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The NFL’s Flag Championships have landed in central Indiana, hosting over 350 youth teams from around the world and drawing attention to the rapid growth of flag football across the United States.
Analysts warn that certain wide receivers face steep declines in projected production for the 2026 season due to team changes, depth at the position and quarterback situations.
A Arizona court delivered a decisive verdict sentencing former Arizona State University football player Tevin Favor to 34 years in prison for sexually assaulting four women, highlighting the role of victim courage and prosecutorial pattern evidence.
An analysis of the top tight ends for the 2026 fantasy season, their tiered rankings, and the factors that could determine their breakout performance.
Recent performances by first‑year tight ends are overturning long‑standing draft cautions, with unprecedented rookie production and new investment patterns reshaping fantasy lineups.
The Arizona Republic highlights the state's most dynamic wide receivers ahead of the 2026 high school flag football season.
The Arizona Republic’s preseason rankings spotlight the state’s most promising offensive lines, highlighting college commitments and the talent pipeline feeding Division I programs.
Seven University of Pennsylvania baseball graduates are making notable strides in the 2026 professional season, each navigating distinct milestones across the minor and major leagues.
A middle school state championship, a coach’s high praise, and a family’s pride set the stage for a young Arizona point guard’s leap into varsity basketball.
LA Angels prospect CJ Gray has excelled in the Arizona Complex League in July, delivering dominant performances in extreme heat, including a recent outing with six strikeouts and one run allowed.
The Boston Red Sox posted their 13th straight win, the longest streak since 1948, while the Diamondbacks surged past the Cardinals in the tenth inning. Hunter Goodman launched three homers for the Rockies, and Drake Baldwin went 5‑for‑5 with two blasts for the Braves.
The Fiesta Sports Foundation has unveiled its 2026 preseason All‑State flag football team for Arizona, recognizing 29 standout girls from across the state’s four conferences. The honorees will be celebrated on August 21, with keynote remarks from Mike Gundy and Jack Swarbrick.
The Fiesta Sports Foundation revealed its third annual All-State selections, honoring 50 student-athletes from across Arizona in a ceremony that spotlights the state's emerging football talent and supports local educators.
A USA TODAY poll predicts LSU will finish third in the SEC next season, highlighting new coach Lane Kiffin's impact and the emergence of quarterback Sam Leavitt as the preseason Newcomer of the Year.
A look at the most impactful waiver wire additions, from power-hitting streamers to dominant pitchers, as fantasy managers gear up for the decisive week.
With the stretch run approaching, several overlooked players are delivering breakout performances that could salvage categories and boost standings.
With the season entering its second half, a host of injured stars are inching toward full duty, turning rehab outings into the most watched spectacles on the diamond.
USA TODAY Sports releases its preseason Super 25 high school football rankings, highlighting Florida’s IMG Academy at No. 1 and a diverse set of teams from 11 states, along with the star players and emerging storylines that will shape the upcoming season.
Alex Bowman will end his full‑time NASCAR Cup Series career after the 2027 season, citing a desire to finish on a high note after a decade with Hendrick Motorsports.
LSU has scrapped a scheduled series with Arizona State, prompting a reshuffle of nonconference matchups across the SEC as the conference adopts a nine‑game conference schedule.
During a Fanatics appearance, Cam Skattebo attempted a backflip that ended in a tumble, prompting a humorous remark from Baltimore Ravens coach John Harbaugh. With the Giants eyeing his second NFL season, Skattebo is focused on staying healthy and contributing to a run‑heavy offense.
A teenage baseball squad from Point Loma and Ocean Beach has captured the Southern California title and is now vying for a World Series spot, rallying community support through a GoFundMe as they travel to Oakland.
Alex Bowman has announced that the 2027 NASCAR Cup Series season will be his final full‑time year, signing a one‑year contract extension with Hendrick Motorsports to finish his career in the No. 48 Chevrolet.
Marvin Harrison Jr. entered the NFL with high hopes after the Arizona Cardinals drafted him fourth overall in 2024, but two seasons later the wide receiver is still searching for the breakout that fantasy owners had anticipated.