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A launch event should be more than a mechanical slide show. It should be a blockbuster. And marketers are now adding tune to innovation moments. With Pippit, in seconds, you can create a sick hook and sync it with your reveal video. Pippit’s AI lyrics generator also generates original lyrics in the moment, turning your […] READ MORE
Where do the teams stand entering Week 3 of the season? Our own Noel Thompson gives us his Big Ten Power Rankings. 1. Ohio State (2-0) Last Week’s Result: Ohio State 70, Grambling 0 Last Week’s Ranking: #1 2. Penn State (2-0) Last Week’s Result: Penn State 34, FIU 0 Last Week’s Ranking: #2 3. […] READ MORE
Rising talent is changing the theater of basketball throughout the 2025 NBA season. Young players are giving teams the vitality, talents, and thematic significance they need to be competitive and global. These players carry the responsibility to score, defend, and affect the pace of play for their own teams, and possibly, NBA teams. Fans will […] READ MORE
College athletes embody a rare balance of strength, endurance, and focus. While their dedication to sports is visible on the field, it also spills over into the classroom. For many new students, especially athletes navigating their first semester, the question isn’t only about fitness or grades in isolation. It’s about how these two areas connect […] READ MORE
The Detroit Lions began the 2025 NFL season as a paradox. After a historic 2024 campaign where they finished with a franchise-best 15-2 record and secured the NFC’s top playoff seed, they seemed to have finally shed their reputation for failure. For a team that had never hosted multiple playoff games in one year before […] READ MORE
Starting college brings changes that extend far beyond moving into a dorm or meeting new teammates. Freshmen face new academic expectations, heavier reading loads, and a need to manage their own time with little oversight. For athletes, the transition is even sharper. Practices, travel, and competition can quickly crowd out study hours, leaving little room […] READ MORE
The University of Minnesota men’s hockey program has announced its captains for the 2025-26 season, and the “C” and “A’s” will be worn by a trio of seniors who know the Maroon and Gold tradition well. Head coach Bob Motzko confirmed that forward Brody Lamb, defenseman Luke Mittelstadt, and defenseman Cal Thomas will lead the […] READ MORE
March Madness has that way of making a quiet Thursday afternoon feel like a final. The 2025 bracket should be no different. Early round wagers are where the market is still figuring itself out, and that uncertainty can be useful. A few lower seeds will probably punch above their weight. They always do. The trick, […] READ MORE
Before every game, I ask a reporter who covers the Gophers’ upcoming opponent to give us a view from the opponent’s perspective. I asked Patrick Netherton, who does play-by-play for the Northwestern State Demons on ESPN. Northwestern State travels to Minneapolis to take on the Gophers on September 6th. The game will take place at […] READ MORE
The conversation around college sports has changed dramatically in the past few years. Between scholarships, sponsorships, and NIL (Name, Image, and Likeness) deals, student-athletes now find themselves in a unique position. They can compete at high levels while also having opportunities to earn income. But the big questions remain: do college athletes get paid, and […] READ MORE