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Amanda Gianelloni, the inaugural signee of the Women's Professional Baseball League, reflects on her journey from softball to professional baseball, the league's upcoming season, and her vision for respecting both men's and women's sports.
Coach Josh Haley's 15th season culminated in a 40-2 record, a 500th career win and a Class 2A state championship. His family's insights illuminate the close-knit community that powered the Spartans' historic run.
The new league, inspired by pioneering women, will launch its first games on August 1 in Springfield, Illinois, featuring star pitchers and a nod to historic trailblazers.
The WPBL will debut its first season in August 2026, featuring teams named for historic female figures and starring players such as Kelsie Whitmore, Mo’ne Davis and Ayami Sato.
The new league reveals its first four clubs, each named for a trailblazing female figure, and outlines key players ahead of the August 1 debut.
The first season of the Women's Professional Baseball League will feature four teams named for pioneering women, with the Los Angeles Queens leading the charge.
The Women’s Pro Baseball League will launch on August 1 with four teams named for pioneering women, kicking off a historic season at Springfield’s Robin Roberts Stadium.
The Women’s Pro Baseball League reveals its first four franchises, each named for a pioneering woman, and outlines a groundbreaking season schedule at Robin Roberts Stadium.
Special Topps baseball inserts from 2004 and 2006 highlight U.S. Presidents and the signers of the Declaration of Independence and Constitution, offering collectors a unique blend of sport and heritage.
The St. Joseph-Ogden baseball team completed a 40-2 campaign with a Class 2A state title, a first for Champaign County, and a celebration that united the local community.
Stanford travels to Duke for its inaugural ACC game of 2026, featuring a fresh coaching staff, a transfer quarterback, and a defense looking to improve after a dismal 2025 campaign.
After a 15‑game winning streak and a Summer Sizzler title, Calvary Day’s flag football team travels to Canton, Ohio, for the 2026 Unrivaled Flag Football Nationals, where they will open against the Willowbrook Warriors on June 27.
In Springfield, Illinois, the Alamo bar has become the rallying point for American Outlaws watch parties, drawing a diverse crowd to celebrate the U.S. Men’s National Team as it prepares for the 2026 World Cup.
The Women’s Pro Baseball League teams with The Realest to create an authenticated trading‑card program that will debut on August 1 in Springfield, Illinois, spotlighting historic memorabilia and key players.
From backyard kicks in Springfield to a 500‑match professional career spanning three continents, Ted Eck’s story intertwines early promise, club loyalty and a lasting impact on U.S. soccer.
The Big Ten has released its full 2026‑27 women's basketball schedule, confirming nine home and nine away games for each team, with Ohio State slated to face Maryland twice and a roster of opponents spanning the Midwest and West Coast.
Naperville will host the culmination of the IHSA girls soccer state tournaments, where Father McGivney, Pleasant Plains, Crystal Lake Central, Morton, New Trier and Naperville Central vie for top honors.
The 2026 IHSA baseball postseason reaches its supersectional stage with 32 teams remaining, featuring a detailed schedule of games across Illinois venues that will determine the state finalists.
The 2026 Division II baseball championships will culminate in Cary, North Carolina, featuring 56 teams and a rich history of title winners, highlighted by Tampa's record ten championships.
Five-star guard Davion Thompson, ranked No. 22 in the 2027 class, will announce his college decision on June 10. The Link Academy standout, who averages 21.7 points per game in the EYBL Circuit, says Baylor’s development program and coaching staff have impressed him, as he eyes a future in the NBA.
This week’s IHSA soccer sectional finals delivered surprising results, from Columbia’s 6‑0 defeat to Litchfield’s 3‑1 home victory, and set up the Super Sectional matchups that will determine the final four teams heading to the State Final Four.
From dominant 9‑0 victories to tightly contested wins, the latest sectional pairings highlight the depth of talent across central Illinois as teams battle for a berth in the state championship.
Two‑time NASCAR Cup Series champion Kyle Busch died at 41, leaving behind a storied career, a devoted family and a lasting impact on the sport.
The 2026 Division II baseball championship entered its most anticipated phase as super regionals opened across the country, with the culmination set for June 6 in Cary, North Carolina.