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Lincoln Riley enters his fifth season at USC with a roster built for title contention, but a demanding schedule and a revamped defense under Gary Patterson pose significant challenges.
As the Cardinals open preseason practice, key additions and returning talent set the stage for a pivotal year under coach Jeff Brohm.
San Diego State University will host a complimentary community event on August 15 at Snapdragon Stadium, featuring a public scrimmage, ticket giveaways and the launch of 2026 season‑ticket sales, marking the team's first season in the Pac‑12.
A new labor coalition of female student‑athletes has emerged, filing petitions and seeking collective bargaining rights amid broader unionization efforts in college sports.
Norwalk High School principal David Olea informed families of soccer coach Michael Avila's arrest for an alleged sexual assault in Westminster, California, while emphasizing district cooperation with police and student safety.
Chad Tracy’s homecoming to Dodger Stadium coincides with a pivotal turnaround for the Boston Red Sox, blending personal history with on‑field resurgence.
A look at the lowest‑priced tickets for each Oregon Ducks matchup, sourced from major resale platforms and highlighted by the USA TODAY Network.
The University of Southern California is preparing for its 2026 football opener against San Jose State, spotlighting former back Vavae Malepeai and his transition into coaching.
The council's two‑member panel will study potential locations, funding models and public‑private collaborations as the United States Hockey League eyes Simi Valley for a West Coast expansion team.
A basketball coach’s fall from grace ended in a four‑year prison term after authorities uncovered a prostitution network and child exploitation material linked to him.
Two Harvard-Westlake pitchers earn invitations to the 18U National Team Training Camp, guided by a coach whose philosophy of embracing competition has produced multiple championships and MLB draft first‑rounders.
UC Santa Barbara sophomore goalkeeper Owen Beninga earns a spot on the United Soccer Coaches Players to Watch list for 2026, posting a 0.52 GAA record and joining an elite eight‑player cohort as the team readies for its season opener.
The Slam Jose 3‑on‑3 tournament will light up San Jose’s historic plaza this September, featuring pro‑am, adult, wheelchair and youth divisions, with more than $20,000 in cash prizes and a free‑to‑watch experience for spectators.
San Jose Sharks re‑sign forward Collin Graf to a three‑year deal, securing a player who posted 21 goals and 25 assists last season.
A historic push is underway as more than one hundred women’s college basketball players have united under the United College Athletes Association, filing a petition that marks a decisive step toward collective bargaining rights.
Washington State University reveals its full non‑conference schedule, opening in November with road games against California and Oregon before a series of home matchups and national tournament appearances.
USC has released an updated roster for its 2026 fall camp, noting significant weight changes for three players, a height increase for another, and a positional switch for redshirt freshman Cash Jacobsen, all ahead of the season opener against San Jose State on August 29.
A look at the recent performances and favorable matchups that make three MLB players prime value picks for DraftKings contests on July 31, 2026.
USC Trojans prepare for a marquee 2026 schedule that could shape the College Football Playoff picture.
The United College Athletes Association aims to secure collective bargaining rights for female athletes, challenging longstanding NCAA opposition and prompting new dialogue across conferences.
Midfielder Nick Ross, together with his wife Adriana Ross, is creating a judgment‑free soccer camp that offers skill development and team belonging for neurodivergent youth in the Monterey Bay area.
The Texas Elite Spartans, winners of six of seven Women’s National Football Conference titles, are driving a cultural and economic shift that could soon let athletes earn a living from the sport they love.
Three former minor league baseball players have been sentenced to time served after pleading guilty to insider trading involving Del Taco shares, a case that underscores challenges in enforcing securities law.
Rachelle “Rocky” Henley, founder of the San Francisco Bay Sox, becomes the only woman among four managers in the new Women’s Professional Baseball League, blending historic ambition with practical safety measures and a vision for expanding female athletes’ opportunities.