
Miya Takeuchi Eyes 2030 World Cup Glory
Standout performances at the FIBA U17 Women's Basketball World Cup have put Miya Takeuchi on a path toward the senior national team, with ambitions to compete in the 2030 tournament hosted in Tokyo.
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Standout performances at the FIBA U17 Women's Basketball World Cup have put Miya Takeuchi on a path toward the senior national team, with ambitions to compete in the 2030 tournament hosted in Tokyo.

Hugh Smith, a 6‑foot‑4 freshman defensive end, transitions from Malaysia to Texas to join the University of Arkansas football program, bringing size, speed and leadership to the Razorbacks.

The upcoming FIH Pro League fixtures in London will see India and Pakistan clash for the first time in senior men's hockey since the 2024 Asian Champions Trophy, with both teams emphasizing traditional sportsmanship despite recent cricket‑style handshake debates.

Malaysia rallied after an early United States lead to defeat the USMNT 4‑2 in a FIH Hockey Nations Cup match, with Coach Allan Law praising the team's resilience and the players' historic appearances.

St. Teresa High School has appointed Rodney Walker, a Decatur native and former player, as its new boys basketball head coach, bringing a decade of overseas experience and local roots to the program.

The conflict in Gaza has frozen the Palestinian football league for nearly three years, leaving players like Mahdi Hijazi without income and forcing many to seek low‑paid work, yet grassroots initiatives and the women's national team illustrate a path forward.

As the FIFA World Cup kicks off, Palestinian youth in the occupied West Bank find refuge in soccer, navigating settler tensions, security checkpoints and empty stadiums to keep the sport alive.

The FIFA World Cup captures the imagination of Palestinians in the West Bank, where the game offers an escape from daily pressures, even as league matches are halted and settlers interfere with play.

As the FIFA World Cup begins, Palestinians in the West Bank find soccer both a passion and a struggle, using the sport to carve out moments of normalcy, hope and resistance.

Veteran forward Roy Lassiter and longtime North Texas coach John Hedlund reflect on their international experiences and the upcoming tournament that will bring the world’s eyes to venues across the United States, Canada and Mexico.

Hard Rock International has teamed up with Lionel Messi to celebrate the upcoming global soccer tournament, unveiling a sweepstakes, new merchandise, and themed hospitality experiences across its properties.

The war in the Middle East has forced the Basketball Champions League Asia to shift its schedule to early October, leaving South China and other teams juggling domestic and international commitments.

The Middle East war forces the Basketball Champions League Asia to move its opening phase to early October, compressing domestic fixtures, potential player losses and venue limits for South China and its rivals.