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Two Mississippi State rising sophomores, Ryan McPherson and Tomas Valincius, have earned spots on the USA Baseball Collegiate National Team for the first ever World Collegiate Baseball Championship in Taichung City.
A look at the circumstances that led to the resignation of Herve Renard, the short-lived coaching experiment, and the wider pattern of turnover in Tunisian football.
China's men's basketball team lost 92-73 to Japan, leaving a virtual knockout game against Chinese Taipei. Coach Guo Shiqiang calls for improved defense and consistency as the team fights to keep World Cup hopes alive.
From the dusty streets of Murphy to the bright lights of international competition, Mauricio Pochettino blends Argentine roots with a global coaching vision, aiming to lead the U.S. men’s team to its biggest breakthrough.
The FIBA U17 Women's Basketball World Cup 2026 will open on July 11 in the Czech Republic, featuring 16 nations and a blend of seasoned powerhouses and surprising newcomers.
Exciting matches defined the latest round of 16, with Argentina edging Cape Verde, the United States overcoming Bosnia and England confronting Mexico.
Chelsea FC has signed Japanese midfielder Manaka Matsukubo from the North Carolina Courage for an undisclosed fee, adding the 2025 NWSL Midfielder of the Year to its ranks on a five‑year deal.
Duke coach Jon Scheyer has begun courting elite prospects in the 2027 and 2028 classes, securing a commitment from Kager Knueppel and offering five‑star talents Colton Hiller and AJ Williams, who is leading Team USA at the FIBA U17 World Cup.
A 24.4 million viewer count marks the most-watched English-language soccer broadcast ever, as the U.S. defeats Bosnia 2-0 and eyes a showdown with Belgium in Seattle.
A record‑breaking season in South Korea’s professional baseball league is being fueled by a surge of female fans in their twenties and thirties, prompting teams to adopt pop‑culture tactics and sparking parallel growth in Taiwan and Japan.
The U.S. Men’s National Team’s victory over Bosnia and Herzegovina drew a record 33.5 million viewers, highlighting the growing appetite for soccer in the United States.
An open letter from former heads of state and international figures urges a global movement to fund sport‑based learning for vulnerable children, highlighting the transformative role of football in building a healthier, more inclusive future.
Clayton State University has appointed Ray Johnson as Assistant Men’s Basketball Coach, highlighting his extensive background across JUCO, NCAA, NBA and overseas competition.
A look at how MLB’s rising attendance, higher ratings, and standout performances are reshaping the sport’s narrative.
The United States men's soccer team has repeatedly fallen in the World Cup's knockout stages, with only one win in 2002. As they prepare to meet Bosnia‑Herzegovina in the Round of 32, a look back at past performances reveals a pattern of narrow defeats and near‑misses.
Morocco's advancement to the knockout stage and penalty victory over the Netherlands underscore a transformative era for African football, driven by strategic investments and regional collaboration.
Using Blackmagic’s Ursa Cine Immersive cameras, a Japanese production team recorded a Kawasaki Brave Thunders game to deliver a realistic, multi‑perspective experience for Apple Vision Pro viewers.
A last‑minute goal by Gabriel Martinelli, set up by Bruno Guimaraes, gave Brazil a 1‑0 victory over Japan, keeping their World Cup hopes alive and igniting transfer speculation.
When an eight‑year‑old message from Brazil’s star Neymar resurfaced, actor Stephen Amell turned it into a live moment on James Corden’s show, sparking a friendship that now hopes to land him at a World Cup match.
Brazil's 2-1 victory over Japan, inspired by a late strike from Gabriel Martinelli, marks a turning point in their tournament campaign.
A string of defeats, public backlash and leadership upheaval have exposed deep‑seated problems in Korean football, from alleged favoritism to coaching decisions that sidelined star forward Son Heung‑min.
The round of 32 features high‑stakes clashes, emerging upsets, and notable signings that promise a dramatic finish.
Brazil will take on Japan at Houston Stadium on Monday night in the World Cup last‑16 clash, a match that could see the Seleção advance to a potential showdown with the Netherlands or Morocco. With Neymar fully fit and a host of key players sidelined, the Brazilian side must adapt its attack without its primary creative threat.
The introduction of three‑minute hydration breaks has split matches into 22‑minute quarters, giving coaches a tactical window that is reshaping gameplay, substitutions and statistical trends.