Missouri's hire of deputy AD Bryan Maggard leaves Louisiana running a national search while a criminal funds investigation stays open.
Category: Sports
Nzango and Soccer Show How Fast Portland, Maine, Is Changing
A rainy Nzango and soccer day at Portland's Kennedy Park doubles as evidence of how fast Maine's largest city is being reshaped by African newcomers.
Warwick Valley’s Fall Tryouts Arrive With a State Title Coach
Warwick Valley's fall tryouts start Aug. 17, but the standout name is cross country coach Michael Potter, fresh off a 2026 state coaching honor.
Ronaldo and Ronaldinho Fronted FIFA’s $100 Million Halftime Show
Ronaldo, Ronaldinho and Haaland fronted FIFA's first World Cup halftime show, a Global Citizen fundraiser that stretched a 15-minute safety rule past 27.
Spain Becomes First Nation to Hold Both World Cup Titles at Once
Spain's extra-time win over Argentina makes it the first nation ever to hold the men's and women's World Cup at once, led by Rodri and a deep academy pipeline.
C.J. Abrams’ Breakout Season Shows the Soto Trade Paying Off
CJ Abrams' career-high 21st homer and Dylan Crews' back-to-back blast show the Nationals cashing in on the 2022 Juan Soto trade in 2026.
A Soccer Tournament Helps ICE Detainees Heal Amid Record California Deaths
A California soccer tournament helps former ICE detainees heal, even as the state reports record detention deaths and a 162% surge in its detainee population.
World Cup Interest Never Faded, and DC Is Betting $620 Million on It
World Cup ratings kept climbing after the US exit, and Washington DC answered with a $620 million bid to rebuild Audi Field into a year-round arena.
Western’s 1976 Olympians Recall the Montreal Games That Changed Women’s Sports
Fifty years after Montreal's 1976 Olympics opened, the Games' debt and women's sports legacy still shape Los Angeles 2028 and the 2026 World Cup.
How Ginny Seymour’s Aligne Became Women’s Soccer’s Style Partner
Aligne's Ginny Seymour backed Gotham FC before Dove's record NWSL jersey deal arrived, and women's sports revenue is now racing toward $3 billion.










