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UGA searching for revenue options, not ruling out entertainment district
Georgia athletic director Josh Brooks says never say never, but no definitive plans are in place for UGA to build entertainment district.
Crystal Palace, the National Sports Centre and why a return home was an impossible dream
The football club began life playing in the shadow of Sir Joseph Paxton's steel and glass edifice, but attempts to return have been thwarted
Connections: Sports Edition today: Hints and answers for July 10, 2026, puzzle No. 655
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Bauers powers Brewers to an 8-4 series finale win
Henderson returns and dominates, assisting Bauers athleticism in series finale win
Tigers' Framber Valdez delivers needed outing against Athletics
Detroit's No. 2 starter rebounded from two tough starts.
Gov. Landry invites LSU sports donors to event on ‘future of college sports’ at governor’s mansion
LSU President Wade Rousse and Gov. Jeff Landry are co-hosting an event for LSU athletics’ top donors at the governor’s mansion next month on the financial future of the athletic department.
Belgium’s Zeno Debast to miss World Cup quarter-final as country and club clash over injury
The Royal Belgian Football Association (RBFA) claimed Sporting had told Debast he was not ready to feature in Los Angeles on Thursday.
Ron Mercer to be Inducted into Tennessee Sports Hall of Fame
Mercer won a national championship with the Wildcats in 1996
UAB Launches EA Sports College Football 27 Dynasty Challenge
BIRMINGHAM – Think you have what it takes to lead the Blazers to college football glory? With the release of EA SPORTS College Football 27, UAB Athletics is ...
2026 UA Sports Hall of Honor Class Announced
Seven former University of Arkansas student-athletes and late longtime Razorback athletic trainer Dave England have been selected as members of the 2026 class of the University of Arkansas Sports Hall of Honor.
Middle schoolers choosing to repeat grade to excel in high school sports
As high school sports get more competitive, some families are choosing to “reclass’ their children in hopes of earning a college athletic scholarship.
Kilgore College adds competitive cheerleading as new sports program
The college announced it had officially added cheerleading to its intercollegiate athletic programs as a National Junior College Athletic Association (NJCAA) sport beginning in the 2026-27 academic year.
This one number measures your athletic performance
Sanford SCORE combines an athlete's overall strengths and weaknesses into a single number based on four physical tests.
Las Vegas native Jonah Laulu got to a place he never thought he’d be: Home
He grew up in Las Vegas before it was a pro sports town. He knows what his journey means to the community.
NEWMAC Announces 2025-26 Institutional Men’s Sport Nominees for Student-Athlete of the Year
MARLBOROUGH, Mass. – The NEWMAC is pleased to announce the seven men's sport institutional nominees for the annual NEWMAC Student-Athlete of the Year Award. The award recognizes student-athletes who have distinguished themselves through academic achievement, athletic excellence, leadership and service.
Russia in sports court to overturn track and field ban
Russia's track and field federation says it has gone to the Court of Arbitration for Sport to overturn a World Athletics ruling suspending its athletes from international events due to the war in Ukraine.
Russia heads to sports court to overturn its ban from international track and field
Russia's track and field federation says it has gone to the Court of Arbitration for Sport to overturn a World Athletics ruling suspending its athletes from international events due to the war in Ukraine. World Athletics excluded all athletes from Russia and its ally Belarus from its international events in March 2022, days after Russian forces invaded Ukraine. Since then, the International Olympic Committee has eased its restrictions on Russia ahead of the 2028 Los Angeles Olympics — something the Kremlin hailed as an “important step” — and recommended other sports bodies do the same.
Referees’ reputations are being impugned by politicians. FIFA needs to defend them
Officials just want to do their jobs quietly but when they are targeted by politicians with agendas, they need protecting
This Week in Sports Trivia: July 9, 2026
How closely were you following the sports news this week? Find out and test your knowledge by taking The Athletic's weekly quiz.
‘Gone is a dream’: Nordic combined athletes left devastated by Olympic snub
For the sport's athletes, Tuesday's announcement of Nordic combined's cut was a devastating blow that leaves them with an uncertain future.
Connections: Sports Edition today: Hints and answers for July 9, 2026, puzzle No. 654
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Julian Barzilli - Senior Associate Athletic Director for Finance and Business Operations
Julian Barzilli is entering his first season at Tarleton State as Senior Associate Athletic Director
Gas leak in front of Durham Bulls Athletic Park, nearby businesses evacuated
According to the Durham Fire Department, firefighters are investigating a "large" natural gas leak in front of the main entrance to the Durham Bulls Athletic Park. The Bulls are on the road in Jacksonville, Florida, for a road series against the Jacksonville Jumbo Shrimp.
ConVal’s middle schools shine with banner year in sports
ConVal's middle schools had a successful year in athletics, with championship seasons in multiple sports, and the SMS band also achieved a Platinum rating at the Great East Music Festival.
Here's how much Nevada athletics made from being in EA Sports College Football
EA Sports' popular tagline is "It's in the game." And being in the game has been financially fruitful for Nevada athletics. Here's how much.
World Cup 2026: Why are there no games today? What other sports are on?
For the first time in 27 days, there are no men's World Cup matches to watch on Wednesday.
Chelsea’s Jesse Derry set to join Sporting CP on season-long loan
The 19-year-old has signed a new six-year deal at Stamford Bridge but is finalising a loan move to Portugal for the 2026-27 campaign.
Women’s sports is booming. The LPGA is finally figuring out how to be a part of it
The new commissioner has reinvigorated players, secured landmark sponsorship deals and has pieces in place to revamp the LPGA’s schedule.
DePaul Athletics and Playfly Sports Enter Multimedia Rights Partnership
CHICAGO, IL / NEW YORK, NY, July 8, 2026 – DePaul University Athletics and Playfly Sports, the sports industry's leading revenue maximization company, today ...
Kotsay on A's Misplay vs. Tigers, Ginn Injury Update
A blown call in shallow right field opened the floodgates in Detroit, while Ginn's illness-shortened start raised early concern before he exited
Connections: Sports Edition today: Hints and answers for July 8, 2026, puzzle No. 653
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College Football 27, the good, bad and ugly. Plus: World Cup lessons
Until Saturday is The Athletic's free college football newsletter.
LPS board hears plan to modernize school playgrounds and sports facilities
Lincoln Public Schools (LPS) has unveiled a plan to transform outdoor spaces as well as district athletic and activity facilities at multiple schools across the city.
The top selling sports cards in June as grading volume hit record highs
Basketball and baseball dominated the sports card market in June as grading backlogs start to raise concerns.
Protect College Sports Act of 2026 draws criticism from UT System, other organizations
The U.S. Senate Committee on Commerce, Science, and Transportation approved the Protect College Sports Act of 2026 on June 18. As the act awaits Senate approval, universities and conferences have openly opposed the act. The act would provide a national framework for college athletics, specifically regarding student-athletes’ ability to profit from their Name, Image and...
Why isn’t Deion Sanders in EA Sports’ College Football 27? It might be the money
Sanders said he has a team who handles his business, but if he's not in the game, it means EA Sports wasn't "paying enough."
The New Era of College Athletics Has Gone a Bridge Too Far
Author: Matthew J Williams1 1Department of Education, The University of Virginia’s College at Wise, Wise, VA, USA Matthew J. Williams D.S.M., M.B.A., M.S., is an Associate Professor of…
What to know about freeriding, the newest Winter Olympic sport
Freeriding, in which athletes choose their own paths down an ungroomed mountain, is set for its Olympic debut in 2030. Here's what to know.
Nordic combined, a Winter Olympic mainstay, dropped from 2030 Games; freeriding added
Nordic combined, a feature of every Winter Olympics, is out as the IOC announced moves that will make 2030 the first gender-equal Games.
Arsenal set to sign goalkeeper Illan Meslier after Leeds exit
Meslier is a free agent after leaving Leeds at the end of the campaign, following 215 appearances across seven seasons at Elland Road.
Gotham FC to move to NYCFC’s Etihad Park in Queens in 2028
Gotham will have its own locker room inside the MLS stadium.
Advantage, Wall Street? Why finance firms seek sports stars for advice
Novak Djokovic is the latest of many athletic recruits to financial services
UGA Josh Brooks on alternative revenue options: Georgia will be 'very selective'
Georgia athletic director Josh Brooks says never say never, but no definitive plans are in place for UGA to build entertainment district.
Connections: Sports Edition today: Hints and answers for July 7, 2026, puzzle No. 652
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Florida POLY to add several sports programs
Florida POLY Athletic Director Derek Lower is bringing varsity athletics to Lakeland.
Wimbledon recap Day 8: Alex de Minaur and the devastation that comes with elite sport
The No. 5 seed from Australia outlined how windows of opportunity at Grand Slams can quickly — and painfully — slam shut.
College Merger Sparks Athletics Lawsuit Amid Enrollment Cliff
As some colleges merge to better handle a new higher education landscape with fewer students—and thus diminished tuition, dorm and meal plan revenue—along with less federal money for research, greater restrictions on international student visas and more restrictive federal student loan caps, the athletics implications could prove confounding and litigious. Enter: a new lawsuit brought …
Rogers signs agreement to become 100 percent owner of Maple Leaf Sports & Entertainment
What does Rogers' full ownership mean for the Maple Leafs and Raptors?
Rogers signs agreement to become 100 percent owner of Maple Leaf Sports & Entertainment
What does Rogers' full ownership mean for the Maple Leafs and Raptors?
England’s Jordan Henderson requires wrist surgery, set to miss rest of World Cup
The Brentford midfielder landed awkwardly as he slipped while climbing over the advertising hoardings after the 3-2 win over Mexico.
Folarin Balogun: UEFA says FIFA decision ‘crossed a red line’, warns ‘integrity of the game is at stake’
UEFA said in a statement that the suspension of Balogun's one-match ban was an "unprecedented, incomprehensible and unjustifiable decision."
The wildest World Cup game so far, plus more on Balogun’s return
The Pulse Newsletter 📣 | This is The Athletic’s daily sports newsletter. Sign up here to receive The Pulse directly in your inbox. Good morning! Park the bus today. Inside: 🏴 England’s unthinkable win Balogun returns 🎾 Osaka shocker Any weekend with World Cup knockout games ensures a compelling experience. But even outside of those — which were scintillating, to be clear — yesterday was a banner day for winners across the sports spectrum. Let’s simply rank them: 1. England, sheesh This was slotted at No. 2 until the match unfolded.
I played with Lionel Messi. No one else prepares the way he does
Julian Gressel played with Lionel Messi at Inter Miami for one season in 2024.
TSU HOF Class of 2026: Johnny "Ballpark" Franks
Throughout the summer months leading up to the Tennessee State University Athletics Hall of Fame Banquet on Aug. 27, Tennessee State Athletics will highlight the members of the Hall of Fame Class of 2026. This distinguished group of former student-athletes, coaches, administrators and contributors helped shape the proud tradition of Tiger athletics through championship performances, individual achievements and lasting contributions to the university. Their stories reflect the excellence, perseverance and impact that have defined Tennessee State Athletics across generations.
Connections: Sports Edition today: Hints and answers for July 6, 2026, puzzle No. 651
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Marlins pull Eury Pérez after 7 perfect innings, nearly blow 8-run lead in wild near-collapse to Athletics
NCAA president Charlie Baker floats regional approach to non-football sports
Conference realignment has turned college athletics into a much more national endeavor than it ever was previously. The Big Ten stretches from Southern California to New Jersey. The ACC includes a pair of teams on the Pacific coast. And the Big 12 has members located in both the deserts of the Southwest and the mountains…
Naomi Osaka sends Aryna Sabalenka out of Wimbledon with stunning serve performance
Osaka defeated Sabalenka in their fourth meeting of the year.
Mahdi Nicoll-Jazuli commits future to Chelsea by signing scholarship terms
The central midfielder turned down many leading European clubs in favour of continuing his development at Stamford Bridge.
Edmonton Oilers procure 2 under-the-radar players of interest in July 1 flurry
Two players acquired on the opening day of free agency have little name recognition but could be vital to the club in the future.
Pete Crow-Armstrong, Cubs’ All-Star, is the straw that stirs the drink at Wrigley Field
Crow-Armstrong's MVP-caliber play has helped keep the Cubs (49-40) in a playoff position during a season littered with pitching injuries.
Reds’ Hunter Greene gives up a career-high-tying 8 runs in 2026 debut
It was Greene's first start since his three-inning start in a loss to the Dodgers in Game 1 of the 2025 National League wild-card series.
Can USMNT World Cup run ‘change American soccer forever’ as special Seattle return looms?
Seattle has served as the backdrop for many big U.S. soccer moments. With a last-16 game on tap, how important could Monday wind up being?
Report: Arsenal star closing in on £17m summer exit
Leandro Trossard to Besiktas: Arsenal forward closes in on summer exitArsenal are moving towards the sale of Leandro Trossard, with The Athletic reporting that Besiktas have agreed a deal worth “€...
Carson Cooper Turns Heads with Outstanding NBA Summer League Debut
The former Spartan standout stole the spotlight in Memphis, flashing explosive athleticism and a surprising perimeter game to prove his versatile skill set belongs on the professional stage.
Lopez homers, Alcantara leads Marlins past Athletics
Otto Lopez padded his MLB-leading average with three hits while Sandy Alcantara fanned eight over eight dominant innings, lifting Miami to their eighth victory in eleven games.
Cape Verde’s unexpected World Cup run is a reminder of sport’s capacity to surprise
A remarkable moment summed up why the World Cup still has the capacity to enthrall
Connections: Sports Edition today: Hints and answers for July 5, 2026, puzzle No. 650
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France ready for ‘war’ at World Cup after winning the ‘disgrace’ of Philadelphia
“Today we showed that whoever wants to go to war against us we’re ready to go to war as well," said one France player after winning
Timberwolves 'Ramp Up' Pursuit Of LeBron James
Another free agency suitor for LeBron James has suddenly emerged this weekend. According to Jon Krawczynski of The Athletic, the Minnesota Timberwolves are "ramping up" their push for James. They're hoping to pitch him on the idea of leading the franchise to its first NBA championship. It certainly ...
A's Catcher Shea Langeliers Leaves Game with Thumb Contusion
With Soderstrom already on the IL, the A's emergency catching plan is gone — and they may need to make have a backup plan in place before Saturday's game.
Inside New Balance’s World Cup: Testing, inventing and supplying players’ families with kit
New Balance are not one of the 13 manufacturers supplying kits to the 48 competing nations so are approaching the World Cup differently
Connections: Sports Edition today: Hints and answers for July 4, 2026, puzzle No. 649
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Moon school district, PIAA sued after students barred from sports following family’s move
A mother this week sued Moon Area School District and the Pennsylvania Interscholastic Athletic Association, alleging her constitutional rights were violated when district administrators barred her sons from playing school sports after the family moved there from the neighboring Sto-Rox district. The civil rights lawsuit, filed Wednesday in federal court
The World Cup gives America a unified look. The rest is complicated
Sports fandom would make an ideal mentor for patriotism. The essential characteristics: commitment, unity, aspiration, hope, accountability.
Connections: Sports Edition today: Hints and answers for July 3, 2026, puzzle No. 648
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Palmetto Sports Daily: U.S. men’s soccer heads to Round of 16, Nike’s impact on Gamecock Athletics
The crew discusses the U.S. men’s team’s 2-0 win over Bosnia and Herzegovina and Nike’s impact on Gamecock Athletics after the branding switch.
Former Saints LB Keith Mitchell dies at 51
Former NFL linebacker Keith Mitchell has died, Texas A&M athletics announced on Thursday.
30 Crusaders Named Arthur Ashe, Jr. Sports Scholars
WORCESTER, Mass. – The College of the Holy Cross had 30 student-athletes named 2026 Arthur Ashe, Jr. Sports Scholars, honoring their athletic and academic achievements. The awards were announced in the June 8 issue of Diverse: Issues in Higher Education magazine. Leading the way was senior Julian Beban of the men's soccer team, who was one of 10 national finalists for the men's Sports Scholar of the Year award. Beban was also joined by senior Julian Jenkins (men's lacrosse) and senior Emma Tweed (women's rowing) as the top honorees in their respective sports.
Scientists discover a protein switch that burns fat and blocks new fat cells
A protein called “Mitch” may hold the key to a new generation of obesity treatments. Researchers found that disabling it in human cells boosts fat burning, increases energy use, and makes it harder for new fat cells to develop. The findings help explain why mice lacking Mitch were leaner, more athletic, and resistant to obesity.
This Week in Sports Trivia: July 2, 2026
How closely were you following the sports news this week? Find out and test your knowledge by taking The Athletic's weekly quiz.
Liverpool sporting director Richard Hughes expected to join Simon Francis at Al Hilal
Francis, who replaced Hughes as Bournemouth’s technical director in 2024, is leading the Saudi Pro League club's transfer activity.
NIL turned 5 years old this week. Where on earth do we go from here?
As long as schools and fans chase wins at any cost, the money will keep finding its way to the athletes.
Connections: Sports Edition today: Hints and answers for July 2, 2026, puzzle No. 647
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Virginia Tech athletic director Brian White makes first key hire
Brian White makes first big hire at Virginia Tech.
Dodgers vs. A’s game chat
It’s a bullpen game for the Dodgers, as they look to sweep the Athletics on Wednesday. WEDNESDAY GAME INFO
Athletics slugger Brent Rooker to have season-ending knee surgery
Athletics designated hitter Brent Rooker will undergo surgery to repair a cartilage tear in his left knee and miss the remainder of the season. “This is a big blow,” manager Mark Kotsay said Wednesday before the A's played the Los Angeles Dodgers. A two-time All-Star, Rooker hasn’t played since June 8.
Red Wings’ biggest offseason business remains, but their outlook looks bleak
The Red Wings addressed two of their biggest needs, but the strength of the Atlantic Division makes for a grim landscape.
England vow to ‘keep pounding the rock’ shows Thomas Tuchel will stick with his tactic
Thomas Tuchel forecast how DR Congo was going to play. He got it wrong but at least England do have a plan, and they’re going to stick to it
3 reasons to like Wisconsin’s new AD hire
Why should Badgers fans be optimistic about their new Athletic Director?
Flood Hired as MBB Sports Data Analyst
Aidan Flood '26, a former data intern with the Syracuse men's basketball program, has joined the staff as sports data analyst.
Arsenal set to bring Granada sporting director Javier Alonso to club
Arsenal sporting director Andrea Berta and Alonso worked together at Atletico Madrid between 2016 and 2021.
Gallaudet University Athletics Unveils New Partnership with Nike and BSN SPORTS
/PRNewswire/ -- Gallaudet University Athletics announced today that it has entered into a new multi-year partnership with Nike and BSN SPORTS, making BSN...
This is the most disruptive change in mental performance in my 40 years
Jeff Troesch has worked as a mental performance coach for almost 40 years. He says one change has loomed above all others.
2026-27 Season Tickets for LMU Fall and Winter Sports Now on Sale
LMU Athletics has announced that season tickets for all 2026-27 fall and winter sports are now on sale, with packages available for men's and women's soccer, women's volleyball, and men's and women's basketball.
Unisun Sports Commences, Kicking Off 2026-27 Season
JACKSONVILLE, Fla. - Unisun Sports, the groundbreaking strategic alliance between the Atlantic Sun Conference (ASUN) and the United Athletic Conference (UAC), has officially commenced as of July 1, 2026. Unisun Sports will serve both conferences, designed to significantly enhance operational efficiency, foster deeper collaboration, and drive innovation across both NCAA Division I organizations.
Unisun Sports Commences, Kicking Off 2026-27 Season
Unisun Sports, the groundbreaking strategic alliance between the Atlantic Sun Conference (ASUN) and the United Athletic Conference (UAC), has officially commenced as of July 1, 2026. Unisun Sports will serve both conferences, designed to significantly enhance operational efficiency, foster deeper collaboration, and drive innovation across both NCAA Division I organizations.
Ways and Means in early stages of tackling sports taxation
Republican and Democratic tax writers are interested in changing how collegiate and professional athletics are handled in the tax code — but they’re in the early stages of discussing what those changes might look like. Members of the House Ways and Means Committee during a nearly four-hour hearing Tuesday expressed a desire to come to […]