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The NCAA baseball tournament super regionals are underway, and USA TODAY Network has highlighted the players most likely to decide each series as teams vie for a spot in the College World Series.
University of Alabama baseball player Justin Lebron discusses how his brother Jayden, who has Williams syndrome, inspires his performance, family investments, and community advocacy.
FIFA has prohibited reusable water containers at World Cup venues, prompting fans to worry about hydration amid expected 26‑28 °C heat. The governing body will rely on misting stations, cooling tents and other interventions to protect players and spectators.
The University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill, the No. 5 national seed, will open the Chapel Hill Super Regional against the USC Trojans on June 5. With dominant pitching and a strong home record, UNC is favored to advance to the College World Series.
The Detroit Edison baseball squad, led by Southern University commit Jamir Campbell, is two wins away from making history as the first Detroit public school to capture a state baseball crown.
Former Heisman Trophy quarterback Charlie Ward, now head coach of Florida A&M, will run his inaugural team basketball camp from June 5 to June 7, featuring six games per team, certified referees, and hands‑on coaching by staff and current Rattler players.
From ticket hunts to family connections, American supporters are preparing for the 2026 World Cup, a tournament that builds on the legacy of the 1994 edition and expands to 48 teams.
The 2026 FireKeepers Casino 400 will take place on Sunday, June 7, at Michigan International Speedway in Brooklyn, Michigan, with a 3 p.m. ET start and exclusive streaming on Amazon Prime Video.
NASCAR's senior director of sim racing highlights the growing role of simulator events in discovering and developing drivers, engineers, and content creators, citing success stories like William Byron and Rajah Caruth.
James Sams, who spent two seasons on Carlson’s staff, will now lead the program, blending Carlson’s proven strategies with his own vision as he prepares for a season that follows a 25‑8 regional championship run.
The 2026 FIFA World Cup will bring a global showcase to North America, with MetLife Stadium set to host the final and a host of marquee matchups featuring the sport’s brightest talents.
A new online game called 82‑0 has taken social media by storm, letting fans draft an all‑time NBA lineup and chase a flawless 82‑game season.
Veteran coach Muffet McGraw, who retired after 38 seasons at Notre Dame, shares candid thoughts on the transactional nature of modern college athletics, the mental health of student‑athletes, and the need for structural reform.
Latvian forward Eduards Tralmaks, who tallied 26 goals for the Grand Rapids Griffins, says he never got a fair chance with the Detroit Red Wings and plans to pause his career to consider his next move.
Micah Parsons, the former Penn State standout now with the Green Bay Packers, will miss the start of the NFL season due to a torn ACL. Following a strict nine‑month rehab protocol, he hopes to return in time for a playoff push.
FIFA's decision to prohibit reusable water containers at the 2026 World Cup venues raises questions about fan hydration and heat management during the tournament.
FIFA president Gianni Infantino’s push to expand the World Cup to 48 teams reflects a strategic bid to double the revenue of the Paris Olympics, yet critics warn that the federation’s growing power and close ties to autocratic regimes could undermine accountability.
Jordan Clarkson and Dylan Harper, both tied to the Philippines through their mothers, bring personal pride to the NBA Finals, while the league reflects on historic trends and financial stakes.
A look at the players whose stats and marketability should have earned them a place on the game’s iconic cover.
Briggs Berlin, son of former NFL quarterback Brock Berlin, has accepted a Division I scholarship from the University of Houston, marking a milestone in his budding football career.
Despite historical prejudice and competition from rugby and Australian‑rules football, soccer has grown through migrant communities, with the Socceroos and Matildas forging a new identity on the world stage.
The Grand Rapids baseball squad has captured six straight section titles and ten consecutive playoff victories, but the chase for a first state championship continues as they prepare for the tournament in Chaska.
This week's Closer Report highlights dominant relievers, injury comebacks, and the upcoming return of MLB to NBC and Peacock
Connor Basye, a seasoned coach with a deep playing background, has been appointed head coach of the Edgewood High School boys basketball team, sparking optimism across the community and signaling a blend of modern analytics with old‑school values.