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The 2026 ACC recruiting cycle is defined by portal shifts, global scouting and a re‑imagined approach to high‑school talent, producing a roster of notable signings across the conference.
The new China Basketball Academy combines Australian schooling with high‑performance basketball for Chinese student athletes, offering a capped cohort of twenty participants and a supervised homestay experience.
Jerry Ralph, a towering figure in San Diego high school football, died this week at the age of 64, leaving behind a legacy that spanned three decades of coaching and countless lives touched on and off the field.
Special Olympics is harnessing the global reach of football to promote inclusion, sustainability and gender equity, targeting 40% female participation by 2030 and unveiling a Unified Football World Cup in Paris next year.
Caitlin Clark's jersey has become one of the most coveted items in basketball merchandise, ranking only behind Stephen Curry's Golden State Warriors shirt in sales since the start of 2024. The surge in demand places Clark ahead of traditional superstars such as LeBron James and Luka Doncic, while rising phenom Victor Wembanyama rounds out the top five. Clark's rapid ascent is rooted in a stellar international résumé: she captured two U19 Women's Basketball World Cup titles and a U16 AmeriCup, and was named MVP of the recent FIBA Women's Basketball World Cup Qualifying Tournament in Puerto Rico, where she posted 11.6 points and 6.4 assists per game. Now she will lead the United States into the World Cup in Berlin, where the American squad is drawn into Group D alongside Czechia, China and Italy, a bracket that promises intense competition as the team chases a historic fifth straight world championship. The buzz surrounding Clark's merchandise reflects a broader cultural shift, as record‑breaking viewership and sales signal growing appetite for the women's game on the global stage. Organizers say the tournament will showcase the sport's expanding reach, with fans across Germany, the United States, Slovenia, France, Puerto Rico, Czechia, China and Italy tuning in to watch the action unfold.
The Professional Women’s Hockey League announced major front‑office moves, including Troy Ryan’s appointment as GM and head coach of the San Jose franchise and Meghan Duggan’s promotion to GM of the Hamilton team, while Seattle’s Steve O’Rourke exited after a challenging inaugural season.
After a distinguished career spanning the CWHL, NWHL, and Team China, Rachel Llanes is training for a comeback in the Professional Women's Hockey League, hoping to join the upcoming San Jose expansion franchise and mentor the next wave of players.
The United States men's national soccer team has never progressed beyond the World Cup quarterfinals, a stark contrast to the nation's economic might and the success of its women's side. Historians and analysts point to limited international exposure and a lack of deep soccer tradition as key factors driving the disparity.
As the first joint‑hosted edition of the expanded World Cup approaches, stakeholders grapple with promises of global growth against concerns of diluted competition and strained calendars.
In a historic AFC Women's Champions League semifinal, North Korea's Naegohyang Women's FC defeated South Korea's Suwon FC 2‑1, a result that resonated far beyond the pitch.
The CPB league held its first international tryout in Miryang, Korea, inviting 59 players from a pool of over 120 applicants, including former KBO stars and university graduates, as it aims to connect with Asia and launch the Summer Games in August.
The global ice hockey equipment market is projected to grow from $1.9 billion in 2025 to $2.7 billion by 2032, a 5.1 % CAGR, fueled by material innovations, rising youth and women's participation, and expanding markets across North America, Europe and Asia‑Pacific.
Harvard’s men’s basketball standouts will represent the United States as the USA Red team in the upcoming FISU 3x3 Americas Cup in Honduras, training in Texas before facing teams from across the Americas while engaging in cultural exchange.
Gap’s latest fashion drop fuses football heritage with contemporary design, featuring the OuiGap collection inspired by Haiti’s 1974 squad and a worldwide product capsule, set to debut in stores and online with a New York community celebration
A group of young hockey players, coaches and parents from Vail International Hockey will journey to Mongolia, China and South Korea on a ‘puck diplomacy’ mission that blends athletic competition with cultural exchange and educational growth.
NASCAR has filed a federal lawsuit in the Southern District of New York accusing hundreds of unnamed Chinese defendants of selling pirated and counterfeit products that bear the NASCAR brand. The complaint outlines a coordinated effort to uncover the sellers' identities, block trademark use, and hold online marketplaces responsible for facilitating the illegal trade.
The Southern District of New York complaint alleges a coordinated scheme to exploit NASCAR’s brand, seeking to block the sale of fake apparel, toys and collectibles, while also demanding that online platforms curb the trade.