final, and various title defenses, culminating in a night of intense wrestling drama in Chicago.
Greg Biffle, a renowned NASCAR driver with 19 Cup Series wins and a member of NASCAR's 75 Greatest Drivers, passed away in a plane crash on December 18, 2025, at age 55. His career highlights include winning the Truck Series championship in 2000, multiple victories in the Busch Series, and notable success in the Cup Series, including his last win in 2013. Biffle was also recognized for his community service and contributions to the sport.
The NCAA Division I Women’s Cross Country rankings saw changes after Conference Championships, with BYU maintaining the top spot for the sixth week, while NC State and other teams like Florida, Oregon, North Carolina, Alabama, LSU, and Duke made notable moves, setting the stage for the upcoming regional and national championships in November.
Triple H promises a 'new landscape' for WWE Raw following recent title changes and injuries, aiming to shake up the show and address fan concerns about stale content, with a focus on upcoming tournaments and title defenses.
WWE RAW on October 20, 2025, featured Dominik Mysterio defending his Intercontinental Championship against Rusev, AJ Styles and Dragon Lee winning the tag titles, and Jey Uso winning a battle royal to become the #1 contender for the WWE World Heavyweight Championship, amidst ongoing storylines involving Seth Rollins' injury and title updates.
This WWE stock report highlights the rise of The Brons as main event heels and the fall of Rey Fenix, Jacob Fatu, and Seth Rollins due to injuries and storyline setbacks, while CM Punk, Bronson Reed, Bron Breakker, and Ilja Dragunov see their stock rise with significant wins and returns.
At WWE Clash in Paris, Seth Rollins retained his World Heavyweight title in a Fatal 4-Way match, with support from Becky Lynch, while other titles were also successfully defended, including wins by John Cena and Roman Reigns.
David Montgomery emphasizes that the Detroit Lions are tired of being close to success and are determined to finally finish and win a championship, marking a pivotal year for the team as they aim to move beyond just being contenders.
Ohio State's men's sports teams were recognized as the best in the country for 2024-25, winning the CapitalOne Cup based on top-10 finishes in seven sports, including a national championship in football, and earning $250,000 in scholarship funding. This marks their second win in this award, highlighting their overall excellence across multiple sports.
WWE Night of Champions 2025 is scheduled for June 28 in Riyadh, Saudi Arabia, featuring only two championship matches including John Cena vs. CM Punk for the Undisputed Championship, with the event streaming on Peacock and WWE's social channels.
LeBron James criticizes the NBA's heavy emphasis on championship rings as a measure of greatness, arguing that individual talent and achievements should also be valued, similar to how NFL quarterbacks like Peyton Manning are judged.
ESPN is set to deliver its most extensive NCAA gymnastics coverage in 2025, featuring nearly 100 hours of programming across its platforms. The season will include over 60 meets, showcasing top teams and athletes, including Olympians, in both women's and men's gymnastics. Key events include the NCAA Women's Gymnastics Championships in Fort Worth and the inaugural broadcast of the NCAA Men's Gymnastics Championship from Ann Arbor. The coverage spans regular season meets, conference championships, and the NCAA postseason, with broadcasts on ABC, ESPN2, and streaming on ESPN+.
BYU's top-ranked women's cross-country team won the NCAA Mountain Region meet in Reno, Nevada, despite resting their top two runners, Lexy Lowry and Jenna Hutchins. The team placed four runners in the top 10, securing a victory with 47 points over Northern Arizona's 60. The BYU men's team also won their regional meet, holding out some top runners and finishing with 52 points. Both teams are set to compete in the NCAA championships in Wisconsin next week.