Kansas has suddenly become one of the most intriguing Senate races in the country. Centrist Democrat Adam Hamilton is connecting with voters in a state that rarely gives Democrats a serious look, and prediction markets now give him roughly a 34% chance to pull off a major upset.

Josh Turek has turned Iowa into one of the most important Senate races in the country. With polling tightening and prediction markets giving him roughly a 45% chance to win, the race now looks like a true toss-up that could help determine control of the Senate.

Republicans are showing growing concern as the 2026 midterm map expands and Democrats gain strength in races that were once expected to be safer for the GOP. The House remains the biggest pressure point, but competitive Senate races are adding to the sense that a broader blue wave could be forming.

Mamdani’s moment in New York City is turning into a movement. With three democratic socialist candidates winning major primaries, the Democratic establishment took a real hit, and the balance of energy inside the party appears to be shifting away from the old guard and toward a more urgent, populist left.

The greatest city in the world now has the greatest sports story of 2026, with the Knicks’ championship run accelerating a New York comeback that already felt impossible to ignore.

Spencer Pratt finished third because the math was never there, not because the election was stolen. The victim act from his supporters is just the latest ugly 2026 trend: turning every political loss into a conspiracy.

Nithya Raman's path to becoming the next mayor of Los Angeles is becoming increasingly clear. As voters move beyond early reactions and begin comparing candidates head-to-head, Raman is emerging as the candidate most aligned with a city, and a country, hungry for major political and societal change. With betting markets already shifting rapidly in her favor, the momentum in Los Angeles appears very real, and I expect Raman to become the outright favorite sooner rather than later.

Donald Trump has spent decades building the image of himself as an elite golfer, but the evidence tells a very different story. From questionable “club championships” at his own courses to well-documented cheating allegations and underwhelming performances in legitimate public tournaments, the mythology surrounding Trump’s golf game simply doesn’t hold up.

Olivia Miles entered the WNBA with high expectations, but her impact in Minnesota has exceeded even the most optimistic projections. Averaging nearly 16 points and more than six assists per game, Miles has quickly become the engine of a Lynx team with championship aspirations. Her basketball IQ, leadership, and growing partnership with Cheryl Reeve have her looking less like a rookie and more like a veteran floor general. Through the first quarter of the season, the Rookie of the Year race has a clear frontrunner.

I've covered the WNBA since 2008 and watched many of the greatest players in league history, from Diana Taurasi and Maya Moore to Candace Parker and Tamika Catchings. A'ja Wilson stands above them all. Her dominance on the court is unmatched, but it's her leadership, accountability, and the universal respect she commands from teammates and opponents alike that firmly establish her as the greatest player the WNBA has ever seen.