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Pro Football Talk unveils its top 100 NFL free agents for the 2026 league year, covering unrestricted free agents and released players, with George Pickens at No. 1 and the list to be updated as signings occur.
Time Extension surveys the Shining series’ mainline titles across two eras—Camelot’s classic era (1991–1998) and the post-Camelot period—ranging from dungeon crawlers to tactical RPGs, crowning Shining Force III as the standout, with Shining Force II and Shining The Holy Ark also highly regarded, while many later entries are praised for experimentation but considered weaker, illustrating the franchise’s wide but uneven evolution.
A culture writer ranks every Super Bowl halftime show since 1991 using a four-category rubric (Music & Dance, Staging, Performance Relative to Circumstance, and Performance Relative to Stature), crowning Prince’s 2007 performance as the best and placing U2 (2002) and Michael Jackson (1993) among the top, with Coldplay/Beyoncé/Bruno Mars (2016) and Dr. Dre’s 2022 lineup close behind; Kendrick Lamar’s 2025 show is highlighted and Bad Bunny is on deck for Santa Clara, signaling an evolving, Easter-egg-filled era for the spectacle.
Sports Illustrated marks the Super Bowl’s 60th anniversary by ranking the 60 most memorable moments in the game’s history, chosen by a blue-ribbon panel from more than 100 candidates. The list chronicles the evolution of the event from its AFL-NFL origins to a national celebration, highlighting iconic plays, dramatic comebacks, historic feats, and cultural moments that have shaped the drama and spectacle of the Super Bowl.
A Stereogum list ranks 19 Grammy performances from worst to best at the 2026 Grammys, praising the telecast’s gradual improvement and noting many big winners didn’t perform. The top five moments include Justin Bieber’s bold, intimate set as the night’s best, Lady Gaga’s cinematic Abracadabra feeling second, the D’Angelo–Lauryn Hill tribute third, Clipse with Pharrell and a choir fourth, and Bruno Mars with Rosé rounding out the top five. The piece acknowledges a mix of crowd-pleasing spectacle and awkward excess, arguing the show is moving away from past misfires toward a more engaging, if still imperfect, presentation.
Keith Law ranks all 30 MLB farm systems using a tiered framework that weighs depth, upside, and development. The Milwaukee Brewers sit atop after the Freddy Peralta trade bolstered their top prospects, with the Dodgers and Mariners close behind, while the Pirates and Guardians anchor the top tiers. The San Diego Padres sit in the bottom tier due to heavy trading depleting their pipeline. Law notes the analysis reflects players in-system (not rookie status) and that team reports with deeper explanations will roll out starting Feb. 2.
An eight-tier breakdown ranks all 32 NFL franchises by Super Bowl success: New England and Pittsburgh lead Tier I with six titles each; Dallas and San Francisco are Tier II with five apiece; Kansas City, Green Bay and the Giants are Tier III with four; Broncos, Raiders and Washington are Tier IV with three; Rams, Dolphins, Eagles, Colts, Ravens and Buccaneers have two; Seahawks, Bears, Saints and Jets have one; Bills, Vikings, Bengals, Falcons, Panthers, Cardinals, Chargers and Titans have zero; while Browns, Lions, Texans and Jaguars have never appeared in a Super Bowl. The analysis sorts by appearances and uses tier order, then totals within tiers and alphabetically for ties, underscoring the Brady-Belichick era’s dominance and the wide spread between teams with titles and those without.
Sports Illustrated releases its way-too-early Top 25 for the 2026 college football season following Indiana’s stunning 2025 title run. Ohio State sits No. 1, with Notre Dame, Georgia, Texas, and Indiana rounding out the top five; the piece considers returning talent, portal additions, and scheduling, noting Indiana’s QB Josh Hoover replacing Mendoza and the coordinators staying, as it eyes a schedule that includes hosts like Ohio State and USC and other marquee matchups shaping the next CFP race.
Zillow ranks Providence as the 4th hottest real estate market in the U.S. for 2026, citing strong price growth, low inventory, and high buyer competition, with markets like Hartford, Buffalo, and San Jose also leading in demand and appreciation forecasts.
The article ranks all Michael B. Jordan movies based on Tomatometer scores, highlighting his career from debut in The Wire to major hits like Black Panther and Creed, and noting his upcoming projects as a director.
The article ranks NFL head-coaching jobs based on quarterback situation, franchise stability, and roster talent, highlighting the Arizona Cardinals' challenging position with a poor roster and uncertain QB future, and comparing it to other openings like the Giants, Falcons, Titans, Browns, and Raiders.
The article ranks the top NFL head coaching jobs available in 2026, highlighting the Giants as the most attractive due to their management style and draft position, followed by Cleveland, Atlanta, Arizona, Tennessee, and Las Vegas, each with unique challenges and opportunities.
The article ranks all 14 NFL playoff contenders based on their likelihood to win Super Bowl LX, highlighting teams like the Rams, Seahawks, Broncos, Jaguars, and Texans, and provides a top-five MVP race ranking, emphasizing the unpredictability and talent across the league this postseason.
The article ranks the top five Call of Duty games of all time, highlighting the most popular and acclaimed titles in the franchise.
The article ranks the couples in Stranger Things based on their chemistry, from the least to the most passionate, highlighting the show's evolving relationships and character dynamics.