Preseason AP Top 25 Forecast: A Letter‑Grade Retrospective
An analysis of the author’s preseason AP Top 25 ballot, grading each team’s final placement against its prediction, highlights both spot‑on forecasts and notable missteps.
Aug 16, 2026
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Tennessee Volunteers’ Defensive Standout Ty Redmond and Interior Lineman Wendell Moe Jr. Earn 2026 Preseason Watchlist Honors
Ty Redmond and Wendell Moe Jr. have been selected for prestigious national watchlists, underscoring their impact on the Volunteers' defense and setting the stage for a promising campaign.
Aug 16, 2026
Miami University Locks in Coaching Duo After Breakout Seasons
Miami University has renewed the contracts of basketball coach Jai Lucas and football coach Mario Cristobal after both led their teams to notable postseason successes, underscoring a period of growth for the athletic program.
Aug 12, 2026
Malique Ewin Takes His Game to Oregon After Transfer Portal Move
Former Arkansas forward Malique Ewin has signed with Oregon, bringing veteran experience to a team seeking a turnaround after a 12‑20 campaign.
Aug 3, 2026
Dodgers President Rejects ‘Ruin Baseball’ Narrative After Skubal Trade
Andrew Friedman insists the Dodgers are not trying to ruin baseball, while manager Dave Roberts acknowledges the team's polarizing reputation following the acquisition of Tarik Skubal.
Aug 3, 2026
Arkansas Razorbacks Edge Canadian Champion Carleton in Nassau
In a tightly contested basketball game on August 1, 2026, the Arkansas Razorbacks defeated the Canadian champion Carleton University squad in Nassau, with guard Jeremiah Wilkinson delivering the decisive three‑point shot.
Aug 2, 2026
Razorbacks Open Summer with Convincing Win Over Bahamas
Arkansas defeated the Bahamas national team in Nassau on July 31, 2026, with standout play from Jordan Smith and Abdou Toure under coach Kenny Payne, as covered by veteran journalist Anthony Kristensen.
Aug 1, 2026
Syria stages first disabled football tournament in Damascus
The inaugural tournament for athletes with disabilities concluded at Al‑Muhafaza Stadium, where the Damascus Governorate Club defeated Omayya Club under a full moon, a moment captured by the Associated Press.
Jul 30, 2026
Duke Announces Ambitious Preseason Basketball Schedule
Duke's preseason schedule features games against Belmont, Tennessee and Kansas, highlighting a roster that returns key scorers and a coaching staff led by Jon Scheyer.
Jul 29, 2026
NCAA Revises Women’s Basketball Tournament Seeding
The NCAA announces that starting next season the women's tournament will seed its top 16 teams solely on performance, eliminating conference affiliation from the equation, a move intended to promote fairness and accommodate the tournament's growth.
Jul 28, 2026
NCAA Women’s Basketball Tournament to Expand and Rethink Seeding for 2026‑27 Season
The NCAA announced sweeping changes to the women's basketball tournament, including a true‑ranking seeding model for the top 16 teams and an expansion to 76 participants, set to take effect in the 2026‑27 season.
Jul 28, 2026
NCAA rewrites women’s tournament seeding and expands March Madness field
Starting in the 2026‑27 season, the NCAA will seed the top 16 women's teams by true ranking, expand both men's and women's tournaments to 76 teams, and continue distributing tournament units to conferences over three years.
Jul 28, 2026
Venezuelan Youngster Yeferson Seijas Holds onto Baseball Dreams After Earthquakes
Yeferson Seijas, a 12‑year‑old baseball prodigy from La Guaira, Venezuela, trains in a makeshift tent after two powerful earthquakes destroyed his home and claimed the lives of several friends.
Jul 27, 2026
Argentina and England Clash in World Cup Semifinal in Atlanta
The semifinal in Atlanta pits two football powerhouses against each other, with the winner advancing to face Spain and the loser meeting France for third place.
Jul 27, 2026
Astros Trade McCullers, Gordon to Brewers for Prospect Fielder
The Houston Astros sent Lance McCullers Jr. and Colton Gordon to the Milwaukee Brewers for Jadyn Fielder, son of Prince Fielder, in a move that clears payroll and adds a high‑upside prospect.
Jul 26, 2026
A 2007 Photo of Messi and Yamal Rekindles World Cup Rivalry
A black‑and‑white photograph taken in 2007 of teenage Lionel Messi bathing baby Lamine Yamal has resurfaced, adding a poignant layer to the upcoming World Cup final between Argentina and Spain.
Jul 26, 2026
World Cup Anthems Ignite Global Celebration
From Shakira’s “Dai Dai” to Los Fabulosos Cadillacs’ “Matador”, the soundtrack of the tournament blends languages, genres and cultures, uniting supporters worldwide.
Jul 26, 2026
World Cup Visitors Discover Unexpected Warmth in the United States
From London to Morocco, travelers share stories of friendly locals, surprising hospitality, and a political climate that feels less divided than the headlines suggest.
Jul 25, 2026
Messi and Yamal’s Parallel Paths Rekindle a 2007 Charity Image
A 2007 picture of Lionel Messi bathing infant Lamine Yamal has reemerged as a symbolic touchstone ahead of the sport's biggest showdown.
Jul 25, 2026
Messi and Yamal’s 2007 Charity Photo Resurfaces Ahead of World Cup Final
A 2007 charity‑calendar photograph of Lionel Messi bathing a newborn Lamine Yamal has gone viral again as the two stars prepare to meet in a World Cup final, sparking nostalgia, fan debate and a photographer’s personal pilgrimage.
Jul 25, 2026
The Athletic Announces Preseason All-SEC Team Featuring Alabama Standouts
The Athletic’s preseason All-SEC selections highlight Alabama’s defensive leaders and emerging playmakers, setting the stage for a competitive 2026 campaign.
Jul 25, 2026
Pitt Football’s Forgotten Dynasty
An exploration of the University of Pittsburgh's brief but spectacular football resurgence in the 1970s and early 1980s, examining the on‑field triumphs, off‑field investments, and lasting legacy.
Jul 25, 2026
Indiana’s 2026 Football Outlook: A Preseason Top‑10 Hopeful
Despite losing eight NFL Draft picks, Indiana is projected as a preseason top‑10 team, buoyed by key transfers, retained coordinators and a motivational underdog narrative.
Jul 25, 2026
Argentina and Spain Set for World Cup Final at MetLife Stadium
The final will pit Argentina against Spain at New Jersey's MetLife Stadium, featuring a closing ceremony with Post Malone and a halftime show starring Justin Bieber, Madonna, Shakira and BTS, while former President Donald Trump is expected to attend the trophy presentation.
Jul 25, 2026