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LeBron James Finally Gets a Winning Start With a New Team as Sixers Improve to 7–1
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LeBron James Finally Gets a Winning Start With a New Team as Sixers Improve to 7–1

S³ SPORTS | NBA 2026–27

Sweet Science Sports Staff•November 3, 2026•4 MIN READ
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S³ NFL POWER RANKINGS — WEEK 8S³ REPORT

S³ NFL POWER RANKINGS — WEEK 8

Buffalo Takes No. 1, Denver Surges, and Kansas City Tumbles

Sweet Science Sports•November 3, 2026•1 MIN READ
GTA 6: Will It Live Up to the Hype? We'll See.S³ GAMING

GTA 6: Will It Live Up to the Hype? We'll See.

Sweet Science Sports (S³) | Gaming

Sweet Science Sports Staff•November 1, 2026•1 MIN READ
What Did You Expect? The NBA's Injury Problem Goes Beyond BasketballS³ REPORT

What Did You Expect? The NBA's Injury Problem Goes Beyond Basketball

2nd Ezra•November 1, 2026•5 MIN READ
S³ NFL POWER RANKINGS — WEEK 7S³ REPORT

S³ NFL POWER RANKINGS — WEEK 7

Performance Over Reputation: The Contenders Are Separating Themselves

Sweet Science Sports•October 27, 2026•1 MIN READ
S³ NBA | SEASON OPENER EYE TEST: THE PHOENIX SUNS NEED TO START OVERS³ REPORT

S³ NBA | SEASON OPENER EYE TEST: THE PHOENIX SUNS NEED TO START OVER

An uninspired opening performance exposes a roster without a clear basketball identity.

Sweet Science Sports•October 24, 2026•4 MIN READ
THE CHAMPIONSHIP HANGOVER: DOES LOSING ON RING NIGHT SIGNAL TROUBLE AHEAD?S³ REPORT

THE CHAMPIONSHIP HANGOVER: DOES LOSING ON RING NIGHT SIGNAL TROUBLE AHEAD?

The Knicks celebrated their championship. The 76ers spoiled the party. Thirty years of NBA history r…

Sweet Science Sports Staff•October 22, 2026•5 MIN READ
Madden Doesn't Need Another Open World. It Needs the Entire NFL Experience.S³ GAMING

Madden Doesn't Need Another Open World. It Needs the Entire NFL Experience.

EA's reported Project Grid Iron could bring a new social experience to football gaming. But the real…

S³ Gaming | Sweet Science Sports•October 22, 2026•8 MIN READ
S³ #18 Alabama Crimson Tide: The Offense Is There. Where's the Defense?S³ REPORT

S³ #18 Alabama Crimson Tide: The Offense Is There. Where's the Defense?

Sweet Science Sports | 2026–27 College Basketball Preview

Sweet Science Sports•October 22, 2026•3 MIN READ
Shakur Stevenson Is Winning Fights but Losing MomentumS³ REPORT

Shakur Stevenson Is Winning Fights but Losing Momentum

Nine months after defeating Teofimo Lopez, Shakur Stevenson has no scheduled fight, no promotional h…

Sweet Science Sports•October 21, 2026•5 MIN READ
S³ #19 USC Trojans: A New Standard in Southern CaliforniaS³ REPORT

S³ #19 USC Trojans: A New Standard in Southern California

Sweet Science Sports | 2026–27 College Basketball Preview

Sweet Science Sports•October 21, 2026•2 MIN READ
From Playoff Expectations to Clean House Mode: What Happened to Jim Harbaugh's Chargers?S³ REPORT

From Playoff Expectations to Clean House Mode: What Happened to Jim Harbaugh's Chargers?

Justin Herbert is struggling, Mike McDaniel's offense is failing, and an 0-6 start has Los Angeles c…

Sweet Science Sports Staff•October 20, 2026•6 MIN READ
S³ NFL POWER RANKINGS — WEEK 6S³ REPORT

S³ NFL POWER RANKINGS — WEEK 6

49ers Stay Perfect, Chiefs Close In, and Dan Quinn's Seat Gets Hotter

Sweet Science Sports•October 20, 2026•1 MIN READ
S³ | NBA OPENING NIGHTS³ REPORT

S³ | NBA OPENING NIGHT

SIX TEAMS. SIX MISSIONS. ONE CHAMPIONSHIP.

Sweet Science Sports•October 20, 2026•3 MIN READ
S³ #20 Baylor Bears: The Mingo Brothers Bring New Life to WacoS³ REPORT

S³ #20 Baylor Bears: The Mingo Brothers Bring New Life to Waco

Sweet Science Sports | 2026–27 College Basketball Preview

Sweet Science Sports•October 19, 2026•3 MIN READ
S³ #21 Auburn Tigers: The Road Back Runs Through the SECS³ REPORT

S³ #21 Auburn Tigers: The Road Back Runs Through the SEC

Sweet Science Sports | 2026–27 College Basketball Preview

Sweet Science Sports•October 19, 2026•4 MIN READ
S³ #22 Ohio State Buckeyes: No Free Pass in MarchS³ REPORT

S³ #22 Ohio State Buckeyes: No Free Pass in March

Sweet Science Sports | 2026–27 College Basketball Preview

Sweet Science Sports•October 18, 2026•3 MIN READ
S³ #23 Kansas Jayhawks: Rock Chalk, High StakesS³ REPORT

S³ #23 Kansas Jayhawks: Rock Chalk, High Stakes

S³ College Basketball Preseason Top 25 | 2026–27

Sweet Science Sports Staff•October 18, 2026•2 MIN READ
FUNDORA WINS, BUT CONTROVERSIAL LAST-SECOND STOPPAGE ROBS HADRIBEAJ OF GOING THE DISTANCES³ REPORT

FUNDORA WINS, BUT CONTROVERSIAL LAST-SECOND STOPPAGE ROBS HADRIBEAJ OF GOING THE DISTANCE

The Towering Inferno retains his championship, but referee Thomas Taylor's decision overshadows an o…

Sweet Science Sports•October 18, 2026•2 MIN READ
THE AUGUST LOMBARDI ISN'T THE ACTUAL LOMBARDIS³ REPORT

THE AUGUST LOMBARDI ISN'T THE ACTUAL LOMBARDI

The Loaded Rams Are 2–4, San Francisco Is Undefeated, and Arizona Is Suddenly Looking Like a Legitim…

Sweet Science Sports•October 18, 2026•5 MIN READ
S³ | ASHTON JEANTY: THE HOLE ISN'T ALWAYS THE PROBLEMS³ REPORT

S³ | ASHTON JEANTY: THE HOLE ISN'T ALWAYS THE PROBLEM

The Raiders' former sixth overall pick is struggling to justify his draft position. With a new coach…

Sweet Science Sports•October 18, 2026•7 MIN READ
S³ #25 Kentucky Wildcats: Roar to the Round of 32S³ REPORT

S³ #25 Kentucky Wildcats: Roar to the Round of 32

S³ College Basketball Preseason Top 25 | 2026–27

Sweet Science Sports Staff•October 17, 2026•2 MIN READ
S³ #24 Texas Tech Red Raiders: Wreck 'Em to the Round of 32S³ REPORT

S³ #24 Texas Tech Red Raiders: Wreck 'Em to the Round of 32

S³ College Basketball Preseason Top 25 | 2026–27

Sweet Science Sports Staff•October 17, 2026•2 MIN READ
S³ | THE NEW-LOOK SIXERS ARE ALREADY TURNING HEADSS³ REPORT

S³ | THE NEW-LOOK SIXERS ARE ALREADY TURNING HEADS

Philadelphia's offensive chemistry is developing quickly, and the Eastern Conference should be payin…

Sweet Science Sports•October 17, 2026•3 MIN READ
S³ NFL WEEK 6: NO SAFE PICKSS³ REPORT

S³ NFL WEEK 6: NO SAFE PICKS

Four major upset calls highlight our Week 6 predictions as divisional battles, quarterback injuries …

Sweet Science Sports•October 16, 2026•3 MIN READ
Fundora vs. Hadribeaj: The Towering Inferno Looks to Continue His Reign at 154 PoundsS³ REPORT

Fundora vs. Hadribeaj: The Towering Inferno Looks to Continue His Reign at 154 Pounds

Sweet Science Sports•October 16, 2026•5 MIN READ
THE BRONCOS ARE 4–2. LET'S NOT PANIC ABOUT BO NIX JUST YET.S³ REPORT

THE BRONCOS ARE 4–2. LET'S NOT PANIC ABOUT BO NIX JUST YET.

Denver's franchise quarterback needs to improve, but six games against some of the NFL's toughest co…

Sweet Science Sports•October 16, 2026•4 MIN READ
S³ PRESSURE COOKER: SURVIVAL ACROSS THE ATLANTICS³ REPORT

S³ PRESSURE COOKER: SURVIVAL ACROSS THE ATLANTIC

Texans Fighting to Save Their Season as Jaguars Look to Take Command of AFC South

Sweet Science Sports•October 16, 2026•4 MIN READ
DARNOLD DOESN'T NEED TO SAVE SEATTLE. HE NEEDS TO STOP COSTING THEM.S³ REPORT

DARNOLD DOESN'T NEED TO SAVE SEATTLE. HE NEEDS TO STOP COSTING THEM.

Six interceptions across three losses have the defending Super Bowl champions sitting at 3-3. With K…

Sweet Science Sports•October 16, 2026•3 MIN READ
S³ NFL POWER RANKINGS — WEEK 5S³ REPORT

S³ NFL POWER RANKINGS — WEEK 5

Sweet Science Sports | Entering Week 6

Sweet Science Sports•October 13, 2026•15 MIN READ
The Illusion of Parity: Are Five Conferences Taking Over College Basketball?S³ REPORT

The Illusion of Parity: Are Five Conferences Taking Over College Basketball?

2026–27 National College Basketball Preview | Sweet Science Sports (S³)

Sweet Science Sports (S³)•October 10, 2026•7 MIN READ
S³ BOXING | Schofield vs. Bahdi: Will Technical Precision Overcome Explosive Athleticism?S³ REPORT

S³ BOXING | Schofield vs. Bahdi: Will Technical Precision Overcome Explosive Athleticism?

WORLD CHAMPIONSHIP PREVIEW: Floyd “Kid Austin” Schofield enters Saturday's WBA lightweight champions…

Sweet Science Sports (S³)•October 9, 2026•7 MIN READ
S³ NBA | THE WESTERN CONFERENCE BELONGS TO SAN ANTONIO AND OKLAHOMA CITYS³ REPORT

S³ NBA | THE WESTERN CONFERENCE BELONGS TO SAN ANTONIO AND OKLAHOMA CITY

The Spurs and Thunder Are on a Collision Course, but Don't Sleep on Minnesota

Sweet Science Sports (S³)•October 8, 2026•6 MIN READ
S³ NBA | Philadelphia's Championship Formula: Five Stars, One MissionS³ REPORT

S³ NBA | Philadelphia's Championship Formula: Five Stars, One Mission

Why Sweet Science Sports Is Picking the 76ers to Win the 2026–27 NBA Championship

Sweet Science Sports (S³)•October 8, 2026•6 MIN READ
S³ NBA | Jaylen Brown Deserved More MVP RespectS³ REPORT

S³ NBA | Jaylen Brown Deserved More MVP Respect

Was the Then-Celtics Superstar Undervalued in the 2025–26 MVP Race?

Sweet Science Sports (S³)•October 8, 2026•6 MIN READ
S³: Aday Mara Gives OKC Another Weapon in the Battle for the WestS³ REPORT

S³: Aday Mara Gives OKC Another Weapon in the Battle for the West

Sweet Science Sports (S³)•October 7, 2026•4 MIN READ
S³ NFL Rankings: Injuries, Results & Upcoming Matchups - Oct. 6, 2026S³ REPORT

S³ NFL Rankings: Injuries, Results & Upcoming Matchups - Oct. 6, 2026

49ers at No. 1 entering Week 5, with all 32 teams ranked alongside injury updates, last results and …

Sweet Science Sports (S³)•October 6, 2026•1 MIN READ
S³: Detroit’s Defense Is Holding Back Its Super Bowl PotentialS³ REPORT

S³: Detroit’s Defense Is Holding Back Its Super Bowl Potential

Sweet Science Sports (S³)•October 6, 2026•4 MIN READ
S³ | NFL Officials Suspended: Integrity Has to Come FirstS³ REPORT

S³ | NFL Officials Suspended: Integrity Has to Come First

Officiating is a tough job. A personal confrontation can make every later call harder to trust.

Sweet Science Sports•October 5, 2026•3 MIN READ
S³: Officials Must Meet the Standard They EnforceS³ REPORT

S³: Officials Must Meet the Standard They Enforce

Sweet Science Sports•October 5, 2026•2 MIN READ
S³: Eagles’ Offensive Collapse Raises the Stakes in LondonS³ REPORT

S³: Eagles’ Offensive Collapse Raises the Stakes in London

Philadelphia has winnable games coming up. With the offense it showed Sunday, every one of them is a…

Sweet Science Sports•October 5, 2026•4 MIN READ
S³ What We Learned From Sunday: Coaching, Rust and a League Still Taking ShapeS³ REPORT

S³ What We Learned From Sunday: Coaching, Rust and a League Still Taking Shape

Sweet Science Sports•October 5, 2026•5 MIN READ
S³: Bryce Young and the Making of an NFL QuarterbackS³ REPORT

S³: Bryce Young and the Making of an NFL Quarterback

Sweet Science Sports Staff•October 5, 2026•5 MIN READ
S³ College Football | Jeremiah Smith vs. Malachi Toney: The Matchup Makes the DifferenceS³ REPORT

S³ College Football | Jeremiah Smith vs. Malachi Toney: The Matchup Makes the Difference

Malachi Toney is a top receiver. Jeremiah Smith’s combination of size, movement and ball skills crea…

Sweet Science Sports•October 4, 2026•3 MIN READ
S³: Colts Escape the AFC Dungeon With 30–13 Win Over WashingtonS³ REPORT

S³: Colts Escape the AFC Dungeon With 30–13 Win Over Washington

Jonathan Taylor scores twice as Indianapolis reaches 2–2, while Marcus Mariota’s early injury leaves…

Sweet Science Sports•October 4, 2026•3 MIN READ
S³: The Jury Is Still Out on Ashton JeantyS³ REPORT

S³: The Jury Is Still Out on Ashton Jeanty

The Raiders are building something promising. Their sixth overall pick still has to prove he can lea…

S³ | Sweet Science Sports•October 4, 2026•4 MIN READ
S³ Gaming | NBA 2K27: Adding Modes Doesn’t Mean ImprovementS³ GAMING

S³ Gaming | NBA 2K27: Adding Modes Doesn’t Mean Improvement

Ezra, Sweet Science Sports•October 2, 2026•3 MIN READ
S³ NFL | Tom Brady Mastered the PositionS³ REPORT

S³ NFL | Tom Brady Mastered the Position

Arm strength was one part of Brady’s game. His command of the entire position made him the standard.

Sweet Science Sports Staff•October 2, 2026•4 MIN READ
S³ NFL | Week 4 Surprises: Surprisingly Good, Surprisingly BadS³ REPORT

S³ NFL | Week 4 Surprises: Surprisingly Good, Surprisingly Bad

Sweet Science Sports Staff•October 2, 2026•3 MIN READ
S³ GAMING | MADDEN 27: GAMEPLAY FIXES, FRANCHISE WORK STILL AHEADS³ GAMING

S³ GAMING | MADDEN 27: GAMEPLAY FIXES, FRANCHISE WORK STILL AHEAD

Sweet Science Sports•October 1, 2026•2 MIN READ
S³ NBA | DOMINIQUE WILKINS WAS MORE THAN THE HUMAN HIGHLIGHT FILMS³ REPORT

S³ NBA | DOMINIQUE WILKINS WAS MORE THAN THE HUMAN HIGHLIGHT FILM

Sweet Science Sports Staff•September 30, 2026•2 MIN READ
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