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Injuries and offensive slumps have left the Toronto Blue Jays scrambling, but a new closer is emerging while a veteran adjusts to a different role.
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Injuries and offensive slumps have left the Toronto Blue Jays scrambling, but a new closer is emerging while a veteran adjusts to a different role.

Bronny James, son of LeBron James, surprised observers with a polished golf swing that sparked jokes about a potential career change, while his basketball prospects remain under scrutiny.

UCLA announced the addition of four graduate transfers who will compete for the Bruins in the 2026‑27 campaign, highlighting a blend of international experience and proven production.

With exactly 100 days until kickoff, USC is gearing up for a pivotal season that could define Lincoln Riley’s tenure and the program’s national resurgence.

UCLA adds Filip Jovic, Sergej Macura, Jaylen Petty and Azavier Robinson, joining freshmen Javonte Floyd and Joe Philon as the program looks to deepen its lineup.

Despite sitting 10th in the standings with 313 points after twelve races, Denny Hamlin predicts that Bubba Wallace’s speed will translate into wins as the season progresses.

UCLA's 48‑6 regular season earned them the top seed, a potential showdown with USC, and a strategic approach that embraces a timely loss for postseason readiness.
With only six players initially pledged for the 2026‑27 season, Iowa turned to the NCAA transfer portal, keeping key starters and adding five new faces, including ESPN‑ranked No. 3 prospect Dani Carnegie, to rebuild a roster capable of a Final Four run.

Senior athlete Megan Grant broke the NCAA single‑season home run record with 40 homers, a feat achieved while also playing basketball for UCLA and earning a finalist spot for the USA Softball Collegiate Player of the Year.
UCLA softball standout Megan Grant hit her 40th home run in the 2026 NCAA Softball Tournament, breaking a 31‑year‑old record and cementing her status as a finalist for the USA Softball Collegiate Player of the Year.

Hawaii Pacific University will launch a women's flag football team this fall, joining the NCAA Division II ranks and aiming to compete in the Pacific West Conference.

UCLA announced the addition of four transfer players — Filip Jovic, Sergej Macura, Jaylen Petty and Azavier Robinson — who will join the Bruins for the 2026‑27 season, adding depth and versatility to a squad already enriched by freshmen Javonte Floyd and Joe Philon.

With a 45‑9 overall record and a 25‑5 mark inside the ACC, Georgia Tech is poised to make history in Charlotte, blending unprecedented run differentials with a roster stacked with conference‑leading talent.

Ticket prices for the 2026 FIFA World Cup have dropped sharply in the San Francisco Bay Area, with the cheapest seats now available for just a few hundred dollars.

A look at how David Beckham leveraged his global fame to create a diversified portfolio spanning endorsements, media, real estate, and stakes in major sports franchises.
An 18‑year‑old from Manatee County, Florida, Maddie Baehr has been selected for Ireland’s women’s national flag football squad, chasing a dream of Olympic gold as the sport makes its debut at the Los Angeles Games.

The Las Vegas Raiders’ newest quarterbacks, Kirk Cousins and Fernando Mendoza, discovered a shared admiration for Donny Osmond, leading to a playful exchange that ties together sports, music and Las Vegas entertainment.

Despite being left out of Iran’s World Cup roster for political reasons, Sardar Azmoun publicly expressed solidarity with his teammates, as the national side confronts logistical and diplomatic challenges in the United States.

LAFC’s Summer of Soccer Celebration, sponsored by Psycho Bunny, will feature live World Cup 2026 viewings, community parties and a presence at the FIFA Fan Festival throughout June.

The athletic department has announced a color‑coded schedule for the 2026 Oregon Ducks football season, blending green dominance with black, yellow and white directives across key matchups.

Tom Brady stepped onto a transformed Times Square runway in an all‑black leather outfit, sharing the catwalk with celebrities and expanding his ventures in business and fashion.

At the Gucci Resort 2027 show, Tom Brady walked the runway in a sleek black leather ensemble, joining a roster of celebrities in a transformed Times Square. The event underscores his expanding role in fashion and business.

USC is leveraging a strong returning core and a wave of highly ranked recruits to position itself as a contender in the upcoming season.

The Clarksburg Coyotes girls' flag football team from Maryland celebrated their second consecutive state championship with a ring ceremony at the Washington Commanders' stadium, underscoring the sport's rapid rise.