South African midfielder Jayden Adams, 25, has been found dead after representing his country at the 2026 World Cup. Authorities have opened an inquest while teammates and officials pay tribute.

The Orioles used the No. 7 overall pick on Oak Grove outfielder Eric Booth Jr., a Vanderbilt commit with big speed and upside. The prep athlete now heads to Baltimore’s draft pipeline.

Tampa Bay used the No. 2 pick in the 2026 MLB Draft on Fort Worth Christian shortstop Grady Emerson, the 2026 Gatorade National Player of the Year. The left‑handed prep bat adds high upside to the Rays system.

Aaron Donald was filmed running drills at the Rams’ Woodland Hills practice site, renewing speculation he might un‑retire to join the club. The footage shows an hourlong, high‑intensity session.

Shohei Ohtani was scratched from Friday's start with left knee irritation and will not travel to the 2026 All‑Star Game, the Dodgers said.

Jacob deGrom was scratched from Sunday's start vs. the Astros with a mild left glute strain; the Rangers are weighing an injured‑list move and short‑term rotation plans.

Former Heat teammates Bam Adebayo and Tyler Herro clashed at a Las Vegas hotel practice court after leaked messages reportedly set off the confrontation.

Quinnipiac demoted its three‑time national champion women's rugby team to club status, prompting a 23‑player Title IX lawsuit. A judge denied emergency reinstatement but ordered a fast‑tracked schedule.

JJ Watt hailed St. Xavier alum Luke Kuechly’s instincts and preparation as key reasons he belongs in the Pro Football Hall of Fame.

Point Park University will become a full NCAA Division II member on Sept. 1, 2026, after the NCAA approved a waiver that let the school finish its provisional process early.

An on‑air line by a Braves TV analyst celebrating a teammate’s newborn went viral after listeners heard a racially charged aside. Fans are demanding answers.

UTEP officially joined the Mountain West on July 1, 2026. New opponents, a reworked schedule and boosted fundraising are reshaping the Miners' path forward.

Knoxville Catholic coach Philip Shadowens says the football program has been banned from the 2026 TSSAA playoffs, an announcement that clouds the Fighting Irish's fall season. Details and context are still unfolding.