Earlier this fall, we looked at the influx of talent arriving at Crisler Center, the transfers and freshmen tasked with reinventing the Michigan men’s basketball team. At the time, we discussed potential and rebuilding. Today, those words feel like ancient history.  As of mid-February, Dusty May’s team hasn’t just met expectations, they’ve dismantled them. Sitting at a 24-1 record overall and recently securing the No. 1 spot in the AP Poll for the first time in over a decade,

When men’s hockey begins at the 2026 Winter Olympics, it will mark the return of NHL players to the international competition — who last participated in 2014. The tournament arrives with global competition stronger than ever, but four nations enter as clear medal favorites: Canada, the United States, Sweden and Finland.  The 2026 Winter Olympic men’s hockey tournament will feature three groups of four teams participating in a round-robin format to determine seeding for the kn

With the Olympics well underway, the spotlight is fixed firmly on the athletes – their routines, their records and their medal counts. But behind the performances that captivate global audiences lies a much quieter yet increasingly urgent conversation: athlete mental health.  The Toll of Elite Competition  Research shows that 35% of Olympic athletes experience anxiety and depression, while 25% report symptoms of burnout. Overall, one in three athletes struggles with depressio

Despite the many continuities in the NBA (National Basketball Association,) the NBA trade deadline is a week that drastically changes roster personnel, finances, and championship aspirations. The 2025-2026 deadline recently passed and it delivered numerous league-shifting moves. James Harden, Anthony Davis, Ivica Zuba and Darius Garland were among many NBA stars to be sent to a new home this past week. The implications of these trades extend far beyond on-court performance; t

As the NCAA hockey quickly approaches its winter break in December, conference play for most teams is in full swing. Though the second half of the season awaits in the new year, it's a great point for progress on how Canadian Hockey League players have adjusted to the collegiate game.  The biggest name on this list is none other than freshman forward Gavin McKenna who currently plays for Penn State.  His recruitment cycle has some junior hockey fans paying attention to the co

The expectations for Michigan’s 2025-2026 football season varied significantly amongst the humongous fanbase. Many fans were intrigued by the defense's strong showing at the end of the last season, hoping this play would continue into this season. Others were less optimistic, believing that the lack of experience across the roster would lead to a mediocre season.  Through 11 weeks, both the optimistic and skeptical fans are right: the team is in a good spot, but not a great s

On October 25, 2025, former Michigan hockey player Marshall Warren made his NHL debut at 24-years-old for the New York Islanders under the bright lights in Philadelphia against the Philadelphia Flyers. The hard-fought game ended in a 4-3 shootout loss for the Islanders — but for Warren, a lifelong Islanders fan, the night was a victory in itself.  “It’s really surreal. I don’t have any words for it.” -Warren after the game.  From Long Island to the NHL Stage Warren’s hockey s

When a school's brand is one of the most iconic in college athletics, and the block ‘M’ carries a deep sense of pride, it becomes more than just a logo. It is culture. This identity deserves apparel that reflects its true energy and ambition. But frequently Michigan's merchandise is lacking persona and feels like a bunch of booster club sweatshirts rather than a fashion forward statement. All the while, other institutions are rewriting the rules of college merchandise and app

Every year, the fall season is a catalyst for the best time in sports. The MLB postseason is on the rise, the NFL and NHL are starting to kick off and college football has just begun. We are in Week 12 of the college football season and we have seen many unexpected players rise and fall. Some of the biggest disappointing teams this season are Texas, Clemson and Penn State. Some of the biggest underdogs this year have been Indiana, Texas Tech and Vanderbilt. Outside of teams,