Inter Miami told MLS that Lionel Messi and Rodrigo De Paul will sit out the club’s next two games and the MLS All‑Star Game as they rest after the World Cup. The moves follow FIFA guidance on post‑season recovery.

Morehouse and Clark Atlanta will headline the inaugural ATL Labor Day Classic on Sept. 5, 2026, with a three‑day AUC celebration of bands, tailgates and alumni events.

The Philadelphia Union rolled out theatrical lighting, new F&B partners, security scanners and smart‑campus tech at Subaru Park in Chester as MLS play resumes after the World Cup. The upgrades include AI‑enabled fixtures, Level‑2 EV chargers and fresh concession options.

Caleb Durbin’s two‑out, eighth‑inning homer lifted Boston to a 6-5 win over Baltimore, extending the Red Sox’ streak to 14 games.

The SEC announced Media Days will be in Nashville July 12–15, 2027, with venue details still to come. The move marks Music City’s second turn as host since 2023.

USL's push for promotion and relegation has New England clubs imagining pro pathways while stadiums, finances and league rules remain unresolved.

A former Turner executive has launched the Sumo Championship League in Atlanta, promising arena shows, season standings and significant prize money this fall. Local clubs are already practicing for it.

Thousands packed Toyota Arena in Ontario for a free City of Ontario watch party, which featured giant screens, local vendors and a Kids Zone run by the Empire Strykers. The pre‑registered event sold out ahead of the final.

The UIL is making Wet Bulb Globe Temperature monitoring mandatory statewide beginning Aug. 1, pushing new rest breaks, practice limits and mandatory cooling zones.

Ferran Torres scored in the 106th minute as Spain beat Argentina 1-0 in extra time at MetLife Stadium, clinching the 2026 World Cup while Emiliano Martínez turned in a record-saving performance.

Jordin Canada’s buzzer-beating layup gave the Dream a 93-91 win over the Sky, and the finish reshaped how Chicago’s trade for Angel Reese looks today. Atlanta’s surge has trimmed the value of the picks the Sky received.

Ohio State says it won't widen the Horseshoe for FIFA matches, leaving Columbus to rely on soccer‑specific venues for major international games.

Boston beat Tampa Bay 6-1 at Fenway to complete a four-game sweep and extend their winning streak to 13 games.