Browsing: Creators & Fan Culture

As sports continues to shift from linear TV to streaming, the viewing experience has also expanded well beyond the live game. Highlights, pregame analysis, podcasts, creator content, and documentary series now command as much fan attention as the match itself. To keep up with those changes, Roku is building the infrastructure to help brands follow…

The gang at BODEGA (Brooklyn Organization Dedicated to the Endurance of the Graphic Arts) keeps coming up with New York-themed acronyms…and also cool things. Their latest venture is the BODEGA CAT (Comics Arts Trophy) Award, with an inaurgual slate of nominations.

Being a fan of the Chicago Bears and being a fan of the Hallmark Christmas movies are rooted in the same thing: predictability. For most of my life, I knew that the Bears would give me some small moments of joy, but ultimately, end in disappointment.

Central Michigan University defensive players (left) line up against Western Michigan University offensive players (right) at Kelly/Shorts Stadium on Saturday, Oct. 17, 2026. WMU scored a touchdown on this drive, which led to a 21-14 win over the Chippewas. (CM-Life | Trevor Sparks)

Central Michigan University sophomore midfielder Naomi Phillips waves to the stands during introductions against Akron at the Soccer/Lacrosse Complex on Thursday, Oct. 15, 2026. (CM-Life | Trevor Sparks)