Bet Thrive’s Preseason College Football Top 25. We have the Fighting Irish in the top spot and are very high on U.S.C.

France has a legitimate chance to challenge the United States at the 2026 Women’s Basketball World Cup. With a talented WNBA-heavy roster, international experience and the confidence of nearly winning Olympic gold in 2024, France may be America’s biggest obstacle to another world championship.

Angel Reese continues to prove the doubters wrong. After another dominant 26-rebound performance, the three-time All-Star is establishing herself as one of the WNBA’s elite rebounders while building an impressive career and brand away from the court. I underestimated Reese. It’s time to give her the respect she’s earned.

USC enters 2026 with real pressure on Lincoln Riley and major upside behind Jayden Maiava. With a Heisman-caliber quarterback, a schedule loaded with opportunity, and a 30/1 title price, the Trojans may be overlooked as a team ready to jump into the elite tier.

Azzi Fudd choosing Project B over Unrivaled was surprising at first, but it should be celebrated. More leagues means more money, more opportunity, and more global exposure for women’s basketball. Unrivaled can thrive, Project B can thrive, and the players deserve every new platform available.

Brendan Sorsby made a serious mistake, but turning a college gambling scandal into a career death sentence is absurd. In a sports world flooded with betting ads and in-game odds, he deserves consequences, accountability, and a real shot in the NFL.

The Nationals have been a fun first-half story, but the market is starting to price them like a real contender. With young bats likely to regress and one of baseball’s worst pitching staffs, Washington looks like a strong second-half fade.