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The rise of name, image and likeness agreements is transforming women’s basketball, lifting player salaries, spawning high‑school deals and reshaping the sport’s commercial landscape.

Virginia Tech and Georgia Tech meet on Oct. 17 in a clash that promises a tight contest, with the Hokies favored by a three‑point margin.
The United States secured first place in Group D before a narrow loss to Turkey, guaranteeing a knockout‑stage berth and a high‑stakes encounter with Bosnia and Herzegovina on July 1 at Levi's Stadium in Santa Clara, California. The match will be televised on Fox and streamed on Fubo, the Fox One App, and Peacock, while the tournament’s schedule runs through July 19, when the final will be played at MetLife Stadium in East Rutherford, New Jersey.

With a potent offense already in place, USC turns to veteran defensive architect Gary Patterson, whose storied career at TCU and national accolades bring a new vision to the Trojans' defense.

The final round of group play will be played on Saturday, June 27, 2026, featuring England‑Panama, Ghana‑Croatia and Argentina‑Jordan, followed by the Round of 32 opener on Sunday, June 28, when South Africa meets Canada.

Even after an unexpected loss in the Los Angeles Regional, UCLA’s baseball squad saw four of its standout players recognized on the National College Baseball Hall of Fame All‑American team.

Arike Ogunbowale continues to adapt alongside Paige Bueckers and Azzi Fudd, delivering clutch performances that have helped the Dallas Wings climb to an 11‑6 record.
The Sooners entered the tournament as a 14‑16 team, knocked off three top‑five opponents, and rode a freshman‑laden rotation to a 90‑28 outscore in the final stretch, cementing one of the most remarkable turnarounds in college sports history.

Oregon State’s baseball program is set to compete in the 2027 Amegy Bank College Baseball Series in Arlington, Texas, playing Arkansas, Baylor and Oklahoma State at Globe Life Field from February 26‑28, 2027. Ticket sales will begin soon, with home‑plate reserved tickets going on sale Thursday at 7 a.m. PT.

Lionel Messi converts just 77% of his penalties, a figure that falls short of elite averages, and his methods reveal a fascinating clash of skill and strategy.

In a tightly contested match against Austria, Lionel Messi scored his 17th World Cup goal, surpassing all male players in tournament history. The achievement unfolded against a backdrop of personal strain, with his father Jorge battling illness.

Cam Leiter has impressed with a 2.60 ERA and 46 strikeouts in his professional debut, joining a lineage of MLB talent that includes his uncle Al Leiter and cousins Jack and Mark Leiter Jr.

A deep dive into the 16 stadiums across the United States, Mexico and Canada that will host the 2026 World Cup, evaluated on atmosphere, transport, aesthetics and overall fan experience.

Japanese supporters stayed behind to tidy the stadium, joined by Fox Sports’ Jameis Winston, as both teams’ coaches praised the display of respect and resilience

In a tightly contested match in Arlington, Japan came from behind twice to share the points with the Netherlands, highlighted by Daichi Kamada’s late equaliser and manager Hajime Moriyasu’s praise of his side’s resilience.

Volunteers and transit workers in Fort Worth ensured a smooth journey for World Cup fans traveling to Arlington, coordinating high‑fives, bus routes and rideshare pickups to manage the influx of supporters.

Japanese fans celebrated a late equaliser with blue bags, then turned those same bags into a cleanup crew at AT&T Stadium, continuing a tradition that began in 1998.

The Dutch squad will open their World Cup campaign against Japan at AT&T Stadium, hoping to translate strong qualifying form into a winning start despite a list of sidelined stars.

A van containing critical gear for England's World Cup campaign was broken into days before their first match, leading to arrests and a joint local‑federal probe

The Iranian national team arrived in Mexico amid visa complications, moving its training base to Tijuana and gearing up for matches in California and Seattle, all while political tensions and roster changes add further uncertainty.

Visa complications force Iran's national team to relocate its training base to Tijuana, while key staff await clearance and political tensions shape the squad's preparation.

The Austrian squad held a public training session in Santa Barbara, offering autographs, merchandise and a clinic for local youth, while previewing their Group J matchup against Jordan.

The University of Scranton is hosting a nationwide baseball outing for alumni, featuring matchups such as Texas Rangers versus Houston Astros and Seattle Mariners versus Boston Red Sox, with events scheduled from July 31 to September 24.

The opening round of a 12‑team PPR fantasy football draft sets the tone, with standout talents like Bijan Robinson and Ja'Marr Chase leading the conversation, while injury concerns and team contexts add layers of risk.