Preseason polls don't mean much in the end; however, they do help shape the narrative of the season. Looking at the first AP poll of the season, here are the teams that are ranked too high, too low and just right.
It was a no-good, rotten, ugly game for the Green Bay Packers on Saturday.
The victory marked Milwaukee’s second 10-game winning streak of the season, making it the first MLB team to achieve that feat since the 2019 Houston Astros.
The Houston Astros hit one out of the park. After another sterling performance, third baseman Carlos Correa continues to look like this year's best trade-deadline acquisition.
Marcus Freeman and his staff are building an extremely formidable 2026 recruiting class.
It is no secret that NASCAR's current road-course package has not been very good.
Texas head coach Steve Sarkisian needs Arch Manning to keep improving before the team's season opener against Ohio State on Aug. 30.
After a rookie campaign that put him into the NFL’s elite conversation, Houston Texans quarterback C.J. Stroud, now ranked No. 39, has seen his ranking drop by 19 spots in the 2025 NFL Top 100.
Philadelphia Phillies designated hitter Kyle Schwarber isn't slowing down. On Monday, the three-time All-Star hit his NL-leading 42nd home run in a 4-1 win over the Cincinnati Reds.
The national media has ambitious predictions for Texas in the upcoming season, but their first test is more than many bettors can stomach.
The No. 8-ranked Alabama Crimson Tide have reportedly made a huge decision as it relates to the 2025 season.
Pittsburgh Steelers defensive tackle Cameron Heyward addressed his hold-in on Monday, and his comments could put increased pressure on rookie first-round pick Derrick Harmon.
Following Monday's practice, San Francisco 49ers' head coach Kyle Shanahan provided an update on when receiver Brandon Aiyuk could return from the ACL injury he suffered last season.
Prior to Monday, the Longhorns had never started the season ranked No. 1 in the AP Top 25 poll.
Shedeur Sanders became the talk of the NFL following his strong preseason debut with the Cleveland Browns, but the team has decided to leave him right where he was on the depth chart heading into the game.
The Miami Hurricanes and head coach Mario Cristobal are hoping they can catch lightning in a bottle two years in a row thanks to the transfer portal.
The Michigan Wolverines have landed a commitment from one of the top 2027 quarterbacks in the country.
Shedeur Sanders is not the only Cleveland Browns player who needs to take his foot off the gas pedal a bit.
Including injury replacements, 27 players were selected for the 2022 NBA All-Star Game. How many of the 27 can you name in five minutes?
Sunday's NASCAR Cup Series race at Watkins Glen marked a historic moment in NASCAR competition.
Another year, another opportunity for the NFL to try to write off Las Vegas Raiders quarterback Geno Smith.
Matthew Stafford has been dealing with a troubling injury as he prepares for his 17th NFL season, but rival teams still expect the Los Angeles Rams quarterback to be at the peak of his game when he recovers.
It's been a tough few years for Ben Simmons. He's experienced a significant decline in his on-court production since the end of the 2020-21 NBA season. A loss of confidence, chronic back issues and limited development in his ability to score outside of four feet have all played a role in a shocking and unexpected decline.
Quarterback Arch Manning could help the No. 1 Texas Longhorns do something just two other teams have done since the 2000 season.
The NBA's Eastern Conference looks like it's taking a big step back in the 2025-26 season, and the league's schedule for its Christmas Day showcase reflects that.
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