The Dallas Cowboys found their new defensive coordinator in Christian Parker. The changes on the defensive staff won’t stop there though. Per NFL insider Jordan Schultz, the Cowboys will interview Pittsburgh Steelers outside linebackers coach Denzel Martin.

Sources: The #Cowboys requested and have now interview #Steelers OLBs coach Denzel Martin for the same role on their staff.

Martin has been in Pittsburgh since 2016 and worked his way up to OLBs coach, where he’s seen TJ Watt go from a 1st-round pick to one of the NFL’s best… pic.twitter.com/9WhJuvATO4

— Jordan Schultz (@Schultz_Report) January 26, 2026

Martin has been with the Steelers since 2016. He first started out as a scouting assistant. After two years in that role, Martin was a coaching assistant for the next two seasons. In 2020, Martin got his next promotion when he was named the assistant outside linebackers coach in Pittsburgh, and he held that position for three seasons. Over the last three years, Martin has been the outside linebackers coach for the Steelers.

During his time in Pittsburgh, Martin has been vital in the development of multiple key contributors on the Steelers defense. The elevation of T.J. Watt, who tied the old sack record of 22.5 back in 2021, is undoubtedly the biggest notch on the belt for Martin during coaching career as he’s become one of the league’s most feared pass rushers. Also, Martin has been key in developing Alex Highsmith, who the Steelers drafted in the third round in 2020.

Dallas is also moving on from several assistant coaches. Linebackers coach Dave Borgonzi, passing game coordinator Andre Curtis, and secondary/cornerbacks coach David Overstreet II won’t be back in 2026 according to Calvin Watkins of the Dallas Morning News.

As part of the defensive coaching changes with the Cowboys, Andre Curtis, David Overstreet II and Dave Borgonzi will not return for the 2026 season according to a person with knowledge of the decision.

— Calvin Watkins (@calvinwatkins) January 26, 2026

All three of these coaches came over from the Chicago Bears with former defensive coordinator Matt Eberflus. Borgonzi didn’t do enough to elevate the linebacker position in 2025, with the biggest red flag being that second-year linebacker Marist Liufau took a step back. Also, Jack Sanborn and Kenneth Murray, who were acquired last offseason, didn’t contribute much. As far as the Cowboys secondary in 2025, they finished last against the pass as they allowed 251.5 yards per game.

Change on the defensive staff was much-needed for the Cowboys going forward after yielding the worst defenses in team history this season. Parker hasn’t wasted any time getting to work to do just that.

Spring training is just around the corner for the Los Angeles Dodgers, who are just 26 days away from their opening game against the Los Angeles Angels.

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Before that, though, the Dodgers have two important dates leading up to spring training. Pitchers and catchers will report to Camelback Ranch on Feb. 13 for their first workout of the new season, and the remainder of the squad will have their first workout Feb. 17.

This year’s team still holds plenty of the core members from their 2025 World Series triumph over the Toronto Blue Jays, but a few new faces will be around this year.

All-Stars Kyle Tucker and Edwin Diaz are the two biggest names set to make their first appearances in Dodger blue this season, and fans are sure to get a first look at the duo during spring training.

Other than them, though, several players are still vying for a spot on the roster and looking to get a real shot in the big leagues.

Who Can Make the Dodgers’ Opening Day Roster?

Several players from last season are fighting for a roster spot, most notably Alex Freeland and Hyeseong Kim, who are the most likely candidates to fill in the hole at second base if Tommy Edman is to miss the beginning of the season.

Additionally, Ryan Ward is looking for a spot on the team after his electric performances in Triple-A last season. Ward probably won’t land a starting spot after Tucker’s arrival, though, as Andy Pages and Teoscar Hernandez aren’t likely to lose their spots during the spring.

On top of those three, the bullpen is wide open, with several spots up for grabs. Players like Ben Casparius, Will Klein, Justin Wrobleski, and more will be competing to find themselves in the ‘pen come Opening Day. Additionally, the starting rotation could see some new faces with the additions of River Ryan and Gavin Stone, who are set to return from season-long injuries.

With just 26 days left until spring training, the Dodgers have plenty to figure out before the beginning of the 2026 regular season and their title defense.

Milwaukee Bucks head coach Doc Rivers told reporters that he does not know when Giannis Antetokounmpo will return after reinjuring his calf in Friday’s 102–100 loss to the Denver Nuggets. Antetokounmpo was initially expected to be out for 4–6 weeks. 

While Rivers said the team has no plan to shut Antetokounmpo down for the season, he said he cannot answer when he is coming back.

“Hopefully, like it was before, sooner, but there is no timetable,” Rivers said when asked about Antetokounmpo’s diagnosis.

Antetokounmpo reportedly played through the injury for three quarters before further injuring himself in the final minute. He was able to score 14 of his 22 points in the final period and helped the Bucks rally from down 23 early in the fourth to bring them within five.

Rivers said he tried to take Antetokounmpo out after he noticed that he was injured but Antetokounmpo wanted to stay in the game.

“I thought he was favoring it for most of the second half, personally,” Rivers said. “I asked our team five different times. I didn’t like what my eyes were seeing, personally. Giannis was defiant about staying in.”

Antetokounmpo said he did not want leave the game because he felt he could still contribute to the team.

“It wasn’t for my teammates, it was for myself,” Antetokounmpo said. “I just don’t like to quit. I feel like I couldn’t explode. I could jog. I couldn’t get on my toes, so I was kind of jogging on my heel the majority of the game.

“I didn’t have the same explosiveness, but I still feel like I would help. But then at the end, when it popped, I had to get out. I couldn’t walk.”

Rivers eventually took him out of the game and his older brother, Thanasis, consoled him on the bench.

While Rivers has noticed similar injuries to players around the league, he is still trying to figure out the best way to keep Antetokounmpo on the court. Rivers felt that they waited a long time before bringing him back and kept him on a minute restriction since his return.

Antetokounmpo first suffered the injury in early December and missed eight games before returning on December 27 against the Bulls. In his first game back, he showcased his explosiveness with a windmill dunk in the final seconds of the game.

The Bucks are 18–26 and have gone 3–11 without Antetokounmpo this season. Without him, the Bucks will rely on point guard Ryan Rollins and Bobby Portis, Kyle Kuzma, and Myles Turner in the frontcourt. Bucks second leading scorer Kevin Porter Jr. is also out with an oblique injury. Antetokounmpo’s injury comes at a pivotal time, with February 4’s trade deadline looming.

Milwaukee Bucks head coach Doc Rivers told reporters that he does not know when Giannis Antetokounmpo will return after reinjuring his calf in Friday’s 102–100 loss to the Denver Nuggets. Antetokounmpo was initially expected to be out for 4–6 weeks. 

While Rivers said the team has no plan to shut Antetokounmpo down for the season, he said he cannot answer when he is coming back.

“Hopefully, like it was before, sooner, but there is no timetable,” Rivers said when asked about Antetokounmpo’s diagnosis.

Antetokounmpo reportedly played through the injury for three quarters before further injuring himself in the final minute. He was able to score 14 of his 22 points in the final period and helped the Bucks rally from down 23 early in the fourth to bring them within five.

Rivers said he tried to take Antetokounmpo out after he noticed that he was injured but Antetokounmpo wanted to stay in the game.

“I thought he was favoring it for most of the second half, personally,” Rivers said. “I asked our team five different times. I didn’t like what my eyes were seeing, personally. Giannis was defiant about staying in.”

Antetokounmpo said he did not want leave the game because he felt he could still contribute to the team.

“It wasn’t for my teammates, it was for myself,” Antetokounmpo said. “I just don’t like to quit. I feel like I couldn’t explode. I could jog. I couldn’t get on my toes, so I was kind of jogging on my heel the majority of the game.

“I didn’t have the same explosiveness, but I still feel like I would help. But then at the end, when it popped, I had to get out. I couldn’t walk.”

Rivers eventually took him out of the game and his older brother, Thanasis, consoled him on the bench.

While Rivers has noticed similar injuries to players around the league, he is still trying to figure out the best way to keep Antetokounmpo on the court. Rivers felt that they waited a long time before bringing him back and kept him on a minute restriction since his return.

Antetokounmpo first suffered the injury in early December and missed eight games before returning on December 27 against the Bulls. In his first game back, he showcased his explosiveness with a windmill dunk in the final seconds of the game.

The Bucks are 18–26 and have gone 3–11 without Antetokounmpo this season. Without him, the Bucks will rely on point guard Ryan Rollins and Bobby Portis, Kyle Kuzma, and Myles Turner in the frontcourt. Bucks second leading scorer Kevin Porter Jr. is also out with an oblique injury. Antetokounmpo’s injury comes at a pivotal time, with February 4’s trade deadline looming.

Milwaukee Bucks head coach Doc Rivers told reporters that he does not know when Giannis Antetokounmpo will return after reinjuring his calf in Friday’s 102–100 loss to the Denver Nuggets. Antetokounmpo was initially expected to be out for 4–6 weeks. 

While Rivers said the team has no plan to shut Antetokounmpo down for the season, he said he cannot answer when he is coming back.

“Hopefully, like it was before, sooner, but there is no timetable,” Rivers said when asked about Antetokounmpo’s diagnosis.

Antetokounmpo reportedly played through the injury for three quarters before further injuring himself in the final minute. He was able to score 14 of his 22 points in the final period and helped the Bucks rally from down 23 early in the fourth to bring them within five.

Rivers said he tried to take Antetokounmpo out after he noticed that he was injured but Antetokounmpo wanted to stay in the game.

“I thought he was favoring it for most of the second half, personally,” Rivers said. “I asked our team five different times. I didn’t like what my eyes were seeing, personally. Giannis was defiant about staying in.”

Antetokounmpo said he did not want leave the game because he felt he could still contribute to the team.

“It wasn’t for my teammates, it was for myself,” Antetokounmpo said. “I just don’t like to quit. I feel like I couldn’t explode. I could jog. I couldn’t get on my toes, so I was kind of jogging on my heel the majority of the game.

“I didn’t have the same explosiveness, but I still feel like I would help. But then at the end, when it popped, I had to get out. I couldn’t walk.”

Rivers eventually took him out of the game and his older brother, Thanasis, consoled him on the bench.

While Rivers has noticed similar injuries to players around the league, he is still trying to figure out the best way to keep Antetokounmpo on the court. Rivers felt that they waited a long time before bringing him back and kept him on a minute restriction since his return.

Antetokounmpo first suffered the injury in early December and missed eight games before returning on December 27 against the Bulls. In his first game back, he showcased his explosiveness with a windmill dunk in the final seconds of the game.

The Bucks are 18–26 and have gone 3–11 without Antetokounmpo this season. Without him, the Bucks will rely on point guard Ryan Rollins and Bobby Portis, Kyle Kuzma, and Myles Turner in the frontcourt. Bucks second leading scorer Kevin Porter Jr. is also out with an oblique injury. Antetokounmpo’s injury comes at a pivotal time, with February 4’s trade deadline looming.

Michigan State hockey remained one spot behind rival Michigan for the No. 1 ranking in the latest national poll from USCHO.com.

The weekly USCHO.com rankings were released on Monday, with Michigan State stationed at No. 2 in the country, behind only rival Michigan. The Spartans, though, did pick up one first place vote in this week’s poll — which wasn’t the case last week.

Michigan State is 19-5-0 overall and 10-4-0 in Big Ten play this season. The Spartans swept Minnesota this past weekend for a second straight conference weekend sweep.

Outside of Michigan and Michigan State, two other Big Ten teams were included in the rankings this week: Penn State at No. 5 and Wisconsin at No. 8. The Spartans are set to play at Penn State this weekend, which will now be another top five matchup for Michigan State this season.

Click on the post below to see the complete updated rankings from USCHO.com:

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— USCHO.com (@USCHO) January 26, 2026

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There’s no denying the impact, love, and legacy that Andrew McCutchen has left on the Pirates and the region. 

The 2013 NL MVP brought winning baseball back to Pittsburgh and may one day have his No. 22 retired at PNC Park. But is it the last time McCutchen has donned the number on the diamond in the Steel City?

McCutchen remains a free agent after concluding the third season of his second stint in Pittsburgh. During the ever-popular “Ask Pirates Management” segment of PiratesFest on Saturday, General Manager Ben Cherington was noncommittal on whether the Pirates will re-sign the former face of the franchise. 

“Andrew has meant a ton to the team,” Cherington said, per Alex Stumpf of MLB.com. “He’s had an incredible run, in two different times with the Pirates. Certainly, his legacy is secure, and our desire — everybody at the Pirates would desire — to have him maintain a really good relationship with Andrew well into the future.”

Cherington may be referring to a connection with Pirates alumni and returning to team events in the future. 

The more Cherington spoke on the topic, the more it sounded like the Pirates are moving on. 

“Then we come back to our team. What is the job? The job is to build a team that gives us the best chance to be winning games when you’re in the ballpark in June and July, and that’s where I see the passion come out,” Cherington said. 

Following a season with PR nightmares, spotty attendance, and frequent “Sell The Team” chants, the Pirates were the most active they’ve ever been in the Cherington era in adding to the roster. 

Pittsburgh signed first baseman/DH Ryan O’Hearn to the first multi-year deal since Ivan Nova, traded for 31 home-run hitting second baseman Brandon Lowe, and acquired outfielders Jake Mangum and Jhostynxon Garcia. 

Cherington said their approach has been based on winning more games this year than previous seasons and “that’s going to continue to guide our decisions.”

The Pirates, at least yet, haven’t deemed that McCutchen best puts them in position for this to come to fruition. This could be because they are chasing a bigger bat to acquire, or don’t want McCutchen back and haven’t wanted to tell him.

Cherington hasn’t been clear, but concluded: “So much respect for Andrew. That relationship is really important to us, and we’ll continue to communicate with him, directly, as the team comes together. We have more work to do.”

McCutchen was not in attendance at the annual fan fest held at the David L. Lawrence Convention Center. 

Cherington didn’t close the door on a reunion with McCutchen, but the more time that passes makes it more and more unlikely as we approach spring training.

Frustrated by the process, McCutchen took to Twitter to express his feelings about being absent from PiratesFest. 

He pointed to how the St. Louis Cardinals had a farewell season with Adam Wainwright, Albert Pujols, Yadier Molina, the Dodgers with Clayton Kershaw, and the Tigers with Miguel Cabrera as examples of franchise icons who had one final run and were either known, or strongly implied, that it was their final year.

“I wonder, did the Cards do this Wainwright/Pujols/Yadi? Dodgers to Kershaw? Tigers to Miggy? The list goes on and on,” McCutchen said. “If this is my last year, it would have been nice to meet the fans one last time as a player. Talk to them about my appreciation for them over the years. Shake that little kid’s hand or hug the fan that’s been a fan since Clemente.”

I wonder, did the Cards do this Wainwright/Pujols/Yadi? Dodgers to Kershaw?Tigers to Miggy? The list goes on and on. If this is my last year, it would have been nice to meet the fans one last time as a player. Talk to them about my appreciation for them over the years. Shake that… https://t.co/oB8Nq1bjng

— Andrew McCutchen (@TheCUTCH22) January 25, 2026

In 135 games, McCutchen hit .239 with 13 home runs and 57 RBIs for the Pirates in 2025. A 17-year MLB vet who has spent 12 in the black and gold, McCutchen is a five-time All-Star and four-time Silver Slugger winner.

McCutchen thinks the fan base deserves transparency. He believes it’s “bigger than baseball” with the relationships McCutchen has built with loyal Pittsburgh sports fans.

“You see, this is bigger than baseball!” McCutchen said. “Bigger than looking at a 40-man roster and cherry picking numbers that fit your agenda or prove why your opinion matters. The fans deserved at the very least to get that opportunity.”

McCutchen ranked second on the team in hits (114) and third in home runs and RBIs. He still lives in Pittsburgh with his wife, Maria, who welcomed the couple’s fifth child this month. 

“(I don’t know) what the future holds for me at the present moment, but what I do know is (that) though I am 39, on the backend of my career, I still work everyday to be better than I was the year before,” McCutchen said. “If there wasn’t a burning desire to continue this journey, I would be home surrounded by my family, in which no one would judge or be surprised.”

While the Pirates seemingly remain unsure if McCutchen has a role on the team in 2026, McCutchen isn’t ready to hang up the bats and cleats just yet. 

“But not yet,” McCutchen said. “There’s more work to do, and I’m not done, no matter what label you try to stamp on. Rip the jersey off of me. You don’t get to write my future, God does.”

There may be a role for McCutchen, but much more minimal than as the starting DH over the past three years. O’Hearn will likely DH, but McCutchen could be a valuable asset to start against lefties.

In 131 at-bats last season against left-handers, McCutchen hit .267 with a .389 slugging percentage and .742 OPS.

McCutchen’s leadership, passion for the city, and, more importantly, his still decent bat speed could make him a valuable asset as a pinch hitter late in games. 

His eye for the strike zone may be an asset with the new ABS challenge system going into place.

The Pirates vastly improved their roster this offseason. The downside for many fans is that it likely came at McCutchen’s expense. 

The Pirates and McCutchen could both benefit from one more year together, as long as the pieces go together for the Pirates to focus on getting back to the postseason for the first time in over a decade.

There’s no denying the impact, love, and legacy that Andrew McCutchen has left on the Pirates and the region. 

The 2013 NL MVP brought winning baseball back to Pittsburgh and may one day have his No. 22 retired at PNC Park. But is it the last time McCutchen has donned the number on the diamond in the Steel City?

McCutchen remains a free agent after concluding the third season of his second stint in Pittsburgh. During the ever-popular “Ask Pirates Management” segment of PiratesFest on Saturday, General Manager Ben Cherington was noncommittal on whether the Pirates will re-sign the former face of the franchise. 

“Andrew has meant a ton to the team,” Cherington said, per Alex Stumpf of MLB.com. “He’s had an incredible run, in two different times with the Pirates. Certainly, his legacy is secure, and our desire — everybody at the Pirates would desire — to have him maintain a really good relationship with Andrew well into the future.”

Cherington may be referring to a connection with Pirates alumni and returning to team events in the future. 

The more Cherington spoke on the topic, the more it sounded like the Pirates are moving on. 

“Then we come back to our team. What is the job? The job is to build a team that gives us the best chance to be winning games when you’re in the ballpark in June and July, and that’s where I see the passion come out,” Cherington said. 

Following a season with PR nightmares, spotty attendance, and frequent “Sell The Team” chants, the Pirates were the most active they’ve ever been in the Cherington era in adding to the roster. 

Pittsburgh signed first baseman/DH Ryan O’Hearn to the first multi-year deal since Ivan Nova, traded for 31 home-run hitting second baseman Brandon Lowe, and acquired outfielders Jake Mangum and Jhostynxon Garcia. 

Cherington said their approach has been based on winning more games this year than previous seasons and “that’s going to continue to guide our decisions.”

The Pirates, at least yet, haven’t deemed that McCutchen best puts them in position for this to come to fruition. This could be because they are chasing a bigger bat to acquire, or don’t want McCutchen back and haven’t wanted to tell him.

Cherington hasn’t been clear, but concluded: “So much respect for Andrew. That relationship is really important to us, and we’ll continue to communicate with him, directly, as the team comes together. We have more work to do.”

McCutchen was not in attendance at the annual fan fest held at the David L. Lawrence Convention Center. 

Cherington didn’t close the door on a reunion with McCutchen, but the more time that passes makes it more and more unlikely as we approach spring training.

Frustrated by the process, McCutchen took to Twitter to express his feelings about being absent from PiratesFest. 

He pointed to how the St. Louis Cardinals had a farewell season with Adam Wainwright, Albert Pujols, Yadier Molina, the Dodgers with Clayton Kershaw, and the Tigers with Miguel Cabrera as examples of franchise icons who had one final run and were either known, or strongly implied, that it was their final year.

“I wonder, did the Cards do this Wainwright/Pujols/Yadi? Dodgers to Kershaw? Tigers to Miggy? The list goes on and on,” McCutchen said. “If this is my last year, it would have been nice to meet the fans one last time as a player. Talk to them about my appreciation for them over the years. Shake that little kid’s hand or hug the fan that’s been a fan since Clemente.”

I wonder, did the Cards do this Wainwright/Pujols/Yadi? Dodgers to Kershaw?Tigers to Miggy? The list goes on and on. If this is my last year, it would have been nice to meet the fans one last time as a player. Talk to them about my appreciation for them over the years. Shake that… https://t.co/oB8Nq1bjng

— Andrew McCutchen (@TheCUTCH22) January 25, 2026

In 135 games, McCutchen hit .239 with 13 home runs and 57 RBIs for the Pirates in 2025. A 17-year MLB vet who has spent 12 in the black and gold, McCutchen is a five-time All-Star and four-time Silver Slugger winner.

McCutchen thinks the fan base deserves transparency. He believes it’s “bigger than baseball” with the relationships McCutchen has built with loyal Pittsburgh sports fans.

“You see, this is bigger than baseball!” McCutchen said. “Bigger than looking at a 40-man roster and cherry picking numbers that fit your agenda or prove why your opinion matters. The fans deserved at the very least to get that opportunity.”

McCutchen ranked second on the team in hits (114) and third in home runs and RBIs. He still lives in Pittsburgh with his wife, Maria, who welcomed the couple’s fifth child this month. 

“(I don’t know) what the future holds for me at the present moment, but what I do know is (that) though I am 39, on the backend of my career, I still work everyday to be better than I was the year before,” McCutchen said. “If there wasn’t a burning desire to continue this journey, I would be home surrounded by my family, in which no one would judge or be surprised.”

While the Pirates seemingly remain unsure if McCutchen has a role on the team in 2026, McCutchen isn’t ready to hang up the bats and cleats just yet. 

“But not yet,” McCutchen said. “There’s more work to do, and I’m not done, no matter what label you try to stamp on. Rip the jersey off of me. You don’t get to write my future, God does.”

There may be a role for McCutchen, but much more minimal than as the starting DH over the past three years. O’Hearn will likely DH, but McCutchen could be a valuable asset to start against lefties.

In 131 at-bats last season against left-handers, McCutchen hit .267 with a .389 slugging percentage and .742 OPS.

McCutchen’s leadership, passion for the city, and, more importantly, his still decent bat speed could make him a valuable asset as a pinch hitter late in games. 

His eye for the strike zone may be an asset with the new ABS challenge system going into place.

The Pirates vastly improved their roster this offseason. The downside for many fans is that it likely came at McCutchen’s expense. 

The Pirates and McCutchen could both benefit from one more year together, as long as the pieces go together for the Pirates to focus on getting back to the postseason for the first time in over a decade.

Jan. 26—Riding an eight-game win streak, Freeman has cracked the Class B top five in the latest South Dakota Prep Media basketball polls, checking in at No. 4.

With a record of 10-2, the Flyers’ latest win was their best to date, knocking off Wessington Springs, previously ranked No. 5, at the Hanson Classic on Jan. 24. It helped Freeman make the leap from No. 7 last week, overtaking Springs, Sully Buttes and Wall in the process. The Flyers’ opened the season at No. 6, their high-water mark prior to Monday’s poll, and have been ranked in the top 10 of all seven polls to date.

Elsewhere in the Class B rankings, Viborg-Hurley remained the firm No. 1, even with a loss to Hamlin, which moved up to No. 4 in Class A, at the Hanson Classic. The Cougars received 24 of 26 available first-place votes, with No. 2 De Smet and No. 3 Castlewood nabbing one apiece.

Among the risers in the class this week, Parkston moved up to No. 8 from No. 10 following a Hanson Classic win over Lyman, which is still receiving votes.

Sully Buttes, No. 4 last week, took a tumble to No. 9 following back-to-back losses to Timber Lake and Hills-Beaver Creek (Minn.). Moving down from No. 5, Wessington Springs’ skid stopped at No. 7.

A streak of 65 consecutive editions of the South Dakota Prep Media basketball poll with the Mitchell High School boys basketball program receiving votes in Class AA ended on Monday. It was a run that dated back to the 2020-21 preseason poll.

The Kernels’ streak of being featured in the top-five of 35 straight polls was snapped on Jan. 5.

The Kernels currently own a 5-4 record and rest at No. 8 in the Class AA seed-point standings. Three of Mitchell’s four losses are to teams ahead in the standings with the fourth to Jonesboro, a 14-5 team from Georgia.

Sioux Falls Lincoln is the unanimous No. 1 in Class AA boys basketball, followed by Sioux Falls Roosevelt at No. 2. There’s a substantial dropoff before arriving at No. 3 Spearfish, No. 4 Harrisburg and No. 5 Watertown, which all garnered between 41 and 46 vote points this week. Huron and Tea Area are outside the top five receiving votes.

Here is a breakdown of the latest rankings.

The South Dakota Prep Media basketball polls for the week of Jan. 26, 2026, are listed below. First-place votes are indicated in parentheses and teams are ranked by total points received.

1. Sioux Falls Lincoln (26), 9-0, 130; 2. Sioux Falls Roosevelt, 10-1, 104; 3. Spearfish, 7-0, 46; 4. Harrisburg, 5-3, 43; 5. Watertown, 9-1, 41.

Others receiving votes: Huron 18, Tea Area 8.

Moved up: No. 3 Spearfish (from No. 4).

Moved down: No. 4 Harrisburg (from No. 3).

1. West Central (25), 13-0, 259; 2. Sioux Falls Christian (1), 9-1, 233; 3. Clark/Willow Lake, 11-1, 209; 4. Hamlin, 8-1, 174; 5. Mahpiya Luta, 11-1, 130; 6. Lennox, 6-4, 118; 7. St. Thomas More, 8-3, 108; 8. Groton Area, 9-3, 97; 9. Vermillion, 7-4, 46; 10. Stanley County, 10-1, 34.

Others receiving votes: Cheyenne-Eagle Butte 12, Flandreau 5, Dakota Valley 4, Pine Ridge 1.

Moved up: No. 4 Hamlin (from No. 6), No. 6 Lennox (from No. 9), No. 9 Vermillion (from No. 10), No. 10 Stanley County (from receiving votes).

Moved down: No. 7 St. Thomas More (from No. 4), No. 8 Groton Area (from No. 7), Cheyenne-Eagle Butte (from No. 8).

1. Viborg-Hurley (24), 11-1, 257; 2. De Smet (1), 9-2, 223; 3. Castlewood (1), 10-2, 215; 4. Freeman, 10-2, 158; 5. Wall, 9-3, 153; 6. Aberdeen Christian, 8-2, 88; 7. Wessington Springs, 9-4, 86; 8. Parkston, 10-2, 77; 9. Sully Buttes, 7-3, 63; 10. Deubrook Area, 9-2, 51.

Others receiving votes: Estelline/Hendricks 23, Lyman 19, Sanborn Central/Woonsocket 6, Timber Lake 5, Bridgewater-Emery 4, Marty 2.

Moved up: No. 4 Freeman (from No. 7), No. 5 Wall (from No. 6), No. 6 Aberdeen Christian (from No. 8), No. 8 Parkston (from No. 10).

Moved down: No. 7 Wessington Springs (from No. 5), No. 9 Sully Buttes (from No. 9) and No. 10 Deubrook Area (from No. 9).

1. Brandon Valley (26), 10-0, 130; 2. O’Gorman, 8-1, 104; 3. Sioux Falls Washington, 8-1, 70; 4. Aberdeen Central, 8-3, 41; 5. Rapid City Stevens, 9-2, 39.

Others receiving votes: Tea Area 3, Mitchell 2, Sioux Falls Jefferson 1.

Moved up: Mitchell (no votes previously), SF Jefferson (no votes previously).

Moved down: None.

1. Mahpiya Luta (26), 12-0, 260; 2. Lennox, 13-1, 233; 3. Hamlin, 9-1, 196; 4. Wagner, 9-2, 179; 5. Sioux Valley, 8-1, 157; 6. Sioux Falls Christian, 9-3, 124; 7. Clark/Willow Lake, 10-1, 100; 8. West Central, 9-3, 69; 9. Aberdeen Roncalli, 9-2, 41; 10. Lakota Tech, 10-2, 26.

Others receiving votes: Mobridge-Pollock 20, Rapid City Christian 14, St. Thomas More 7, Dakota Valley 4.

Moved up: No. 6 SF Christian (from No. 7), No. 7 Clark/Willow Lake (from No. 9), No. 10 Lakota Tech (from receiving votes).

Moved down: No. 8 West Central (from No. 6), No. 9 Aberdeen Roncalli (from No. 8), Mobridge-Pollock (from No. 10).

1. Lyman (23), 11-0, 256; 2. Parkston, 10-1, 223; 3. Bennett County (3), 8-2, 205; 4. Ethan, 8-1, 161; 5. Colman-Egan, 11-0, 151; 6. Centerville, 11-2, 137; 7. Sanborn Central/Woonsocket, 10-1, 108; T-8. Corsica-Stickney, 8-2, 55; T-8. Chester, 10-2, 55; 10. Harding County, 11-1, 34.

Others receiving votes: Gayville-Volin 29, Waubay-Summit 7, Wall 5, Highmore-Harrold 4.

Moved up: No. 5 Colman-Egan (from No. 6), No. 8 (tie) Corsica-Stickney (from No. 9).

Moved down: No. 6 Centerville (from No. 5), No. 8 Chester (from No. 7 (tie)).