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A circuit judge ruled that the American Legion and two local media outlets were not liable for defamation in a lawsuit brought by former Mitchell baseball player Peyton Mandel, citing the factual basis of the allegations.
The 99th American Legion World Series begins August 13, 2026, at Veterans Field in Shelby, North Carolina, featuring pool play, live streaming on ESPN+, and championship coverage on ESPNU.
From parades and baseball games to kid‑focused activities, Spirit Valley Days brings West Duluth together with sponsor support and local pride.
Saturday’s action saw a sweep of regional victories, with teams such as Cumberland, Essex Junction and Honolulu advancing, while Sunday’s matchups will crown the eight regional champions heading into the 99th World Series.
The merged Kingston‑Saugerties American Legion Senior team captured its first New York State championship in 2020, finished with a 25‑11‑1 record, and fell in back‑to‑back Mid‑Atlantic Regionals games to Whitehouse Post 284 and Greater Pittston.
The first day of the 2026 American Legion Baseball regionals saw eight eliminations, notable performances from Essex Junction, Florence and Owensboro, and a schedule that will keep the tournament intense through Friday.
A Davison County judge threw out a libel case brought by former Mitchell American Legion player Peyton Mandel, finding that the published letter accurately described a rape‑related hazing episode and that Mandel's guilty plea confirmed its contents.
From August 6‑9, top American Legion teams from the Northeast and Mid‑Atlantic will compete in Worcester, Massachusetts, with the winners moving on to the World Series in Shelby, North Carolina.
From August 6 to 9, six teams will battle in a double‑elimination format at Fitton Field, with the winner advancing to the 2026 World Series in Shelby, North Carolina.
South Windsor edged Waterford 6-5 in a winner‑take‑all game at Palmer Field, securing its first state title and setting the stage for regional competition.
South Windsor defeated Waterford 6-5 in a winner‑take‑all game to capture the program’s inaugural American Legion state championship, highlighted by standout performances from Aiden Jackson and Brayden Edwards.
Eight teams vie for the 98th Wisconsin State American Legion Baseball title, with Marshfield’s Post 54 reaching the tournament for the first time in a decade, supported by MLB alumni and local upgrades.
The Rochester Redhawks began their campaign with a commanding 9‑0 win over Tri City Maroon, driven by strong pitching from Gavin Werneburg and timely hits from John Mueller and Jack Ryan. However, a 12‑hit effort wasn’t enough in an 8‑5 loss to Excelsior, setting the stage for a Friday showdown with Edina at Mueller Park.
The Superior Reds have secured a berth in the American Legion Double AA State Tournament after a dominant 6-0 win over Antigo, setting up a Friday showdown with Denmark.
The 2026 American Legion Southern All-League team includes five local players, while the Brattleboro Little League 10U and 12U squads prepare for championship games that could send them to regional tournaments.
Five athletes from Brattleboro and Bellows Falls were selected to the Southern All-League team, highlighting a strong season for Post 37 and Post 5 ahead of the Vermont State Legion Tournament championship game.
From August 1st through 5th, Franklin High School will host the American Legion State Junior Baseball Tournament, featuring daily games, community refreshments, and a pathway to regional and national competition.
A fifth‑inning rally powered by David Fath’s bases‑clearing single secured a 4‑1 win for Greater Pittston, keeping the team unbeaten and setting up a title clash with Chambersburg.
The 2026 season highlights a balanced pitching staff for Rowan County, featuring multiple wins, high strikeout totals and low ERAs across a diverse group of arms.
The Moncks Corner American Legion Post 126 baseball squad finished its 2026 campaign with a 3‑10 slate, yet the experience gained against college talent and the emergence of several key players set the stage for future growth.
The Allentown American Legion baseball squad moved closer to securing its fourth Mercer County title in six years with an 8-5 win over Princeton Post 218, highlighted by strong hitting from Nolan Arnold and Dan Golembiewski.
The upcoming tournament features a slate of teams from across the region, with matches scheduled at La Crescent and other venues, culminating in semifinals and the title game.
The Kingston Post No. 150 junior baseball squad saw its season end after an eighth‑inning loss, finishing with eight hits and three RBIs but unable to hold a late rally.
Rising sophomore Asa Collins has emerged as a key catalyst for Princeton Post 218, combining leadoff speed with solid defense as the squad battles for a postseason berth.