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The Tempe Union High School District has named Rex Gonzalez as the new head baseball coach at Phoenix Desert Vista High School, bringing a blend of family legacy and community experience to the program.
A surge in youth registration, the addition of new PWHL franchises and a historic Olympic victory are driving unprecedented interest in women’s hockey across the United States.
Top high school teams across Arizona are gearing up for a historic season, with Hamilton High unbeaten and the Cardinals pioneering weekly broadcasts that are reshaping the sport.
After a 3‑9‑5 season, UTEP’s soccer program steps into the Mountain West Conference, led by Coach Gibbs Keeton and a core of captains Ashlee Mora, Ashlyn Neireiter and Kailie Hudson, ready to rewrite their story.
The deadline saw the Los Angeles Dodgers acquire ace Tarik Skubal, the Boston Red Sox add catcher Adley Rutschman, and several contending clubs trade away established talent for prospects, sparking debate across the league.
The Dodgers secured ace Tarik Skubal, the Red Sox added Adley Rutschman, and a flurry of other deals reshaped the landscape as teams balanced prospect giveaways with win‑now calculations.
Sami Whitcomb, a former TCU basketball star, has agreed to a full‑time contract with the Phoenix Mercury, marking a pivotal step in her move from college to the WNBA.
Arizona's upcoming nonconference slate features a clash with defending champion UCLA and a Hall of Fame Series game against Stanford, underscoring a bold new direction for the program.
Carson Brown, an 18‑year‑old development driver, is set to make his NASCAR O’Reilly Series debut this weekend, piloting the No. 32 for Jordan Anderson Racing Bommarito Autosport.
NASCAR and Anheuser‑Busch announced that Grammy‑winning artist Dierks Bentley will headline the 2026 Busch Light Summer Music Series at Iowa Speedway on August 9, 2026, just before the Iowa Corn 350 race, rounding out a weekend of ARCA, NASCAR Xfinity and Cup Series action.
After a 34‑6 campaign and a narrow loss in the national championship, the University of Connecticut men’s basketball program confronts significant changes as key players leave and new faces arrive.
NASCAR announced a major shift in how its premier Cup Series will be televised, moving the bulk of the season’s final races to the newly formed USA Sports network. Ten of the last fourteen races will be shown on USA Network, while the remaining four — including the storied events at Daytona, Talladega, Martinsville and Homestead‑Miami — will stay on NBC, preserving a traditional broadcast anchor for the sport’s biggest spectacles. The change does not mean a complete overhaul of production; practice and qualifying sessions will still be aired on truTV and HBO Max, with the Aug. 8 session at Iowa Speedway remaining on truTV and HBO Max as before. The booth will be led by veteran voices Leigh Diffey, Jeff Burton and Steve Letarte, who will bring their familiar blend of play‑by‑play and analysis to the new platform. Fans can also look forward to a revamped O'Reilly Auto Parts Series, which has struck a partnership with The CW and ESPN for streaming access to practice and qualifying rounds. Starting Aug. 8, all O'Reilly Auto Parts Series sessions will be available on the CW and ESPN apps under an Unlimited subscription that costs $29.99 per month or $35.99 when bundled with Disney+ and Hulu. From next year, the series’ races will be exclusive to the ESPN app, though the events will still be free over‑the‑air on CW television and remain accessible via the ESPN app for streaming. The Unlimited tier is priced at $29.99 monthly, or $35.99 when packaged with Disney+ and Hulu, giving viewers a one‑stop sports bundle. The remaining Cup Series schedule stretches through Nov. 8, featuring races at iconic tracks such as Iowa, Richmond, New Hampshire, Daytona, Darlington, and the World Wide Technology Raceway in Illinois. Even as USA Sports takes over Cup coverage, Fox Sports will continue to broadcast all on‑track sessions across NASCAR’s various series, ensuring that teams and sponsors retain a broad media presence.
The Aggies will open the season at home on August 23 against Cal Poly and play a 10‑match Mountain West schedule, culminating in the conference championship and an NCAA Tournament berth.
A rundown of the most impactful players on the waiver wire, from returning starters to emerging relievers, as the trade deadline approaches.
San Diego State prepares for a preseason showdown with Arizona, testing a rebuilt roster under Coach Brian Dutcher.
Tristan McKee, a 15‑year‑old development driver for Spire Motorsports, is slated to debut in the NASCAR Truck Series at Richmond on August 14, 2026, entering the No. 77 Chevrolet and aiming for a full‑season future.
In a recent interview, LSU quarterback Sam Leavitt described his new program as just different from Arizona State, praising its coaching staff and facilities while acknowledging the difficulty of leaving a place where he built strong relationships. His comments have sparked criticism from Sun Devil fans as the Tigers prepare to open the 2026 season against Clemson.
Coach Ross Hodge’s Mountaineers have completed summer workouts as the NCAA’s five‑for‑five rule looms, bringing new transfers, a five‑star recruit and a lone returning player into a roster that could reshape the Big 12 race.
Roye Oliver III tops the state rankings, while a host of other prospects prepare for a breakthrough year.
At 16, Tristan McKee will step into the Craftsman Truck Series at Richmond, joining Spire’s development program and aiming to build on a rapid rise that began with a CARS Tour win at age 12.
Spire Motorsports announced that Tristan McKee, who turns 16 on August 3, will debut in the No. 77 truck at Richmond and race at several short tracks later this season.
With a 4.38 ERA and a wild‑card spot within reach, the Pirates are weighing a steep trade package for Padres closer Mason Miller.
The 2026 NFL season brings a mix of talent and uncertainty, with quarterbacks, running backs, receivers and tight ends whose performances could swing between elite and injury‑limited.
At just 18, Carson Brown is already a championship contender in the CARS Late Model Stock Tour, a presumed ASA STARS National Super Late Model Series champion, and a regular on the ARCA and Trans‑Am circuits. His poise, work ethic and team‑first attitude have earned praise from crew chiefs and owners alike as he prepares for a potential move to the premier stock‑car division.