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From the mat to Mount Elbert, Summit County’s female athletes find success in male-dominated sports
Jess Gresho’s nails are usually painted pink. She often has glitter on her face, and her athletic gear — from her ski pants to her running shoes — boasts bright colors and funky patterns. But...
The USMNT’s World Cup opener on Fox Sports: Smiles, swearing and Sesame Street
The host broadcaster aimed big for a much-anticipated occasion. Their coverage was bold, fun — and unmistakably American
L.A. Grand Prix brings track meet back for Olympic preview
This weekend's two-day meet serves as an important check point for track and field’s hope to break out of the four-year popularity cycle.
The 24 Hours of Le Mans is racing’s super-sized event of the year
The size of the 24 Hours of Le Mans, from the full day race to the fan zones and camp sites, sets it apart from other motorsport events.
What Knicks fans taking over road arenas really says about the modern sports experience
These stadium invasions get romanticized as elite fandom. But presence is as much about purchasing power as it is about passion.
How Jalen Brunson has outperformed every expectation with Knicks: ‘Gold dust’
Jalen Brunson was asked during these finals what teams missed on him in the draft process. With a smirk, he uttered one word: “Everything.”
Athletics' Gage Jump: Allows three runs in no-decision
Athletics' Gage Jump: Allows three runs in no-decision
Connections: Sports Edition today: Hints and answers for June 13, 2026, puzzle No. 628
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Game #69: Rockies at Athletics Game Thread
Las Vegas series continues
Vikings hire Andrew Healy, Trent Kirchner as assistant GMs
The Vikings are hiring Andrew Healy and Trent Kirchner as assistant General Managers under new General Manager Nolan Teasley, Alec Lewis of TheAthletic.com reports.
Texas Tech officials address sports betting controversy surrounding transfer QB Brendan Sorsby
Texas Tech University Athletics' top leadership released an unprecedented 21-minute video defending quarterback Brendan Sorsby’s court-ordered return to the field, framing his permanent NCAA gambling ban as a matter of recovering from a medical addiction.
Murray State Athletics to add five new sports programs
MURRAY, Ky. -- Five new sports will be offered by Murray State Athletics, getting approved by Murray State Board of Regents at its quarterly meeting Friday morning.
FAMU Places 141 Student-Athletes on 2025-26 SWAC Commissioner's Honor Roll
BIRMINGHAM, Ala. — Florida A&M University placed 141 student-athletes on the 2025-26 Southwestern Athletic Conference Commissioner's Honor Roll, the league office announced.
FAMU Places 141 Student-Athletes on 2025-26 SWAC Commissioner's Honor Roll
BIRMINGHAM, Ala. — Florida A&M University placed 141 student-athletes on the 2025-26 Southwestern Athletic Conference Commissioner's Honor Roll, the league office announced.
Senate panel sets markup on college sports bill
The Senate Commerce Committee has scheduled the markup of a bipartisan measure that proposes sweeping changes to collegiate athletics and has the backing of President Donald Trump. The panel is expected to take up several amendments at the markup on June 18, including one aimed at protecting non-revenue sports. Some athletics departments in recent years […]
Utah finalizes college sports’ first single-school private equity deal, sets up new commercial entity
AD Mark Harlan said he was “very comfortable” with the governance structure and steps the Utes have taken to protect themselves financially.
Brian Bille Appointed General Manager Of Learfield’s Mississippi State Bulldog Sports Properties
Learfield, the exclusive multimedia rights holder of Mississippi State Athletics, has announced Brian Bille as the General Manager of its locally based team,...
Brendan Sorsby isn’t a victim. He’s the latest face of America’s public health crisis
Texas Tech QB's injunction may allow him to play, but the problem remains: Online betting and a growing gambling addiction among young men.
Why show jumping derbies remain equestrian sport’s most special and enduring event
Show jumping derbies are tests of stamina and versatility over long-distance natural terrain featuring ditches, hedges, and water crossings.
Men's Hockey lands 24 Atlantic Hockey America All-Academic Honorees
ROCHESTER, N.Y. – Twenty-four members of the RIT Men's Hockey team were named to the 2025-26 Atlantic Hockey America (AHA) All-Academic Team, Wednesday.
Sports quiz of the week: World Cup, Knicks, T20, Giro and Serena Williams
Have you followed the big stories in football, cricket, cycling, tennis, motor sport, basketball and athletics?
Connections: Sports Edition today: Hints and answers for June 12, 2026, puzzle No. 627
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Maryland Athletics Broadcast & Production Unit Nominated For Six Capital Emmy & Sports Video Group Awards
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College sports bill authors making pitch to Black caucus
The authors of a Senate bill that would overhaul college athletics warned this week that a lack of congressional action this year could financially wreck historically Black colleges and universities and could reduce chances for college educations for minority students. Senate Commerce Committee Chair Ted Cruz, R-Texas, and ranking member Maria Cantwell, D-Wash., said they […]
Benedictine Sports Information recognized by NAIA-SIDA
KANSAS CITY, Mo. – The Benedictine College Sports Information Office was recognized this week with four awards announced the NAIA Sports Information Directors Association (NAIA-SIDA). The honors come from the 2026 NAIA-SIDA Publications & Media Contest.
This Week in Sports Trivia: June 11, 2026
How closely were you following the sports news this week? Find out and test your knowledge by taking The Athletic's weekly quiz.
How preparing for the 24 Hours of Le Mans is unlike anything else in sports
The iconic and grueling 24 Hours of Le Mans is the most challenging race in motorsports. It's also the race everyone wants most to win.
UTRGV Sports Medicine Adds Muteba Dikanda as Assistant Athletic Trainer
RIO GRANDE VALLEY – The University of Texas Rio Grande Valley (UTRGV) Department of Intercollegiate Athletics announced the addition of Muteba Dikanda as an Assistant Athletic Trainer.
How to stop the college sports arms race before it’s too late
Reckless athletic spending is forcing students to pay the price.
Connections: Sports Edition today: Hints and answers for June 11, 2026, puzzle No. 626
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College sports bill sparks unusual alliances
A push on Capitol Hill to craft legislation to rein in college sports amid skyrocketing costs and roster upheaval has created strange alliances across both the political and athletic spectrums, as was on display Wednesday at a roundtable hearing to rally support for the Senate’s version. The head football coaches at the University of Memphis […]
Sporting KC pushing to sign Toulouse winger Yann Gboho: Sources
Any potential deal would easily be a club-record fee for Sporting KC.
Too many free tickets and money left ‘on the table’: Here’s what consultants found when they reviewed Utah’s athletics operations
Utah athletics hired a consultant to review parts of its department last summer. Here's what they found, according to a document recently obtained by The Salt Lake Tribune.
Multi-club ownership group Crux Football adds Abby Wambach, former players to investor collective
The new investor collective gives former players a seat at the ownership table.
West Ham sponsor Boyle Sports ‘extremely concerned’ by David Sullivan allegations
Bookmaker says it supports football's independent regulator in reviewing the claims against Sullivan, which he denies
For FIS, whose sports drive the Winter Olympics, a contentious election arrives
Star athletes are calling for change. The incumbent isn't giving up easily. And it comes at a critical time for the future of winter sports.
$100 million revenues for sports card sellers? Inside the race to own the live-selling market
Today, more hobbyists than ever are building their collections from the couch with millions of sports cards instantly accessible through their phone. This has made live selling the latest frontier in the sports card industry. It’s where live auctions meet the modern version of the home shopping channels that found success in the 1980s and ‘90s, but the sellers are using platforms like Whatnot, Fanatics Live and eBay Live to build their own proprietary businesses while those larger entities jockey for position in a rapidly growing market. Social commerce in the United States grew an...
Serena Williams and the coming reckoning with GLP-1s and performance enhancement
GLP-1s are not prohibited; the way they work means they might never be. Anti-doping authorities are still monitoring how athletes use them.
Brewers can’t keep up with Athletics, lose 7-5
The Athletics kept mashing home runs, hitting five more compared to the Brewers’ one
It used to be boxing and baseball. Now, Panama’s sports fans have ‘unwavering passion’ for football
As part of a special World Cup series, The Athletic is speaking to fans of all 48 competing nations to capture their unique football culture
Connections: Sports Edition today: Hints and answers for June 10, 2026, puzzle No. 625
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Fire would love to be part of the battle for Chicago’s sporting soul
Sporting director Gregg Broughton has big ambitions for the Chicago Fire to be a major player in the Windy City.
FHSAA votes to add Open division in multiple sports beginning this year
The Open division is now a reality in high school sports, ushered in by a unanimous vote by the Florida High School Athletic Association’s board of directors on Tuesday morning.
How sky-high ticket prices, war & politics could impact the World Cup
The biggest World Cup ever starts this week. Laura Williamson, editor in chief of The Athletic, describes how sky-high prices, travel restrictions, politics and the Ebola outbreak are impacting fans. Williamson also discusses President Trump’s UFC event on the White House lawn. Ken Tucker reviews Kacey Musgraves’ album ‘Middle of Nowhere,’ which he says pairs well with the music biography ‘Gary Stewart: I Am From the Honky-Tonks.’
Brendan Sorsby fallout: Georgia, Nebraska boycott future games vs. Texas Tech as Big 12, Big Ten mull action
Athletic directors and conference commissioners are reacting strongly to an injunction that restored Brendabfrn Soraby's for the 2026 season
Perez Wins Honda Sports Award - Texas A&M Athletics
LOS ANGELES – Texas A&M's Lucciana Perez earned the Honda Sports Award for tennis, the Collegiate Women's Sports Awards announced Tuesday.
Victor Wembanyama achieves New York sports villain status with dominant Game 3
Wembanyama's performance in Game 3 stunned the Knicks home crowd and vaulted him into lofty company among New York sports opponents.
Tickets, travel, politics, the USMNT and more: 100 things to know about the 2026 World Cup
From tickets to the trophy, presidents to prize money and everything in between, this is your one-stop shop for everything you need to know
Connections: Sports Edition today: Hints and answers for June 9, 2026, puzzle No. 624
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Game Discussion: Milwaukee Brewers (40-23) @ Athletics (31-34)
The Brewers open their series in Las Vegas with Kyle Harrison on the mound.
Pelicans latest hires include head of health/performance, athletic trainer
The New Orleans Pelicans announced Monday they are hiring David Cosgrave as vice president of health & performance and Joe Sharpe as head athletic trainer.
Georgia, Nebraska ban teams from scheduling Texas Tech in wake of Brendan Sorsby ruling
The memo from the school's compliance director comes after Sorsby was granted a temporary injunction to play despite a history of gambling.
Coaches, ADs 'disgusted,' 'stunned' with Brendan Sorsby ruling
A judge's decision to rule Texas Tech's Brendan Sorsby eligible Monday drew the ire of college coaches and athletic directors, with reactions ranging from doomsday predictions to informal talk about Big 12 schools attempting to not play the Red Raiders.
Holloway and Martillotti Participate in NCAA Career in Sports Forum
Every student spends their four years or more of college trying to figure out what type of career path they want to follow. For men's soccer's Austin Holloway and football's Michael Marillotti they got a first-hand opportunity to see what a potential career in sports could look like as they joined 200 attendees at the NCAA Career in Sports Forum. The four-day event took place from May 27-30 at the NCAA Headquarters in Indianapolis, Indiana.
An incredible sports week ahead, plus RIP Stacey King
The Pulse Newsletter 📣 | This is The Athletic’s daily sports newsletter. Sign up here to receive The Pulse directly in your inbox. Good morning! What a week ahead. Coming up: 🫨 MSG frenzy 🎾 Zverev’s breakthrough 🙏 Beloved broadcaster dies To prepare for this week, I kept looking at the calendar and vacillating between stressed and pumped. Wow, there are so many big games. Amazing, right? But also … so much to care about. Yay? So this might be more of a personal exercise, but I think it can benefit us all. A guidebook to the week ahead, which is one of the most...
Who, exactly, is this World Cup for?
The great paradox of this historic, expansive event is that more countries are competing but fewer fans can afford tickets.
Connections: Sports Edition today: Hints and answers for June 8, 2026, puzzle No. 623
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Animesh, Gurindervir in 4x100m relay action at Taiwan Athletics Open: Indian Sports LIVE, June 8
Here are all the updates from Indian sports on June 8, 2026.
Animesh, Gurindervir in 4x100m relay action at Taiwan Athletics Open: Indian Sports LIVE, June 8
Here are all the updates from Indian sports on June 8, 2026.
Top Moments: Daily Bruin Sports reviews the highlights of UCLA Athletics' 2025-26 year
The 2025-26 year saw momentous occasion after momentous occasion take place for UCLA Athletics. From championship banners to program records, Westwood saw another year of history being made.
Superlatives: Daily Bruin Sports spotlights UCLA’s standout 2025-26 athletes
As the 2025-26 academic year comes to a close, so does another UCLA Athletics chapter. The past year was filled with standout plays, broken records and national championships.
2 more people, a business plead guilty to defrauding Tickets for Kids charity, officials say
Based in Blawnox, Tickets for Kids gives kids free access to arts, cultural, educational and athletic experiences.
Brewers Add Reliever Joel Kuhnel in Trade With Athletics
The Milwaukee Brewers acquired right-handed reliever Joel Kuhnel from the Athletics for cash considerations.
Jim Courier’s tennis life, from the French Open to becoming a voice of the sport
Thirty-five years ago, Jim Courier was a terrified 20-year-old in his first major final. It turned into the start of the rest of his life.
Connections: Sports Edition today: Hints and answers for June 7, 2026, puzzle No. 622
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Athletics' Kade Morris: Hit hard in MLB debut
Athletics' Kade Morris: Hit hard in MLB debut
Simone Biles reveals recent health scare: ‘Almost dying wasn’t on my bingo card’
Biles did not share any details of the medical episode she called "one of, if not the scariest experience of my life.”
Athletics' Brent Rooker: Goes yard in return to lineup
Athletics' Brent Rooker: Goes yard in return to lineup
Wemby tops Michael Jordan, and the impact of PSA’s pause: May sports card market recap
Victor Wembanyama is the talk of the sports card hobby, but is it time to buy or sell his cards?
Iranian and African journalists denied necessary World Cup visas, sports press association says
AIPS president Gianni Merlo said in a letter to FIFA that the cases are "countless and unacceptable" and part of a "long-standing" problem.
Sports’ most depressing team, plus the Knicks take a 2-0 Finals lead
The Pulse Newsletter 📣 | This is The Athletic’s daily sports newsletter. Sign up here to receive The Pulse directly in your inbox. Good morning! At least the weather is nice in Orange County today. Coming up: 🫠 The hopeless Angels 🏀 Knicks in the driver’s seat 🎾 A historic title bid Has your team ever had the second-worst farm system in baseball, sat in last place, trailed 7-0 at home against a team that lost 119 games a year ago, and then gone down more when your right fielder missed a fly ball with his glove and volleyed it over the wall with his head for a home...
Oakland Athletics Announces Multi-Year Partnership with Adidas and BSN Sports
ROCHESTER, Mich. – Oakland University Athletics has officially signed a multi-year contract with adidas, with BSN SPORTS positioned as the exclusive supplier of uniforms, apparel, footwear, accessories, and equipment for all 18 Golden Grizzly varsity programs through the assistance of College Sports Solutions.
Guruzeta, credit for an up-and-down season
Although things did not go well for Athletic as a team, Guruzeta delivered with 17 goals and a personal best.📸 Juan Manuel Serrano Arce - 2026 Getty ImagesIt has not been a good year for Athletic c...
Connections: Sports Edition today: Hints and answers for June 6, 2026, puzzle No. 621
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Latest mock draft sends rising SEC shortstop to the Athletics
This slugger could be a great fit for the A's.
President Trump sides with MLB owners on issue of hard salary cap
“If you don’t have a salary cap, you don’t have a sport," Trump said.
Fox Sports’ Stu Holden says Mexico, not U.S., is World Cup co-host with biggest upside
While Holden believes the USMNT is jelling at the right time, he is "more bullish" on Mexico in the 2026 World Cup.
I worked with the USMNT. This is the biggest mental challenge of the World Cup
This story is part of Peak, The Athletic’s desk covering the mental side of sports. Sign up for Peak’s newsletter here. Travis Thomas is a mental performance coach who was the leadership and team dynamics coach for the United States Men’s National Team during the 2022 World Cup. One of the moments when it became evident to everyone that the World Cup is just a different beast was our game against Iran in 2022 in Qatar. We had one game left in our group, which happened to be against Iran. We needed to win that game to advance. Iran only needed a tie to advance, and we would have been...
West Ham’s Mohamadou Kanté attracts Ligue 1 interest
Mohamadou Kanté (20) could leave West Ham United this summer and a return to his native France is an option, as per a report from The Athletic. Kanté joined West Ham from Paris FC back in 2024. La...
What’s new in EA Sports’ College Football 27: A new level of NIL in Dynasty Mode and more
In Dynasty Mode, players will need to manage differing school budgets and how much to pay both players and coaches.
Allen Greene is making a bet big on Pitt football and basketball. Will his gamble create a 'launching pad' for NIL growth?
Pitt athletic director Allen Greene has a strategy to boost NIL fundraising efforts: Bet big on the two sports that generate the most revenue. During a...
Where Jordan Meredith fits in Raiders’ new-look offensive line
Veteran offers athleticism and versatility to play pivot or guard spots and started at both during his tenure in Las Vegas
Oregon State hires Kevin Griffin as new athletic director
Griffin has served as associate vice president for brand engagement, services and partnerships and associate athletic director for business strategy at Ohio State since 2022
Career in Sports Forum prepares nearly 175 student-athletes for success after graduation
The Career in Sports Forum provides student-athletes with opportunities to network with peers and decision-makers in athletics. The program helps student-athletes understand how their personal strengths and career opportunities intersect.
Intermountain Health and Larry H. Miller Utah Summer Games Announce New Partnership to Support Athlete Health and Community Wellness
CEDAR CITY – Intermountain Health and the Larry H. Miller Utah Summer Games, an outreach department of Southern Utah University, today announced a new partnership that will position Intermountain as the Official Health Partner and Medical Provider of the Games, strengthening support for athletes while advancing health, wellness, and community ...
Veteran sports business leader Kevin Griffin named Oregon State director of intercollegiate athletics
CORVALLIS, Ore. – Kevin Griffin, a sports leader and brand builder with a proven record of revenue generation at The Ohio State University, has been named vice president and director of intercollegiate athletics at Oregon State University.
Veteran sports business leader Kevin Griffin named Oregon State director of intercollegiate athletics
CORVALLIS, Ore. – Kevin Griffin, a sports leader and brand builder with a proven record of revenue generation at The Ohio State University, has been named vice president and director of intercollegiate athletics at Oregon State University.
Mirra Andreeva glides past Marta Kostyuk to reach first French Open final
19-year-old Andreeva stayed calm and composed in the face of an erratic performance from Kostyuk.
This Week in Sports Trivia: June 4, 2026
How closely were you following the sports news this week? Find out and test your knowledge by taking The Athletic's weekly quiz.
Bob Jones grad/Vandy AD Candice Storey Lee named Sports Business Journal Athletic Director of the Year
From the halls of Bob Jones High School in Madison, Dr. Candice Storey Lee has become one of the most influential and successful women in college sports. Now, she is one of the most successful people in college athletics. Lee, Vanderbilt’s vice chancellor for Athletics and University Affairs and athletic director, was recently honored as […]
Minnesota State Wins 2025-26 NSIC All-Sports Award
BURNSVILLE, Minn. --- Minnesota State won the NSIC All-Sports Awardfor its efforts during the 2025-26 athletic season.
The Knicks’ grimy Game 1 win, plus a World Cup retrospective
The Pulse Newsletter 📣 | This is The Athletic’s daily sports newsletter. Sign up here to receive The Pulse directly in your inbox. Good morning! Embrace the grime today. Coming up: 🗽 New York’s moxie 🌬️ Sabalenka’s collapse 👨🏻🦲 Wildest World Cup moments One thought raced through my head every time I watched a New York Knicks possession in the fourth quarter last night: These dudes are grimy. I mean that as a huge compliment. There’s grit, and then there’s grime. Every bucket, every rebound, every screen oozed difficulty, as if each player was...
Brighton’s sporting director switch: Why Jason Ayto has been replaced by Mike Cave
Ayto, who was only hired nine months ago, this is why Brighton have a new man overseeing the club's sporting operations
Connections: Sports Edition today: Hints and answers for June 4, 2026, puzzle No. 619
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St. John’s Baseball Lands Four on College Sports Communicators All-District Team - St. John's University Athletics
QUEENS, N.Y. – A quartet of St. John's baseball student-athletes were named the College Sports Communicators (CSC) All-District Team, the organization announ...
Wisconsin approves contract extensions after 2026 spring sports seasons
The UW Athletic Board has signed off on the customary one-year contract extensions for the Wisconsin Badgers' spring sports coaches.
Cruz, Cantwell bill to overhaul college sports gets Nick Saban backing
Senators in both parties say they are close to passing landmark legislation that would pave the way for a major overhaul of the rules governing college athletics. The “Protect College Sports” Act, …
Senators urge quick action to halt college sports decay
Senators and college officials on Wednesday urged swift action on a bipartisan measure that aims to overhaul college athletics system they say hemorrhages money and hinders student-athletes — even as two powerful conferences said they would seek changes. During a much-anticipated Senate Commerce Committee hearing, both the bill’s authors — Chair Ted Cruz, R-Texas, and […]
Oldham sign Notts County midfielder Norburn
Oldham Athletic sign midfielder Ollie Norburn from Notts County on a one-year deal with the option of a further year.
Brighton sporting director Jason Ayto leaves club after nine months
Ayto only joined the south-coast club in September having previously spent more than a decade at Arsenal.