All articles tagged with #contenders
The article ranks the top 10 contenders for the Heisman Trophy in college football, highlighting players like Indiana's Fernando Mendoza, Ohio State's Julian Sayin, Vanderbilt's Diego Pavia, and others, discussing their stats, team success, and potential to win the award as the season progresses.
The first college football Saturday since the initial playoff rankings were released features key matchups that could impact teams' chances of making the final playoff bracket, with the rankings serving as a guide for fans and teams alike.
The first half of the 2025 NFL season reveals a highly competitive landscape with no dominant team, notable surprises like the Patriots' strong start, and the potential for the Chiefs to miss the playoffs, setting the stage for an exciting second half.
After Week 9, 44 teams have been eliminated from CFP contention, with several teams still alive across various conferences, notably the SEC, Big Ten, and ACC, as the season approaches its climax and the selection committee prepares to rank the top teams.
The article ranks NBA teams by their chances of winning the 2026 championship, highlighting the Oklahoma City Thunder as the top contender with a strong roster led by MVP Shai Gilgeous-Alexander, while discussing other teams' prospects and challenges for the upcoming season.
The article analyzes NFL teams' prospects for the season's playoff run, highlighting the Indianapolis Colts, Pittsburgh Steelers, Buffalo Bills, Kansas City Chiefs, and Baltimore Ravens as contenders, while labeling the Patriots, Jaguars, Broncos, and Texans as pretenders based on their performances and schedules.
The article provides a midseason assessment of the college football playoff race, highlighting top teams like Miami, Ohio State, Indiana, Texas A&M, and others, analyzing their records, strengths, weaknesses, and what they need to do to improve their chances of making the playoffs.
The article discusses ten contenders for the upcoming Nobel Peace Prize, including humanitarian organizations, political leaders, and civil society figures, while highlighting the controversial candidacy of Donald Trump and emphasizing the significance of other nominees like the Emergency Response Rooms in Sudan, Ukrainian President Zelensky, journalists, human rights activists, and regional mediators. It also notes the unlikely consideration of NATO due to geopolitical sensitivities.
Entering Week 5 of the NFL season, teams like the Ravens, Packers, Colts, Chiefs, Chargers, Steelers, 49ers, and Buccaneers are evaluated as either legitimate Super Bowl contenders or pretenders based on their current form, injuries, and upcoming schedules, with some teams showing promise and others facing significant challenges.
The article analyzes the current NFL teams at 2-2, identifying which are genuine playoff contenders like the Chiefs and Vikings, and which are pretenders such as the Cardinals and Bears, based on their recent performances and potential. It also highlights key players and upcoming matchups to watch in Week 5.
The article discusses the NFL power rankings heading into Week 3, highlighting which 2-0 teams are genuine contenders and analyzing the performances and prospects of various teams, including surprises and concerns across the league.
After Week 3 of the 2025 college football season, Georgia remains a top contender with a significant win over Tennessee, while Clemson and Notre Dame face challenges with early losses. The CFP projections highlight Georgia, Ohio State, and Miami as top teams, with notable upsets and close games shaping the early season landscape.
The article analyzes the upcoming schedules of MLB playoff contenders, highlighting key series and their impact on postseason chances, with teams like the Tigers, Blue Jays, Yankees, and others facing crucial matchups in September to secure or improve their playoff positions.
THR's awards editor Scott provides an initial forecast for the 98th Oscars, highlighting frontrunners, major threats, and possibilities across key categories for the 2025-2026 race, emphasizing the evolving nature of predictions as new contenders emerge and campaigns develop.
Khamzat Chimaev won the UFC middleweight title in Chicago with a dominant performance and is now targeting potential challengers like Nassourdine Imavov, Caio Borralho, and Reinier de Ridder, with upcoming fights and rankings shaping the next title contenders.