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The 2026 season opens on August 21, and several linebackers from Cleveland, Gaston and Lincoln counties posted impressive 2025 statistics that have coaches and analysts eager to see their impact.
A community of analysts releases the first 2026 fantasy football draft rankings, offering a detailed look at the players who could dominate the upcoming season.
With 26 pledges already secured, Oklahoma is positioning itself among the nation's top recruiting classes, highlighted by the commitment of Bode Sparrow and ongoing pursuits of top defensive talents.
The Cowboys have reshaped their roster with nearly 50 newcomers, including freshman wide receiver Jordan Styles, while retaining key veterans such as Samuel Harris and Dante Drake.
The Laurence Manning Academy football squad returns eight offensive and seven defensive starters under new head coach David Rankin, featuring quarterback Grainger Powell and standout receiver Scoop Dennis. The team has already tested itself in several scrimmages and will open the regular season against defending champions Williamsburg Academy. Meanwhile, several athletes earned all‑state honors in softball, baseball and track.
With a roster reshaped by graduation, Central High School's football program is focusing on summer development, key returning players, and building cohesion for the upcoming season.
Levi Wentz’s journey from a childhood in foster care to a roster spot with the Pittsburgh Steelers is defined by relentless work ethic, positional versatility, and a willingness to embrace any role on the field.
The Chinese automaker GAC has turned to the world’s most popular sport to accelerate the rollout of its newest electric SUV, the S7, a five‑seat model built on the company’s latest new‑energy platform. Elite talent from Toluca FC, Flamengo and Sydney FC, including Jesús Gallardo, Danilo, Lucas Paquetá and Paul Okon‑Engstler, underscore the vehicle’s performance narrative as GAC prepares to launch the S7 in Mexico, Australia and Brazil.
Brazil will take on Japan at Houston Stadium on Monday night in the World Cup last‑16 clash, a match that could see the Seleção advance to a potential showdown with the Netherlands or Morocco. With Neymar fully fit and a host of key players sidelined, the Brazilian side must adapt its attack without its primary creative threat.
The Great Lakes Intercollegiate Athletic Conference announced women's flag football as a sponsored sport for the 2026‑27 season, marking the first Midwest Division II league to do so and setting the stage for a potential NCAA championship.
From a 1993 J.League triumph to a national team overhaul, Zico’s concept of ‘malicia’ redefined Japanese football’s approach to risk, creativity and strategic play.
Washington Huskies sophomore John Mills was selected to the preseason Second Team All‑America by Phil Steele, underscoring his emerging role and the line’s depth heading into fall camp.
West Ham United fans have reaffirmed their commitment by renewing season tickets even after the club’s relegation to the Championship, while key players edge toward the exit and the team prepares for a demanding new campaign.
A look at the Volunteers' schedule, the impact of early home games, and the pivotal contests that could shape their campaign.
Under Hajime Moriyasu, Japan will meet Brazil in a knockout‑stage clash, seeking their first victory in this phase while Brazil's Carlo Ancelotti brings a record‑breaking managerial résumé.
The earthquakes that struck Venezuela's coastal city of La Guaira have claimed the lives of Argentine footballer Lucas Trejo's wife and two children, among more than 1,450 fatalities.
Jackson Ross, a three‑star linebacker from Hammond, pledged to South Carolina, becoming the first defensive commit in the 2027 class and the thirteenth overall recruit.
I Dream Big Charter School is inviting rising 7th‑9th graders to join its football program through summer conditioning sessions starting June 29, open to all interested students.
The 2007 victory that shocked college football still reverberates, with Appalachian State’s social media team reviving the memory as Michigan prepares to host Ohio State on November 28.
Defensive standout Tyson Washington pledged to Virginia Tech on Thursday, selecting the ACC program over Penn State, Syracuse, Clemson, Wake Forest and Virginia. His decision marks the 26th commitment for the Hokies' 2027 class, which sits at No. 12 nationally according to 247Sports.
Appalachian State’s 2007 victory over Michigan continues to fuel social‑media jabs, most recently after a German soccer fan’s stadium tour, keeping the rivalry fresh ahead of the upcoming Ohio State‑Michigan showdown.
The resignation of Hong Myung-bo follows a group‑stage exit that has ignited criticism, a call for investigation and security concerns for the former coach.
Paris Saint-Germain is reportedly leading the chase for RB Leipzig winger Yan Diomande, who is weighing a move to France if he leaves Leipzig this summer.
Tyson Washington, a 6‑foot‑3 defensive standout from Springfield, Virginia, has pledged to Virginia Tech, marking the 26th commitment in a class ranked No. 12 nationally.