August 2026: A Global Sports Calendar Unfolds
A look at the major sporting events, broadcast partners and key storylines shaping August 2026.
Jul 31, 2026
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UNC Places General Manager Michael Lombardi on Leave Amid Ongoing Program Turmoil
University of North Carolina football general manager Michael Lombardi has been put on paid administrative leave as the program navigates a turbulent period ahead of its 2026 debut in Ireland.
Jul 27, 2026
Four Years, One Lens: Janina Pelayo Chronicles the Road to the 2026 World Cup
Documentarian Janina Pelayo reflects on four years of filming the U.S. Men’s National Soccer Team as it prepares for a historic World Cup co‑hosted by the United States, Mexico and Canada.
Jun 23, 2026
The Rise and Fall of Bishop Sycamore: A Football Scandal Uncovered
An investigation into Bishop Sycamore reveals a fabricated high school football program that crumbled under scrutiny, highlighting failures in oversight, deceptive leadership, and the ripple effects on athletes, institutions, and the media.
Jun 21, 2026
U.S. and Australia Gear for Clash in Seattle Amid Pundit Feud
The upcoming World Cup showdown in Seattle pits two of the tournament’s most talked‑about sides against each other, with Australia and the United States both perched at the summit of Group D.
Jun 18, 2026
Alex Zachem Returns to Saint Joseph’s as Assistant Coach and Director of Video
Former UCLA video coordinator and tennis captain Alex Zachem rejoins her alma mater, aiming to blend analytical insight with on‑court development for the Hawks.
Jun 10, 2026
HBO’s ‘U.S. Against the World’ Offers an Intimate Look at the U.S. Men’s Soccer Team Ahead of 2026 World Cup
HBO’s new series ‘U.S. Against the World’ dives into the personal stories and collective pressure faced by the U.S. Men’s National Team as it prepares for the 2026 World Cup, set to be hosted on home soil.
Jun 8, 2026
Christian Pulisic opens up about career pressures and the making of a soccer pioneer
From a gated Jupiter residence to the world stage, Christian Pulisic reflects on criticism, family moves, and historic achievements in a candid documentary that charts his rise, controversies, and future ambitions.
Jun 8, 2026
Heated Rivalry Secures Spring 2027 Return on Crave After Bell Media’s Greenlight
Bell Media’s greenlight for Season 2 of Heated Rivalry sets the stage for a spring 2027 return on Crave, with Accent Aigu Entertainment’s leadership reshuffle and a returning cast poised to deepen the series’ queer hockey narrative.
Jun 4, 2026
Heated Rivalry Returns for a Spring 2027 Season on Crave
Bell Media executives announce that Season 2 of the acclaimed series Heated Rivalry will debut on Crave in spring 2027, with filming slated to begin later this year and a star‑studded cast poised to reprise the secret love story of two professional hockey players.
Jun 4, 2026
Belichick’s Tenure at UNC Hangs in the Balance
Despite a five‑year, $50 million deal, Bill Belichick’s first season at North Carolina has been marred by a 4‑8 record, a weak transfer portal class and off‑field distractions that have prompted HBO to scrap a planned Hard Knocks feature.
Jun 4, 2026
Netflix’s New Docs Reveal the U.S. Men’s Soccer Team’s Quest for Redemption
Two new Netflix documentaries explore the rise, fall and recent struggles of the U.S. men’s soccer team, blending archival triumphs with contemporary setbacks to humanize the players fighting for respect.
May 31, 2026
Inside the U.S. Men’s Soccer Team’s Quest for Redemption
Two new series pull back the curtain on a nation’s soccer ambition, tracing a history of hype, criticism, and the relentless drive to turn potential into triumph.
May 31, 2026
Prime Video’s ‘Off Campus’ Revives College Hockey Romance
Prime Video's latest romance series, 'Off Campus', adapts author Elle Kennedy's popular books into a binge‑worthy look at love among college hockey players. The first season spotlights team captain Garrett Graham and Hannah Wells, portrayed by Belmont Cameli and Ella Bright, who underwent an intensive two‑week hockey boot camp before filming. While the show draws comparisons to HBO's 'Heated Rivalry', its creators say the genre can comfortably host multiple hits.
May 13, 2026
Prime Video’s ‘Off Campus’ Brings College Hockey Romance to Screens
Prime Video's latest romance series 'Off Campus' follows the love lives of college hockey players, offering a fresh take on campus romance and setting the stage for a highly anticipated second season.
May 13, 2026
Prime Video’s ‘Off Campus’ Brings College Hockey Romance to Screens
Prime Video's latest romance series, 'Off Campus,' follows a college hockey team's love lives, starring Ella Bright and Belmont Cameli, and hints at a possible expansion of hockey‑centric romance shows
May 13, 2026
Prime Video’s ‘Off Campus’ launches a fresh take on college hockey romance
Prime Video's latest romance series brings Elle Kennedy's college hockey love stories to screen, with a two‑week hockey boot camp, creator praise for 'Heated Rivalry,' and upcoming seasons starring new talent.
May 13, 2026