San Antonio Sports says the city-run marathon is meant to spotlight neighborhoods and push visitors into local shops, with organizers eyeing thousands of runners and a downtown weekend effect.

Nick Herbig agreed to a four-year, $100M extension with $42M guaranteed, keeping the 24-year-old in Pittsburgh through 2030.

Zach Werenski won the NHL’s Norris Trophy after an 81‑point season, becoming the seventh Blue Jacket to claim a major league honor. The league and team announced the award Tuesday.

Sources say the 2026 NWSL Championship is expected at Audi Field in Washington on Nov. 21, with a primetime CBS/Paramount+ broadcast. The move would bring the final back to D.C. and to a compact, sold‑out stadium.

Inter Miami is set to host the 2026 Michelob ULTRA Campeones Cup at Nu Stadium on Sept. 16, with the winner of Toluca vs. Cruz Azul set to travel to Miami. Ticket details and an official announcement are forthcoming.

Loyola University New Orleans plans to reclassify its athletics program from the NAIA to NCAA Division II and join the Gulf South Conference; the university will also add varsity rugby and will make the move official on June 9.

Jeremy Lin will join ESPN’s studio coverage for the Knicks‑Spurs NBA Finals, debuting on SportsCenter with Scott Van Pelt on June 3. His Linsanity link gives the network a built‑in storyline.

A state appeals panel overturned the relay disqualification that cost Mallard Creek a state track title, restoring the Charlotte school as co‑champions with C.E. Jordan.

David Epps, a longtime Peach Bowl executive and former intern, assumed the CEO role in June 2026 as Gary Stokan retired. The handoff puts a locally grown leader in charge as college football shifts under NIL and playoff changes.

Ron Rivera and Tosh Lupoi have jump‑started Cal's rebuild, turning early pledges and portal pickups into top‑20 recruiting momentum.

Rick Adelman, the Hall of Famer who guided the Sacramento Kings through their most celebrated run, has died at 79.

Jon‑Eric Sullivan tightened his inner circle Monday, promoting Brandon Shore and adding veteran personnel and performance staff to reshape scouting and player development. The moves centralize decision‑making as Miami heads into the offseason program.

The College Football Playoff released its 2026–27 broadcast map: the Sugar Bowl semifinal is set for Jan. 15, 2027 on ABC/ESPN, with the national title slated for Jan. 25 in Las Vegas.