
MLS reshapes its schedule and leadership as global stars join the league
MLS is reshaping its schedule and leadership as global stars join the league, with Commissioner Don Garber set to step down and a new summer‑to‑spring calendar slated for 2027.
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MLS is reshaping its schedule and leadership as global stars join the league, with Commissioner Don Garber set to step down and a new summer‑to‑spring calendar slated for 2027.
Mauricio Pochettino is close to agreeing to a four‑year deal to coach the U.S. men’s national team again, a move that would place him among a small group of coaches whose second tenures have produced mixed outcomes.
Fifteen‑year‑old Chase Johnston, a hockey standout from Fergus Falls, earned a spot at the USA Hockey 15U National Development Camp after a six‑phase selection process, showcasing both his talent and relentless work ethic.

The Buffaloes finished 17‑4‑3, broke win records, advanced to the Sweet 16 and look to build on a deep, talent‑laden roster for 2026.

The Marshall Legion baseball team has ended a 21‑year state tournament drought and will compete in the 2026 Minnesota American Legion State Tournament, guided by coach Mitch Maxwell and a balanced roster that includes standout contributions from players such as Andrew Stelter.
Drafted tenth by the Chicago Sky, Ajša Sivka instead commits to Kentucky’s women’s basketball program, aiming to sharpen her post game alongside Clara Strack and flourish under Coach Kenny Brooks.

Major League Baseball reshuffles game times to showcase crucial August and September contests, with NBC's Sunday Night Baseball featuring high‑stakes matchups that could determine playoff fates.

St. Cloud State has announced the hiring of Spencer Meier as an assistant coach, a move that adds a distinguished playing pedigree and a growing hockey training enterprise to the program.
After three straight seasons projected to finish last in the Big Ten and two years of conference winlessness, Purdue’s head coach Barry Odom is turning to Indiana’s rapid turnaround as a roadmap for a program-wide revival.
Four coaches and six players face charges after two locker‑room assaults, prompting season cancellation and a push to treat hazing as child abuse under state law.

Page Brown, a former standout athlete from Boothbay Region, has begun her coaching career as the varsity basketball coach for Freeport, leading the team to a Lobster Jam championship while balancing teaching duties and marathon training.
A look at how the Big 12’s policy to schedule power‑league opponents is being reshaped by the Pac‑12’s decline, playoff expansion and the ambitions of schools like Kansas State.

Duke University’s men’s basketball program is preparing for the 2026‑27 season with a strong roster, a challenging preseason slate, and a clear goal of securing its sixth national championship.
Former President Barack Obama appeared in a July 29 video endorsing Josh Turek, Iowa’s Democratic U.S. Senate nominee, and the two debated their top basketball players, agreeing on Michael Jordan and LeBron James while diverging on the remaining selections.

New Hampshire Motor Speedway draws enthusiasts for more than just racing, offering a weekend of camping, concerts, and lasting family moments.

The Arizona Cardinals selected Jeremiyah Love with the third overall pick, planning a careful touch management strategy that could reshape his fantasy outlook.
A preview of the August 2 match, ticket pricing, venue details, and the cultural backdrop of the Wrexham documentary.

UEFA has voiced strong opposition to FIFA's proposal to entrust the 2026 World Cup to a privately funded company, citing a lack of transparency and governance risks.
On August 2, Sunderland A.F.C. will face Wrexham A.F.C. at Subaru Park in Chester, Pennsylvania. The match, broadcast to fans in the United States, marks the final leg of both teams’ American preseason schedules.

FIFA's plan to spin off a $20 billion subsidiary to manage the World Cup and other events has sparked criticism from regional bodies, former president Sepp Blatter and European football authorities, while Czech FA chief David Trunda sees potential benefits.

Tennessee's recent reliance on transfer players has set the stage for Juke Harris to become the focal point of a revamped offense, with the program ranked among the nation's top ten contenders.

Ball State University announced that President Geoffrey S. Mearns will serve on the College Football Playoff Board of Managers, representing the Mid-American Conference. His appointment follows a distinguished career in higher education leadership and NCAA service.

Four coaches and six players from Cheltenham High School face criminal charges after a grand jury investigation uncovered a pattern of hazing that led to the cancellation of the school’s football seasons for 2025 and 2026.
Purdue's third straight season projected to finish bottom of the Big Ten fuels coach Jeff Brohm's appeal to Indiana's recent turnaround, a story that promises a November breakthrough.