Pleasanton native Brandon Crawford will be inducted into the Bay Area Sports Hall of Fame on May 14, 2026. The honor recognizes his defensive excellence and two World Series titles.

UCLA extended Cori Close through 2029–30 after she led the Bruins to the 2026 national title and a historic season. The deal locks in stability after an unprecedented spring.

College GameDay will set up in Austin on Sept. 12 for Texas vs Ohio State. Expect big crowds and a national spotlight.

Nikola Jokic is expected to sign a four‑year supermax extension with the Nuggets this July, reshaping Denver’s cap picture and offseason priorities. The timing and cap math will drive the team’s moves.

A melee broke out during a girls’ flag football game at Butler High in Matthews on May 9; Charlotte-Mecklenburg Schools says the incident was resolved and students were safe. NCHSAA recently moved to sanction the sport statewide.

Victor Wembanyama returned to power a 126-97 Spurs win at Frost Bank Center, giving San Antonio a 3-2 edge in the Western Conference semifinals.

Brayden McNabb was tossed from Game 5 after a five‑minute major; Ryan Poehling was helped off and did not return. The hit swapped momentum in a tight second‑round game.

The Eagles will visit London to face the Jaguars at Tottenham on Oct. 11. Kickoff is 9:30 a.m. ET and the game will air on NFL Network.

FISU technical teams are touring the Triangle, Triad and Charlotte this week as North Carolina finalizes venues and logistics for the July 11–22, 2029 Summer World University Games.

Sarah Ashlee Barker's buzzer‑beating putback capped a 98‑96 upset of the Liberty — Portland’s first WNBA victory in 24 years. The moment ignited the Moda Center crowd.

Players and owners opened CBA talks in Manhattan Tuesday; a salary cap fight looms while Bruce Meyer leads the union team.

Bosnia and Herzegovina will use Real Salt Lake facilities in Utah as its World Cup base, returning to the Wasatch Front after their opening match in Toronto. The squad will train between group-stage games in Los Angeles and Seattle.

Aaron Rodgers' NorCal fund awarded $15,000 to help Paradise High travel to Lahaina for a Sept. 5 Unity Bowl against Lahainaluna, a matchup born from wildfire recovery.