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With the 2026 draft signed and the deadline passed, five analysts break down the most influential selections, from the Giants' collegiate arms to the Rays' high‑upside prep talent.
Billy Ray Smith Jr., a College Football Hall of Famer and longtime San Diego Chargers linebacker, passed away at 64 after complications from dementia linked to CTE. His family highlighted his bravery, and Dean Spanos remembered him as a larger‑than‑life presence.
The Women's Professional Baseball League (WPBL) will begin its first season on August 1, featuring teams from Los Angeles, San Francisco, New York City and Boston. With over 600 players vying for spots, the league aims to provide a professional avenue for women in baseball and challenge long‑standing stereotypes.
The 2026 NFL season brings a mix of talent and uncertainty, with quarterbacks, running backs, receivers and tight ends whose performances could swing between elite and injury‑limited.
A snapshot of recent college signings featuring Cody Ells, Adrik Jenkin and Elena Flansburg, highlighting their paths and the institutions they will join.
A look at the life, career, and enduring impact of the San Diego Chargers linebacker who passed away after a long battle with dementia.
The June 2026 NASCAR weekend in San Diego drew significantly fewer spectators than organizers projected, prompting city officials to reconsider timing and logistics for any future events.
Edwin Díaz rejoined the Los Angeles Dodgers after a three‑month injury layoff, while a flurry of saves and blown saves across the league highlight a volatile closer market and potential trade moves.
Macklin Celebrini inks a five‑year, $94 million deal, becoming the NHL’s highest‑paid player and reshaping the San Jose Sharks’ future.
Dodgers president Andrew Friedman confirmed outreach to the Detroit Tigers regarding Tarik Skubal, highlighted the team's strong farm system, and discussed the ongoing rehabilitation of Shohei Ohtani and other injured pitchers.
A GoFundMe campaign has raised over $77,000 for the Brown family after their toddler, Haze, died in a pool accident, while police use the incident to stress water safety and CPR training.
Stanford’s football team has launched the first current‑player chapter of the College Football Players Association, hoping to build a nationwide union that can eventually bargain at the conference level.
The USC Trojans, led by coach Lincoln Riley, are poised to return to the College Football Playoff in 2026, driven by returning star quarterback Jayden Maiava and a challenging schedule that includes key matchups against Oregon, Ohio State, Penn State and Indiana.
An analysis of projected win totals for Power Four teams, highlighting key risers and fallers for the upcoming season
Stanford senior Jasmine Aikey earns the top academic‑athletic honor, becoming the third Cardinal to do so and signing a professional contract with Denver Summit FC.
With the nation’s No. 1 recruiting class, quarterback Jayden Maiava’s returning production and a revamped defense led by Hall of Fame coordinator Gary Patterson, the Trojans are poised to turn early momentum into a playoff‑ready campaign.
This week's waiver wire analysis highlights hot hitters, reliable streamers, and deep‑league prospects that can give fantasy managers a competitive edge.
Stanford becomes the first team to launch a player‑led chapter of the College Football Players Association, electing Fisher Anderson and Ernest Cooper as representatives as the movement seeks to unionize across the sport.
Early projections rank the conference’s most promising quarterbacks, highlighting Dante Moore’s lead and the emerging talents behind him.
Dan’s mid‑week update spotlights six waiver‑wire targets who could reshape fantasy lineups in the final stretch of the 2026 MLB season.
Early polls from the CIAA, SIAC and MIAA highlight unexpected rankings, new tournament formats and the potential for historic programs to reshape the Division II playoff picture.
USA TODAY Sports has unveiled its list of the best high school football prospects per state for the 2026 season, revealing early college commitments and standout talents across the country.
An overview of the most promising backup quarterbacks across NCAA programs, their backgrounds, and the impact they could have this season.
Juneau’s Little League Majors All-Stars clinched the 2026 Alaska District 2 Championship with a 9-1 victory over Ketchikan, setting up a state series against Anchorage’s Abbott-O-Rabbitt.