Author: Michael Phillips
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Why the Commanders Are Selling Redskins Gear Again — And It’s Not About Bringing the Name Back
The Redskins name is back in the Commanders team store — but not because Washington plans to restore it. The franchise says limited merchandise sales are designed to preserve trademark rights and keep the old branding under team control.
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The WNBA Would Rather Ban a Fan Than Answer a Question
The WNBA had an opportunity to clearly explain its eligibility rules. Instead, after Enes Kanter Freedom wore a provocative shirt courtside and clashed with Natasha Cloud, the response became a permanent arena ban — and an even bigger controversy.
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The Cord Never Really Got Cut — It Just Got More Expensive
Streaming was supposed to kill the cable bill. Instead, sports fans are rebuilding the bundle one subscription at a time — and often paying more for it.
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Where Caitlin Clark Ranks in the 2026 WNBA: A Statistical Breakdown
Caitlin Clark is producing career-best numbers in 2026, ranking near the top of the WNBA in scoring and assists. But turnovers and defensive metrics complicate the case for placing her among the league’s very best.
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The Rangers Blew Up Their Support Staff Because the Old Plan Wasn’t Working
The Rangers called it a retool, but after a 34-39-9 season, the changes went far beyond the roster. New York overhauled its performance staff, lost a legendary goalie coach, and is still searching for the scoring depth it needs.
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Every NHL Team, Ranked by Who Actually Has a Shot at the Cup
Florida reloads. Carolina defends its title. Colorado is terrifying when healthy. And the Rangers are staring up from No. 21. Here’s how all 32 NHL teams rank by their actual shot at the 2027 Stanley Cup.
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While the WNBA Fights Over Sophie Cunningham, Maryland Quietly Stays the Course
While Sophie Cunningham and the WNBA fight a national battle over transgender athletes, Maryland has quietly stayed the course. Five years of legislation aimed at changing the state’s girls’ sports policy have ended without a floor vote.
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Who Actually Paid for the New M&T Bank Stadium
The Ravens recently completed a $489 million renovation of M&T Bank Stadium, funded largely by public bonds from a 2022 state law. Team President Sashi Brown thanked Maryland residents and politicians. The Ravens retain all revenue from the stadium, while taxpayers face questions about the project’s returns on their investment.
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So, a Rabid Maryland Beaver Is Coming at You. Now What?
Maryland has seen several unusual beaver attacks in recent weeks, including rabies-positive animals. Here’s the slightly sarcastic but genuinely useful guide to escaping an aggressive beaver, protecting your dog and handling a bite.
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Zion Elee Is the Best Recruit Maryland Has Ever Signed. Now He Has to Prove It Matters.
Zion Elee is the highest-rated recruit Maryland football has ever signed. The five-star freshman already represents a recruiting breakthrough. Now comes the harder part: turning unprecedented potential into production.
