Dumb phones as status symbols, a war on A.I. slop and bets on “The Real Housewives” should make the coming year interesting.

City will dominate the ball, obviously. We’ll defend, clear our lines, defend again, then do it all over. The key is not letting it turn into one of those nights early on. Keep it respectable, keep it tight, and see how long we can hang in there.

But before digging into what Nostradamus appears to have predicted for 2026, it is worth noting that he appeared to have teased that the world would end in 2025. So, if it makes you feel better, if you are reading this in 2026, he got that one wrong.

The final week of the NFL season means everyone will be looking at the standings this week. Some teams will be looking because the playoffs are right around the corner. Others know it's mock draft season.

A range of reporters and editors from across The Athletic weigh in with sport-specific sports-business predictions for 2026.

Ohio State vs Miami time, TV info, predictions for Cotton Bowl Time: 6:30 p.m. Thursday Location:AT&T Stadium in Arlington, Texas TV channel:ESPN, YouTubeTV/Fubo Austin American-Statesman: All five of our writers have Ohio State beating Miami.

The first College Football Playoff quarterfinal features Ohio State and Miami (Fla.) in the Cotton Bowl. Who will win? Our experts make their picks.

No. 6 Ole Miss (12-1, 7-1 SEC) will take the field at the Caesars Superdome on Thursday night for a Sugar Bowl showdown against the Georgia Bulldogs. In what wi

Can Pete Golding and Ole Miss football knock off Kirby Smart and Georgia in the second round of the CFP? Predictions for the Sugar Bowl on Jan. 1