Inter Miami has dedicated the east stand at Nu Stadium to Lionel Messi, creating the "Leo Messi Stand" in key sections of the new venue ahead of the home opener.

The Jacksonville Jumbo Shrimp opened the 2026 season at a newly renovated VyStar Ballpark, unveiling Project NEXT upgrades like a street-level shop, new gates and a larger scoreboard.

Barret Robbins, the former Raiders center best known for missing Super Bowl XXXVII, has died at 52. His career mixed All‑Pro highs with long public struggles off the field.

Mercedes‑Benz Stadium swapped the rushed Copa América sod for a below‑ground natural pitch and system upgrades aimed at standing up to the 2026 World Cup. The changes include deeper sod, new drainage and grow lights.

Arizona shot 64% and rolled past Arkansas 109-88 to reach the Elite Eight. The Wildcats now head to San Jose to face No. 2 Purdue on Saturday.

No. 1 Michigan meets No. 4 Alabama in the Sweet 16 at the United Center. Experts favor Michigan as size meets Alabama’s long-range shooting.

Boston College has hired UConn assistant Luke Murray as its new men's basketball coach, tapping a top recruiter and Hurley lieutenant to revive a struggling ACC program.

Sidney Crosby exited the Penguins' road game in Ottawa with a lower‑body injury and did not return; the team offered no immediate timeline as Pittsburgh jostles for playoff positioning.

Phillies third baseman Alec Bohm has sued his parents in Philadelphia, alleging they funneled millions into family-controlled LLCs and seeking at least $3 million and an accounting.

Georgia State rolled out a five-year athletics plan to upgrade Summerhill facilities, expand NIL revenue and target a 50% boost in attendance, with a new baseball stadium due in fall 2026.

A revamped 26.2-mile Cleveland Marathon course will start and finish at Mall B and steer runners past Lake Erie, Public Square and Playhouse Square ahead of the May 16 17 weekend.

Dean Wade rolled his ankle in pregame warmups and Jarrett Allen remains out, exposing a Cleveland roster short on frontcourt size and switchable defense with the playoffs approaching.

Three free fan zones will bring big‑screen World Cup broadcasts, live entertainment and local food to Pittsburgh, Reading and Scranton.