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The Los Angeles Dodgers completed a high‑profile trade for two‑time Cy Young Award winner Tarik Skubal, reinforcing a rotation that already includes Shohei Ohtani, Yoshinobu Yamamoto and Mookie Betts as they aim for three consecutive World Series titles.
The Detroit Tigers shipped Tarik Skubal to the Los Angeles Dodgers before the trade deadline, a deal that elevates his fantasy outlook and strengthens the Dodgers’ World Series bid.
Wrexham and Sunderland meet in a preseason friendly in Philadelphia, featuring World Cup returnees, new signings and global broadcast coverage.
A detailed look at the 2026 schedule for Prairie View A&M, highlighting key games, broadcast partners and the coach’s strategy for a championship‑contending season.
After a storied playing career and recent coaching stops, DeAndre Hopkins is set to bring his expertise to the Georgia Tech Yellow Jackets, linking up with George Godsey to shape the team’s passing attack ahead of a September 12, 2026 game against Tennessee.
Paraag Marathe’s departure after 25 years triggers a leadership change, with Brian Hampton promoted and Kwesi Adofo‑Mensah returning to oversee personnel strategy.
Over 100 women's college basketball athletes have submitted a petition to the Oregon Employment Relations Board, marking the first official unionization effort in women's college sports and aiming to secure fair compensation and protections.
The newly formed Women’s Pro Baseball League opens its first weekend of games in Springfield, Illinois, featuring historic player signings and a sold‑out broadcast on ESPN+ and YouTube.
Virginia Tech adds international star Jessica Dimaro, top high school prospects Lillie Graves and Dani Robinson, transfer Lauren Hurst, and prepares for the Emerald Coast Classic in Florida.
The United College Athlete Association is collaborating with Oregon State's women's basketball program to file for unionization under the state's employment relations board, with LSU guard Jada Williams emerging as a vocal advocate for athletes' rights to negotiate transfers, compensation and eligibility.
The first weekend of games in Springfield, Illinois, showcases four new franchises, hometown talent and a broadcast partnership that could set a new standard for women’s baseball.
ESPN has chosen Shaboozey’s new single ‘High Noon’ — a duet with Gunna — as the official anthem for the 2026‑27 college football season, continuing a 13‑year tradition of pairing the sport with chart‑topping music.
A 23‑year‑old centre‑back who grew up in Wrexham’s academy, Max Cleworth talks about the club’s meteoric climb, the global attention brought by ‘Welcome to Wrexham’, and the ambitions that lie ahead.
The Women’s Pro Baseball League launches its first season this weekend in Springfield, Illinois, drawing sold‑out crowds and international broadcast interest.
The inaugural weekend of the Women’s Pro Baseball League features four teams, sold‑out games, and a broadcast partnership with ESPN+, highlighting a new era for women in baseball.
The newly formed Women’s Professional Baseball League (WPBL) opens its first games in Springfield, Illinois, featuring teams such as the Boston Hunters and Los Angeles Queens, with broadcast partners ESPN and Scripps and sponsorship from Horace Mann, Dick’s Sporting Goods and New Era.
The Big Ten and SEC trade barbs over which conference truly dominates college football, citing recent titles, rankings, and the shifting landscape of the game.
Mark Mitchell, a two‑time All‑SEC player, is exploring a return to college basketball through the transfer portal after a Colorado judge’s injunction extends eligibility to his class, raising questions about roster limits and NCAA appeals.
The Hokies open the 2026 season against VMI at Lane Stadium, highlighted by ESPN’s trailer that showcased the team’s renewed energy and the arrival of head coach James Franklin.
UNC’s football operations have been thrust into the spotlight after general manager Michael Lombardi was placed on paid administrative leave amid an ongoing university investigation. Attorney Tom Mars has taken on Lombardi’s defense, asserting that his client knows nothing of the alleged wrongdoing and is eager to clear his reputation.
The Big Ten and SEC trade barbs over recent dominance, historic titles and the future of college football.
DeAndre Hopkins, a five‑time NFL All‑Pro, has transitioned to coaching at Georgia Tech, where head coach Brent Key highlights his leadership and deep ties with offensive coordinator George Godsey.
The Twins bolster their relief corps, a historic grand slam rewrites the record books, and a new women’s league takes the field as the MLB trade deadline approaches.
Florida A&M University’s 2026 preseason camp, led by head coach Quinn Fordham Gray Sr. and quarterback Isaiah Knowles, blends a revamped offensive scheme with a competitive secondary, all while navigating an NCAA postseason ban and aiming for top SWAC and FCS rankings.