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The role of the NFL kicker is so underrated, especially in fantasy football. Here are the best kickers for fantasy football in the 2025-26 season, according to the staff at Alternative Fix. Detroit’s Bull’s-eye: Jake Bates When you talk about upside, consistency and environment, Jake Bates has all three working in his favor. The Detroit Lions boast one of the most potent offenses in the…
When the Seahawks walk onto the field these days, there’s a whisper rather than a roar, and maybe that’s exactly how they want it. In a league built on hype, they’re threading the quiet path to respectability, and so far, it’s working. Through the early part of the season, Seattle’s 3-1 record has flown beneath many radars. Pundits have plenty of loud storylines to chase,…
At the stroke of dusk on October 31, ghosts, goblins and grin-filled children take to the night in the United States and beyond. But how did this holiday of tricks and treats begin, and how did it become a fixture even at the White House? Here is a spooky stroll through the history of Halloween, in spirit and in substance. Ancient Roots, Ghostly Beginnings The…
When Dale Haney, the White House superintendent of grounds, stepped onto a snow-dusted plot of farmland in Montcalm County earlier this week, he wasn’t just inspecting a tree, he was fulfilling one of the season’s most visible national traditions, choosing the next official White House Christmas tree. Haney made the selection Tuesday at Korson’s Tree Farms, a family-run operation in Sidney, Michigan. The chosen tree,…
Kansas City Chiefs quarterback Patrick Mahomes is supplying custom uniforms and gear to 15 high school football programs across the country, and among them are two in Michigan, Detroit Cass Technical High School and Detroit Catholic Central. The initiative, launched in cooperation with Adidas and featuring Mahomes’ personal “Gladiator” logo, aims to honor and support high school football programs, according to On3.com. Here’s the list…