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Martha Reeves performed the national anthem at the first WPBL game in Springfield, Illinois, citing wet conditions and missing stage monitors as challenges, yet expressing pride in supporting the league’s debut.
The Los Angeles Dodgers added a two‑time AL Cy Young Award winner to their rotation, aiming for a third straight World Series title as they manage the comeback of star pitcher Shohei Ohtani.
The Los Angeles Dodgers have emerged as the clear front-runners in the pursuit of Detroit Tigers ace Tarik Skubal, with the Yankees and Brewers also actively engaged. Skubal, a two‑time AL Cy Young Award winner, is set to become a free agent after this season and has posted a 2.87 ERA in nine starts since elbow surgery.
A Davidson County judge and a U.S. District judge have issued injunctions that let dozens of student‑athletes retain a fifth season of basketball eligibility, while the NCAA warns of chaos and pushes for the Protect College Sports Act
Evelyn Ijeh scored a hat trick as the North Carolina Courage defeated Orlando Pride 5-0, snapping a three-game skid and showcasing a resurgence ahead of upcoming fixtures.
A Nashville chancellor and a Colorado judge have issued temporary injunctions that let 30 basketball players retain a fifth season of eligibility, blocking the NCAA from halting their transfers ahead of the portal's opening.
Spain's defender Marc Cucurella upheld a 16‑year ritual by burying a coin before the final, a moment captured by teammate Joan Capdevila, as the nation celebrated a 1‑0 win over Argentina.
The opening match took place at the renamed Mexico City Stadium, where fans celebrated while protests erupted over the event’s cost.
In Latin America, soccer is more than a game; it is a spiritual thread that weaves families, rituals, and national identity together, a devotion echoed by fans, clergy, and even the Pope.