All articles tagged with #top players
Sports Illustrated ranked the top 25 players set to compete in the 2025 College Football Playoff, highlighting standout athletes across various positions from teams like Georgia, Ohio State, and Indiana, emphasizing their stats and impact on the upcoming postseason.
The 2025-26 men's college basketball season has started, with Purdue leading the Power 37 rankings followed by Houston, Arizona, Alabama, and UConn. Notable rises include Arizona and Alabama, while key players and upcoming matchups are highlighted for fans to watch. The season features exciting games and emerging teams, setting the stage for an engaging college basketball year.
The MLB postseason begins with a wide-open field, featuring teams like the Mariners, Padres, Brewers, Yankees, Red Sox, Blue Jays, Phillies, Dodgers, and exciting young players, offering fans a variety of underdog stories, rivalries, and star power to root for.
ESPN's NFL staff predicts the top 100 players for the 2025 season, highlighting key players from various teams, with a focus on quarterbacks and wide receivers, and emphasizing potential performance based on expert analysis.
ESPN released its top 25 college football players for the 2025 season, highlighting stars like Jeremiah Smith, Anthony Hill Jr., Caleb Downs, Cade Klubnik, and Jeremiyah Love, among others, showcasing a mix of proven talent and rising stars across various positions.
The article highlights the top 10 NFL rookies from Week 1 of the 2025 preseason, led by undrafted Chargers cornerback Eric Rogers who had an outstanding game with two interceptions and a pick-six. Other notable rookies include guards Willie Lampkin and Joe Huber, safeties R.J. Mickens and Kitan Crawford, linebackers Nick Jackson, Jay Higgins, Chandler Martin, and edge defenders Jared Ivey and Trace Ford, all of whom delivered impressive performances based on PFF grades.
During the NBA off-season, the article ranks the top 56 players in the league, including the New York Knicks, amidst ongoing team matters like Mikal Bridges' extension and coaching staff updates.
The article previews the upcoming men's college basketball season, highlighting top storylines, potential contenders, key freshmen, transfers, and coaching changes, along with wild predictions and notable nonconference matchups, as the sport prepares for possible NCAA tournament expansion and structural changes.
The article presents the PFF College 50, a list of the top 50 college football players for the 2025 season, highlighting key players across various positions based on proven production and projection, including notable names like Arch Manning, Nicholas Singleton, and Makhi Hughes.
The FIFA Club World Cup 2025, starting in Miami Gardens, features 32 teams competing across 12 venues for a $1 billion prize, with notable clubs like Inter Miami, LAFC, and top European and South American teams, in a tournament that showcases global club soccer's best.
The 2025 NFL free agency period is set to be highly competitive, with top players like Tee Higgins, Amari Cooper, and Sam Darnold potentially hitting the market. Teams are already strategizing for the offseason, with the official signing period beginning on March 12. This year's free agency could see a rare availability of quality starting quarterbacks and wide receivers, alongside key players in other positions such as offensive guards Trey Smith and Zack Martin. The list of top 50 free agents includes notable names like Stefon Diggs, Chris Godwin, and Russell Wilson, who may be re-signed by their current teams before the market opens.
The 2024-25 college basketball season is set to begin with exciting storylines, including UConn's pursuit of a three-peat, Cooper Flagg's debut at Duke, and Kansas's redemption efforts. Key players to watch include Duke's Cooper Flagg, UConn's Paige Bueckers, and USC's JuJu Watkins. On the coaching front, Dan Hurley of UConn and Dawn Staley of South Carolina are among the top figures. The season kicks off with notable games such as Gonzaga vs. Baylor and Texas vs. Ohio State.
The 2024 MLB Draft began with the Cleveland Guardians selecting Oregon State's Travis Bazzana as the first overall pick. As the draft continues into Day 2, notable players still available include Mississippi State's Dakota Jordan, Iowa's Joey Oakie, and Tennessee's Drew Beam, among others. These players offer a mix of high potential and specific skills that could make them valuable picks for teams looking to bolster their rosters.
Minnesota Vikings' Justin Jefferson has become the highest-paid non-quarterback in NFL history with a $35 million per year deal, yet his on-field performance makes this a reasonable investment. The article highlights 10 other highly-paid non-quarterbacks who are considered bargains due to their significant contributions, including players like Maxx Crosby, Lane Johnson, and Roquan Smith. These players, despite their high earnings, provide exceptional value to their teams.
The article highlights college football players ranked from 101 to 150 for the 2024 season, showcasing emerging talents who could break into the top 100. It features players from various positions and schools, detailing their skills, past performances, and potential impact in the upcoming season.