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The Women's Pro Baseball League (WPBL) will debut its first season this year, featuring teams in major U.S. markets and games at Springfield's Robin Roberts Stadium, building on the legacy of the historic All-American Girls Professional Baseball League.
Coach Dave Van Horn discusses the unprecedented 41‑player roster for the 2027 season, highlighting key transfers, elite freshmen, and the return of experienced players.
After stints across Asia, Europe, Africa and the Middle East, Cleanthony Early is channeling his basketball journey into a summer camp in Poughkeepsie, teaming up with Darnell Edge and Justin Robinson to give young players a taste of elite training.
Coach Dave Van Horn discusses the arrival of 18‑year‑old Japanese pitcher Shogo Miyauchi, the Razorbacks' fall exhibition schedule, and updates on key players such as Jackson Kircher and Brenton Clark, while also weighing potential rule changes for the 2027 season.
Coach Dave Van Horn discusses the arrival of 18‑year‑old right‑hander Shogo Miyauchi, the Razorbacks’ fall schedule, the progress of pitcher Jackson Kircher, and the possible impact of automated strike zones and larger bases for the 2027 season.
FIFA plans to offload a 21 percent stake in FIFA Forward Enterprises, aiming to raise $4.2 billion for a major expansion of development funding across its 211 member nations.
Former UCLA star Walt Hazzard, who led the Bruins to their first NCAA championship and earned a gold medal with Team USA, will be honored in Kansas City this October.
Four University of Texas at Arlington flag football athletes have been selected to represent their nations at the 2026 International Federation of American Football (IFAF) World Flag Football Championship in Düsseldorf, Germany, a competition that doubles as the final qualifier for the 2028 Summer Olympics in Los Angeles.
Ricky Ojeda, a decorated left‑handed pitcher from UC Irvine, has pledged to join Tennessee baseball in 2027, turning down professional opportunities to develop his game with the Volunteers.
Selected by the Miami Marlins in the eighth round of the 2026 MLB Draft, Rintaro Sasaki must decide between signing with the Marlins, returning to Japan's Nippon Professional Baseball, or remaining at Stanford for another collegiate season.
A deep dive into the allegations that Shohei Ohtani’s former interpreter stole millions, placed bets under his name, and the ensuing questions about institutional responsibility.
Victor Wembanyama, the San Antonio Spurs center, turned heads at a Texas pickup soccer match, wearing a custom Paris Saint‑Germain jersey and demonstrating his versatile athletic talent.
A deep dive into the Washington Nationals’ relief challenges, the emergence of Foster Griffin, and the optimism surrounding Connelly Early’s health and future with the club.
Boston and Washington swap arms and bats in a bid to sharpen their postseason hopes.
The ongoing negotiations around Vinícius Júnior’s potential move to Arsenal reveal deep financial stakes, while broader football news reflects political maneuvering and historic legacies.
The latest draw for the Asian Games places the two Koreas in the same group with Bangladesh and Myanmar, with their match scheduled for September 21 at Yanmar Stadium Nagai in Osaka, Japan.
A look at the parallel yet distinct baseball trajectories of Osvaldo and Orlando Arcia, two brothers whose careers have spanned multiple teams and leagues.
At 59, Kazuyoshi Miura found the back of the net for Fukushima United in a 7‑0 Emperor’s Cup triumph, extending his contract through 2027 and reaffirming his status as the sport’s oldest professional player.
Konami’s upcoming eBaseball Pro Spirit 2026 will launch worldwide, featuring English commentary and a focus on Japan’s 12 clubs and hundreds of players, marking a strategic push to capture the expanding global fan base.
The United States women's under‑17 team posted a tournament‑record 39 assists in a victory over Mexico, with Morghan Reckley close to the individual assist record, and advanced to the quarter‑finals as Australia posted 36 assists the previous day.
Manhattan University announced the hiring of Abby Streeter as an assistant coach for the women's basketball team, highlighting her extensive playing and coaching background.
Gavin Kelly’s performance for Team USA in the World Collegiate Baseball Championship and his upcoming stint with the Bourne Braves highlight a promising trajectory for the West Virginia prospect.
Gavin Kelly helped Team USA finish runner‑up at the World Collegiate Baseball Championship, posting a .473 average and two RBIs, and is set to join the Bourne Braves before returning to West Virginia University, where a strong 2027 season could bring consecutive College World Series appearances.
Peter Lambert, once a fringe prospect for the Colorado Rockies, has emerged as one of the most compelling stories of the 2026 baseball season, leveraging mechanical adjustments and Astros' analytics to become a key factor in Houston's playoff push.