Saturday, May 9, 2026

Only one team can stop Knicks in the East

No team in the world has been playing better basketball than the New York Knicks. They're the clear team to beat in the Eastern Conference. ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌  ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ 
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Thu May 7 2026

 
Karl-Anthony Towns of the New York Knicks reacts after the victory against the Philadelphia 76ers in Game 2.

No team in the world has been playing better basketball than the New York Knicks. They're the clear team to beat in the Eastern Conference.

Ollie Gordon II #31 of the Miami Dolphins reacts after a play against the Atlanta Falcons during the first quarter in the game at Mercedes-Benz Stadium on October 26, 2025 in Atlanta, Georgia.
 

Five NFL teams that deserve fewer prime-time games next season

The 2026 NFL schedule has yet to be released, but several teams look due for a reduction in their allotment of prime-time games.

Pittsburgh Pirates pitcher Paul Skenes in the eighth inning against the Arizona Diamondbacks at Chase Field.
 

Paul Skenes practically perfect in latest sensational start

Pirates ace Paul Skenes was perfect in 7 of the 8 innings he threw Wednesday night against the Diamondbacks.

MIAMI GARDENS, FLORIDA - JANUARY 19: Charlie Becker #80 of the Indiana Hoosiers kisses the \College Football Playoff National Championship Trophy after defeating Miami Hurricanes 27-21 in the 2026 College Football Playoff National Championship at Hard Rock Stadium on January 19, 2026 in Miami Gardens, Florida. (Photo by Patrick Smith/Getty Images)
 

A 24‑team CFP isn’t progress — it’s surrender | Opinion

The AFCA-backed push for a 24-team CFP risks trading meaning for money and competition for access.

Shohei Ohtani leads the major leagues in both ERA (0.97) and WHIP (0.81).
 

Has Shohei Ohtani peaked? Putting two-way magic into perspective

Shohei Ohtani has four MVP awards. Have we already seen the best of Dodgers' 31-year-old?

Dwayne Haskins of the Washington Football Team reacts prior to the game against the Carolina Panthers at FedExField on December 27, 2020, in Landover, Maryland.
 

Dwayne Haskins Jr. in photos

Dwayne Haskins Jr. is remembered through his football career, from his time at Ohio State to his years in the NFL.

TALLAHASSEE, FLORIDA - OCTOBER 4: Malachi Toney #10 of the Miami Hurricanes stiff arms Elijah Herring #31 of the Florida State Seminoles to rush for extra yargdage in the game at Doak S. Campbell Stadium on October 4, 2025 in Tallahassee, Florida. (Photo by Jason Clark/Getty Images)
 

ACC power rankings start at Miami with other contenders lurking behind

After playing for the national title last year, Miami leads the ACC power rankings after spring practice with other contenders full of questions.

AUSTIN, TX - MAY 03: A'ja Wilson #22 of the Las Vegas Aces passes by Alanna Smith #8 of the Dallas Wings in the first half at Moody Center on May 3, 2026 in Austin,Texas. NOTE TO USER: User expressly acknowledges and agrees that, by downloading and or using this photograph, User is consenting to the terms and conditions of the Getty Images License Agreement. (Photo by Ronald Cortes/Getty Images)
 

2026 preseason predictions: Can the Aces repeat? Will A'ja Wilson win MVP?

The WNBA tips off Friday so we asked our USA TODAY Sports experts to predict who will win the league's 2026 awards and championship.

Arkansas football coach Ryan Silverfield talks to his team after their spring game at Donald W. Reynolds Razorback Stadium.
 

How one brutal season shaped Ryan Silverfield — and Arkansas’ rebuild

Little more than 20 years ago, Ryan Silverfield was a failed high school head coach. Now? He's charged with leading an SEC program at Arkansas.

Oklahoma's Kendall Wells (1) celebrates a home run during the college softball game between the Oklahoma Sooners and the Georgia Bulldogs at Love's Field in Norman, Okla., Saturday, April, 25, 2026.
 

The race to 40 — Wells, Grant and Woolery push college softball into new era

Oklahoma's Kendall Wells is one home run shy of the college softball single-season record, with postseason play ahead.

 

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