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Indiana men’s basketball listed as a top NIL spender ahead of 2026-27 season
Indiana, fresh off a transfer portal roster reload, was listed as a big spender by CBS Sports ahead of the season.
Indiana football: Breaking down Michigan’s quarterback quandary
Michigan has a quarterback problem on its hands, in the midst of a season that’s been a problem for Kyle Whittingham.
‘Clear political stunt’: Beshear rejects Ball’s nominees for executive ethics commission
A day after submitting nominations for an appointment to the Executive Branch Ethics Commission, Republican Auditor Allison Ball says Democratic Gov. Andy Beshear rejected her list. A spokesperson for the governor said the list was “a clear political stunt.”
🚨 Line-up confirmed: Real Sociedad must win in Norway
Lillestrøm host Real Sociedad this Thursday, October 22, on Matchday 3 of the Europa League. Both sides desperately need a win to dispel doubts over their European campaigns. The Norwegian team are c...
Politics: The Midterm Races You Aren’t Hearing About
In just a dozen days, voters across the country will cast their ballots in midterm elections that could shift the balance of power in Washington. A lot of focus has been devoted to the contested races for Congress, with billions of dollars being spent on critical statewide contests and referendums.From governors’ mansions to statehouses to local ballot initiatives, voters will make their voices heard.We gather a panel of experts and zero in on some midterm races that aren’t necessarily making national headlines.Find more of our programs online. Listen to 1A sponsor-free by signing up for 1A+ at plus.npr.org/the1a.
Fall Sports Update: Women’s Volleyball Splits In California
Women’s Volleyball (13-5) Women’s volleyball dropped a five-set heartbreaker to UCLA but rebounded with an easy 3-0 sweep of USC. Kennedy Martin had just 10 kills in the win over USC, and as a team Penn State had just 40 kills in three sets, but the defense rolled up nine blocks and held USC to […]
The Crooks family business is volleyball excellence
Wesleyan Christian Academy's Nejari Crooks is heralded as a 5-star volleyball prospect committed to Penn State. Her coaches at WCA are her own parents, each of which have their own storied history with the game of volleyball.
Treefrog ‘fingerprints’ are on their eyeballs
The Amazon’s egg-eating spiny-backed frogs have distinct patterns on their irises.
How well have past GOTY winners sold?
We’re less than two months away from 2026’s The Game Awards, and what a year it’s been for fantastic games, including Resident Evil Requiem, Forza Horizon 6, Slay the Spire II, the Blood of Dawnwalker, and Control Resonant – just to name a few. So as we approach the end of the year, we thought we’d look back on our estimates for the GOTY winners of the past four years. In terms of revenue, Elden Ring (2022 winner), Baldur’s Gate 3 (2023), Astro Bot (2024), and Expedition 33 (2025) have generated a combined $3.8B via 73M copies sold: Let’s have a look, then. Elden Ring has generated $2B in revenue Elden Ring is a phenomenon in every sense. It’s sold a whopping 36.4M copies across Steam (50%), PS5 (35%), and Xbox (15% across console and PC). Want more free estimates and insights in your inbox twice a week? Subscribe below! Subscribe Elden Ring also just passed an astronomical milestone: $2B in revenue. While PlayStation and Xbox account for half of Elden Ring’s copies sold across these three platforms, they account for 57.5% of revenue. This – as ever – is due to regional pricing and the higher relative share of PC gamers in lower-priced markets. For example, around 17.4% of Elden Ring’s Steam copies sold were in China, where the game costs about 26% less than the price in the States. There’s an … interesting narrative going around these days that console gamers are only interested in ball-and-gun games and have the patience for little else. Well, Elden Ring’s impressive sales prove that is simply not true, and across all platforms. What’s more, over 9.8M people have played Elden Ring for over 100 hours, with nearly 3.5M people getting all of the achievements and trophies. For reference, 10.9% of Elden Ring’s PlayStation players have the platinum trophy, while 10.5% of players on Steam and 3.9% of Xbox players unlocked all the achievements. Git gud, Xbox players! Of the 1.5M people who played Elden Ring on PlayStation last month, 4% also played Dark Souls 3 last month, 4% played Bloodborne, and 3% played Sekiro. There’s those Soulsborne diehards for you. By many accounts, including my own, Elden Ring is one of the best games of all time. It’s an evergreen seller that will continue to be a cash cow for Bandai and FromSoftware for years to come. Want more free estimates and insights in your inbox twice a week? Subscribe below! Subscribe Elden Ring has sold another 2M copies across Steam, PlayStation, and Xbox this year, generating almost $110M. This means it’s outperforming many of this year’s high-profile releases. Even Elden Ring’s standalone run-based PvE spinoff, 2025’s Nightreign, has sold 7.8M copies and generated $282M in revenue. Baldur’s Gate 3 is another billion-dollar-plus banger Another cross-platform phenomenon is Baldur’s Gate 3, which has sold 23.2M copies and generated over $1.2B in revenue. About 18.7M of these copies (80.6%) are via Steam, 2.9M via PS5 (12.7%), and 1.6M (6.8%) via Xbox. Around 1.3M folks on Steam bought BG3 before it hit 1.0. The PlayStation version launched about a month after the PC 1.0 release, while the Xbox version came four months later due to technical issues around developing local co-op on the Series S. Want more free estimates and insights in your inbox twice a week? Subscribe below! Subscribe Across platforms, Baldur’s Gate 3’s monthly active users have never dropped below 2M, including 2.2M MAUs last month (68.5% on Steam, 21.9% on PS5, and 9.6% on Xbox). And it still regularly brings in 280K to 400K players every day: About 1% of BG3’s Steam player base has played for over 500 hours! That’s a little under 200K people. Astro Bot is also an evergreen seller, albeit a more niche, family one Astro Bot, 2024’s winner, has now sold 4.7M copies and generated $291M in revenue. The budget, including marketing, is almost certainly under $100M, given the small Japan-based core team and three-year dev timeline. You can really see why the tides are changing toward less expensive hubs. Astro Bot is the only first-party winner on this list, but follows other first-party winners of The Last of Us Part II (2020’s winner), God of War (2018), and Breath of the Wild (2017). Around 46.6% of Astro Bot’s copies sold have been physical, which is far higher than the typical game. This makes sense for a couple of reasons: There’s a large family audience for this one, and physical boxes are an item to wrap when giving Astro as a gift. Astro has collector value for the PlayStation core (this is nostalgia-fueled platformer celebrating PlayStation’s history) Want more free estimates and insights in your inbox twice a week? Subscribe below! Subscribe Astro is another one of those games that continues selling over time, regularly selling more than 100K a month. It’s sold around 1M more copies this year ($60M in revenue) and is a popular title with families. We can see this using the Alinea platform’s MAU crossover tool: Astro Bot’s top #2, #3, and #4 games by crossover in any given month this year are Minecraft, Fortnite, and Roblox – without fail. The #1 title every month, though, is Astro’s Playroom, a pack-in with all PS5 consoles. For every month this year, between 20% and 30% of Astro Bot players also played Astro’s Playroom that month. So the free pack-in is a noice funnel for converting players to a full paid product. Expedition 33 sells 8.7M despite Game Pass cannibalisation Finally, we have last year’s winner – Expedition 33. The turn-based-RPG banger has generated $366M via 8.7M copies sold, with 58.8% on Steam, 35.7% on PS5, and 5.5% on Xbox. Xbox’s share of copies sold is this low due to Expedition 33 launching on Game Pass, where 4.3M people across console and PC accessed the game. A little under 700K Xbox players used their subscription to play Expedition 33 this year. That said, the game’s 1.5-year Game Pass deal ended last week on October 16, and we’re already beginning to see a positive trend on Expedition 33’s copies sold via Xbox (but the jury’s still out!). There’s understandably a lot of French pride behind this one, as France is the game’s #3 market on both Steam and PlayStation. Vive la France! One thing that stood out to me is that the GOTY winners aren’t $300M Hollywood productions made in the US. They’re mostly mid-budget studios outside the traditional AAA cost centres. Lots to think about there. Also, good games sell well; who’d have thunk it!? And there’s a whole load of them this year, with GTA 6 still to come, too. GTA just made the cutoff point for the VGAs this year. What a coincidence! Loading... Cool links and other stuff Our physical games newsletter from Tuesday was picked up by GameSpot, Eurogamer, TweakTown, and a bunch of others. We’re offering a free trial of our platform for games companies. Send us a message here, or reply right here on Substack/email, and we’ll set you up. Next week, we’ve got some exciting news regarding the future of our newsletter, so stay tuned! The last word Reply to this email – or reach out here – if you have any feedback for the newsletter – or want to request a game for us to cover. Want to see why these companies (and many others) are subscribed to Alinea? Get a free platform trial! [Alinea Analytics boasts the most accurate PC and console estimates in the business. Game makers use our platform to understand their audience, keep an eye on the competition, monitor sales trends, and spot new opportunities. We equip game studios and financial institutions with accurate data and the confidence to make smarter, data-driven decisions. Want to talk about all things games market data? We’d love to chat!]
Tennessee football looking to end losing streak at South Carolina
Revisiting Tennessee's loss at South Carolina in 2022.
Report: Arizona men’s basketball roster spending trails top programs
Arizona men’s basketball’s budget for building a Final Four-caliber team is significant, but the UA is far from one of the top spenders in the sport, according to a new report on roster spending. Arizona will spend approximately $15-17.5 million on its men’s basketball roster, CBS Sports’ Matt Norlander and Isaac Trotter reported this week. […]
Yankees Predicted To Trade For Brewers' All-Star In Offseason
The New York Yankees need an upgrade at catcher
Baker Mayfield Returns To Practice, Diminishes Jalon Daniels' Fantasy Outlook
The Tampa Bay Buccaneers welcomed star quarterback Baker Mayfield back to practice on Wednesday following a three-game absence due to injury.
Question 3 would create all-party primary
Ballot Question 3 would eliminate political party primaries in Massachusetts and establish a single, all-party primary.
Is Luis Arraez Good Fit For Yankees?
Luis Arraez is going into free agency after a great season
Science Lab: Dear Cowboys, run the ball.
Welcome to "The Science Lab", a place where football facts and in-depth analysis always triumph over feelings.
Joel Klatt says Big Ten-SEC football challenge is imminent
The Big Ten and SEC run college football, but as the sport tries to chart its future, the two sides haven’t found much in common. Until now? After an exhausting period of negotiations, brinksmanship, and fan unrest, college football is moving towards a 24-team College Football Playoff. The Big Ten had held out against the…
USA TODAY Sports Top IX flag football players of Week 9
These nine flag football players made their mark across the country this week, earning a spot among USA TODAY Sports Top IX.
Fantasy football start-sit Week 7: Rhamondre Stevenson, TreVeyon Henderson
Some start or sit advice for Patriots RB's Rhamondre Stevenson and TreVeyon Henderson.
CBS Sports gives Michigan football harsh midseason grade
Michigan football receives a failing grade from CBS Sports after a disappointing start to the 2026 season.
Ouachita Basketball Homecoming (October 2026)
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Sokaogon partners on workforce training for $72M broadband network
A new broadband workforce partnership will launch in spring 2027 to support a $72 million tribally owned fiber network planned for northern Wisconsin. The Sokaogon Chippewa Community, Nicolet College and the Wisconsin Department of Workforce Development’s Bureau of Apprenticeship Standards are developing the one-year broadband service technician apprenticeship. The program combines 2,000 hours of on-the-job […]
Can fantasy managers trust Rhamondre Stevenson tonight?
On paper, Rhamondre Stevenson looks like a safe fantasy bet in Week 7 on Thursday Night Football. Of course, the same could have been said a year ago.
Alabama governor’s race could be surprisingly competitive, prominent political forecaster says
Sabato's Crystal Ball shifted Alabama's governor's race from "Safe Republican" to "Likely Republican."
Lions mailbag: How will Detroit defend Packers’ deep-ball attack?
Debating the best ways the Detroit Lions defense can stop the Green Bay Packers’ passing attack.
College football Week 8 players to watch: Boise State's Dylan Riley could retake the nation's rushing lead against Washington State
Week 8 college football viewer's guide: Can No. 7 Ole Miss hand No. 19 Texas a third consecutive loss?
College Football SEC power rankings entering Week 8
Ranking the top teams in the SEC heading into Week 8 of the college football season.
Mets Morning News: The quiet before the World Series storm
Your Thursday morning dose of Mets and Major League Baseball news, notes, and links.
⭐ Ballon d'OF: our number six is:
The 2026 Ballon d'Or winner will be revealed on Monday, October 26. To mark the occasion, OneFootball's French editorial team cast their votes to choose their Ballon d'OF winner for the 2025-2026 seas...
New England Patriots vs. Chicago Bears: How to watch Thursday Night Football tonight
How to watch this week's Thursday Night Football game between the Bears and the Patriots.
Washington Huskies Basketball 2026-27 Season Preview
The Washington Huskies have something to prove as they enter their third season in the Big Ten Conference. Not to mention, their head coach, Danny Sprinkle, is starting to reach a point where he could be on the hot seat very soon. Washington Basketball hasn't been to the NCAA tournament since 2019. That's a pretty …
'Many national leagues have become boring', Germany's Bierhoff says
Domestic football leagues have lost their appeal because they are dominated by the same teams like Bayern Munich or Paris Saint-Germain, former German Football Federation (DFB) director Oliver Bierhoff has said. "The Champions League is an outstanding competition, but many national leagues have become boring, to put it simply," Bierhoff told the German edition of Sports Illustrated magazine.
PSG look to extend Khvicha Kvaratskhelia’s contract, despite ACL injury
Khvicha Kvaratskhelia (25) may have sustained an ACL injury on Tuesday, but that has not changed Paris Saint-Germain’s plans to extend his contract, as per a report from RMC Sport.Kvaratskhelia, a n...
Who should win the men’s Ballon d’Or? The Athletic asked 100 people from elite football to vote
Our reporters asked players and managers, past and present, coaches, sporting directors, scouts and presidents to vote for their top 10
Which college football team is the biggest disappointment of 2026?
Some of college football's biggest preseason contenders have stumbled ... hard. From Texas to Texas A&M and beyond, we want fans to name the biggest disappointment of 2026.
After Trump said he didn’t trust mail ballots, Democrats turned to voting in person
The president lost in court, but Democrats are still wary of mail-in voting as the midterm election approaches.
Iowa football ascends in latest USA TODAY Sports 1-138 re-rank
Despite having a bye week, the Hawkeyes saw themselves rise in the newest USA TODAY Sports 1-138 re-rank.
Israel on the ballot: Moskowitz, Singer battle for Jewish vote in new FL district
For a solid thirty minutes, the candidates defended their honor as the race’s most pro-Israel candidate.
A record number of women are running for state legislatures this year
A record number of women are running for state legislative seats this November, more than two-thirds of whom are Democrats. Across the 46 states with legislative seats on the ballot, a total of 3,824 women are running — up from 2022’s previous record of 3,621 women candidates, according to the Center for American Women and Politics at Rutgers University.
Where to watch Bears vs. Patriots: Channel, live stream, time, schedule for NFL 'Thursday Night Football'
A pair of 4-2 teams face off Thursday night as New England visits Chicago. Here's when and where to tune in.
🔮 The 4️⃣ emerging options for the Manchester United job
It's already a crisis!After the crushing 4-1 defeat to Como in the Champions League, the Manchester United hot seat is under intense scrutiny.With an apparent rift with some senior players and results...
How to watch Nebraska volleyball vs UCLA: Time, TV channel
It's Nebraska vs. UCLA in Big Ten volleyball action. Here's how to watch, including time, channel, TV schedule and streaming info.
From Penn State teammates to business partners, the Clifford brothers’ paths continue
Growing up playing football, Liam Clifford never thought he’d follow his older brother, Sean, to Penn State. Sean had arrived in Happy Valley in 2017, and Liam wanted to carve
🗞️ Today's front pages: Diomandé leads, Manchester United in crisis
Matchday 3 of the Champions League is over, and we now turn our attention to another round of Europa League and Conference League action. So let's take a look at the front pages for this Thursday, Oct...
Local election coverage - Illinois Times, the capital city's source of news, politics, arts, entertainment, culture
From congressional races to contested Sangamon County Board seats and the sheriff’s race, here’s a look at who’s on the Nov. 3 ballot locally. We also have an overview of the landlord registry referendum that Springfield voters will be asked to consider. Sign up for our daily digital newsletter (https://www.illinoistimes.com/get-it-in-your-inbox/) to get timely information about […]
AC Milan XI vs Bournemouth – Predicted lineup and team news
AC Milan are set to face Bournemouth in their third UEFA Europa League fixture on Thursday, with Ruben Amorim’s side looking to maintain their winning momentum in Europe.AC Milan arrive in England w...
Brighton XI vs Jablonec – Predicted lineup and team news
Fabian Hürzeler is expected to rotate for Brighton’s trip to Jablonec, with Pascal Struijk and Femi Azeez missing and Georginio Rutter in line to lead the attack.Brighton are third in the Premier L...
HDI Global promotes Sheena Williams to lead sport, leisure and entertainment globally
Williams, who joined HDI in 2019, will connect the insurer’s sport, leisure and entertainment expertise across its international offices
HDI Global promotes Sheena Williams to lead sport, leisure and entertainment globally
Williams, who joined HDI in 2019, will connect the insurer’s sport, leisure and entertainment expertise across its international offices
Science Hill volleyball advances to state title game
The Science Hill Hilltoppers will play for a volleyball state championship for the first time.
Four-county mental health renewal levy heads back to November ballot
Voters in Defiance, Fulton, Henry and Williams counties will see a renewal levy on the ballot in less than two weeks.
ESPN announcers incredulous over LaMelo Ball non-travel
The NBA season saw it’s first full night of action on Wednesday with most of the league’s teams playing their first game of the season. That meant we got our first look at LaMelo Ball teaming up with Anthony Edwards for the Minnesota Timberwolves. Our first look at NBA refereeing was a reminder that we…
TENNESSEE VOLS FOOTBALL: Carter a Whitten semifinalist
For the second consecutive year, Tennessee senior linebacker Arion Carter has been named one of 20 semifinalists for the Jason Witten Collegiate Man of the Year award.
Syracuse Men's Lacrosse Schedule Starting to Take Shape
The Orange have three fall ball games along with two regular season games scheduled thus far.
Unfinished business fueling Billings West football's 8-0 campaign
BILLINGS, Mont -- The Billings West High football team has turned the disappointment of last year’s state championship loss into motivation for an undefeated 2026 campaign.
CNN Poll of Polls: Choice for Congress
CNN tracks a “generic ballot,” a type of survey question that asks voters to choose which party they prefer in the US House of Representatives.
Area establishments announce Halloween entertainment
IRON MOUNTAIN — Halloween is the perfect excuse to dress up, dance the night away and enjoy some spooky-season fun. Area establishments are embracing the holiday with a lineup of Halloween-themed entertainment. — Lakeside Bed & Breakfast of Florence, Wis., will host “Murder at the Costume Ball” on Friday and Saturday, featuring a four-course dinner, […]
Aurora Science & Tech vs. Englewood: Colorado High School Girls Volleyball, Oct. 22, 2026
Aurora Science & Tech at Englewood, Colorado high school girls volleyball, Oct. 22, 2026, 6:00 PM. Records, rankings, rosters and head-to-head.
UE political science professor talks Indiana ballot questions
HENDERSON. Ky. (WEHT) — Voters across Indiana will have more than just candidates to consider when they head to the polls next month. Two questions will be at the top of the ballot when voters go t…
Oklahoma Sooners Baseball 2027 Schedule Released
Defending their national title, the Sooners face a brutal gauntlet featuring ten postseason contenders and marquee SEC showdowns against Georgia, Texas, and Tennessee in a high-stakes 2027 campaign
Manchester United should appoint Fabio Hurzeler if they replace Michel Carrick, says former Premier League winner Alan Shearer
Plus: Man Utd could trigger the 12-month extension clause in Lisandro Martinezs contract in order to recoup a fee for him; Man Utd fear Benjamin Sesko could be out until the new year; Vinicius Junior was serious about joining Arsenal this summer, but his heart made him stay at Real Madrid
Los Angeles Dodgers Announce Shohei Ohtani Update After Playoff Exit
Los Angeles Dodgers president of baseball operations Andrew Friedman announced an update on Shohei Ohtani after their playoff exit. The post Los Angeles Dodgers Announce Shohei Ohtani Update After Playoff Exit appeared first on HEAVY.
Illinois Women's Basketball Ranked No. 23 in Preseason AP Poll
Shauna Green's Fighting Illini are ranked in the AP Poll for the fifth year in a row.
NY Giants need their ballhawk deeper against Houston
Houston expects Tank Dell back Sunday. For the Giants, I would treat that as a reason to protect more space […]
21ALIVE SPORTS DIGITAL EXCLUSIVE: Colts fire Chris Ballard, Homestead girls basketball ineligible for SAC title
Learn more about all the big sports news from the Colts firing General Manager Chris Ballard to how Homestead girls basketball is no longer in the running to win an SAC conference title.
Travis Kelce explains why Cleveland is a baseball town
Travis Kelce explains why he considers Cleveland a baseball town, reflecting on his childhood memories and his investment in the Guardians.
Bob Huggins' family discloses health battle for college basketball legend
Former college basketball coach Bob Huggins' family released a statement that he's dealing with a progressive cognitive condition. What to know:
Oakland volleyball falls to Science Hill in Class AAA semifinals
An upset loss to Siegel in the District 8-AAA championship nearly fueled Oakland volleyball to its first TSSAA state championship appearance.
Family of Bob Huggins shares health update
The family of former West Virginia University basketball coach Bob Huggins and the University of Cincinnati Athletics Department have issued a statement regarding Huggins’ health.
Longtime Cincinnati and West Virginia men's basketball coach Bob Huggins dealing with 'progressive cognitive condition'
Huggins won nearly 400 games at Cincinnati and almost 350 games at West Virginia.
Built to Rise - Notre Dame Business Mendoza College of Business
From Heisman glory to business success — and through devastating loss — alum John Huarte’s life has been defined by resilience.
Bob Huggins family issues statement on legendary coach’s health
Legendary Bearcats basketball coach Bob Huggins is living with a progressive cognitive condition, his family announced Wednesday.
Candid Candace: Magic Johnson shares business lessons and basketball memories at World Business Chicago gala
Magic Johnson shared stories about Michael Jordan, Richard M. Daley and his business career at World Business Chicago's annual gala at the Field Museum.
Michigan Football Flips Toledo Recruit
With its passing game ranked near the bottom of FBS, Michigan just flipped a receiver from Toledo. #GoBlue
NWACC to build new trail, amenities
NorthWest Arkansas Community College in Bentonville received a $680,000 grant from the Arkansas Natural and Cultural Resources Council to support the development of a campus bike loop and new recreational...
NWACC to build new trail, amenities
NorthWest Arkansas Community College in Bentonville received a $680,000 grant from the Arkansas Natural and Cultural Resources Council to support the development of a campus bike loop and new recreational...
Warriors exploring trades for Kristaps Porziņģis, who is contemplating future amid health issues, per report
Porziņģis missed the entire preseason and his future as a Warrior and as a pro basketball player are now in doubt
Como humiliate Manchester United, Michael Carrick's job on the line
A footballing lesson.Alongside the clash between LOSC and Galatasaray, another hugely important match took place this Wednesday at 18:45. Como hosted a Manchester United side in crisis, who headed int...
Volleyball State Semifinals match between Oakland and Science Hill
TSSAA Division I Class AAA Girls Volleyball State Semifinals match between Oakland and Science Hill.
EA Sports Confirms It's Developing an Open-World Football Game
EA Sports is working on a new open-world football game, seemingly separate from Madden and College Football.
NYSPHSAA boys basketball championships returning to Glens Falls
Harding Mazzotti Arena will host the 2028-30 tournaments, as the tourney moves back from Binghamton.