
Auburn Tigers Gear Up for Season Opener Against Southern Mississippi
The Tigers open on September 12 at 6:45 p.m. CT on the SEC Network, facing Southern Mississippi as a preparatory step before their SEC clash with Florida.
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The Tigers open on September 12 at 6:45 p.m. CT on the SEC Network, facing Southern Mississippi as a preparatory step before their SEC clash with Florida.

Week 1 of the NFL preseason offered a first look at role expansions and depth‑chart movements that could shape fantasy football strategies for the upcoming campaign.

The Minnesota Lynx are treating their final nine games as a sprint before the WNBA break, emphasizing defense and experience from star Kayla McBride as they chase playoff positioning.
Texas goalkeeper Mateya Dessieux suffers a second ACL tear, prompting roster changes and a season‑opening victory, while her youth coaching work in Knoxville continues.

Clemson’s rising star Gideon Davidson has been selected for the 2026 preseason Wuerffel Trophy Watch List, recognizing his on‑field contributions and off‑field leadership as the Tigers prepare for a high‑profile opener against LSU.

Redshirt sophomore wide receiver Wayne Harris joins a national cohort of student‑athletes honored for academic excellence, athletic performance and impactful community service.

The 2026 Allstate Wuerffel Trophy watch list recognizes 113 FBS players for leadership, academic achievement and impactful service initiatives, spotlighting projects that reach from Texas to Nigeria.

Jordan Shipp, a junior wide receiver for the University of North Carolina, has been named to the 2026 Allstate Wuerffel Trophy Watch List, highlighting his leadership through service, academic achievement, and on‑field contributions.

Shohei Ohtani’s double and decisive run spark a Dodgers comeback, while Kodai Senga records his first MLB save and Yuki Matsui delivers a perfect seventh inning for the Padres.

After a disappointing 2025 campaign, the Westminster Wildcats are rebuilding under head coach Nelson Stewart, with key matchups against Pace Academy and Salem and standout player Owen Moore poised to drive a playoff push.

The latest WNBA week saw A’ja Wilson lead in blocks and scoring, Ta’Niya Latson deliver a career‑high 20‑point game, and several key players face injury setbacks as the schedule heads into pivotal matchups.

From first‑round quarterback Ty Simpson to undrafted free agents, Alabama’s latest draftees are set to make their preseason debuts across the NFL.

Former Atlanta United academy players are making significant moves into NCAA Division I soccer, navigating conference realignments, professional contracts, and emerging as key prospects for the 2026 season.

Recent training‑camp setbacks among key NFL players are already influencing fantasy football rankings, with injuries to receivers in Philadelphia and Cincinnati, a Bears back’s recovery and a Falcons linebacker’s ACL tear all poised to affect draft decisions.

The MLB trade deadline has set off a cascade of outfield moves that are already reverberating through fantasy baseball drafts, especially in 12‑team roto leagues where every roster spot carries weight.

FIFA has failed to deliver on its $1 million per host‑city pledge, leaving $11 million unpaid despite generating $15 billion in revenue. New Jersey Governor Mikie Sherrill has openly criticized the governing body, while President Gianni Infantino faces mounting pressure ahead of an upcoming election.

The 2024 trade deadline reshaped team rosters, with the Dodgers and Red Sox making headline moves while other clubs weighed prospects against immediate impact.

The deadline saw the Los Angeles Dodgers acquire ace Tarik Skubal, the Boston Red Sox add catcher Adley Rutschman, and several contending clubs trade away established talent for prospects, sparking debate across the league.

New Zealand will contest its 12th FIH Hockey Men’s World Cup 2026, seeking to build on recent Nations Cup successes and a rich hockey heritage.

Georgia Tech opens 2026 season ticket sales with a seven‑game home schedule, offers mini‑plans and single‑game options, and reflects on a 2025 season that delivered a 9‑4 record and a No. 24 national ranking.

A look at dominant starting pitcher outings from Sunday's MLB action, with fantasy implications and platform recommendations.

The fall of a 100‑year‑old southern magnolia near Ponce de Leon Park has sparked reflections on its deep ties to Atlanta's baseball heritage and its enduring influence on the city's green spaces.

Facing space constraints in Morristown, Jamison Pack is shifting his baseball memorabilia museum to Chattanooga, where a larger venue, a Nashville design firm, and a local sports team are shaping the next chapter of his passion project.

The Georgia High School Association announced a venue shift for its basketball state championships, bringing the 16‑game slate of boys and girls titles to Atlanta’s Georgia State Convocation Center.