I tend to save a lot of workout videos on my IG — and yes, I never look at them again. But it turns out, those influencer routines might be a waste of time anyway, and there are smarter alternatives to try. Enter: “snacktivities” — they sound like the perfect minibreaks to keep my body moving throughout the day (sadly, they don’t involve actual snacks). Meanwhile, there’s some new validation for all of us who carry emotional support water bottles: New data found hydration habits might be linked to how well your body may handle stress. While I refill mine, here’s what’s making sports headlines…
— Maria Corpus / Editor / Madison, WI
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Scandal, College Football Edition
What's going on: Forget the rivalries, college football is facing some internal battles of its own, and the drama is playing out on the sidelines. No, we’re not talking about the players — but the coaches. Halfway through the regular season, Penn State fired head coach James Franklin after more than 11 years, potentially owing him a nearly $50 million buyout (nothing says “get out” like the second-largest payout in college football history). The reason, or at least, part of it? The Nittany Lions lost three consecutive games, and Penn State wants to win…like, yesterday. Meanwhile, the rumor mill is swirling that UNC coach Bill Belichick might be looking for a buyout amid his team’s bleak record — though he denied the reports as “categorically false.” And in Wisconsin, fans want coach Luke Fickell on the chopping block, with the Badgers currently ranked last in their conference. Someone, please call a timeout.
Our take: As one sports analyst put it, college coaching is having its “edition of The Hunger Games.” Universities like Penn State, UNC, and Wisconsin have made significant investments in their football programs — and changing up the coaching strategy could be worth it to them if it boosts the chances of a win. Not to mention, football often drives campus culture and brings in the big bucks. (Exhibit A: The Big Ten conference raked in nearly $1 billion in the 2024 fiscal year.) Still, others question whether these universities have their priorities straight (somewhere, there’s a professor who’s been begging for an office with a window). Whatever these colleges decide, one thing is clear: The stakes are high.
