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USA Dominates Czechia in 2026 FIBA Women’s Basketball World Cup

Team USA defeated Czechia 105-64, improving to a perfect 3-0 in Group D and moving into the quarterfinals after a record 33rd consecutive World Cup win.

Sep 8, 2026

Korean WNBA Star Park Ji-hyun Joins Global Basketball League Project B

Park Ji-hyun’s signing with Project B, a new international women’s basketball league, highlights the league’s plan to offer greater financial benefits and a global schedule starting in early 2027.

Sep 8, 2026

Park Ji-hyun Signs with Project B, a New Global Women’s Basketball League

South Korean star Park Ji-hyun joins Project B, a new international basketball league that will launch its first season in early 2027 with a training camp in Seoul and global tournaments across three continents.

Sep 7, 2026

Julie Allemand Becomes All‑Time Assists Leader in FIBA Women’s World Cup

Julie Allemand of Belgium etched her name into basketball history by becoming the all‑time assists leader in the FIBA Women’s World Cup, finishing the 2026 edition with 111 assists and eclipsing records held by Dawn Staley, Sue Bird and Laia Palau.

Sep 7, 2026

Broncos Bolster Roster Ahead of 2026‑27 Campaign

Western Michigan Broncos announce a major roster infusion for the 2026‑27 hockey season, highlighted by an exhibition match against Western Ontario and a lineup packed with fresh talent.

Aug 28, 2026

Ohtani and Crow‑Armstrong Locked in Tight NL MVP Race

Shohei Ohtani, the four‑time unanimous MVP, is battling Pete Crow‑Armstrong for the National League’s most valuable player award, with the Dodgers hoping a pitching return could tip the scales.

Aug 26, 2026

UT Arlington Announces Inaugural Women’s Flag Football Signing Class for 2026

The university reveals its first signing class, featuring athletes from Japan, Florida, Arizona and Puerto Rico, signaling the sport's expanding reach.

Aug 25, 2026

Dante Moore’s Off‑Season Reflections: From Golf Courses to Leadership on the Field

After a CFP semifinal loss, Oregon’s star quarterback Dante Moore stays in Eugene, using golf, bowling and a Tokyo showcase to recharge while championing mental‑health reforms and preparing the Ducks for a new campaign.

Aug 24, 2026

USA Men’s O-65 Field Hockey Team Eyes 2026 Masters World Cup Glory in Breda

The United States men’s O-65 side prepares for the 2026 Masters World Cup in Breda, Netherlands, with key athletes sharing their stories, motivations, and the growing ambition to represent the USA on the world stage.

Aug 23, 2026

Former NBA Champion Trainer Roger Sancho Joins DePaul Men’s Basketball Staff

DePaul University has appointed Roger Sancho as senior athletic trainer for its men's basketball program, tapping a decade of NBA expertise, championship experience, and international medical leadership.

Aug 19, 2026

2026 Little League World Series Brings Global Showcase to Williamsport

From South Korea’s returning champions to Australia’s debut and a historic female player, the 2026 Little League World Series promises unforgettable moments.

Aug 18, 2026

Shohei Ohtani’s Signed Cleats Break Michael Jordan’s Record

A pair of game‑worn New Balance ‘Ohtani 1’ cleats sold for $440,055, surpassing Michael Jordan’s previous high and signaling a new valuation tier for sports collectibles.

Aug 18, 2026

Columbia Lions’ Japan Tour: Basketball, History, and Culture

During a ten‑day visit from August 11 to 21, the Columbia women’s basketball squad faced Japanese opponents, explored historic landmarks and shared daily updates from the road.

Aug 17, 2026

Korea’s Men’s Basketball Team Suffers Record 20‑Point Defeat to Japan

South Korea's men's basketball squad fell 88‑68 to Japan in Tokyo, a 20‑point margin that eclipses a 1962 record and highlights the emergence of NBA‑trained talent on the Japanese side.

Aug 16, 2026

Korea’s Women’s Basketball Team Narrowly Loses to Japan in Final Pre‑World Cup Test

In Tokyo, Korea led for most of the game but could not hold off Japan's final surge, falling 78‑77 after Kokoro Tanaka's clutch three‑point shot.

Aug 16, 2026

Maine Farmer Who Brought Baseball to Japan Honored in New Cultural Initiatives

The story of Horace Wilson, a Gorham-born farmer who introduced baseball to Japan in the 1870s, is being revived through events, visits and plans for public art that link Maine and Japan.

Aug 15, 2026

UMass Lowell Unveils 15 New Faces for the 2026 Men’s Soccer Campaign

The program welcomes a diverse group of newcomers, from German defender Jeremy Mahn to Japanese goalkeeper Eijin Magota, while honoring the memory of former keeper Toby Forsythe.

Aug 14, 2026

Mark Walter’s Dodgers Dynasty Endures Amid Ohtani’s Record Deal

Mark Walter’s control of the Los Angeles Dodgers stays intact as Shohei Ohtani’s $700 million deal ties his future to the team’s leadership, fueling a billion‑dollar revenue surge and a new era of global partnerships.

Aug 12, 2026

Women’s Professional Baseball League Kicks Off Inaugural Season in Springfield

The WPBL opened its first season in Springfield, Illinois, reviving top‑level women’s baseball after more than seven decades, with four teams, international players, and broadcasting deals driving early excitement.

Aug 2, 2026

Women’s Professional Baseball League Launches Inaugural Season in Springfield

The newly formed Women’s Professional Baseball League (WPBL) opens its first season in Springfield, Illinois, featuring franchises from Boston, New York, San Francisco and Los Angeles, with games streamed on ESPN Select and the league’s YouTube channel.

Jul 31, 2026

Blakeley Bourke Heads to St. Olaf, Balancing Soccer, Nursing Aspirations and Deaf Advocacy

Blakeley Bourke, a recent Mercer Island High School graduate, is set to begin her next chapter at St. Olaf College in Northfield, Minnesota, where she will play soccer and study nursing, all while navigating hearing loss and championing volunteer work.

Jul 30, 2026