Month: October 2021
The Whiteboard: 3 things we learned from the Lakers-Nets preseason opener
The Whiteboard is The Step Back’s daily basketball newsletter, covering the NBA, WNBA and more. Subscribe here to get it delivered to you via email each morning. The NBA preseason officially got underway Sunday with two championship favorites — the Brooklyn Nets and Los Angeles Lakers — facing off. It’s tough to draw too many meaningful […]
Heisman insider: Can Cincinnati QB Desmond Ridder make a legit run at the Heisman?
If the Bearcats remain in contention, Desmond Ridder could be hard to deny as a top threat. Plus, Texas’ Bijan Robinson is among those rising, while Ole Miss’ Matt Corral is falling after Week 5. One thing has become very clear in this Heisman Trophy race: everyone’s chasing Bryce Young. The Alabama quarterback won his […]
Around the Horn: Breaking down the MLB Wild Card games and more
This week, we’re going around the horn, breaking down the MLB Wild Card games, regular-season award races and a lot more. Sunday was supposed to be filled with chaos. There was a chance for a four-way tie for the American League wild-card spots. There was a chance for a Game 163 between the San Francisco […]
College football schedule Week 6: Iowa-Penn State, Red River Showdown headline slate
The college football schedule this week is highlighted by the Red River Rivalry and Penn State at Iowa, but there are plenty more games worth watching. It is week 6 in college football, and most of the AP Top 25 will be reaching the halfway point of their season. So far in 2021, we have […]
SEC power rankings: Auburn, Kentucky get statement wins; Arkansas, Ole Miss humbled by Georgia and Alabama
Arkansas and Ole Miss were humbled while Auburn and Kentucky snapped long losing streaks vs. opponents as they make a big move in the new SEC power rankings. There’s a ton of parity in the SEC this season. Sure, Alabama and Georgia are clearly the best teams in the conference and there appears to be […]
5 breakout fantasy football stars to pick up for Week 5
Damien Williams and a pair of New York wide receivers highlight the top fantasy football pickups to make ahead of Week 5. The first month of the fantasy football season is over and hopefully you’ve got at least one win under your belt. No matter the record of your team, there is always room to […]
2021 NFL power rankings, Week 5: New York gets its first wins
The list of winless teams was down to only two as the victorious Colts, Giants and Jets all moved up in the NFL Power Rankings. Another week and once again, the action around the league featured plenty of late heroics and more overtime contests. There were also some milestones when it came to a few […]