
Mike Garrett: Heisman Hero and Architect of Trojan Revival
Mike Garrett’s legendary run at USC, Super Bowl triumph with the Chiefs and later leadership as athletic director shaped modern football history.
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Mike Garrett’s legendary run at USC, Super Bowl triumph with the Chiefs and later leadership as athletic director shaped modern football history.

From catchers posting solid batting lines to pitchers posting impressive records, former Rebel athletes are carving out roles in both major and minor leagues, showcasing the depth of talent emerging from Oxford.

The latest Hall of Fame inductees — Drew Brees, Larry Fitzgerald, Luke Kuechly, Adam Vinatieri and Roger Craig — illustrate how perseverance, health challenges and community impact can define a career beyond the field.

UCLA’s football program is entering a pivotal year, with new head coach Bob Chesney tasked with reversing a recent slump and restoring the Bruins to relevance in the Big Ten. The team’s success will hinge on a quintet of starters whose performances could define the season.

UCLA announced the hiring of former Bruin Noelle Quinn as an assistant coach for the 2026‑27 season, leveraging her championship experience in college and the WNBA to shape a roster in flux.

Munetaka Murakami’s 26th homer of the season fuels a 6‑3 win for the White Sox, while Shohei Ohtani’s clutch hit and Yoshinobu Yamamoto’s dominant pitching secure a 2‑1 triumph for the Dodgers.

The Los Angeles Dodgers enter 2026 as heavy favorites for a third straight World Series, while the Rams are projected to field the NFL’s most potent squad, raising questions about competitive parity across American sports.

Pierce College has called off its 2026 football season, citing health and safety as the driving factor, while promising support for student‑athletes seeking new collegiate homes.

Under new leadership, UCLA’s football program uses intense preseason drills to evaluate talent, build chemistry and test how players handle pressure ahead of the 2026 campaign.

Lincoln Riley’s tenure at USC has been marked by early success, a dip in performance, and a pivotal 2026 schedule that could define the program’s return to elite status.

A 10,000‑season simulation by SportsLine identifies key breakout players for the 2026 NFL fantasy season, from rookie sensations to veterans with untapped upside.

Premium tickets for the 2028 Los Angeles Olympics men's basketball final are priced at $3,350, making the event the most expensive single ticket in Olympic history. The surge reflects both the game's significance within NBA territory and the star power of players like Stephen Curry and LeBron James.

USC’s 2026 campaign hinges on a revitalized running game, a fortified defense and an elite offensive line, all orchestrated by coach Lincoln Riley as the Trojans aim for their first College Football Playoff appearance.

From high school varsity programs to NCAA championship plans, women’s flag football is expanding faster than ever, backed by the NFL and celebrated by Hall of Famers.

A 4‑1 loss to the Los Angeles Angels highlighted the Baltimore Orioles' inability to convert baserunners, even as their pitching shone and Yohel Pozo delivered the only run.

The inaugural 2026 season of the Women’s Pro Baseball League brings together Boston, New York, Los Angeles and San Francisco under one roof in Springfield, Illinois, offering $20 tickets and a roadmap to bring teams back to their hometowns by 2027.

An in‑depth look at Leon McQuay III’s standout performances at USC, his game‑changing Rose Bowl interception, NFL draft experience with the Kansas City Chiefs, and his lineage tied to a legendary 1970s running back.

Multimedia producer Rania Hattar reflects on a career that spans continents, the launch of The Mad Hattar studio, and a sky‑borne activation for Jordan One that transformed New York City’s streets.
The newly opened Bloom Football Performance Center, a $225 million, 163,000‑square‑foot complex, promises to transform USC’s football program with cutting‑edge amenities and strategic design.

Veteran broadcaster Bob Costas examines the structural challenges facing Major League Baseball, highlighting the Dodgers' dominance, owners' push for a salary cap, and the looming lockout that could reshape the sport.
The documentary 'Cradle of Coaches' explores Miami University's legendary coaching lineage, featuring rare archival footage and interviews with icons from Paul Brown to Sean McVay.

Eric Reibe's foot surgery could delay his debut, prompting USC to lean on experienced players and emerging prospects as they gear up for a November start.

In a recent interview, NWSL commissioner Jessica Berman outlined the league's support for Concacaf's rejection of FIFA chief Gianni Infantino's proposal to privatize the World Cup, while highlighting the growing need for funding in women's soccer.

The National Women’s Soccer League announced a revised 2027 calendar that begins in February, aligns with the Super Bowl, pauses for the Women’s World Cup in Brazil, and ends with the championship in November, reflecting a broader shift in North American sports timing.