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Legendary goalkeeper Jaclyn Kintzer Briggs joins the USA Field Hockey Hall of Fame, reflecting on a career that spanned Olympic appearances, world‑class victories and a new chapter shaping the next generation of players.
Jaclyn Kintzer Briggs, celebrated goalkeeper and coach, receives a place in the USA Field Hockey 2026 Hall of Fame, reflecting on a journey that spans international caps, Olympic appearances, and a new chapter in coaching.
The 2026 NFL season will feature a landmark slate of international games, a Wednesday opening night, and a Super Bowl on February 14 at SoFi Stadium, blending traditional U.S. fixtures with unprecedented global exposure.
The league unveiled a nine‑game global slate that begins in Australia, travels through South America, Europe and North America, and culminates in Mexico City, highlighting the NFL’s most ambitious overseas expansion to date.
The Indianapolis Colts will begin the 2026 NFL season at home against the Baltimore Ravens, while also traveling to London, Madrid and other world cities for marquee international contests. Tickets go on sale May 14, with priority access available through the Colts’ priority list.
The league announces a historic expansion with games in Melbourne, Rio de Janeiro, Paris and more.
NC State and Virginia are set to play the inaugural FBS college football game in South America on August 29, 2026, in Rio de Janeiro, broadcast by ESPN.
The 2026 college football season will open with two overseas contests on Aug. 29, including a historic Brazil broadcast, and continue with a full slate of games across ESPN, ABC and other networks throughout September.
North Carolina and NC State will launch their 2026 campaigns abroad, facing TCU in Dublin and Virginia in Rio de Janeiro as part of an ESPN doubleheader that marks the first FBS game in South America.
The Atlantic Coast Conference announced the kickoff time for the Virginia‑NC State opener in Rio, the first FBS game in South America, set for Aug. 29 at 3:30 p.m. ET, with live coverage on ESPN and details on tickets and cultural events available through College Football Brasil.
The Atlantic Coast Conference announced kickoff times and broadcast partners for marquee 2026 matchups, highlighting overseas venues and a demanding non‑conference slate.
After a season‑ending ACL injury, Illinois’ highly touted recruit Manuella Alves is set to make her debut, bringing an aggressive post presence and depth to the team’s frontcourt.