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The 2026 Taunton Daily Gazette Baseball All-Scholastics honors the standout high school players from the Greater Taunton area, highlighting Joey Benoit’s Player of the Year award and the achievements of Cam Matthews and other key athletes.
Virginia Tech is betting on a revamped tight end room to shift its offensive identity from DBU to TEU under head coach James Franklin and coordinator Ty Howle.
The Cotuit Kettleers rallied to a 4‑3 victory over the Bourne Braves on the last day of the Cape Cod Baseball League schedule, finishing the summer at 13‑25‑2.
Troy Aikman, the three‑time Super Bowl champion, has confirmed he will sell his ownership share in the Dallas Cowboys before the team’s $3.9 billion transaction, a move that underscores his exit from the franchise after years of public hints.
The Cape Cod Baseball League celebrated top offensive and pitching performances for the week of July 26–August 1, 2026, highlighting Tommy Goodin's bat dominance and Raymond Olivas's mound mastery.
The Brewster Whitecaps honored five players with awards before their final regular‑season home game, highlighting a season marked by playoff clinching, dominant performances and leadership.
After obtaining a U.S. green card and P‑1 visa, Jack Harrison is now classified as a domestic player for the New England Revolution, setting the stage for his first appearance in Saturday’s match against Houston Dynamo.
Jack Harrison has obtained a U.S. Green Card and P‑1 visa, allowing him to be classified as a domestic player for his upcoming MLS debut.
The Cotuit Kettleers broke a five-game losing streak on Saturday, defeating the Harbor Hawks 15-8 in a high‑scoring affair that featured clutch hits, a timely ejection and a doubleheader showdown later this week.
Ferris State’s football program, led by Tony Annese, begins fall camp in Big Rapids, eyeing another championship run.
Yarmouth‑Dennis Red Sox have locked up the East Division and the President’s Trophy, while Hyannis Harbor Hawks sit atop the West, but Sunday’s games will determine the final playoff picture.
Armani Guzman, a West Virginia University outfielder, is making waves for the Chatham Anglers in the Cape Cod Baseball League with a .311 average, 11 stolen bases and a .908 OPS, drawing praise from coach Jay Powell and scouts alike.
The Hyannis Harbor Hawks secured their sixth consecutive win, overcoming a 2‑0 deficit to beat the Falmouth Commodores 4‑3. Key performances from Jax Gimenez, Clay Thompson and the pitching staff propelled the team to the top of the standings.
The Harwich Mariners traveled to Chatham for the second game of their Saturday double‑header after a 5‑2 win over the Bourne Braves earlier in the day. Brady Bendik delivered six shutout innings, but the Anglers answered with six unanswered runs to win 7‑2, setting up a decisive showdown with the Brewster Whitecaps.
Team USA closed out the 2026 World Junior Summer Showcase with a convincing 7‑2 victory over Canada in Windsor, Ontario, showcasing offensive firepower and defensive resilience that bodes well for the upcoming IIHF World Junior Championship.
Arthur Figueiredo, a 13‑year veteran of the Cape Cod Baseball League, is set to play college baseball at Keystone College after encouragement from Brewster manager Jamie Shevchik, while Air Force Academy cadet Sam Hentges pursues his dream of flying jets and a solo parachute jump.
Former NFL coach Jen Welter and Governor Maura Healey unveiled a Hall of Fame installation celebrating women in football, while urging the state to sanction girls’ flag football and highlighting its rapid rise toward Olympic debut.
Duke University’s football program prepares to face Boston College on Oct. 31, 2026, riding a 2025 ACC Championship and Sun Bowl win while adjusting to key player departures and a tougher slate of games.
The Magicians finished a Maine 7‑on‑7 tournament with a 6‑1 record, falling only to Buckingham Browne & Nichols in the championship game while highlighting standout performances from rising players.
World football's governing body scrapped a lucrative plan to monetize World Cup rights, sparking a wave of criticism over transparency and governance.
UCLA is making a concerted effort to reshape its roster by securing elite high school talent, including point guard Antonio Pemberton, who could make an immediate impact as a freshman.
The 2026 high school football season begins in August, with Hawaii opening on August 3 and IMG Academy in Florida, the preseason No. 1 team, set to play on August 21. State by state, kickoff dates vary, reflecting a packed schedule across the country.
FIFA chief Gianni Infantino’s plan to commercialise the World Cup collapsed after a coordinated revolt from UEFA and other confederations, exposing deep fractures in football’s governance
FIFA president Gianni Infantino’s attempt to monetize the World Cup by selling a 20% stake to private investors was abandoned after UEFA and other confederations threatened a boycott, leading to resignations and a political fallout that jeopardizes his re‑election.