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Connections: Sports Edition today: Hints and answers for Aug. 24, 2026, puzzle No. 700
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Connections: Sports Edition today: Hints and answers for Aug. 23, 2026, puzzle No. 699
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Seattle Sounders acquiring Dejan Joveljic from Sporting KC: Sources
Sporting Kansas City will receive $6 million in a cash trade.
ESPN, Disney Jr. partner with Chicago Park District, ABC7 for free 'Let Kids Play!' sports clinic
A burst of music, cheering kids and an appearance by Mickey Mouse set the tone for a day of play as families gathered for "Let's Play Sports!," a free Chicago community event aimed at introducing young children to a variety of athletic activities.
Tennis in 2026 is a reminder of what Williams, Federer, Nadal and Djokovic made the sport forget
The dominant players that came before the current stars of tennis made the extraordinary appear routine. It's not so easy.
Inside the Thorns and Fire’s new home, Portland’s first joint women’s sports facility
The Athletic visited the new facility to take in how the two sports teams will co-exist under one roof
Connections: Sports Edition today: Hints and answers for Aug. 22, 2026, puzzle No. 698
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Buffalo Sabres’ Zach Benson’s U23 Ranking ‘Indefensible,’ Prospect Expert Says
Corey Pronman of The Athletic dropped an August bomb in the hockey world with the surprise of Zach Benson's U23 ranking. Benson landed behind players that he almost certainly should not have been ranked behind. The post Buffalo Sabres’ Zach Benson’s U23 Ranking ‘Indefensible,’ Prospect Expert Says appeared first on HEAVY.
Summer Internship Gives Ali Bennett ’27 Crash Course in Sports Analytics | Pomona College in Claremont, California
Mathematics major Ali Bennett ’27 was one of three students who completed a summer Pomona College Internship Program (PCIP) in an athletics field. Her apprenticeship with the San Francisco Seagulls Baseball Academy revealed a possible career path.
Ali Adams promoted to Assistant AD for Student-Athlete Health & Wellness
A member of the University of Evansville Athletic Training staff since 2020, Ali Adams has been promoted to Assistant Athletics Director for Student-Athlete Health & Wellness.
Explained: Daniel Levy’s Spurs shareholding, Lewis family’s investment and Eight Sports claim
While Spurs fans may be focusing on the transfer market and the new season, there is no end in sight to the club's boardroom saga
Who’s eligible for college sports these days? Take our quiz and find out
The state of eligibility in college sports is perplexing. See how you do with these nine cases.
Picking an EPL team based on wild generalizations, U.S. sports comparisons and niche facts
So you loved the World Cup and want to pick a Premier League team to support? Look no further...
How equestrian sport is adapting to extreme weather: cool-down areas, fans and ice bag
Soaring temperatures has made keeping horses safe in extreme heat a top priority for both riders and equestrian event organizers.
Connections: Sports Edition today: Hints and answers for Aug. 21, 2026, puzzle No. 697
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Frankfurt shot-stopper inching towards shock Leeds United switch
According to various media reports emanating out of England, Michael Zetterer is on the verge of a move to Leeds United.Both The Athletic and Sky Sports suggest that negotiations with Eintracht Frankf...
Cash-hungry college sports programs are starting nonprofits to make money to stay competitive
Louisville launched a nonprofit this spring to help its athletic department generate revenue, all to keep pace with the market around paying athletes.
From logos and fees to entertainment districts, the playbook for college sports revenue is expanding
“There’s never been a closer relationship between resources and competitive success as there is right now,” Tennessee athletic director Danny White said before adding: “This...
The playbook for college sports revenue is expanding from logos, fees
Universities are getting creative to keep up with the expensive world of college athletics
Carlos Alcaraz confirms U.S. Open return via soccer transfer figure Fabrizio Romano
The defending champion will return from a wrist injury that has sidelined him since April.
College sports advocates press philanthropy to buffer NIL's commercial pressure on women's sports
NEW YORK (AP) — While interest in women's sports is booming and Olympic sports organizers lock in preparations for the 2028 Summer Games in Los Angeles, advocates worry that the college athletic programs that feed both those systems may be strained further by increased demands from bigger sports.
College athletics commercialization raises financial pressures on women's sports
Advocates are concerned that college athletic programs, crucial for Olympic sports and women's sports teams, may struggle due to increased demands from bigger sports.
Cash-hungry college sports programs are starting nonprofits to make money to stay competitive
NEW YORK (AP) — University of Louisville athletic director Josh Heird says there is no “silver bullet” that will help his department’s current revenue race.
Sports Factory hosts NJCAA Volleyball Tournament
Rockford Park District’s Sports Factory plays host to the National Junior College Athletic Association (NJCAA) All in Volleyball Opening Weekend Tournament (OWT) August 20-23, 2026.
States pour taxpayer dollars into college sports as athlete pay, soaring costs squeeze budgets
A growing number of states are providing tax dollars to university athletics.
States pour taxpayer dollars into college sports as athlete pay, soaring costs squeeze budgets
A growing number of states are providing tax dollars to university athletics.
The $1 million sports card club: LeBron James leads, Macklin Celebrini enters before legends
Some of the 33 names in the club might be a surprise, but the all-time greats still waiting for a seven-figure sale could be a bigger shock.
States pour taxpayer dollars into college sports as costs squeeze budgets
A growing number of states are providing tax dollars to university athletics. North Carolina and Louisiana are earmarking sports betting taxes for their universities.
This Week in Sports Trivia: August 20, 2026
How closely were you following the sports news this week? Find out and test your knowledge by taking The Athletic's weekly quiz.
Michigan Athletics and SIDEARM Sports to Deliver New-Look Digital Experience
The University of Michigan Department of Athletics and SIDEARM Sports, the industry-leading digital platform provider in college athletics, announced today (...
States pour taxpayer dollars into college sports as athlete pay, soaring costs squeeze budgets
A growing number of states are providing tax dollars to university athletics. The move comes as major college sports programs now are paying millions of dollars to athletes. The financial battle for the best athletes has strained many athletic departments, which are now running deficits. North Ca...
States use tax dollars to shore up rising college sports budgets
A growing number of states are providing tax dollars to university athletics. The move comes as major college sports programs now are paying millions of dollars to athletes.
States pour taxpayer dollars into college sports as athlete pay, soaring costs squeeze budgets
A growing number of states are providing tax dollars to university athletics.
Why Notre Dame jumped into the jersey patch game with the richest deal in college sports
The new addition to Irish jerseys matches a new era of college athletics, where revenue generation has become the sport within the sport.
Are you ready to short the Blackhawks or go long on the Cubs? FutureSports could help
Two Australian traders have figured out how to combine the rush of a trading floor and people's willingness to invest (and hedge) in sports.
A college football coach used to complain about the transfer portal. He reframed his thinking
Dave Doeren had to “reframe” the way he thought about the changes in college sports. Researchers have another name for what he did.
Pick of the stats: West Ham United v Charlton Athletic
BBC Sport highlights some of the key facts and statistics for the Championship match between West Ham United and Charlton Athletic.
The Ref: Football’s new laws are designed to make the sport faster. Will they work?
A crackdown on time-wasting is well-intentioned but comes with some caveats, says Graham Scott
The scandal that has gripped Australian sport – and started a difficult conversation
Sexual assault claims have led to one of the AFL's biggest teams 'torpedoing' their season but the scandal's impact stretches beyond sport
Connections: Sports Edition today: Hints and answers for Aug. 20, 2026, puzzle No. 696
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U-20 World Cup roster set after NWSL, college teams grant releases
Since the U-20 World Cup does not fall in an international window, national team duty is not automatically excused for selected players.
Louisiana court order gives players signed by NFL teams a shot at returning to college sports
Several athletes, including some with NFL contracts, received a temporary restraining order from a Louisiana court that would allow them to return to college athletics, according to ESPN
Northwestern AD Mark Jackson Shares Ambitious Goal for Wildcats Athletics
Northwestern's athletic director Mark Jackson is pushing his chips to the center of the table with the Wildcats' new stadium set to open.
Dan Bartholomae: Michigan State AD position is 'destination job'
Michigan State introduced Dan Bartholomae, and the new athletic director wants the Spartans to 'win at the highest levels' and compete for titles.
From college sports to writing a book: Meet the powerhouse athlete balancing athletics and academics
From competing for one of the top programs in college sports to writing a sci-fi novel, Osawese Agbonkonkon is taking "giving it your all" to a whole new level.
Penn State Schuylkill Athletics prepares for fall season with six sports
Six fall sports, new faces and big goals headline the 2026 fall season for Penn State Schuylkill Athletics as the Nittany Lions prepare to return to competition. For schedules, rosters and additional information, visit the Penn State Schuylkill Athletics website.
What next for Mark Walter, the Los Angeles Dodgers and the Lakers?
This week's sports-business newsletter from The Athletic, featuring discussion of the Dodgers, Lakers, Liverpool, Jayden Daniels and more.
Skyhawk Sports Talk Returns To Woodfire Pizza Kitchen On Monday Night
MARTIN, Tenn.- The University of Tennessee at Martin athletic department has announced the return of the Skyhawk Sports Talk podcast to Woodfire Pizza Kitche...
What kind of run game do the Packers actually want?
After a year of beefing up the O-line, is the Packers’ pendulum already swinging back to a more athletic group?
Tommy John, Dr. Frank Jobe changed sports and medicine
Commentary: As time passed and Tommy John became further removed from a marvelous 26-year Major League Baseball pitching career that saw him win nearly 300 games, people often would come up to him and thank him for devising the revolutionary elbow surgery that has saved thousands of athletic careers. John would thank them and politely correct them, pointing out that he was the patient, not the doctor.
James Gibson and Cutter Leftwich Named to 247 Sports 30Under30 List
Kentucky football assistant coaches James Gibson and Cutter Leftwich were named to the 2026 edition of the 247 Sports’ 30Under30 List, recognizing the fastest-rising personnel and assistant coaches in college football. The list is in its 10th year and is compiled by a bevy of contacts across the industry.
Pat McAfee joining ‘Monday Night Countdown’ as his ESPN role expands
McAfee will contribute to ESPN's most valuable property in addition to his weekday talk show and starring role on "College GameDay.
Connections: Sports Edition today: Hints and answers for Aug. 19, 2026, puzzle No. 695
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ASU moving Clayton Smith to TE to create competition
Clayton Smith previously practiced with the pass-catchers during spring camp due to the defensive line's depth and Smith's freakish athletic traits.
Amid federal scrutiny, Dodgers owner Mark Walter’s empire shifting billions
The filings offer a window into the finance mogul’s sports and business empire and reveal a loan tied to the MLB club has been paid off.
Why Dick’s Sporting Goods is getting into the trading card business
After buying the Paul Skenes Topps MLB Debut Patch card for $1.11 million, Dick's is continuing to bet big on the business of sports cards.
Why Dick’s Sporting Goods is getting into the trading card business
After buying the Paul Skenes Topps MLB Debut Patch card for $1.11 million, Dick's is continuing to bet big on the business of sports cards.
ESPN founder Bill Rasmussen dies at 93
He died Tuesday from the effects of Parkinson's disease, ESPN announced.
Mountaineer Athletics Plays Host to Sixth Annual Youth Sports Day
MORGANTOWN, W.Va. – Get Moving! WV and Raising Cane's are teaming up with West Virginia University Athletics as hosts of the sixth annual Youth Sports Day on...
CMSD unveils girls flag football, Esports as newest varsity sports
Two new sports are coming to the athletic department of the Columbus Municipal School District.
Not every elite sports innovation belongs in your routine
Adam Annaccone, clinical associate professor of kinesiology, explains why not every cutting-edge athletic innovation belongs in a daily health routine
A very normal day in L.A., plus the AP Top 25
The Pulse Newsletter 📣 | This is The Athletic’s daily sports newsletter. Sign up here to receive The Pulse directly in your inbox. Good morning! Watch your shoelaces today. Coming up: 🫠 Inside the Lakers’ drama 🙃 The Clippers, too 🏈 AP Top 25 takes In 1979, Jerry Buss bought the Lakers. For 46 years, even after Buss died in 2013, the team’s ownership remained relatively stable. To describe the last 14 months as “chaos” feels light, at this point. Let’s just do a quick timeline recap, punctuated by yesterday’s wild updates: June 2025: The Buss family...
NSU Fall Kickoff Event set for Saturday at Louisiana Sports Hall of Fame museum
NATCHITOCHES – The Northwestern State Athletic Department will kick off the 2026-27 athletic calendar Saturday night at the Louisiana Sports Hall of Fame and Northwest Louisiana History Museum.
Connections: Sports Edition today: Hints and answers for Aug. 18, 2026, puzzle No. 694
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Royals offense explodes in victory over Athletics
Garcia and Pasquantino each got hits in their return from the IL, but it was Witt and Cags with the fireworks.
Tracy Rietzke Inducted Into Kansas Sports Hall of Fame
Former Kansas Wesleyan standout player and coach Tracy Rietzke ’77 was inducted into the Kansas Sports Hall of Fame Sunday in Kansas City, Kansas. Rietzke was part of a KSHOF record 32-person class inducted into the Hall of Fame in 2026. KSHOF officials divided the inductions into three separate ceremonies concluding on Sunday at Sporting Park. Rietzke retired from coaching volleyball at Rockhurst University following the 2019 season, leading the Hawks for 32 seasons, amassing a 1105-229 record (.828 win percentage). He also coached eight seasons in women’s basketball at Rockhurst from 1988 to 1996, leading the Hawks to a 206-45 record and five NAIA National Championship appearances. Before heading to Kansas City and Rockhurst, Rietzke coached at Kansas Wesleyan after a stellar playing career for the Coyotes. Rietzke coached volleyball, women’s basketball and softball at KWU. In volleyball, Rietzke coached six seasons leading the Coyotes to a 172-56 record. He never won less than 25 games in a season and had three 30-win seasons, the only three in program history, culminating with a 34-9 season in his final year in 1987. He still ranks second in all-time coaching wins at KWU. In women’s basketball, he coached six seasons, leading the Coyotes to a 94-60 record. His career culminated with a 25-5 season in 1987-88, earning the program’s first KCAC Championship that season and the program’s only conference title until 2009. He ranks third all-time in career wins at KWU in the sport. In softball, Rietzke started the dynasty of KWU softball in the 1980’s and 1990’s, leading the program for six seasons, amassing a 126-40 record, ranking third in all-time wins in program history. Rietzke’s teams never finished worse than third place in the KCAC and won or shared four straight conference championships from 1985 through 1988. The Kensington, Kansas native brought his basketball talents to Kansas Wesleyan after two seasons at York College (now University) in York, Nebraska after starring at Kensington High School. In two seasons with the Coyotes, he was a two-time All-KCAC honoree and was an Honorable Mention NAIA All-American in 1976. He continues to hold the KWU school records for season field goal percentage (.771) in 1976, and the career field goal percentage record (.692 (423/611)). His .771 field goal percentage in 1976 led the NAIA. Rietzke is also a member of the Jerry Jones Kansas Wesleyan University Coyote Athletic Hall of Fame (a 1986 charter member), the Missouri Sports Hall of Fame, the American Volleyball Coaches Association Hall of Fame and the Rockhurst University Athletic Hall of Fame. KWU will sponsor Smoky Hills PBS’ presentation of the induction, which will be presented on tape-delay later this fall. Stay tuned to university social media outlets for the announcement of a date and time. Release Courtesy of KWU Athletics
Bold record prediction for Florida football heading into 2026 season
The Athletic offers its predictions for the SEC and the Florida Gators before the 2026 college football season begins.
UAlbany Athletics Launches New and Improved Mobile App
Stay connected to your favorite Great Dane teams with the newly updated UAlbany Sports app, the official mobile app of UAlbany Athletics, powered by SIDEARM Sports.
Chargers add Sean Balfour to Sports Medicine and Performance team
The Hillsdale College Sports Medicine and Performance team bolstered its ranks ahead of the 2026-27 school year with the addition of Sean Balfour as an Athletic Trainer earlier this summer.
Seton Hall Professor Earns National Grant for Interprofessional Resear
An athletic training professor is using virtual reality to prepare students to address the social factors that shape patient health, backed by $26,000 in new funding.
Pope says sport can be ‘prophecy of peace’ ahead of Mediterranean Games
As Athletica Vaticana prepares to take part in the Mediterranean Games, Pope Leo XIV expresses his hopes that the event held in southern Italy may ...
The most important NFL QB this season, plus questions on the Lakers sale
The Pulse Newsletter 📣 | This is The Athletic’s daily sports newsletter. Sign up here to receive The Pulse directly in your inbox. Good morning. RIP, Tommy John. Coming up: Jones’ incredible recovery 😶🌫️ Questions on Lakers sale 🏅 Taurasi’s big day So many things happen during the course of an NFL season that it’s easy to forget specifics. A lot can happen in 272 regular-season games. So forgive me if I read this story and immediately thought: Remember when Philip Rivers came out of retirement last year? After four years away? That was wild. It’s...
Getting your child a sports physical
If you have a young athlete who hasn’t turned in an athletic physical this year, your child may start the season on the sidelines.
Could a drug designed for weight loss help athletes perform better?
GLP-1 weight-loss drugs can reduce weight and improve health, but could they also boost athletic performance?
DePaul Athletics Health Staffer Sues Over Mid-Pregnancy Termination
Former Depaul associate athletic director Lucero Amaya is the second Blue Demons mental health provider to sue the university in the past six years.
Connections: Sports Edition today: Hints and answers for Aug. 17, 2026, puzzle No. 693
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Florida football's most intriguing newcomer for the 2026 season
The Athletic names Florida football offensive coordinator Buster Faulkner as the program's most intriguing newcomer.
Kate Douglass is looking like an Olympic force, and more Pan Pacs takeaways
The new fastest woman alive, Douglass is showing off her versatility and medal potential two years ahead of the L.A. Olympics.
Connections: Sports Edition today: Hints and answers for Aug. 16, 2026, puzzle No. 692
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Children of incarcerated parents find support at basketball camp on West Side
Nearly 175 children gathered at the Hope Student Athletics Center for the Angel Tree Sports Camp, a one-day basketball event aimed at supporting children who have a parent in jail.
Washburn Athletics announces 2026 hall of fame class
TOPEKA (KSNT) – A new set of Ichabods will be inducted into the Washburn Athletics Hall of Fame on Oct. 9. Entering the hall of fame this year is one former head coach and three former athletes. For more sports news, click here. Keep up with the latest breaking news in northeast Kansas by downloading our mobile app and by […]
Why to watch the NFL preseason, plus Jeff Bezos’ first pro sports deal
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Connections: Sports Edition today: Hints and answers for Aug. 15, 2026, puzzle No. 691
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UCLA sports dominate Big Ten, MPSF in first 2 seasons since Pac-12 exit
In 2024, UCLA Athletics left the Pac-12 after 96 years of competition. Most programs moved to the Big Ten, with some sports that did not compete in the new conference playing in the MPSF.
Coe warns on interference in sport: Keep politicians on the bus but out of the driver's seat
World Athletics president Sebastian Coe has discussed topics including track and field’s ban on Russian athletes, private equity in sports and FIFA’s credibility crisis following a controversial overturned red card at the World Cup
Connections: Sports Edition today: Hints and answers for Aug. 14, 2026, puzzle No. 690
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Ricketts Supports the Protect College Sports Act
WASHINGTON, D.C. – Recently, U.S. Senator Pete Ricketts (R-NE) joined the Protect College Sports Act. This legislation would end the disorder facing college athletics by establishing nationwide standards for name, image, and likeness (NIL), transfers, eligibility, and enforcement. “The Protect College Sports Act is a good step forward for athletics,” said Senator Ricketts. “This bipartisan bill addresses issues that were […]
At Trump's Patriot Games, political criticism clouds competition
Amid competition and camaraderie, an undercurrent of political criticism loomed over the White House athletic competition for teens.
United Soccer League Announces Expanded Partnership with Premier Sports Medicine
Sports Medicine Leading sports medicine management company named USL’s preferred supplier of athletic trainer staffing
This Week in Sports Trivia: August 13, 2026
How closely were you following the sports news this week? Find out and test your knowledge by taking The Athletic's weekly quiz.
I forgot how to throw a baseball. Then I learned the truth about the yips in sports
An embarrassing summer softball game sent a reporter for The Athletic on a search for answers and explanations about The Yips.
Connections: Sports Edition today: Hints and answers for Aug. 13, 2026, puzzle No. 689
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The 11 largest North American sports franchise sales, starting with the Lakers … twice
Teams across major North American sports leagues have been fetching jaw-dropping sale prices in recent years.
WNBA condemns online ‘bad-faith efforts’ to toxify league amid divisive conversations
The league also said there are no eligibility issues regarding transgender athletes at this time.
OU to open 2027 football season at home against Utah State
OU athletics announced it will open the 2027 football season against Utah State on Aug. 28.
Damien Woody latest on-air talent cut in ESPN’s summer shake-up
Woody joined ESPN as an NFL analyst in 2011 and will remain on-air through the end of the month.
Scooters are canceled, plus a sports agent and an unsolved murder
The Pulse Newsletter 📣 | This is The Athletic’s daily sports newsletter. Sign up here to receive The Pulse directly in your inbox. Good morning! Hide your best player today. Coming up: 🛴 In MLB, scooter angst 🔍 An unsolved murder 🏈 Minny’s new QB I need to express an old-man sentiment, one that’s festered within me for years: I loathe electric scooters. I recoil every time I travel to a city where they are popular, with sidewalks and plant beds awash in discarded lanky little vehicles. Also, as a new-ish dad, I always think about how dangerous they can be. Anyone,...