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A federal grand jury has charged former NBA forward Malik Beasley and journeyman Ed Davis with conspiring to manipulate game outcomes for profit, ensnaring insiders and major betting platforms.
In Istanbul, a teenage center’s defensive masterclass eclipses a 2014 benchmark, while the tournament’s all‑time block record remains out of reach.
Opening games of the FIBA U17 Basketball World Cup 2026 featured standout performances from Lithuanian Jokubas Kukta, Turkish stars Darius Karutasu and Omer Kutluay, New Zealand’s Jayden Cecil, and Puerto Rico’s DJ Gaines.
Transfer Dani Carnegie, a former Georgia standout, has been selected for the USA 3×3 National Team that will compete in the 2026 FIBA 3×3 Nations League Americas Conference in Ñuñoa, Chile. Coach Jan Jensen praises her adaptability while the roster blends new talent and returning players.
The Dominican Republic has revealed a 57‑player preselection roster for the upcoming 2026 Central American and Caribbean Games, set to be hosted in Santo Domingo. Managed by Félix Fermín Jr. and overseen by general manager Luis Polonia Jr., the squad features Pedro Severino as the headline catcher and a deep mix of domestic and veteran players.
Two powerful earthquakes struck Venezuela on Wednesday evening, shaking a baseball stadium, toppling walls in the capital and triggering brief tsunami warnings for nearby islands.
Eleven‑year‑old Diego Gonzalez, once misdiagnosed with growing pains, has emerged cancer‑free after months of intensive therapy at the University of Miami Health Sylvester Comprehensive Cancer Center. His story intertwines sports, celebrity hospitality and a budding desire to act.
Dozens of children aged 5 to 10 participated in the Little Legends 21 Camp at the Field of Dreams, an event organized by the Roberto Clemente Foundation to honor the late baseball legend’s legacy of service and to promote the sport in underserved communities.
In a modest field in Passaic County, New Jersey, a soccer academy founded by Omar Abdulaziz offers Palestinian‑American children a place to heal, dream, and connect with a culture that spans continents.
In a modest New Jersey field, a soccer academy founded by Omar Abdulaziz offers Palestinian-American children a refuge from the trauma of conflict, while the admiration for Lamine Yamal’s activism amplifies their sense of identity and hope.
In a modest field in Passaic County, young Palestinian-Americans channel their grief and aspirations into soccer, inspired by a global star who waves a Palestinian flag.
In a modest field in Northern New Jersey, a group of Palestinian-American children train together, using soccer to process loss, celebrate identity, and imagine a future beyond the headlines of war.
In New Jersey, Palestinian‑American youths channel grief and hope into soccer, finding inspiration in a Spanish star’s activism and the work of their local academy.
In a modest soccer complex on the outskirts of Paterson, New Jersey, a group of children gathers each afternoon, their sneakers scuffing the artificial turf as laughter echoes across the field. Their coach, Omar Abdulaziz, founded the Palestino Soccer Academy three years ago to teach soccer within Palestinian culture and to give children a refuge from the trauma of conflict. The academy, anchored around the Palestinian-American community, welcomes kids of all backgrounds, offering them purpose, camaraderie, and a way to process the pain of a war that has ripped through Gaza.
A modest field in Woodland Park becomes a sanctuary where young Palestinian‑American athletes channel grief and aspiration into soccer, guided by coach Omar Abdulaziz and idol Lamine Yamal.
Major League Baseball owners have presented a comprehensive overhaul of the amateur draft that would curtail high school signings, elevate age requirements, and impose strict financial controls, with the changes set to take effect beginning in 2027.
C.J. Cox and Gicarri Harris are poised to lead a young Purdue squad through a season of transition, bringing new energy and accountability to the program.
Thousands of soccer enthusiasts have converged on Houston for the 2026 FIFA World Cup, turning the Texas metropolis into a bustling hub of celebration, tradition and anticipation.
Five‑star recruit Tre Segarra flips from the Gamecocks to the Tigers, bringing a unique soccer‑born skill set and a family legacy to Baton Rouge.
Marissa Coleman’s upcoming induction honors a career that reshaped Maryland women’s basketball, from an NCAA title to international gold medals and a decade in the WNBA.
Invited to the 2026 USA Baseball Collegiate National Team Training Camp, Julio Solier brings a standout season and historic program achievements to a roster poised for international competition.
Mikhail McLean, a Bahamian native and former Kentucky assistant, has been appointed head coach of the Bahamas National Team, balancing his new role with continued duties at Kentucky while targeting World Cup and Olympic qualification.
Mikhail McLean, a Bahamian native and longtime Kentucky Wildcats assistant, has been appointed head coach of the Bahamas men's national team, set to begin his tenure in July with crucial World Cup qualifying matches.
Elijah Hughes, a Syracuse alumnus and 2020 NBA draft pick, is set to play for Boeheim’s Army in a high‑profile summer series against Seton Hall’s alumni team, with games streamed live on FS1 and FS2.