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Ohio Approves Girls Flag Football as Sanctioned Sport

The Ohio High School Athletic Association voted to fully sanction girls flag football for the 2026‑27 school year, marking a milestone for female athletics and launching a state championship supported by the Cleveland Browns and Cincinnati Bengals.

Jun 24, 2026

Ohio Adds Girls Flag Football as Official Sport Ahead of 2028 Olympics

The Ohio High School Athletic Association has recognized girls flag football for the 2026‑2027 school year, joining a growing national movement that now includes 23 state associations and a partnership with the Cleveland Browns, Cincinnati Bengals and the Pro Football Hall of Fame.

Jun 24, 2026

Ohio Adds Girls Flag Football as Official Varsity Sport

The Ohio High School Athletic Association has recognized girls flag football as its 29th sport for the 2026‑2027 school year, marking a milestone for student‑athletes and signaling expanding opportunities for female competitors.

Jun 24, 2026

Ohio Adds Girls’ Flag Football as Official Sport

The Ohio High School Athletic Association officially recognizes girls' flag football for the 2026‑27 school year, launching a state tournament that culminated with Nordonia High School's victory.

Jun 24, 2026

Florida Leads 2026 Preseason HSFA 300 with Record 53 Teams

Florida tops the 2026 Preseason HSFA 300 with a record 53 teams, including IMG Academy at No. 3 and St. Thomas Aquinas at No. 4. A new Open Division championship sets up a marquee showdown against Texas powerhouse DeSoto on August 29, part of the Broward County National Football Showcase.

Jun 24, 2026

The Scottish Pioneers Who Shaped Brazilian Football

From humble beginnings on a São Paulo railway platform to statues that line Brazil’s stadiums, the stories of Scottish immigrants Charles William Miller and Thomas Donohoe reveal how a foreign pastime became the nation’s heartbeat.

Jun 24, 2026

Big Ten Media Days Preview 2026 Football Season in Chicago

With the 2026 season looming, the Big Ten’s media day in Chicago will showcase Michigan’s quarterback Bryce Underwood, rising defender Trey Pierce, and sophomore standout Jordan Marshall, while new head coach Kyle Whittingham makes his first public appearance.

Jun 24, 2026