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The inaugural season of the new women’s professional baseball league begins Saturday, marking a milestone for female athletes and the sport.
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The inaugural season of the new women’s professional baseball league begins Saturday, marking a milestone for female athletes and the sport.

The 2026 World Cup, co‑hosted by Canada, Mexico and the United States, has drawn a wave of fresh followers, especially in America. In a recent interview, WBUR’s Scott Tong spoke with the humorists behind the podcast “The Cooligans” about what comes next for these new fans.

The recent World Cup, co‑hosted by Canada, Mexico and the United States, drew a wave of American viewers who are now looking for ways to keep the momentum alive. In a recent segment, WBUR’s Scott Tong spoke with the hosts of the soccer comedy podcast ‘The Cooligans’ to explore how new fans can deepen their connection to the global game.

The 2026 World Cup co‑hosted by Canada, Mexico and the United States sparked a surge of new American fans. In a recent WBUR segment, podcasters Alexis Guerreros and Christian Polanco shared insights on how these newcomers can keep the soccer flame alive.

The 2026 World Cup, co‑hosted by Canada, Mexico and the United States, has drawn a wave of new fans, especially in the United States. As the tournament draws to a close, the conversation shifts to how Americans can stay engaged with soccer and understand its global culture. Insights from WBUR’s Scott Tong and the comedy podcast The Cooligans highlight the journey from casual viewer to lifelong enthusiast.

The 2026 World Cup co‑hosted by Canada, Mexico and the United States has drawn a surge of American fans, and now the conversation turns to how they can stay engaged with soccer beyond the tournament.

A look at the strange deferred compensation deal that still pays former star Bobby Bonilla $1.19 million a year, and how NPR’s Planet Money unpacks its financial intrigue.

After two World Cup matches in Boston, Scotland’s national team and its supporters left the city, thanking fans while looking ahead to a decisive game against Brazil and a possible reunion with Germany in Foxborough.

The Portland Hearts of Pine are launching a series of public viewing events tied to the World Cup, partnering with local groups and aiming to bring thousands of fans together across Portland.

Portland’s professional men’s soccer team is set to turn the city into a hub of World Cup excitement with a series of free outdoor events, a beer garden, merchandise tent and live performances by local musicians.

At the National Baseball Poetry Festival, the founder and a winning poet discuss how the game's rhythms echo in verse, revealing a tender nostalgia for the sport.