Three official World Cup fan sites open in Queens, the Bronx and Harrison this weekend with live screenings, DJs and family programming.

Bryce Harper, Joel Embiid and other Philly stars signed nine official FIFA match balls that will be presented to the nations playing group matches in the city.

Time named Shai Gilgeous‑Alexander to its inaugural TIME100 Sports list after his second straight MVP and leading the Thunder to the NBA’s best regular‑season record.

Honokaa two-way standout Josyah Napoleon-Umeda was named MaxPreps Hawaii Player of the Year after a 17-0 season and the school's first HHSAA baseball title.

Alexander Steen becomes Blues GM on July 1; Jordan Kyrou trade chatter and Dillon Dubé’s PTO are top items shaping a consequential summer in St. Louis.

A graduation photo that appeared to show seniors with cigars cost Ipswich its Division 4 lacrosse semifinal; parents say the cigars were props and dispute the ruling.

Ronald Acuña Jr. left Tuesday’s game in Chicago with left hamstring tightness, reigniting concerns after a recent IL stint.

Avalanche captain Gabriel Landeskog won the 2026 Bill Masterton Trophy and the Mark Messier Leadership Award after returning from major knee surgery. Voters lauded his comeback and locker‑room leadership.

The Chicago Hounds finished the regular season 10-0 and now host Old Glory DC in a home semi at SeatGeek Stadium. A win would set up a title match the following week.

Two weeks before the NBA Draft, the Mavericks remain without a head coach as Masai Ujiri and Mike Schmitz quietly vet college and NBA candidates. The list of names is wide but details are scarce.

TSSAA’s Board voted 8‑4 to add a 35‑second shot clock, allowing optional use in tournaments next season and targeting full adoption by 2029.

Chicago won't host any 2026 World Cup matches despite packed stands and growing youth programs. City leaders say FIFA's demands — including a proposed dome — made the deal too risky.

Georgia swept Mississippi State in Athens, winning 11–9 in extras to reach the College World Series — the Bulldogs’ first trip to Omaha since 2008.