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Jake Paul tried to lure Khabib Nurmagomedov out of retirement for MVP after MVP merged with PFL, but Nurmagomedov indicated he has no interest in a comeback and later mocked the outreach; the NY event highlighted the merger's ambition to reshape MMA.
The PFL is merging with Jake Paul–backed MVP to form a combat-sports conglomerate aiming to challenge the UFC, but UFC's massive reach and branding make it unlikely to topple the king. Veteran fighter Matt Brown says the rivalry will remain a distant No. 2 and advises MVP to carve its own lane—like BKFC—rather than engage in a costly head-to-head battle.
Baltimore Ravens coach Jesse Minter defended Lamar Jackson’s ranking on NFL Network’s Top 100, arguing there may not be 68 players better than him despite Jackson being listed 69th (down from No. 2 in 2025); he praised Jackson’s MVP-caliber impact and suggested the quarterback should focus on being himself as Baltimore eyes a strong 2026 season.
Sports Illustrated’s 2026 preseason QB rankings place Patrick Mahomes first, Josh Allen second, and Matthew Stafford third after a historic MVP season. The piece surveys a mix of established stars and rising talents, with notes on health and durability as teams head into training camps, highlighting Stafford’s age and the surrounding weapons (Puka Nacua, Davante Adams, Kyren Williams) as factors shaping his title chase.
The American League defeated the National League 4-0 in the 2026 MLB All-Star Game in Philadelphia, aided by a three-run first inning and Miguel Vargas' 433-foot homer. Cody Bellinger earned MVP after driving in two runs with a first-inning single, as the AL used 11 pitchers to complete the first All-Star shutout in 13 years. The NL managed just three hits, and Junior Caminero left the game after being struck by a pitch but said he’s fine.
Albert Breer's mailbag argues Mike McDaniel can lift Justin Herbert toward MVP contention by speeding up and simplifying the Chargers’ offense: a stronger O-line anchored by Tyler Biadasz, a top-notch receiver group (Ladd McConkey, Tre Harris), and a more efficient run game (Omarion Hampton) to reduce mental load and facilitate quicker decisions. The piece also covers McDaniel’s potential future, Chiefs’ outlook, 2027 NFL draft timing, Eagles’ hesitation on Jalen Carter’s contract, a notable 'what-if' Brees to Miami scenario, the best GM/coach/QB in today’s NFL, Rams’ offensive-line questions, field-surface debates for the CBA, Vikings’ QB decision between Kyler Murray and JJ McCarthy, Cowboys’ Pickens vs Lamb money dynamics, and Brendan Sorsby’s potential supplemental draft entry.
Jalen Brunson scored 45 points to lift the New York Knicks to a 94-90 win over the Spurs in Game 5, delivering New York its first NBA title since 1973 and earning Finals MVP. At 6'2", he joined a rare group of shorter guards who led a championship team in scoring, defying doubts about his size and transforming Knicks culture with his leadership. Teammates and Villanova associates praised his impact, framing the moment as a culmination of hard work, family resilience, and a relentless, fearlessness-driven approach.
Two months into the season, this weekly MLB power ranking piece highlights each club’s top award contender across MVP, Cy Young, Rookie of the Year and Manager of the Year races, noting Shohei Ohtani as the NL MVP front-runner for the Dodgers and a crowded field of pitchers and position players shaping early narratives.
Victor Wembanyama was unanimously named the Western Conference Finals MVP after leading the Spurs to a seven-game victory over the Thunder, averaging 27.3 points, 10.9 rebounds, 3.1 assists, 1.4 steals and 2.7 blocks in the series, including 22 points in the deciding Game 7.
Reigning NFL MVP Matthew Stafford signed a one-year, $55 million extension with the Rams (potentially up to $60 million with incentives), leaving him with up to $105 million remaining on his contract and keeping him in LA to push for another deep playoff run after a standout MVP season.
After Shai Gilgeous-Alexander struggled to 24 points on 7-for-23 shooting in Game 1 of the Western Conference Finals, fans lit up social media with a -35.6 net on-off rating statistic and sparked Luka Dončić–style comparisons, with some calling SGA MVP while others doubted his value. Despite a strong postseason stat line (around 28.6 ppg, 7.7 apg, 3.0 rpg), his 3-point struggles remain a concern as OKC faces Victor Wembanyama and the Spurs; Game 2 is set for later.
An NBA analyst argues the next American-born MVP is likely years away, noting the last American MVP was James Harden in 2018 and that recent winners have been foreign-born or not top-10 draftees. With Victor Wembanyama rising, the piece surveys current and future American contenders—Edwards, Ball, Cunningham, Tatum—and newer prospects like Cooper Flagg and Cameron Boozer, plus longer-shot teens, ranking Boozer as the top bet to become the next American MVP, followed by Flagg, Cunningham, Edwards, Holmgren, Ball, and Darryn Peterson. It also mentions the 65-game eligibility rule that could extend Wembanyama’s own MVP chances.
NBA.com staff debate the 2026 West Finals between the Spurs and Thunder, with most predicting Oklahoma City to prevail given their experience and depth, and Shai Gilgeous-Alexander as the likely series MVP; a few notes suggest Chet Holmgren could win MVP if he limits Victor Wembanyama, while the Spurs’ young core could push the series to seven games.
Shai Gilgeous-Alexander was named the 2025/26 NBA MVP, earning 83 of 100 first-place votes and 939 points. Jokic was runner-up, with Wembanyama third. SGA averaged 31.1 points, 4.3 rebounds and 6.6 assists in 68 games, led the Thunder to a league-best 64 wins, and joined the ranks of players who have won consecutive MVP awards. The official announcement was set for Amazon Prime before Game 7 of Cavs–Pistons.
Shai Gilgeous-Alexander won his second consecutive NBA MVP award with 83 first-place votes, beating Nikola Jokic (10) as Victor Wembanyama finished third. Gilgeous-Alexander averaged 31.1 points, 4.3 rebounds and 6.6 assists on 38.6% from three, helping the Thunder to 60+ wins and the league's best record with a league-leading plus-minus of +788. He becomes one of a select few to win back-to-back MVPs and now eyes both another MVP title and NBA championship as an epic Western Conference Finals vs. Wembanyama’s Spurs looms.